Background
The Aboriginal Citizens information package is a result of First Steps: Municipal Aboriginal Pathways (MAP), the City’s urban Aboriginal Policy and Council’s commitment to increasing Aboriginal awareness and access to civic services.
This information package is intended as one tool to be utilized to increase awareness about civic services and to assist new Aboriginal residents in their transition to City life in Winnipeg.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
Welcome letter from Secretary of Urban Aboriginal Opportunities for the City of Winnipeg (Mike Pagtakhan).
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First Steps:
Municipal Aboriginal Pathways
First Steps: Municipal Aboriginal Pathways (MAP) is an action-oriented policy framework that represents the City of Winnipeg’s explicit commitment to establish a progressive new partnership with Winnipeg’s Aboriginal community to address key cultural, demographic, and socio-economic challenges.
In adopting MAP, Council has committed the City to develop 15 specific strategic initiatives within five policy pathways:
- Employment, Safety
- Economic Development
- Quality of Life
- Outreach and Education.
MAP reflects Council’s belief that through genuine partnering, effective planning, and the creative use of municipal levers, the City can work with the Aboriginal community to secure and enhance the collective well-being of all our citizens.
PATHWAYS
Employment: The City of Winnipeg will undertake initiatives to enhance the participation of Aboriginal people in both the civic and community workforce.
Strategic Initiatives:
- Aboriginal Internships
- Youth in Community Services Program
- Aboriginal Employment Network
Safety: The City of Winnipeg will build on current public safety programs and services to promote the personal and collective security of Winnipeg’s Aboriginal community
Strategic Initiatives:
- Aboriginal Youth Ambassador Program
- Aboriginal Liaison Office
- National Law Enforcement Aboriginal and Diversity Network
Economic Development: The City of Winnipeg will utilize municipal tools to develop partnerships that promote economic development projects.
Strategic Initiatives:
- Aboriginal Economic Development Partnerships
- Municipal Services and Development Agreements
- Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Tourism
Quality of Life: The City of Winnipeg will enhance programming and services to support Aboriginal recreational and wellness activities.
Strategic Initiatives:
- Multi-Purpose Community Facility
- Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre
- Aboriginal Housing
Outreach and Education: The City of Winnipeg will develop outreach and education initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding and improve access to information about civic services.
Strategic Initiatives:
- Aboriginal Pathways Community Consultation
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
- Urban Aboriginal Transition Network
MAP commits the City to undertaking a progress report on these initiatives as well as identifying new initiatives in a “Next Steps” report in 2006.
Contact:
James Allum
Coordinator Municipal Aboriginal Pathways
Chief Administrative Officer Secretariat
Phone:204-986-4265
