b'across Canada. First Nations businesses have greater difficultyeconomy. This will benefit the economies of both First Nations accessing capital and, as a result, typically have a greater reliancecommunities and the province. Our partnership through the on government financing in their start-up phase.Prosperity Table [has] allowed us to achieve this milestone and Arvind Sharma, Director of Economic Development at thesupport First Nations-led economic development, prosperity COO, explains that accessing capital and wealth creation are twoand wealth creation that respects the diversity of First Nations of the biggest challenges that First Nations face when startingcommunities, Treaty and inherent rights, said Ontario Regional their businesses. Sufficient, ongoing funding for economicChief Hare. Although the federal government has Treaty rela-development initiatives will go a long way in helping Firsttionships with First Nations across Canada, the federal budget Nations start their enterprises. consistently underfunds critical programming and services. The provincial government providing this funding for economic Economic development, prosperity and wealth creation willdevelopment initiatives is a step towards economic reconciliation allow First Nations across Ontario to fully participate in thein Ontario. Helping First Nations, Mtis and Inuit communities across Canada develop local environmental champions and foster job creation in the green economy. Indigenous Training Programs to help to secure meaningful environmental employment.Learn more at eco.ca/beahrI ssue2 2022/23C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 35'