Government of Canada Focuses Funding on Essential Programs and Services for Aboriginal Peoples

Ottawa, Ontario (September 4, 2012) –The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, announced today changes to funding for Aboriginal Representative Organizations (AROs) and Tribal Councils.

“The Government of Canada is taking concrete steps to create the conditions for healthier, more self-sufficient Aboriginal communities,” said Minister Duncan. “To sustain that progress we are changing the funding model for Aboriginal Organizations and Tribal Councils, to make funding more equitable among organizations across the country, and ensure funding is focused on our shared priorities: education, economic development, on-reserve infrastructure, land management and governance programs.”read more