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The Tripartite workplan is designed to support the MSGC long-term sustainability plan and the following identified 5 standing committees:
1.) Governance
2.) Finance, Economic Development and Employment
3.) Land, Infrastructure and Housing
4.) Education and Training
5.) Social and Community Development
Tripartite Current Agreement:
In July, 2008, The Métis Settlements General Council signed off a 3 year Tripartite Agreement between Canada (As represented through the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non Status Indians; referred to as OFI), and the Province (As represented by Aboriginal Relations). This agreement provides $300,000.00 from OFI and $300,000.00 from Aboriginal Relations. The Métis Settlements General Council match this amount through in-kind contributions.
This relationship determines and works towards developing mutually agreed upon strategies to address the key identified areas within the workplan without duplicating the roles addressed within the Interim Funding Agreement with Aboriginal Relations and the Métis Settlements General Council.
Reporting Structure:
The Tripartite Steering Committee meets at a minimum of 4 to 6 times per fiscal year.
Quarterly activity reports and financial reports are reviewed and approved prior to submission to the Management Committee. As well, the Steering Committee must approve the proposed workplan prior to the Management Committee accepting it.
2009 – 2010 Métis Settlements General Council Tripartite Workplan identified priority areas:
· Child & Families
· Education
· Economic Development
· Health
· Justice
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Priority Areas:
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Long term objective and strategy to achieve it:
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A. MSGC Tripartite Process
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The tripartite management table is a forum for discussing issues of common interest to the Métis Settlements and both levels of Government; and articulating practical solutions to issues facing the Métis Settlements in order to improve the socio-economic conditions for the residents of the Métis Settlements.
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B. Child and Family
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Métis Settlements children and families need to have equal opportunity and access to programming and prevention services as other citizens of Alberta. This process requires community involvement and consultation to ensure the development of preventative programs and services that will fulfill the requirements of our communities and meet the needs of our residents.
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C. Education
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Our focus in this area will be on three primary areas:
1.) The reduction of the disparity between Métis Settlement resident learners and other non-Aboriginal learners in reaching secondary and post secondary educational attainment levels.
2.) On building the Métis youth self-esteem and confidence in aspiring them to reach higher levels of education.
3.) Creating awareness of Métis Settlements Culture and traditions for schools and curricula in Alberta.
4.) Communications: expand broadband internet services in homes on Settlements to support access to alternative methods of education through High Speed Internet.
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D. Economic Development
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The Métis Settlements will focus on the coordination and implementation of the Economic Development Strategy. This strategy will provide support to Settlement businesses and entrepreneurs through increased access to services. The development of a business corporate structure process is established to act upon business opportunities as they present themselves.
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E. Health
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To ensure the health and well-being of the residents of the Métis Settlements. This requires access to policies, programs and services including preventative strategies.
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F. Justice
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Efforts will be placed on enhanced community based alternative justice programming and increased awareness of safe environment strategies for residents of the Settlements. This reality is compounded by the fact that we have poor police response and are reliant on response from RCMP services in neighbouring communities. Additionally, we lack effective prevention programs to provide our people with the information and supports required to get the assistance they will need to address their situation before it evolves to physical harm and damages.
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Tripartite Staffing Structure:
Susan Barthel, Director
Susan Ladouceur, Research and Program Assistant
Dolores Flett, Safe Communities Lead
Angela Carifelle, Health Lead
Eugene McLean, Economic Development Lead
(Final Hiring Stage), Education Lead
2 Summer Students
Current Tripartite Achievements/Activities
The four largest initiatives currently in the implementation stage are as follows:
- The development and establishment of the Métis Settlements (FASD)Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Service Network. A 10 year initiative under the area of Health.
- The development and establishment of the Economic Development Implementation Strategy.
- The development and launch of the Métis Settlements History On-Line Initiative, under the area of Education.
- Supporting the implementation of the 3 yr Enhanced Policing Agreement between Alberta and the MSGC. This initiative will provide 5 full-time RCMP members within our communities.
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