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From the Fort Frances Times 

AFN press release 

AFN Regional Chief Urges Government to Increase Funding and Allow Critical Input on Employment, Training Programs and Economic Development in Federal Budget

OTTAWA, Feb. 18 - In order to address persistently low employment rates, First Nations must increase their involvement in the decision-making process on the design, development, and delivery of employment and training programs. The AFN's 2008 federal pre- budget submission calls for at least $1.3 billion to close the growing gap in education, employment and training funding.

The following two articles demonstrate that provincial governments are finally recognizing the importance and value of working cooperatively with First Nations to ensure economic opportunities can grow in their regions ...

From the National Post

Making aboriginals part of the new Saskatchewan economy

Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan - February 18, 2008