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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ASSISTS IN ENSURING FUTURE OF UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS YOUTH

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO (September 2, 2003) - On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Honourable Robert D. Nault, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development is pleased to announce an investment of approximately $960,000 for National Child Benefit (NCB) programming in 24 Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) communities.

"Building strong sustainable communities means working in partnership with First Nations, the provinces and territories to ensure a healthy future for young people," said Minister Nault. "The Government of Canada is committed to the well-being of First Nations youth and is pleased to support the many initiatives that First Nations are currently undertaking."

The investment of $959,219 will benefit UOI communities through programs such as Food Voucher, School Nutrition, Lunch Program, Youth Cultural Drop-in Centre, Employment Support and Stay in School Initiative.

(Please see attached backgrounders for a list of First Nation projects and funding, as well as an explanation of how the National Child Benefit program works.)

In 2002-2003, through the reinvestment component of the National Child Benefit, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada provided $8,118,090 for Ontario First Nation communities for initiatives designed to improve the lives of their children and families.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Susan Bertrand, Senior Information Officer
INAC Communications
(807) 624-1531

Backgrounder - First Nation Allocations And Initiatives Under National Child Benefit Reinvestment Program

Backgrounder - National Child Benefit

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