$4 billion to fight native poverty

The fix for a generation. But it's not all bad:

Perhaps the most significant change for natives will be Ottawa's commitment to encourage private home ownership on reserves, which could dramatically improve their financial success. Such a policy has long been advocated by conservative groups, such as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, as a way of encouraging natives to build personal wealth and maintain their own homes, rather than expecting Ottawa or the band council to do it.

Some bands have already moved in this direction, allowing properties to be bought and sold on reserves, but only between band members.