The Traveling Feather December 2013

MLIB

DECEMBER 2013

The Traveling Feather

WE, THE TSE’KHENE NATION (PEOPLE OF THE ROCK) ARE PROUD PEOPLE

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Dear Members,

I hope you are all well and looking forward to the holiday season. It has been a great year and I am looking forward to having dinner with you at the Christmas Quarterlies. At the Quarterlies I will be providing a presentation to our Members. The presentation topics will include the positive financial position of the Band, many of the goals we have accomplished, and the opportunities we are looking at moving forward. This year we will be holding quarterlies in Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, and Calgary. Travel will be provided to Members in McLeod to Travel to Prince George. Because we have many of our Members from McLeod Lake attend the Prince George meeting we thought we would try a having one meeting in Prince George this year.

MLIB - Treaty 8 Settlement Trust On October 11, 2013 Chief and Council met with Economist Rob Carson to look at possible solutions regarding the Loan equation (Section 10.1) in our Treaty 8 Settlement Trust Account. Although we have eliminated the debt in the Treaty 8 Settlement Trust, we still have situation where the Trust Loan Equation might be too aggressive for current markets. When the Trust was established in 2000 the rates were good and we were able to have a significant gain for a number of years after, however, with current markets it may be challenge to reach the breakeven point, let alone turn a profit. This very concerning, because it is the McLeod Lake Indian Band’s responsibility to pay any remaining shortfall in the Trust, ensuring it is always at, or above it’s Minimum Value.

So, when the next recession comes (and it will) MLIB may be put in a position of having to pay the shortfall to bring the Trust up to its Minimum Value. Like in our last recession, we were unprepared and did not have resources to cover this. WE DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN! That is why we are looking at strategies to avoid this problem moving forward.

Munch with the Mounties On October 15, 2013 I attended Munch with the Mounties. Munch with the Mounties is a Lunch with MLIB community members and RCMP members from the Mackenzie Detachment.

This was a very special meeting as we said farewell to Sergeant Syd Lecky. Sergeant Lecky was instrumental in developing a positive relationship between MLIB and the RCMP members of Mackenzie Detachment. In addition, Sergeant Lecky helped us start the canoe journey that we have to kick off our AGA’s. Many Band Members attended the lunch and wished him well in his future journey. Thank you Syd!

Election Code and Membership Code On October 17-20, I attended the McLeod Lake, Prince George, Vancouver and Calgary Quarterly meeting to Rick Krebeil and Regina Toth. Rick and Regina were hired to consult MLIB Members on the Election and Membership Codes. Prior to these Quarterly Meetings Rick and Regina held a number of consultation meetings and worked with a Membership Committee which included Rick and Regina and members of the McLeod Lake Indian Band.

As a result of the consultation Rick and Regina made recommended amendments and sent out draft Election and Membership Code to our Members for ratification.

The October 28, 2013 vote resulted in the Election Code passing and the Membership Code not passing. The Membership Code needed 179 yes votes to pass. Unfortunately we only received 104 yes vote and 32 no votes. The reason the Membership Code failed, is because it needs a double majority to be passed. A double majority means that 50%+1 of the all eligible voting Members are needed to approve the Code. To pass the Membership Code we need 176 yes votes (50%+1 = 176 Members). Whereas the Election Code only needed a simple majority to pass, this is the majority of voting Members. (ie. If ten Members vote and six say yes, then the vote passes) To make voting easier for our Members, the Electoral Officer will have polling stations at each of the December Quarterly Meetings. Members will be vote in person.

Auditor Deloitte & Touché October 31, 2013 – Chief and Council met with Auditor Jane Newman and Controller Michael Shaker

Board of Trustees November 01, 2013 – I met with the Board of Trustees to get update on current values of the Treaty 8 Settlement Trust, Project and Development Account, Rectification Fund, Silviculture Trust, Lands and Minerals Trust.

Canadian Aboriginal Mining Association November 4-6, 2013 – I attended the 21st Annual Canadian Aboriginal Mining Association (CAMA) in Vancouver. I was asked by CAMA to MC the Conference and to sit on a panel to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the Mining Industry.

TransCanada November 12, 2013 – Chief and Council met with representatives from Trans Canada to discuss Liquefied Natural Gas. Trans Canada has two purposed projects that will carry LNG from Northeastern BC to the Coast. Both lines will cross through a significant area of MLIB’s Traditional Territory. At the meeting MLIB expressed concerns with fracking and many other environmental issues.

Other meeting I have attended: October 17, 2013 – Community Consultative Group, RCMP October 18, 2013 – Chief and Council met in PG, Forest Licence to Cut October 23, 2013 – I attended the Land Committee meeting in PG at the Friendship Centre October 25, 2013 – I attended Gas Bar Committee meeting in McLeod Lake October 28, 2013 – Chief and Council in McLeod Lake – Outstanding Agreements October 29, 2013 – Chief and Council met with Shell Representatives - Groundbirch Project October 30, 2013 – Chief and Council met in McLeod Lake to discuss Housing issues.

November 02, 2013 – Met with Chief and Council to discuss revote for Membership Code.

November 03, 2013 – Met with Chris Leatherdale, General Manager of Duz Cho Construction November 07, 2013 – Chief and Council met with representatives from the Province to discuss Economic Benefits Agreement November 14, 2013 – Chief and Council met to discuss Housing issues.

November 16, 2013 – I met with District of Mackenzie to discuss Forest Licence to Cut November 19, 2013 – Participated in Hiring Committee for Economic Development Officer November 21, 2013 – Regular Chief and Council Meeting November 25-27, 2013 – Chief and Council met to review and develop new Strategic Plan for upcoming year.

In conclusion, I look forward to meeting many of our Members at the upcoming Quarterlies. I will provide update on these and many other topics. Thank you for your time and consideration.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at dorr@mlib.ca or 250-981-1332 Respectfully,

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Band Manager December 2013 Season’s Greetings to all: I’m very excited for another season of winter and wonderful celebrations it brings us.

I grew up on MLIB Rez with my family. My father was Alec (Ollie) Chingee and mother Laura. There were many children in the family.

Growing up as a child I remember winter being fun. We went sliding with the neighbor’s kids on the hills, ice skating on the frozen lake, ice fishing, etc. I have fond memories when the whole community went sliding out by the big hill between the church and Wheeler’s place. I remember sliding along ways on the frozen lake.

During this time, Christmas celebrations were much simpler when I was a child. The family celebrated Christmas with a turkey dinner with all the fixings and a box of Japanese oranges. The highlights of old time Christmas was visiting other families. Back then, everybody walked to the store, to visit families and to work on fire wood.

I loved walking on the ice and packed trails, as the trails were everywhere. During our walks, there was the smell of firewood in the air. Temperatures could get as cold as -50 below.

Sadly, those days are gone and today, things are much more advance and the pace much quicker. We are feeling a difference as the weather is milder and less snow, of course impacting the river and lake levels. There is more focus on driving to places and money spent on presents, exotic food and dishes, and less family gatherings. The winter activities have changed and moved away from tobogganing to using ski doo’s (sleds), commercial skiing, etc.

There are less family gatherings and unfortunately celebrations have moved towards engaging in social issues of drugs and alcohol use.

My preference is the latter and simpler way of life however it may pose some challenges to get back to way of life because the world is forever changing. I can however endeavor to get back to family gatherings, not make Christmas so commercial and try my best at enjoying winter with nice easy winter activities. I am forever grateful for the snow as it is essential for our rivers and lakes. We have 6 months of snow so I have no choice but to make the most

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Hello Band Members, hope all is well with you and yours. We are all experiencing the winter here in McLeod Lake.

The Christmas Season is approaching, so would like to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas to all.

Council has been very busy in all areas and sharing the work load. I would like to update a few of the following meetings and conferences, I have been involved in.

I was able to attend the Health conference in Vancouver the end of September 2013, the new health accord is a new wave for all First Nations to take control of their well being across Canada, there was close to a thousand delegates present, it is a milestone that has been overcome with the help of all First Nations bands and Leaders representatives in British Columbia, looking up towards the future of Health.

The beginning of November, the McLeod Lake Indian Band held a career fair that I was able to open and welcome our guests. This event was held in Mackenzie Secondary High School. The turn out was at an excellent level considering a lot of companies had to travel a fair amount of distance. I would like to give thanks to the McLeod Lake Indian Band employment/training and education depts.. for hosting this great opportunity and look forward to this annually.

Mid November C/C met with trans Canada as well were invited to the housing meeting. The housing dept. is being reconstructed and has great plans to move forward, as these changes occur the membership will be informed either @ quarterlys or newsletters.

The Chief and Council mtg. have been held in Mcleod lake as this saves time and costs for the band. There is a new executive assistant Trisah Dyer, she can be contacted if any members have submissions or questions before the deadline one week before a regular scheduled Chief and Council meeting.

The end of November, the annual strategic planning was held in P.G. for two days and one day in ML. this is always a great time for C/C to meet with managers and staff to get together and plan, goal setting etc‌ In saving costs this was done in house instead of contracting out to a facilitator. Again, the outcome of this will be up to each dept to carry our and of course the membership feed back, input for engagement where need be.

In ending my update, I would like to extend my gratitude to the members for the MLIB in moving forward and being a progressive First Nations Band.

Hope to see you all @ the Christmas Quarterlys Mussi Cho

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Your On Reserve Councillor Jenine Solonas

October 3rd: Chief Orr and I attended a meeting with Anglo-American (AA) at Tumbler Ride at 10:30 a.m. followed by a tour at Trend open pit mine about ¾ hour drive past TR. They began working at the site in 2005 and mine about 2 million tons metallurgical coal per year which is shipped to a Prince Rupert terminal; usually have 425 workers with 9% aboriginal; site is between Babcock and Borden Creeks; AA praised DCC’s work, and said DCC needs to be registered with them as a vendor (Chief advises tried in the past and could not, Fredrico says that should not happen now); there is a Coal Forum on October 10th in TR if MLIB wishes to attend; they will have a water treatment facility by June of 2014 on mine site; and, Fredrico presented a $180,000 cheque to Chief Orr made out to MLIB. (Travel expenses paid with funding Anglo-American provides MLIB) October 7th: Council along with legal counsel met at NRC at 9 a.m. with provincial reps regarding the Economic Benefits Agreement, as well as the Oil & Gas provincial negotiators. Discussions on: Extension of current O/G agreement pending negotiations, including their proposed funding (which they claim they cannot move on); multi-pad applications (no limitation on # of wells on the pads); the many issues MLIB has regarding the O/G agreement; regional coal term sheet; government to government relationship; and, ECDA Framework agreement. In the afternoon Council met with the Land Referral Office manager and legal counsel regarding the process the LRO manager wishes to see in place to deal with the many businesses who wish to work in our traditional territory; and, the need for additional staff at the LRO. She is commended on the work done since she came on board.

October 9th & 10th: Chief Orr, Councillor Bear and I attended the LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) summit at the Civic Centre in Prince George, which was hosted by the AFOA of Vancouver & CSTC of Prince George. There were many government reps, as well as a Japanese Ambassador and First Nations reps speaking on and asking/answering questions on the many issues First Nations have regarding the proposed fast paced LNG development in NEBC. (Travel expenses paid by CSTC for 2 reps from each First Nation) October 11th: Council met at Sandman Signature in PG with Rob Carson, an Economist, who worked for the Public Trustee office on the MLIB Trust annual loan issue. Discussion: Could he can assist MLIB with same issue with the goal of preservation of the funds for future generations. He is to provide options that MLIB Council can review and consider before the end of November.

October 15th to 17th: Attended the BC Joint Gathering 2013 in Vancouver which was hosted by FNS (First Nations Summit), Regional AFN (Assembly of First Nations) and AANDC for discussions on: Speaking Your Mind; Governments must listen in order to learn from FN’s; First Nations need to be recognized as a form of government, like municipalities; strong & appropriate governance; moving beyond the Indian Act; First Nations share what works in their communities; First Nations must be recognized and not constantly questioned on work they have done as required; etc. (Travel expenses paid by host agency)

October 16th: Called into the newly formed Tse’khene Community Development Corporation meeting at 4:10 p.m. Welcome of new Directors: K. Solonas & M. Isadore. Discussions: Change of name; Recruitment of Manager; Corporate governance; Training for Directors; Terms of Reference; Conflict of Interest policy; Strategic planning session; Budgeting; Lands, Minerals & Trust update; Management

letter from auditor; Real estate update; Gas bar Building & Operations committees; Provincial parks; and, possible camp on reserve land in Mackenzie.

October 18th: Council met at Sandman Signature in PG with Tanner Elton, and others representing Mack Fibre; Pulp mill in Mackenzie; and legal counsel to discuss issues the Band is having with regards to an agreement MLIB has with Forest Companies and the Ministry of Forest not recognizing MLIB’s role in the agreement. Al H. Gave update of sawmill start-up and Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce excellent reviews on DCCLL; and, Regina Toth provides letter from severalty members as to current referendum.

October 20th, 21st & 22nd: Attended the First Peoples’ Culture Council AGA in Kelowna BC as I sit on their province wide First Nations Language Advisory committee. There were mainly reports from the Chair; Executive Director; Map program; Nest program; Revitalization program; ALI & BCLI programs; First Voices; Arts program; Policy planning; and, First Nations sharing their community language programs/projects. (Travel paid by host agency) October 25th: Attended the Tse’khene Community Development Corporation (TCDC) meeting at the NRC at 1:17 p.m. to discuss the need of an Operations committee as well as the Building committee; and, received an update from Dan Boudreau on all that is currently happening with installation of the gas bar on IR#1, including the need for Terms of Reference for this process.

October 28th: Attended a Special Council meeting at the NRC at 10 a.m. in regards to pending LRO projects (EDF EN, Pattern); TCDC; Industrial BoD’s Chair; Support letter for Polar Medical; Additional office space required at LRO; Coal and Gas projects agreements (TECK, PNG, Spectra); Fire Light (Environmental) Group; Real estate update; and, MLIB Strategic planning dates.

October 29th: Council met with Shell reps. Tamara Dokie and Jaret Cardinal at the NRC at 10 a.m.

Discussions on: Video-conferencing meetings; Ground birch project; GIS program in Fort St. John; and, their planning.

October 30th: Attended a Special Council meeting on Housing at the NRC at 10 a.m. Discussion on Social Housing; CMHC Mortgages; Rent Arrears; New Housing Policy; and, Incentive for those who do pay rent consistently.

October 31st: A ttended the regular monthly Council meeting from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at NRC.

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PRIDE Nite at McLeod Lake Gymna-­ sium. 4-­8 PM, Decem-­ ber 19th, 2013

Fitness Centre at McLeod Lake is avail-­ able for MLIB members to come and work-­out.

Street Please call 250-­ 565-­7311 for more in-­ formation.

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Flu Vaccine Prince George: Every Friday from November 22nd-­December 27th, drop-­in 9:00 a.m. -­ 3:30 p.m.

Northern Interior Health Unit -­ 1444 Edmonton

MACKENZIE PUBLIC HEALTH Mackenzie Health Unit (at the rear

Please call 250-­997-­ 8517 to book your appoint-­ ment or for more information.

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All Elders who are age 60+ will be eligible to attend the Gathering.

I will be sending out more information in the New Year in regards to registration and deadlines. Â November 18-22 I attended the Returning to Spirit Workshop in Prince George. I am very thankful to MLIB for the opportunity to attend.

I would highly recommend that everybody take the opportunity to attend the workshop. It made a huge difference in my life :) Â

Prepared for you by Kathy Parkinson Elder Coordinator T: 250-750-4617 or 877-750-4617 Email: kparkinson@mlib.ca

December Report from Land Management

This last year has been very busy for the land management and the Land Management Committee. We have been involved with a lot of projects. Things are looking good in all of our projects. As you all know we have been working on;

 TSE’KHENE FOOD AND FUEL--Store  Culture Camp  Smokehouse  Boat Launch  Cemetery  Signs and Gates

These projects will be ongoing for the next year and most will be completed next year.

THE LAND MANGEMENT AND THE LAND COMMITTEE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

McLeod Lake Indian Band Housing & Public Works Report Date: Nov 25, 2013 Housing We have no new issues in the Housing Department. We try to get all jobs done in a timely manner with all urgent matters a priority of course. Right now we are finishing up with getting all the units ready for winter with only a couple of chimneys to be replaced.

Public Works

Again, we have been busy getting ready for the winter season in this department as well.

The District of Mackenzie will be supplying us sand for the winter. The plow truck has been certified. We have no issues with the water system; we are still using 2-3 cubic meters of water per day. The garbage is being picked up regularly. The new fire hose stations have been completed. We now have to do fire inspections on all of the units.

We have been phrased on our fire safe wood sheds and will be used as an example on how wood should be stored for the winter in other communities.

We held a “Home Fire and Life Safety Workshop” here on November 4, 2013. Approximately 10 members attended. We would like to have refreshers every few months and hopefully get more support for the Fire Safety issues as well.

I have been very busy with the Tsek’ehne gas bar and making sure that everything is running as smoothly as possible with no issues.

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Public Works Manager McLeod Lake Indian Band Tel: 250-750-4415 ext. 865 Cell: 778-258-0073 Email: gmcdonald@mlib.ca

HUMAN RESOURCE Quarterly Progress Report December 2013 Merry Christmas Everyone!

I wish each and every one of you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday.

I am pleased to present the MLIB Human Resources (HR)/Office Management Quarterly Report. This report is aimed at MLIB membership and our employees, and goes far beyond simply listing figures relevant to our Human Resources Department. Instead, it provides a snapshot of HR operations, including administration-wide HR themes and our Employee policy.

In the future, the Human Resources/Office Management Report will document the next steps we take towards becoming a premium employer.

After this last year, which was dominated by human resource administration review and restructuring, among other things, we look optimistically ahead at the beginning of 2014, with the prospect of strengthening our organization through capacity building and succession planning focused on MLIB members.

Therefore we will be increasingly focusing on strategic HR themes: Aspects such as management development, training and support for junior employees, recruitment for a variety of positions; some existing, some new; and diversity management all play an essential role in this respect.

In addition to the above-noted HR themes, WorkSafeBC has approved three new Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy statements, concerning workplace bullying and harassment, for inclusion in the WorkSafeBC Prevention Manual that became effective November 1, 2013: Employer Duties – Workplace Bullying and Harassment – D3-115-2; Worker Duties – Workplace Bullying and Harassment – D3-116-1; and Supervisor Duties – Workplace Bullying and Harassment – D3-117-2.

These new policies establish the general duties and obligations of employers, employees, and supervisors in connection with workplace bullying and harassment. For employers, namely the McLeod Lake Indian Band, the new policy requires an employer to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent or otherwise minimize workplace bullying and harassment. So essentially, ALL McLeod Lake Indian Band membership need to be responsible for ensuring that their conduct is not of a bullying, harassing or intimidating nature when dealing with MLIB employees. In turn, all employees have an obligation to ensure their own safety and that of any MLIB member utilizing the programs and services at MLIB. Everyone’s cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

The 2013 year showed very clearly that HR work is always successful if the leadership and management work together constructively. I would therefore like to take the opportunity to thank the Chief and Council and all Managers for their responsible, productive cooperation.

In addition, I would also like to thank all MLIB employees. Their talent, education, experience, commitment, and performance continue to allow the MLIB Administration to provide quality programs and services to all MLIB membership.

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HOUSING MANAGER JOB POSTING The MLIB is seeking to fill the full time permanent position of a Housing Manager.

Qualifications: The following criteria are essential to the position:   

Business Administration Diploma and full certification in Property Management, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Advanced skills in communications, accounting processes, report writing, policy development and the preparation and submission of proposals.

Minimum 5 years proven experience in property and program management, including program reporting and rent collections.

Experience: The following criteria are an asset to the position:        

Experience in supporting strategic goals, and developing suitable work plans and policies and procedures.

Demonstrated experience with project and property management , with a focus on AANDC and/or CMHC funded housing.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by preparing budgets for submission to Band Manager for inclusion into departmental budget.

Proven experience related to Tenant Relations and First Nation organizations Delivers housing training/workshop sessions to the tenants, Leasing staff, MLIB Membership, Chief and Council, and other interest groups.

Proven ability in managing, directing and developing subordinate professional, technical and teambuilding of staff and clients.

Participate in field-based activities including monitoring and research assistance May require travel and additional hours of work and /or flexible hours of work from time to time.

Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume quoting “Housing Manager” in the subject line to: Attn: Band Manager McLeod Lake Indian Band General Delivery McLeod Lake, B.C. V0J 1C0 E-mail: adchingee@mlib.ca * Fax: 250-750-4420 Closing Date: December 13, 2013 *Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.*

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MLIB MEMBERS BC Hydro and Power Authority is proposing to develop and operate a dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River approximately 7 kilometers southwest of the city of Fort St. John, that is in the Traditional Territory of the McLeod Lake Indian Band. The information provided by BC Hydro for its Environmental Impact Statement can be found on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry (http://www.ceaa.gc.ca).

A Joint Review Panel has been established to review the proposed Site C Clean Energy project and has been mandated on February 13 2012 by the Federal Minister of the Environment and the Provincial Minister of Environment to conduct an assessment of the environmental, economic, social, health and heritage effects of the Project.

A public Hearing has been scheduled to happen in McLeod Lake on December 18, 2013 so that community members can provide the Panel with relevant information to enable it to conduct a thorough and timely review of the project.

McLeod Lake Indian Band members are encouraged to attend a pre meeting on December 2, 2013 at 1pm in the Gym, to discuss the Environmental Impact Statement, lunch will be served. For those members who are interested in submitting a statement, but cannot attend the meeting, please send the Land Referral Office an email, or a letter and it will be presented at the hearing.

Email address will be deprince@mlib.ca.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to call MLIB Land Referral Office at toll free 1-866-283-6542 or directly 250-788-2227.

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2013 Please join us in the celebrating of P.R.I.D.E 2013.

When: December 19,2013 Where: M.L.I.B (GYM) Time: 4:00pm-­7:00pm

Everyone in the community is invited to this wonderful celebration of community spirit. So join us an show us your P.R.I.D.E!

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