Since the June 5, 2015 statement’s release, the government has had initial discussions with First Nations leaders on the TRC report and how we can move forward together. Ongoing work with First Nations and Metis people.
Some of the Government strategies that are already well underway include:
- Child Welfare Transformation Strategy
- Disability Strategy
- Education Sector Strategic Plan, and
- actions on violence prevention.
First Nations and Saskatchewan’s Plans for Growth
Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth, along with several other interministry strategies, aligns with many of the TRC’s Calls to Action outlined in the report, including plans to:
- Sustain growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people – through initiatives that will improve education and employment outcomes, as well as those that engage First Nations and Métis people in economic development; and
- Meet the challenges of growth – by increasing the number of child care spaces and increasing the number of First Nations and Métis people in our workforce.
Interministry Strategies and the TRC
The following list highlights the work that the Government of Saskatchewan – along with its ministries, Crown corporations and agencies – is doing which aligns with the TRC’s recommendations:
- Joint Task Force (JTF) on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People
- Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Saskatchewan Disability Strategy
- Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan
- Child Welfare Transformation Strategy