Recurrent themes arose around the need to attain steady and increased levels of funding. The ability to build on the current successes and to rectify programs identified as underperforming depends heavily on the availability of funds, which, at this time, is both insufficient and unpredictable. Enhancing community participation will create a broader sense of ownership. Drawing on the link between higher quality education and long-term economic growth, attention needs to be paid to expanding training efforts to ensure sustainable capacity development for First Nations communities.

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