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Collaborative Approach to Economic Development : The Unama’ki Model
The five First Nation communities in Cape Breton, Unama’ki in the Mi’kmaq language, have formed a unique economic partnership and established a collaborative approach to economic development that is becoming recognized across Canada. They recognized the importance of training (ASEP), taking a business approach to pursuing economic opportunities, and the importance of partnering with business and governments. This office is the result. For more information, click on "About Unama’ki EBO".
First Nations Study Purchasing Power of Household Spending
January 10th, 2012
A new economic study has identified that the five First Nation Communities in Cape Breton (Unama'ki) spend a total of over $107 million. Dan Christmas, co-chair of the steering committee for the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office (UEBO), said, "$107 million is enormous purchasing power and this economic study provides some strong economic data for our communities to act on and leverage for economic development and jobs."
Unama'ki Chiefs Meet With Cape Breton Partnership and ECBC
December 9th, 2011
The Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office (UEBO) hosted a meeting of the five Unama'ki Chiefs on Dec.9 in Membertou. The chiefs received a briefing on a new economic strategy for Cape Breton that the Cape Breton Partnership is about to launch. Keith MacDonald, Executive Director of the Cape Breton Partnership, made the presentation. Chief Gerard Julian of Paq'tnkek was also in attendance.
First Nations Partner with Coast Guard College
November 10th, 2011
The Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office (UEBO) has formed a partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard College in Point Edward. Members of the Steering Committee for the UEBO met at the Coast Guard College this week.
Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office Wins Special Award
October 20th, 2011
A special award was presented to the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office at the Excellence in Business Awards held by the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, October 20 in Membertou.
Aboriginal Science Camp at Canadian Coast Guard College
September 15th, 2011
The Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney has partnered with the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office in putting on a week-long science camp for local Aboriginal students.
Federal Minister Announces Funding
August 5th, 2011
The Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office (UEBO) will receive operational funding to continue its economic development work on behalf of the five First Nations communities on Cape Breton Island.
Members of the Steering Committee for the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office tour the Irving Shipbuilding facility in Halifax, July 13, 2011.
July 13th, 2011
MORE HEADLINES
- June 8th, 2011
EMERA expands Partnership with UEBO READ MORE - June 7th, 2011
Meeting with President Emera-Newfoundland. READ MORE - March 8th, 2011
First Aboriginals Hired at NewPage! READ MORE - MORE HEADLINES
Unama'ki Economic
Benefits Office
201 Churchill Dr.
Membertou Business Centre
Membertou, Nova Scotia,
Canada, B1S 0H1
Tel: 902-562-4700
Fax: 902-562-2068
rebekahprice@unamaki.ca
Eskasoni Office
Sarah Denny Cultural Centre
Tel: 902-379-1038
Wagmatcook Office
Culture & Heritage Centre
Tel: 902-295-1936
