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Northern Policy Institute Report
Changes need to be made to the reporting system between First Nation communities and both levels of senior government.
That’s one of the conclusions from a study conducted by the Northern Policy Institute following more than a year of talks with Indigenous leaders.
It finds First Nations face hurdles when it comes to applying for and reporting on funding.
NPI President Charles Cirtwell says on average a First Nation submits over 130 reports annually about the funding they have received, creating a burden on already stretched Band staff.
Cirtwell says the current system is plagued with the duplication of information and requires more, unnecessary work for Band staff.
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A new report from a regional think tank argues First Nations face many challenges in obtaining and maintaining funding.
One of the biggest issues, according to Chasing Paper: Forms over Function in First Nation Administration, is the paperwork required after funds are received from government.
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The Northern Policy Institute paper is authored by Caitlin McAuliffe, a Sudburian who graduated from Laurentian with a major in women’s, gender and sexuality studies, and a minor in Indigenous studies and sociology.
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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit confirmed April 8 that there was an outbreak in Duchesnay, Nipissing First Nation.
Outbreak-related cases had been listed on the health unit’s website, but no location was given.
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Tuesday, director of health services for Nipissing First Nation Kimberly Lalonde said there is no change to report in the status of the outbreak.
“The outbreak itself is still active. It’s not resolved,” said Lalonde.
There are seven positive cases associated with the outbreak.