Final report. Evaluation of the Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program and the Powley Initiative /

From 2008-2013, the FICP supported the strategic outcome of the Office of the Federal Interlocutor, to “improve the socio-economic conditions of Métis, non-status Indians and urban Aboriginal people.” In late 2012, the FICP as a program was resituated under Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada’s (AANDC) Policy and Strategic Direction division and under the strategic outcome of “The G [...] Despite these successes, however, the evaluation noted limitations caused by the vulnerability of the Métis and non-status Indian organizations, the lack of strategic priorities identified by the groups and access to multi-year funding, claims of inadequate core funding from AANDC, and a lack of clarity with respect to the capacity-building initiatives’ target outcomes. [...] The 2008 evaluation, thus, recommended that AANDC: Clarify the Office of Federal Interlocutor mandate and role within AANDC and the federal government, and develop expected outcomes and performance indicators that are measurable and an accurate reflection of the scope and work of the Office of Federal Interlocutor. [...] The title and role of Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians was assigned to a senior Minister in addition to other titles and roles, and until 2004, the role was kept separate and apart from that of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. [...] The objective of the FICP is to help to build capacity and to maintain a relationship based on trust and respect between Métis and non-status Indian people and the Government of Canada.