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01. What is First Nations Statistics?
The First Nations Statistical Institute (FNSI) is a not-for-profit statistical service organization dedicated to putting First Nations information to use. FNSI’s primary objective is to support First Nations utilizing the services established in the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act
(FSMA). However,FNSI may also provide data navigation, analysis and interpretation, and capacity training for First Nations communities.
02. Is the institute operational right
now?
While the statistical institute has recently had its Chairperson and Board of Directors named, there are a number of steps to be taken to bring FNSI into full operational status.
03. What are some examples of how the institute could assist First
Nations?
FNSI could help First Nations to identify existing data sources relevant to their
needs.
The institute could provide statistical information that would help First Nations determine what types of investment they are best able to attract. Moreover, it would provide statistics that support First Nations in marketing their communities to investors. Investors typically have difficulty acquiring the information they
require.
FNSI will work with Statistics Canada and First Nations to improve the quality of Census information collected from First Nations. This information is vital in determining program and
service funding allocations for First Nations.
04. What services will the institute provide for the other institutes created in the
FSMA?
- Work with First Nations and the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) to develop an information system that allows First Nations to better manage their tax systems.
- Work with First Nations and the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) to develop local information that supports good management practices and infrastructure while identifying potential risks.
- Work with First Nations and the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) to develop statistical information to be used for First Nations credit rating applications and for marketing First Nations bonds in the open
market.
05. What is the relationship between the institute and Statistics
Canada?
The First Nations Statistical Institute will play a different role than Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada focuses on large collection surveys, most notably the Census. The current gap in the process is the lack of interpretative bodies. The First Nations Statistical Institute will:
- Focus on navigating and analyzing existing data, such as Census data
- Work with Statistics Canada and First Nations to improve the quality of information collected from First Nations, by assisting in developing collection methodologies which respond to First Nations’ unique needs
- Specifically focus on putting survey (and administrative) information to use, through needs-based data interpretation and analysis
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