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Evaluation of Saskatoon Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Last Updated on April 15th, 2010
 

Project Title: Evaluation of Saskatoon Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Project Number: CL1-23-SK

Term of Project: January 2007 to March 2007

Status: Completed

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Project Summary:

The purpose of this comprehensive evaluation is to review the administrative structure and processes that have been established by the UAS (Urban Aboriginal Strategy) Saskatoon project, and provide recommendations to assist in the future success of the UAS as it moves beyond the pilot stage. In consideration of the UAS mandate to identify local needs of Aboriginal people and to develop innovative ways to address these needs, this research aims to evaluate whether the UAS project was managed and delivered as it was designed; in turn, meeting the needs of the people it was intended to serve.

Specific Project-Level Research Objectives:

see summary above

  • Questionnaires
  • Focus groups
  • Interviews

Expected Deliverables:

  1. Report

Findings:

Results of questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews with individuals representing the various components of the UAS project have been organized around the following themes:

  • The substantial contribution of UAS funds in building capacity and strategic planning for the community
  • Communication and relationship building among the Steering Committee, Service Canada, and the community
  • Allocation and delivery of funds
  • Transparency and accountability issues
  • Long-term commitment of the UAS to the community
  • Partnerships and collaboration between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and organizations

In the context of these themes, the following recommendations have been developed:

  • Facilitate long-term funding options through the security of the UAS as a sustained community presence.
  • Enhance the awareness of the UAS project within the larger community including: the UAS mandate, structure, committee representatives, and funding opportunities.
  • Develop a comprehensive communication strategy.
  • Formalize clear criteria, guidelines, deadlines, reporting mechanisms, and contact information for the funding process.
  • Ensure flexible and expeditious fund allocation.
  • Develop a formalized process, including Terms of Reference, Steering Committee requirements, Project Coordinator qualifications, evaluation protocol, and Conflict of Interest guidelines.
  • Establish a local, third-party organization to manage and distribute funds.
  • Enhance capacity within the UAS structure in order to better provide services and to enhance local control in administering the UAS.
  • Secure commitment of support from all levels of government.
  • Refine and institute the Sustainable Collaborative Community Model in the city of Saskatoon.

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Final Report: Final Report (pdf)

Projected Expenditures: $4,500

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