Northern Affairs - First Nations and Métis Relations

For the first time in Saskatchewan history, First Nations Chiefs from across the Province, the Premier, Saskatchewan Cabinet Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly gathered in December of 2007 at Provincial Legislature to share in a traditional celebratory feast.

The Northern Affairs Division supports economic growth in the North, with an emphasis on long-term benefits. The focus is on assisting northerners to more fully participate in their own regional economy, and to play strong roles in shaping and planning their economy.

		Division Mandate An overview of the Northern Affairs Division's mandate, programs and services.

		Career Opportunities Recruitment section for civil service. Includes links to employment postings.

		Commercial Fishing Freight Subsidy and Price Support This program assists commercial fishers in the Northern Administrative District.

		Enterprise Regions in the North Enterprise Regions in the North are not-for-profit entities representing diverse regional economic stakeholders in key sectors of each region. They provide the focus and leadership necessary to build high performing regions.

		Government News Releases About the North Provincial Government news releases relating to the North are available here.

		Mineral Surface Lease Agreements The Northern Affairs Division manages surface leases for mines on Crown land in the Northern Administrative District, with an eye towards maximizing benefits to northerners.

		Northern Administration District A brief description of the NAD and its economy.

		Northern Business Service Centre Visit Northern Affairs' on-line Business Service Centre for information on business counselling, financial support, and other tools to help entrepreneurs.

		Northern Development Fund (NDF) Loans and grants are available to help businesses and development organizations in northern Saskatchewan.

		Northern Saskatchewan Business Directory

		Northern Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Committee and Northern Mines Monitoring Secretariat The EQC and NMMS enable northerners to monitor and keep up-to-date on uranium mining activities, as well as provide inputs into company and regulators' decisions about existing operations and new developments.

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