Evaluation of Saskatoon urban aboriginal strategy

Identifying the necessity to reconcile not only the injustices of the past, but also to address the present and future sustainability of the country and its urban centres, the Royal Commission recommends the joint commitment of all levels of government to work with the Aboriginal community to reduce these gaps and inequalities. [...] The collaborative mechanisms, partnerships, and initiatives supported by the activities of the UAS have contributed to the coordination of efforts (now and in the future) in addressing the needs of the Aboriginal community in Saskatoon. [...] Questions covered in the interview with Service Canada included issues such as: UAS support for or building of capacity in the Aboriginal community through the funding of various projects; the perceived efficiency of the overall structure and organization of UAS Saskatoon, including the roles of the Steering Committee, Project Coordinator, and Service Canada; the process of calling for proposals a [...] Questions discussed the development and the process of calling for Letters of Intent and full proposals for project funding; the criteria used in determining successful applications; processes for communication and updates on project progress; and the representation of the Steering Committee of the Aboriginal community in Saskatoon, and the extent to which the visibility and success could be impro [...] In terms of meeting UAS mandates and building capacity of participating organizations, the UAS funding allowed one organization to “contribute in the areas of Poverty and Capacity Building – two pillars of the UAS” and another to “fill a gap in community through meeting the mandate of the Justice pillar.” UAS funding also achieved the following: provided the opportunity for community organizations