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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T04:13:51Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-02HITV60EW",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/shooniyaa-wa-biitong/",
    "summary": "11 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $59.7M with Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong, 2010–2023.",
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      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 11,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "value",
        "value": 59700000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
        "approximate": true,
        "display": "$59.7M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 1,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 8,
        "unit": "count"
      }
    ],
    "text": [
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "These funds are meant to support Aboriginal organizations to design and deliver labour market programs and services, work to build capacity within their organization, and ensure clients are well-served.",
      "The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control..",
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: .• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; .• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and .• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "The purpose of this project is to provide contribution funding to support job skills training to on-reserve First Nation youth between the ages of 18 to 24 who are in receipt of income assistance. In support of the Income Assistance Program and the First Nations Job Fund objectives, this project will assist clients who are deemed to be employment-ready within 12 months prepare for and obtain the necessary job skills to gain employment.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people particularly those facing barriers to employment get the information and gain the skills work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.",
      "The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace."
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-02HITV60EW",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/shooniyaa-wa-biitong/"
  }
}