Economic Development
Economic Development is of primary importance for Yukon First Nation (YFN). In order to facilitate and ensure the degree of economic success that YFN desire, successful partnerships and collaborative efforts need to be advanced. The Yukon First Nation Self Government Secretariat( YFNSGS) is working towards this collaborative approach by seeking input and ideas from Yukon Self-governing First Nations to gain further insight into what is required.
Yukon Government Programs and Initiatives
- The Community Development Fund (CDF): Gives Yukon community, industry & professional associations, non-profit & charitable organizations and municipal & First Nations governments’ money for projects and events that support community well being, create jobs, generate spending on Yukon goods and services and have measurable social, cultural and economic benefits for Yukon residents and communities. http://www.cdf.gov.yk.ca/
- Enterprise Trade Fund (ETF): Stimulates and supports the growth of Yukon business activity through market penetration and expansion and business development. http://www.economicdevelopment.gov.yk.ca/etf/index.html
- Regional Economic Development Fund (REDF): Facilitates coordinated economic planning at the regional level. http://www.economicdevelopment.gov.yk.ca/general/red.html
- Strategic Industries Development Fund (SIDF): Helps identify and assist the development of industries and strategic projects in the Yukon with the potential for broad-based economic benefits. http://www.economicdevelopment.gov.yk.ca/general/si.html
- Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program: New business start-ups or expansions of businesses in the Yukon that have or project to have less than $5,000,000 in gross revenues and less than 100 employees. http://www.economicdevelopment.gov.yk.ca/yvlgp.html
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Programs and Initiatives
The purpose of the programs are to create a better climate and
environment for First Nations and Inuit communities in economic
development, which will lead to community economic and social benefits.
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/fnd/index-eng.asp
- Community Economic Development Program (CEDP): Core financial support for First Nation and Inuit communities for public services in economic development (proposal driven initiative). http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ep/ced/index-eng.asp
- Community Support Services Program (CSSP): Supports economic development officers activities at regional level.
- Community Economic Opportunities Program (CEOP): Project-based support to those First Nation and Inuit communities that have the best opportunities for public services in economic development (proposal driven initiative). http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ep/ceo/index-eng.asp
- Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC): Helping Aboriginal entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve their business goals (proposal driven initiative). http://ainc.info/ecd/ab/abc/abcnu-eng.asp
HEADLINES
Spring 2011 Newsletter
Northern Economic Development Agency
