First Nations Organizations near Lorette MB (123 Result(s))

NADA Envisions Diabetes Free PeopleAbout NADAOur VisionNADA is a not-for-profit members-led organization established in 1995 as a result of the rising rates of diabetes in Aboriginal communities.NADA envisions diabetes-free people.To achieve this vision NADA will be an open, independent, grassroots prominent organization that is the driving force in:Raising awareness about diabetes and Aboriginal peoples among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada.Advocating for programs and services for Aboriginal peoples affected by diabetes.Promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent the onset or complications of diabetes for all Aboriginal peoples.Our MissionNADA's mission is to be the driving force in addressing diabetes and Aboriginal people as a priority health issue by working together with people, Aboriginal communities and organizations in a culturally respectful manner in promoting healthy lifestyles among Aboriginal people today and for future generations.Our Goals and ObjectivesTo support individuals, families and communities to access resources for diabetes prevention, education, research and surveillance.To establish and nurture working relationships with those committed to persons affected by diabetes.To inspire communities to develop and enhance their ability to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diabetes

Southeast Resource Development Council Corp. is located at 360 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba in the Shawano Wapunong Building. Southeast Resource Development Council Corp. (SERDC)was incorporated and recognized in 1978. It is formal unification of eight (8) member First Nations in the southeastern portion of Manitoba. The Tribal Council is accountable to approximately 12,000 members under the leadership of its eight First Nation Councils. As a political and administrative organization, SERDC is designed and mandated to facilitate the development of local control and responsibility of programs and services to member First Nations by: Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can develop the administrative and managerial skills necessary to assist each First Nation institute and deliver local services at its own pace and in tune with each First Nation's level of development. Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can ensure that services are equitably and effectively delivered to each First Nation.

Home > About UsAbout UsCommunity Futures Manitoba Inc. (CFM) is an association representing 16 Community Future organizations (CFs) established throughout rural and northern Manitoba. The Community Futures Manitoba Board of Directors is comprised of one representative from each of these organizations. Community Futures operates across rural and Northern Canada as a grassroots-driven program created to strengthen rural economies by enabling entrepreneurship and assisting in community economic development.There are 16 Community Futures organizations (CFs) established throughout rural and northern Manitoba. The goal of each CF is to assist the communities in their region to develop their economic potential. To this end, CFs work with communities and their agencies and organizations to:Develop long term community economic development strategies and plansCoordinate resources to implement development plansPromote the region and its economic opportunities CFs further support the local economic development process by assisting area entrepreneurs with:Preparing and assessing business plansProviding business and market informationProviding business loans:Standard Loan (up to $150,000)Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (up to $150,000)This initiative is supported by Western Economic Diversification CanadaService en franc¸ais au www.cdem.com© 2014 Community Futures Manitoba.

Aboriginal Strategies provides a wide range of professional services.These services are designed to provide the expertise and support to enable our First Nation clients to take effective and efficient control over their administration.Corporate member of Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada.

TIPI is building community, while looking out for the individual. It makes sense for everyone to have ownership over their pension and benefits.- Rodney Nelson, C. Dir. PhD., Anishinabe (Ottawa)The TIPI family brings with it strong economic opportunities. I encourage Our People to take a look at what TIPI has to offer- I'm confident you will like what you see.- Dennis Meeches, Long Plain First NationRather than ''following where the path may lead,'' TIPI is going where there is no path and leaving a trail for Our People.- Robert Selkirk, Fisher River Cree NationEmployee benefits and pension in Aboriginal Territory is big, big business... that business should be controlled by the people actually using the products and services.- Chris Maxfield, Director of Member Services,First Plan BenefitsThis is truly an Aboriginal collaboration based on the traditional teaching of supporting community interests first.- Rodney Nelson, C. Dir. PhD., Anishinabe (Ottawa)Many hundreds of potential jobs exist in the Aboriginal pension and benefits field... these jobs should be done by Aboriginal People, and TIPI will help accomplish this goal.- Alan D.