The federal and provincial governments are investing about $1.2 million in a project to help Aboriginal adults with low literacy skills.
The announcement was made by Human Resources Minister Rick Brewer, who is also the minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat; and Keith Ashfield, minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
The provincial government is contributing close to $300,000 through the Training and Skills Development program.
The Joint Economic Development Initiative will receive $936,300 for its New Brunswick Aboriginal WES project through the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program.
