The planned summative evaluation approach was limited by the complexity and nature of the APP and by the challenge of measuring outcomes during these developing stages of the program. [...] Recommendation 1: PCH should maintain an active dialogue with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the design and the delivery of the components of the APP is aligned with the actual needs of Aboriginal Peoples in relation to the PCH mandate. [...] Alignment with PCH Mandate Created in 1993, the Department’s legislative mandate is set out in the 1995 Department of PCH Act that identifies the responsibilities for the Minister under the heading of “Canadian identity and values, cultural development, and heritage.” 13 The roles and responsibilities of 13. [...] Under the direction of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians (who is also the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs), the UAS seeks partnerships with other federal departments and with the private sector, provincial and municipal governments, and community and Aboriginal organizations The UAS responds to local priorities and advances the UAS national priority areas of: improv [...] The 2007/08 RMAF/RBAF on the renewal of the UAS, indicates that the aim of the renewed and enhanced UAS is to promote self-reliance and increase life choices for Aboriginal people in urban centres.