The Traveling Feather May '11

MLIB

MAY 2011

The Traveling Feather

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Contributors MLIB The Traveling Feather Chief Derek Orr, Guy Rocheleau, Adele Chingee, Tamara Dugan, Jen Dyble, Verne Solonas, Ken Solonas, Jodie Ware, Geraldine Solonas, Bob Inkpen, Kandy Klijnsmit, Marc P. Klijnsmit McLeod Lake Indian Band address: General Delivery McLeod Lake, V0J 2G0 Toll Free 1-­‐888-­‐822-­‐1143

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Office Opening Hours The McLeod Lake Indian Band Office is open Monday -­‐ Friday 8.30am -­‐ 4.00pm.

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Monthly Update

Chief Derek Orr

Dear Members, I hope you are all well and have had the opportunity to enjoy the spring weather. It has been a long winter and I am looking forward to spring and eventually summer. In this update I will be providing an overview of the main questions and concerns that were presented at our last Quarterly Meetings on March 18, 19, 20 2011 as well as an update on the Treaty 8 Trust Deficit and BC Hydro.

At the Prince George Meeting, Members questioned Chief and Council’s consultation process with Members before signing the Mt. Milligan Socio Economical, and Provincial Revenue Sharing Agreement. As well as the Environmental Protection associated with Mt. Milligan and the value of our deals negotiated with Terrane Metals and the Province of British Columbia.

I want to assure our Members that McLeod Lake Indian Band Agreements regarding Mt. Milligan are comprehensive and include an Enhanced Environmental Protection and Co-­‐ management Plan for life of the mine. Terrane and Thompson Creek Minerals are still subject to all Environmental Regulations and must address any concerns brought forward

by McLeod Lake Indian Band. In addition, our Agreements are comparable to any agreements that been negotiated to date, if not better! No Treaty or Consultation Rights where given up as a result of finalizing these agreements.

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Band Members had concerns of water quality and impacts on fish within the Mine site. Some Members assume that there will be chemicals released into the surrounding water systems and into Rainbow Creek. Members can be sure the environment is being protected because our own Band Members, Vincent Chingee and Wesley Chingee, have been trained as Environmental Monitors, at Mt. Milligan, to make sure the environment is protected for life of mine.

Although, King Richard Creek will be flooded and some fish habitat lost, under Terrane’s Environmental Certificate there will be improvements to other fish habitat within Rainbow Creek as compensation. In addition, from the start of Construction on Mt. Milligan, Terrane’s environmental monitors (Vincent Chingee and Wesley Chingee) must perform daily water testing, up to twice day, to ensure water quality is maintained.

Currently, all water is checked for quality and held to the highest Environmental Standard. Once the Mt. Milligan Mine site goes into production there will be no water discharged. All water used at the mine will be recycled and reused for plant site. This technique is known as Zero Surface Water Discharge System. The Zero Surface Water Discharge System is one of many ways that Mt. Milligan has sets a new standard for the Responsible Mining and minimizing Environmental Impacts.

Don’t forget mom this Sunday!!

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Monthly Update

Chief Derek Orr

There were also concerns at the Prince George meeting regarding the transparency and accuracy of our Audited Financial Statements.

On an annual basis McLeod Lake Indian Band appoints accounting firm Deloitte to provide an independent review of McLeod Lake Indian Band’s yearly financial records. After the review, Deloitte then provides an Auditor’s Report that includes audited Financial Statements (to ensure accuracy) and Management Letter outlining any concerns and recommendations that need to be addressed. Deloitte is one of Canada's leading professional service firms that provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through more than 7,600 people in 57 offices across Canada. So, Members can be assured that our Financial Statements are a clear and accurate representation of McLeod Lake Indian Band’s prior year’s revenues, expenses and profits. In fact, we have recently been given the best rating possible by the Department of Indian Affairs and McLeod Lake Indian Band’s 2010 Audit was completed on time for the first time in seven years!!

Allegations Chief and Council received Personal Gain.

There have been allegations that Chief and Council have received personal gain from agreements we have signed. This information is false and Council did not receive any personal gain from the Terrane Accommodation Package or any other agreement. Council does receive its normal honorarium which is a payment for duties preformed. In fact, the current Chief and Council’s honorarium are 20% less than 2005-­‐2008 Chief and Council’s and 40% less than the 2002-­‐2005 Chief and Council’s Honorarium. Funding for these honoraria used to come out of the Treaty 8 Trust as per Article 1.1 (e) (iiia). But, at the present time because of factors beyond our control (Treaty 8 Trust Settlement Account Deficit – as outlined below) the Trust is unavailable to fund programs.

Alternate sources of funding including money from the Band’s Companies, from the Mackenzie Pulp Mill, and from Terrane will be used to fund all Band Programs including Elders, Education, Youth programs and Council Honoraria. This was explained clearly to all Band Members at the last quarterly meetings and approved.

Council has received nothing other than what they are entitled to as honoraria.

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Consultation on Mt. Milligan -­‐ Ratification Vote on Mt. Milligan Since 2006 Chief and Council and Terrane Metal held a number of open houses and Community Meeting till now to update and inform Members on progress Mt Milligan Mine. In this case every effort was made to facilitate Members' attendance. In addition, all of our Elders who were willing were also interview by Doctor Robin Ridington, a renowned anthropologist, who later wrote the “Ridington Report” to provide historical back ground and provide more evidence that Mt. Milligan was always within the Traditional Territory of the McLeod Lake Indian Band. The Ridington Report was used to counter false claims by other parties on our Traditional Territory.

Members also had concerns that McLeod Lake Indian Band did not have a ratification vote on the Mt. Milligan Socio-­‐Economic Agreement. Prior agreements such as the McLeod Lake Indian Band OGC Agreement, which will have a greater overall impact on our Traditional Territory than Mt. Milligan, never went to a ratification vote. It has been alleged that Mt. Milligan will have an impact on the environment equal to the WCB Bennet Dam. However, this is impossible for the fact that the Mt Milligan Mine site has total foot print of 3 by 4 kilometers (12km), compared to the 1200 square kilometers of land that the Williston Reservoir flooded. To compare these two projects is absurd. Council only proceeded after convening public meetings where the Mount Milligan Agreements were explained in detail and approved by members.

Treaty 8 Settlement Trust McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief and Council and Board of Trustees continue to make progress on reducing our Treaty 8 Settlement Trust Account deficit as outlined in the chart below.

Minimum Value Market Value Deficit 2008 -­‐ $34,957,661 $26,940,461 ($8,017,200) 2009 -­‐ $35,506,536 $29,239,754 ($6,266,782) 2010 -­‐ $37,423,889 $33,794,553 ($3,629,336) Increase $2,466,228 $6,854,092 ***World Wide Economic Recession and the November 2007 Distribution were two key factors in that led to the 2008 Treaty 8 Settlement Trust Account deficit.****

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In addition to reducing the deficit by $6,854,092, McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief and Council will independently fund our 2011/2012 budget with profits earned by Business and Revenue Sharing. However, please be aware, we still have an outstanding ($3,629,336) that must be repaid to the Trust. Chief and Council along with the Board of Trustees continue to work towards to repayment of the Trust in a timely manner.

BC Hydro On April 17, 2011 Councillor Fred Inyallie and I attended the BC Hydro Integrated Resource Management First Nation Workshop at the Coast Inn of the North in Prince George. BC Hydro’s main topics of discussion included: Conservation and Efficiency, Electricity Generation, Electrification of Highway 37, Transmission Capacity and Export Market Potential.

The workshop was well attended by many other First Nations from throughout British Columbia. Although BC Hydro had topics for discussion there were many concerns brought forward by McLeod Lake Indian Band as well as other First Nation. It has been well expressed by our Members that McLeod Lake Indian Band does not support Site “C” and Chief and Council continue to express our Members views to BC Hydro. BC Hydro’s current plan looks at efficiency and conservation, new developments (Site “C”) and transmission upgrades (replacement of old transmission and electrification of highway 37) to reach their goal of energy self sufficiency.

On a positive note, Premier Christy Clarke has ordered a review of BC Hydro’s current plan and exploration of alternatives. McLeod Lake Indian Band believes that BC Hydro can attain its goal of energy self-­‐efficiency through conservation and wind energy. For instance, “In Demark, over 15% of electrical supply comes from wind, and Current Plans are for 50% by 2030. Some Parts of Germany get over 20% of their electricity energy from the wind.” (Native Journal, Sept 2009, Page13). Furthermore, McLeod Lake Indian Band also believes BC Hydro can make great gains in conservation by increasing rates in the larger cities like Vancouver and Victoria as many lights are left on all night in the many of the high rise buildings throughout the cities.

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On a personal note, life is very good. Our family has been taken advantage of the spring time weather by going to the park, bike riding and springtime snowmobiling. There is no doubt that is has been a long winter and our family is looking forward to the upcoming summer. Erica and Owen have started swimming lesson again and are very excited. We call Owen our “Little Guppy” because he is already holding his head under water 2-­‐3 seconds and flops in and out of the water like he was born there.

Owen just turned 3 on March 6, 2011. Erica also loves to swim as well and continues to excel in her lesson. Erica is now 5 and ½ and has lost her 3 of her teeth (Tooth Fairies pay very well these days!).

Logan is very excited to get back on his mountain bike and get some riding in. Logan has signed up for this summer’s “Sprockids” which is a program that helps kids to develop their mountain bike skills.

This will be Logan’s second year in “Sprockids.” Arlene continues to work tirelessly to get the job done in both her personal and professional life. Arlene is usually the one who signs up the kids to all their activities and holds down the fort while I am away on business. Even when I am home I usually leave the house by seven o’clock, so Arlene does a tremendous amount of work looking after our three children and, yes, even me sometimes. Thanks Arlene!

As for myself, I feel great and well balanced. I have also taken advantage of the spring weather and have started mountain biking, went ice fishing with staff on McLeod Lake. I am looking forward to the sunshine, going to the gym, staying active and being involved.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Elder Program Report April 27, 2011 Geraldine Solonas

First week in April began with having to work on reports for two language projects that had to be completed by March 31st, 2011. Much thanks to Lesa Cauchie, of Cauchie Designs, who assisted greatly with the First Voices’ report as she knows exactly what of our language is put onto the First Voices web site as she has worked with us since the beginning of the project in 2005. Please go to www.firstvoices.com to check out our Tse’khene language, some which includes the sound. This is an ongoing project, that is, whenever we can we access funds to work on this web site to put more of our language into it or change what is there. For the other language project completed, we developed curriculum to have our Day Care, Head/Strong Start programs totally immersed in our Tse’khene language. Hopefully we can access funding to do this in the near future.

We now have some Elders in McLeod Lake interested in going to aquatics (exercising in water) at the Recreation Centre in Mackenzie every second Wednesday. Apparently, the scheduled dates for aquatics are now in conflict with school activities, so we need to reschedule.

The Elders have been invited to Tsay Keh Dene’s cultural camp in Ospika during the week of May 16th. They have said they would pay for food, set up the tents (including stoves) and donate some fuel for travelling. The Elders will be meeting on May 2nd in Prince George at the Days Inn to discuss this and other upcoming activities.

There have been a couple of meetings with the Aboriginal Education workers about the students of Mackenzie elementary and high schools helping the Elders to set up the gardening beds behind the NRC building for this summer. Some Elders will be going to Morfee Elementary this Friday to start their seedlings which will later be transferred once the snow and frost is gone, which is usually about June 1st.

Please note that there will be culture days at the Band hall on Wednesday, May 25th, and we expect up to ninety students to attend. We will have tables set up to show: different types of bannock; soap berry making and testing; samples of wild foods; samples of what may be used in Indian medicine; beading; maybe preparing wild game if we get some just before that date; books with information of our history; and, a demonstration of our language on the First Voices website. If you wish to be part of this special event to share knowledge of our culture, please contact me or Jodie Ware at the Band office. If you have other ideas for additional tables please let us know.

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On April 12th, we had story telling with the Elders in McLeod Lake at which time we also discussed some Elder issues. We will now be having more discussions on upcoming activities/events you may be interested in.

On April 14th, I attended a meeting with Gary Gurnsey to discuss the Rotary Club branch of Prince George working with us to develop a mini library in the community of McLeod Lake. We need to form a committee of at least three members to work on this while there is funding available for such projects. Apparently, the more a child reads, the more they know about the outside world (outside of their community) and they dream bigger of what they would like to do with their lives. They are able to set goals for their future.

Last week I assisted the Land Referral office in contacting Elders and setting up a session with TERA consulting regarding Alliance Pipeline’s proposed Fort St. John Lateral Loop just north of Dawson Creek. It was very short notice, and approximately nine Tse’khene Elders attended this meeting in McLeod Lake and mussi cho to those who made themselves available for this. The result is that there will be field studies done during the warmer weather, possibly in June/July.

On April 20th, Living Joy Church came to the Band hall after work to provide activities and snacks for the children and prayer for those who wanted.

At this time I am working on the final report on the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, which is due May 1st, 2011. There was a meeting with the Band Council on March 9th for them to learn exactly what this program is all about. The resource person is Bob Coyle, then CO from the Prince George area. Bob has since become a private contractor and continues to work with the program, encouraging First Nations to become more involved with the program. Several members attended a community meeting in McLeod Lake on March 25th. We are required now to provide feedback on the meetings with Council and the community and have a legal review done on the Memorandum of Understanding created to engage First Nations in becoming involved with this program. Mussi cho to all who attended either meeting as the feedback is a requirement for the Band to receive $20,525.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ATTENDED AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL AND HAVE NOT YET APPLIED FOR THE COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT (CEP), YOU HAVE ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2011 TO DO SO, OTHERWISE YOU WILL PROBABLY NOT RECEIVE THE MONEY YOU ARE ENTITLED TO. For more information please contact: 1-­‐800-­‐721-­‐0066.

COMMUNITY NOTICE

In the month of May, we will be holding several planning workshops which we invite ALL community members to attend.

The next workshop dates are: May 11th 5:30 -­‐ 8:00 PM

May 12th 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Days Inn (Charlie’s Ballroom)

Gymnasium

600 Quebec Street

McLeod Lake Reserve

Prince George

Food and beverages provided!

If you haven’t yet completed your Community Input Survey...

Fill out the e-­‐survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MLIBPlanning or Pick up a hardcopy from Stephanie at the Band Office

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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

INAC has chosen McLeod Lake Indian Band to participate in a pilot project to upgrade existing septic services on MLIB I.R. #1, through its newly implemented National Protocol for Wastewater Systems.

WHAT IS INAC ’s PROTOCOL FOR DECENTRALISED WASTEWATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS? The purpose of this protocol is to set minimum standards and codes that must be followed for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of on-site water and wastewater systems. The term “decentralized system ” refers to a group of Band-managed (as opposed to individually-managed) on-site water or wastewater systems.

WHAT ARE SEPTIC SYSTEMS?

Septic systems are on-site wastewater systems designed for collecting, storing, treating, and discharging waste water from residences or public facilities.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? This means that McLeod Lake will receive INAC funding for operation and maintenance of existing wastewater systems. MLIB ’s current systems are in need of upgrade and now can be upgraded at no cost to the Band.

For further information on this project contact Guy Rocheleau, local 865.

For further information on INAC ’s protocol for decentralized wastewater systems, please visit: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/enr/wtr/dsp/dsp-eng.pdf.

Danache’a!

Although I am definitely ready for spring (or summer, really), I simply cannot believe it is already MAY! Before I elaborate on plans for this month, however, I would like to recap a few highlights from March and April. In March, we had a great turnout for both our NI (Non-­‐Instructional) Day Bowling and Lunch event, as well as for Snowshoeing and a Hotdog Roast at the Band Hall. The kids definitely kicked my butt on those snowshoes! Activities over Spring Break were also well attended, and included making snow sculptures, and both swimming and 10-­‐pin bowling in Prince George. On Wednesday, March 23rd, the youth also sponsored a Community “Breakfast for Lunch”, with movies in Prince George the following day as a participation incentive. We were thrilled to have over 17 children and youth (from McLeod Lake, Mackenzie, and Prince George) come out to help make this event a huge success!! The youth did an incredible job, and are to be commended for their efforts. Many thanks, also, to community members, staff, and the RCMP for coming out to the event. Mussi cho!

In April, one of the biggest events was a Community BBQ/ Easter egg hunt on the 17th. Although the turnout was lower than expected, a good time was had by all, complete with a few laughs (including at Jen and myself with our sorry attempt at making a fire). Many thanks to Vance for bailing us out and getting it started for us. Also, if you happen to find a few slightly misplaced, colourful, chocolate filled Easter eggs… you know where they came from. Many thanks to all who came out for the event, despite the chilly weather!

Please take a look at our MLIB Youth Calendar for the activities and events we have planned for May, including a Community Lunch on Mother’s Day, May 8th. This event is a coordinated effort involving the Youth Department, Head Start, and the Infant Development Program, and everyone is invited! Jen and I are hoping to continue organizing a community event, including a meal, for one Sunday each month. In the future, some activities we hope to arrange at these events include roller skating/ blading, the construction of a community quilt, and perhaps a sports day. As always, if you have any ideas for events or activities that you would like to see happen, please let us know!

Once again, in my position as a Wellness Support Worker, I also want to remind everyone that I will be in the office on Tuesdays from 2-­‐6pm for support for youth and families. If you want to meet up to chat about concerns, to work together to find ways to deal with difficult or challenging behaviours, to talk about arranging additional support for your child or youth, or if you are just looking for a listening ear, I am available. I can also be reached on my cell phone if you wish to set up a time to meet that works better for you.

Mussi, again, for allowing Jen and I the opportunity to connect with your children and youth. They are an energetic and inspiring bunch!

Take care, and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there,

Tamara Dugan, Youth and Family Worker and Wellness Support Worker Jen Dyble, Youth and Family Worker 5

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Newsletter May 2011 from Band Manager Danachea’ MLIB is in a brand new fiscal year. How fitting it is to begin new years in the spring, because spring time is the natural new beginnings for nature and the environment.

As reported in our Spring Quarterly’s the Band’s financial position is getting better with many improvements in comparison to the last 2 years. We’ve re-­‐established programs that were scaled back and look forward to offering enhanced programs and services to all members in education and training, increased budget to the Elder’s program, the new Head Start Program, a full time maintenance person, etc. All this is largely due from the new revenues for operations from various sources.

We reported to members that MLIB successfully negotiated a Multi Year Funding Agreement with INAC. Again, after being assessed by INAC, MLIB was reported as being ‘low risk’ because we’ve proven to have good financial management practices and governance in place. This review was completed by an independent 3rd party, by INAC personnel. This is a huge statement for McLeod Lake, because we’re being recognized and rewarded for having a solid financial management structure that governs us. This is contrary to some members’ views and their outlandish allegations concerning mismanagement. Our past successful Audit and successful assessment by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada give credence to the fact (not mere allegation) that we are doing everything right and we should be very proud of our present leadership and Administration. We look forward to another successful Audit for the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year.

Lately, there is a lot of talk of Referendums for Agreements for MLIB. Here are some facts about referendums and Governing Principles which are set out in the Constitution of the McLeod Lake Indian Band. The Constitution was approved by band members of MLIB in December 11, 2003.

• Section 1.3 states, “The Governing Council represents all members and is authorized to make decisions on behalf of all members of the McLeod Lake Indian Band.”

This is a straightforward statement that provides evidence and gives the authority for the Chief and Council to make decisions on behalf of its members.

• Section 1.6 states, “This Constitution is binding on the Governing Council of the McLeod Lake Indian Band in the exercise of its powers through various instruments including all codes and policies of the Band.”

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Another statement which recognizes the Chief and Council have full authority to decision makings through any policies and codes which governs MLIB.

• Section 19.1 of the Constitution of the McLeod Lake Indian Band states: • “The Governing Council shall hold a vote referendum when so required by this Constitution or when it considers it advisable.

• Section 19.3 of the Constitution sets out the timeframe for a Ratification vote. As stated in this Section, Council by way of a BCR set a date for referendum not less than 90 days, appoint an Electoral Officer, determine the ballot question, appoint an Elections Board, etc.

In addition to these costs there will be community consultation and mass mail-­‐ outs.

It’s apparent and evident that the Constitution gives Chief and Council full authority to make decisions on behalf of its members. It also points out that the Council have the discretion to make a decision on what Agreements have to get community approval through a referendum process.

As for costs, we can relate any referendum to The McLeod Lake Indian Band Election, and the costs for the election are at $35K for the Electoral Officer, Appeal Board, Mail-­‐outs, etc. To hold a Referendum will cost more because of the community meetings so that all members should be properly informed to make an informed decision.

The reality of business and business decisions is that in many cases government and industry will not stick around to wait for a decision on an Agreement. They will simply walk away from the Band and as a result the Band will end up with ‘zero’ agreements. In most instances, Agreements are sensitive to the General Public so there are confidentiality concerns. The referendum process cannot effectively work for the Band because companies are coming from all directions for Agreements with the Band.

The McLeod Lake Indian Band Socio Agreement is binding to McLeod Lake Indian Band and the other party.

We’ve negotiated in good faith and for the best interest of the Band and its members. Today, the Band is prudently implementing this Agreement.

It’s very clear that we have developed positive relationships with government and Industry and it’s because of this relationship companies contact the office and provided some very interesting information. We’ve been provided information from Industry that they’ve been negotiating with severalty members, holding themselves out as the Chooahzee Family Group claiming to be our hereditary leaders and seeking compensation for themselves to various areas on the MLIB Traditional Territory. The companies have been providing compensation in forms of cash, gas and traps. In the best interest of the Band and its members, the Chief and Administration met with government officials stressing to them that they need to stop this and that the rights of lands belong to the Band and all its members and not to individuals. Thanks to the Chief for being proactive and defending the rights of the Band and its members.

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I want to remind the band members of my educa4on and experience contrary to comments that was made recently at a community mee4ng. I graduated in 1979 and had the privilege of a>ending and gradua4ng from the University of Saskatchewan in the Cer4ficate in Indigenous Resource Management Program in 2007. Again, I graduated in the Professional Land Management Cer4ficate Program with the Na4onal Aboriginal Land Manager Associa4on in 2008, in order to maintain my professional cer4ficate I am required to enrol and train in courses each year. Prior to coming to work with McLeod Lake Indian Band I worked with Canfor for 9 years in their accoun4ng and payroll departments.

I’ve coordinated the McLeod Lake Indian Band Land Code and the McLeod Lake Self Government Ini4a4ve (s4ll pending) and implemented the MLIB Treaty Adhesion Agreement. I’m s4ll an ac4ve member of the First Na4ons Lands Managers, First Na4on Taxa4on and Aboriginal Financial Officers Associa4on. Right now my favourite project is nego4a4ng a Tripar4te Agreement with the Government of Canada and Province (who represent the RCMP) for our community. My biggest asset is that I am a band member with knowledge and corporate history of the Band. One of my interest areas is to enhance my business management skills; I’m able to do this by using my university credits from USASK and apply to a program at UNBC. This is a friendly reminder to all band members to please go to MLIB.Ca to

retrieve any band informa4on. Although it is s4ll under construc4on, we are working very hard to ge[ng all relevant documents on this site. We use this site to provide the most current and updated informa4on.

The Band has a Social Networking Policy which prohibits MLIB staff and en44es to discuss business on social network sites, such as FACEBOOK, MSN MESSENGER, etc.

We want to encourage our members to go to our official website or call the Band Office to get the correct informa4on.

We are currently upda4ng the McLeod Lake Land Use Plan (LUP) and Comprehensive Community Plan. In order to do this, the Band retained Radloff Engineering. One of the Radloff staff is Lucy Mar4n who is a band member. We held our first community mee4ng and we received input from the young, middle and elder members of the community. The original Plans were passed and accepted by the members back in 2003 and 2006. Since then we’ve learned a lot for land use planning and what it means in regards to development on reserve. In order for development to happen we need to plan first. We do this by community input. We iden4fy our needs, priori4es, what do we want to protect, etc. Some of the development priori4es in the old LUP were residen4al, commercial, recrea4onal and protected areas. We want to expand on this and make it very specific. Members that want to have input in the development of reserve lands are asked to contact, Stephanie Rocheleau at the Band Office.

On another positive note, The Public Works Manager informed the Chief and Band Manager that INAC chose McLeod Lake Indian Band for a pilot project. The following is what he had to say about the initiative and why: “The McLeod Lake Band has been chosen by INAC as part of a small group of Bands(20) across Canada to participate in the development of the Wastewater Protocol which will be implemented overall. This will provide funds for installation and maintenance of wastewater systems.

McLeod Lake was put forward quote “We recommended your works because of your high level of care and attention to public works issues.

Pleasure working with someone who genuinely cares about doing things right”

Managers and MLIB staff that make MLIB a success.

Administration’s role in the Election is very minimal as we would like to stay focus on operations up to June 3rd. At the last Council meeting, Council made a decision to have Administration do a package mail out for the candidates. Candidates should get their information to the Receptionist; the information can be a pamphlet of themselves and a brief outline of their platform.

I want to pass along my best regards to all the candidates that put their name forward for the upcoming Election. I also want to take this time to thank band members for all your support and positive messages that you give me. I am very proud to work on your behalf and look forward to the future.

Mussi Cho – ALL THE BEST.

We should all be proud to be at the leading edge of all First Nations for the good of all First Nations.”

“Give a man a fish he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime” – author unknown.

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Chief and Council and the Administration are very proud of the progress and reputation of the Band in comparison to other First Nations. Again, it comes down to having excellent governance structure in place along with the hiring of the skilled professionals to help us along. Our Public Works Manager is an Engineer by Trade and the Band is fortunate to have a highly skilled individual on our Team. Since the Public Works Manager has come on board, the Band has improved greatly in our Public Works, Capital and Housing areas.

However the successes and recognition come from efforts of the team, Congratulations to Council, BOD, BOT, Entity

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All my Love, EricaBai

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Jodie Ware’s Monthly Report

Danache’a, Well spring is in full swing, birds are chirping and the sun is shining!!!! I am still wrapping up year end and paving the way for 2011/2012… I have been busy making new files, archiving old ones, cleaning my office, dusting, etc… It feels great lol Post Secondary 2011/2012 Well the fall and Spring/Winter semesters are now completed. Below is a quick re-­‐cap of this year’s numbers: • 14 full time students in all • 8 part time students in all • 1 medical withdrawal • 1 defaulted = 20 students have accessed the Education Department for 2010/2012 Summer 2011 – I have received 5 part time requests – all approved for tuition and books/ supplies support only, no living out allowance.

Applications have started to come regarding the fall 2011 semester, to date, I have sent out 10 post secondary applications, 5 applications have been returned in full. Please note that all students who do apply must fill out the application IN FULL in order to secure your spot on the waitlist. In late June 2011, I will review applications and start notifying students in July 2011 on whether their application has been approved or not.

Elementary/Secondary 2010/2011 Great News ~ the Attendance and Effort Incentives will continue, they were both approved in the 2011/2012 budget… yeah!!!!

I am processing as I receive them, please remember that it is the parent’s responsibility to fax in the necessary paperwork monthly. To date, I have processed 66 incentives. If you have not accessed yet and would like to know more information, please contact me for details.

So far I have received 2 requests for tutoring support – paperwork is still pending. I have processed and approved 16 off reserve school fee requests and 4 students have been approved for a monthly bus pass reimbursement.

To date, I have five (5) grade 12 graduates confirmed… If your child(s) are graduating, we may have dollars to assist, please contact me for more details.

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Extra Curricular Activities 2011/2012 If parents need more information on what their towns offer for youth programs, please check out your local Friendship Centers, Youth Centers, Recreational Centers, as free programs are offered everywhere for school aged children. I have also taken it upon myself to research various areas for parents if they are unable to search the web for such programs. Please contact me if need any more information or have suggestions!!!!

ECA 2011/2012 funds are now at $300.00 per child per year for children aged 4 to 18 only.

Funds do not accumulate over the years, so parents are encouraged to use. We do have forms developed; please email me at jware@mlib.ca for more details.

Misc…

I have been working with the Aboriginal Education Workers and Health/Social Team here at MLIB to organize 4 trips from Morfee Elementary and Mackenzie Secondary to bring students out here to the reserve. Days Identified: o April 29th – Elders coming in to plant seeds at Morfee with lunch. Start at 10am o May 11th – Gather, smoke & dry meat (Meat Day) o June 1st – Plant the seeds o June 8th – Gather/set net in River/tour of museum o June 15th – Wrap up Day; weed, present hanging baskets.

We also are planning our second Mini-­‐Cultural Day to commence Wednesday May 27th, 2011 on reserve with various stations. I am working with Geraldine Solonas and Chris Kaip on this event. We did have our first event back in November 2008 so we are excited to bring this back. Stations are still being finalized; please refer to future publications for more information. If wish to contribute or help with this event, please do not hesitate to contact me for more details.

Computer Contest 2011 I am still finalizing community members to review the submissions. At this time, I cannot comment on who the successful students are, please check our website at www.mlib.ca for the latest news. Thank you to all students who applied and for writing your letters!!!! !

Well that’s about all I have to report for now, please contact me if have any questions or suggestions on any of the programs we currently offer or if need more information. I can be reached by phone (888) 822-­‐1143, extension 848 or by email jware@mlib.ca.

Mussi Cho (Many Thanks) for your time!!!

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Aboriginal Youth Internship Program http://employment.gov.bc.ca/aboriginal_youth_internship_program

What is the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program?

The Aboriginal Youth Internship Program is a 12-month paid internship for Aboriginal youth residing in B.C., age 29 and under. Interns are placed in provincial government ministries for nine months and then in Aboriginal organizations for the last three months of their internship. Interns are supported by the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program staff (program lead, program coordinator, and program administrator), and supervisors and mentors in government ministries and Aboriginal organizations.

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MLIB Newsletter No.15 will be available July 1st 2011 online at www.mlib.ca or, on request, in print at the McLeod Lake band office.