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INTRODUCTIONThis Guidebook to Federal Government Programs was produced by the NativeWomen's Association of Canada to help your organization find funds that areapplicable to your organization and community. We have endeavoured to includefederal programs that are available to youth, women, Aboriginal organizations, seniorsand other target groups.Due to the nature of the Federal Government, in that it is always changing andmodifying programs, this document will be outdated the moment it is produced. It doeshowever, provide a snapshot as of November 1997. Certainly by the time of the nextfederal budget, in February 1998, new programs will be announced and some programswill be canceled or replaced. Every month will bring changes in contact names, titles,and addresses.Also programs have limited funding. Even though a program may clearly meet yourneeds, it may not be of any assistance due to lack of program dollars. This Guidebookis meant for reference only. All the information listed was supplied directly by thegovernment departments themselves, either through direct contact or their web sites.Use this information as a starting point. In virtually all cases, contacts are listed. Phoneyour local, regional, provincial or national contact for the program you are interested in.Ask them to update you. If the phone number has changed, contact a representative ofanother program and ask them to help you locate whom you should be talking with.There is written information available on most of these programs directly from thedepartments themselves. A lot of the information can also be found on the world wideweb on the sites listed.Contacting Government can be frustrating. Many departments are under-staffed andlengthy delays and/or voice mail should be expected. But determination will payoff.These programs were designed for your communities. They are in place to assist you,your organization, your group, your business and your region.We trust this information will be helpful and of assistance. Remember - if you don't ask,you don't get.Good luck.Pg. 8