FedNor funds will help support Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation's economic development corporation
March 8, 2024 - Greater Sudbury, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Official Languages and of Energy and Natural Resources, today announced a FedNor investment of $288,000 in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation (AAFN). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, was also on hand for the announcement.
FedNor funds will support Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe, AAFN's new economic development corporation, by enabling the creation of a two-year management position within the organization.
In addition to supporting the creation of one new job, this investment will foster business expansion, new partnerships, and the development of a business park. This project reflects economic reconciliation in action, and will position AAFN to better respond to opportunities and challenges faced by the community while supporting self-determined economic development.
