Success of The Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office

Abstract

Today, the President of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce (completed twoyear term as president on May 20) works in Membertou as the Executive Director of the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office. The aim was to identify how Unama'ki communities could have meaningful participation in the $400 million Sydney Tar Ponds Cleanup project. The proposal called for the provincial and federal governments to partner with Cape Breton's five First Nation communities in establishing the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office. The office acts as a liaison between the aboriginal communities, both aboriginal and nonaboriginal businesses, and the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency.