UAKN - Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network In response, a consortium of interested stakeholders, headed by the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), started a project in March 2007. This project seeks to create an international policy-research network focusing on Aboriginal concerns in urban settings. In Canada, this network will take the form of interconnected think tanks that bring together academics, Aboriginal and local community leaders, government representatives and public and private stakeholders. Together they will develop a socially relevant and academically rigorous research program focusing on urban Aboriginal policy and best practice issues. The overarching goal of the network is to achieve a better life for Aboriginal people living in cities and towns. The project is currently at the stage of organizing four regional meetings where key stakeholders are being invited to discuss the concept and strategic goals of the proposed network, to clarify policy and research priorities, and to develop a leadership corps for the network. The background materials for this exciting initiative can be found at the menu links to the left. For more information, please contact the NAFC Consultation Schedule |