On Monday, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) announced the panellists who will lead the ‘Joint Task Force’ on improving education and employment outcomes for First Nations and Métis people in the province.
The task force panelists include Gary Merasty, Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility of Cameco, Rita Bouvier, researcher/writer and community-learning facilitator and Don Hoium, Executive Director, League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents of Saskatchewan.
“Through this partnership with FSIN, the joint task force will consult with First Nations and Métis people and provide advice on practical solutions to eliminate education and employment gaps,” said Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris.
The joint task force will focus on goals including: improved early childhood outcomes and transition to school, increased high school and post-secondary completion rates, improved participation in the labour force, and a greater quality of life and enhanced self-sufficiency.
“An educated First Nations workforce will allow full participation in the economic and social benefits enjoyed in Saskatchewan today,” said FSIN vice Chief Simon Bird.
The task force is expected to begin public consultations early this spring and submit a report in 2013. Cost of the task force is $2-million.
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