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Historic Fairfield Property to Return to Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit

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As of July 19, 2018, the SFNS Online Business Directory was officially launched!

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Indigenous Services Canada - Ontario Region
Call for Proposals


Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Ontario Region has announced the call for proposals for both the Lands and Economic Development Services Program - Targeted (LEDSPT) and the Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) for fiscal year 2019-2020.

These programs are available to support lands, environment, and economic development service initiatives in Indigenous communities across Ontario.
 
You are encouraged to contact your lands, environment, or economic development officers within the Department (contact information attached) who are available to provide support in any initiative you are considering.

​You may access contact information for ISC program officers via the following search engine: http://geds20-sage20.ssc-spc.gc.ca/en/GEDS20/?pgid=002 .
 
The 2018-2019 LEDSP and CORP application template may be accessed via the following link: https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-HQ-FRMS/STAGING/texte-text/lands-Economic-Development-STATIC_1542144332422_eng.pdf . 
 
Lands and Economic Development Services Program Targeted (LEDSPT) Program Guidelines can be accessed via the following link: https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033426/1100100033427 
 
Community Opportunities Readiness Program  (CORP) Guidelines can be accessed via the following link: https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033417/1100100033418
 
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sunil Bajaj, A/Manager at 416-973-4614 or by e-mail at sunil.bajaj@canada.ca.
Application Deadline for Submission to Regional Office
May 13, 2019
VISION:
Southern First Nations Secretariat's commitment is to bridge programs and services based on common interests and needs achieved through collaborative relationships and partnerships.
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MISSION:
The Southern First Nations Secretariat is a transparent, consistent, and resourceful organization which is entrusted to address gaps identified by its member First Nations.  SFNS efficiently delivers quality programs and services for enriched communities while respecting the diversity of our culture, our values, and our traditions. 
MANDATE:
SFNS delivers programs and services to our member First Nations in the following areas:
  1. Post-Secondary Funding & Support Services
  2. Technical Services
  3. Employment & Training Support Services
  4. Economic & Capacity Development
  5. Financial Advisory Services

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Southern First Nations Secretariat is an organization that respects equality and diversity in the services it provides.
At SFNS we strive for excellence in all that we do and are accountable to those we serve.

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