Aboriginal Youth Strategy
Request for Proposals
In April 2008, City Council passed a motion to adopt an Aboriginal Youth Strategy. This strategy was initiated in regard to the next steps following the completion of the MAPS initiative. This strategy framework has been developed to guide the City’s urban Aboriginal Agenda during the current term of Council, to 2010. The goal of the Aboriginal Youth Strategy is to “Increase Aboriginal Youth participation” in the overall City system; which includes programs, services and employment, also a goal of Component I of the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement.
The Aboriginal Youth Strategy will be facilitated through 2 activity streams. The first activity stream will support the efforts of Aboriginal based community organizations to provide Aboriginal specific youth programs and services (see below). The second activity stream is to ensure that the City Services (current and future) are culturally relevant and accessible to Aboriginal Youth. A copy of the Aboriginal Youth Strategy is available on the City of Winnipeg website under the Council meetings and decisions link for April 23, 2008.
The Aboriginal Partnership Committee of the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement is seeking proposals for Employment and Employment Development Programs and Services that support Aboriginal Youth to prepare for and/or obtain employment. Up to $600,000 will be available for Activity 1 of the Aboriginal Youth Strategy. Please click on the following link for the complete RFP Aboriginal Youth Strategy.
