The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has decided to attack the problem of Economic Development by stating their key issues. The F.S.I.N. would like to see economic development in the areas of agriculture, resource development and tourism and many other areas. These are key issues, which need to be acted upon immediately.

These sites will help you do the following activities.

• The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations - Economic Development Key Issues
• Sustainable Economic Development - Government of Nunavut

ACTIVITIES

1. The FISN is clearly involved in promoting Economic Development for Aboriginal people of Saskatchewan. Looking at the FSIN Secretariat for Economic Development explain what they are doing in the following areas to create employment.

a. Housing

b. Agriculture

c. WEP

2. Briefly Explain the Mission Statement when it comes to Economic Development for the FSIN.(3 things)

3.Explain three initiatives the FSIN has taken in the area of Education to create Economic oportunites for young people.

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4. The government of Nunavut has tried to develop a policy for sustainable economic development. Explain how they will try and develop, as well as preserve the environment, in the following areas:

List 6 ways the Nunavut Government will try and develop the economy of the territory.

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