First Peoples Development Inc.

The Manitoba First Nations , through Sub-agreement Holders and Local boards, mandated by their Chiefs and Council members established First Peoples Development Inc. (FDPI) with a new Board of Directors effective April 1, 2006.The FPDI is comprised of thirty-four First Nations Sub-agreement Holders as designated by their Local Boards, with the mandate to address the employment and training interests of First Nations people. The articles of incorporation support the principle of grassroots or local decision-making while promoting, advocating and addressing the needs of First Nations through their Local boards.FDPI is established in accordance with the Human Resource and Social Development Canada - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy ( ASETS ) and focuses upon its three priorities:ASETS , administered though the FDPI, is designed to help Aboriginal people prepare for and find high demand jobs quickly, as well as keep them in the long term. All Aboriginal people may access - through their local band offices and sub agreement holders - programs and services that include:The ASETS is the federal government's successor strategy to the AHRDS and is designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy in a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and openness.