Economic Development
Atlantic Indigenous Economic Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP)
APC’s Economic Development department exists to provide insight, advice, information, and training pertinent to the economic development of Atlantic First Nations communities. The department supports our communities in their unique efforts to enact the Atlantic Aboriginal Economy Building Strategy (AAEBS), also known as the “Chiefs’ Strategy,” helping to build prosperous, autonomous, and sustainable Nations. Part of the Economic Development department is the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP), whose main purpose is to work with Indigenous communities to improve the knowledge base concerning Atlantic Indigenous economic development in order to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples in the region.
Latest Updates
Memorandum of Understanding Signals Renewed Commitment to Economic Development in Indigenous Communities
The signing of an MOU between the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat(APCFNC)and Atlantic Canada’s post secondary institutions signals a renewed commitment to economic development opportunities and prosperity for Indigenous people in Atlantic Canada.
Exploring the Relationship Between Substance Use and Economic Development in Atlantic First Nation Communities 2016
Conclusions on Substance Use and Economic Development Communities with a strong economic base are in a much better position to address substance use...
The Pathway to Labour Force Readiness
First Nations communities across Atlantic Canada will play a significant role in shaping the economic future of the region, but are they ready? The...