Realizing the Potential: Priority Investments in Saskatchewan’s First Nations and Métis People

First Nations and Métis individuals in Saskatchewan have the potential to have a greater social and economic impact on the province. Currently, Aboriginal people have lower formal education rates and lower levels of employment, on average. Employing Aboriginal people at a rate equivalent to the non-Aboriginal population would boost the economy by $1.8 billion, or 2.6 per cent, by 2035. It would also have broad social effects on individuals, family, and society. For the increased social and economic benefits to be realized, key stakeholders need to make priority investments in two areas: high school completion and school-to-work transitions.