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RNDA Mission Statement and Objectives
To improve the livelihood and well being of all persons
living in rural Newfoundland and Labrador by developing the strengths of members
and communities, and co–operatively building, through regional organizations, a viable
and independent social and economic base.
To accomplish this, the following objectives have been identified:
- To improve the quality of life in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- To establish a self–sufficient economic base.
- To act as an agent for progressive change.
- To maximize the benefit of resource development to local people.
- To ensure that local people participate in making the decisions that affect them.
- To provide a network of information, resources and services for local people.
- To foster co–operation and communication among all communities and organizations.
- To develop a long–term plan for the region. To ensure that short–term
employment programs complement long–term development.
- To promote the development of local leadership.
- To keep the accomplishments and activities on the Associations constantly in the public eye.
1.5 Funding
Funding for the implementation of Bridging the Gap Pilot, Phase II was supplied by the following agencies:
- Human Resources Development Canada, Government of Canada (through the Labour Market Development
Agreement)
- Human Resources & Employment, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Labrador Métis Nation
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