WIIKWEMKOONG Band Members – Transfer in SPRING 2018 UNCEDED Welcome new band members! WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY NEWS OSAWAMICK, DIANE LISA, from Chippewas of Nawash Volume 3, Issue 3 MAY, CHERYL PAULA from the Ojibways of Onigaming RAINVILLE, JAMES ELIJAH, Sakimay First Nation FRANCIS, RAYMOND JOSEPH BRUCE from Fort Severn First Nation TAIBOSSIGAI, RYDELL MARK from M’Chigeeng First Nation MAY, CHERYL PAULA from Ojibways of Onigaming OGIMAA AND COUNCIL NEWS RAINVILLE, JAMES ELIJAH from Sakimay First Nation FRANCIS, RAYMOND JOSEPH BRUCE from Fort Severn First Nation

Band Members - Transfer Out

All the very best in your new community! CORBIERE, Jesse James Milo into the membership of Garden River First Nation CADA, Nicholas Wilfred into the membership of First Nation CADA, Eleanor Irene into the membership of Mississauga First Nation

Residency Applications

The following were approved to reside on the Wikwemikong Unceded and may apply at Rental Property Management for accommodations based on the requirements to be met of section 11 & 16 of the Residency Law of Wikwemikong:  Laura Arellano  Edward Stevenson Kiefer Aanii, here is our Spring Report to the community!!

Islands Specific Claim Wiikwemkoong continues to be engaged in negotiations with and to settle its Islands Specific Claim. As part of Ontario’s participation in the negotiations, it is required to consult with any stakeholders who may be impacted by the transfer of Crown lands to Wiikwemkoong under a settlement agreement. As a result, the Northern Georgian Bay Association and Georgian Bay Association have been 19a Complex Drive P.O. Box 112 consulted with by both Ontario and Wiikwemkoong and have been provided with information about the nature and scope of the Claim. Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0 Access to patented properties will continue as before and will remain unchanged. Chief and Council continues to urge the Northern Geor- Www.wikwemikong.net gian Bay Association and Georgian Bay Association to support our Claim. Council signed the 2017-2018 Support for Community Negotia- tions Fund Agreement with Ontario (Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation) and Wikwemikong for $311,998. The Department of Lands and Resources will be administering the funds and work plan once approved. Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement

Phone: (705) 859-3122 The Governance Unit provided a presentation on the Final Synopsis Report on the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, an overview Toll Free # 1-800-880-1406 of the Agreement. The Chief Negotiator of the Agreement attended the Band Council Meeting on Jan 22, 2018 to answer further questions Fax: (705) 859-3851 Presentations to Council from Council on the Agreement. The Agreement will be voted on in 2019. In addition to reviewing this agreement, Wiikwemkoong Unced- Council News Editor: ed is pursuing discussions with Canada on a government to government, Nation to Nation relationship.  Wikwemikong Nursing Home update and report for the period April 2017 to Septem- Sandra Wabegijig ber 2017 by the Wikwemikong Nursing Home Board President and Administrator. ISO Certification E-mail: [email protected] Greater pressure is being put on First Nation governments to be more accountable, efficient and operate in good governance. Council has FaceBook:  Negotiator R. Martin Bayer on the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement from the Union of Ontario Indians. identified the need to create and operate under a quality management system that will provide assurance to all Wiikwemkoong An- Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory ishinaabek and clients so that all activities undertaken will demonstrate the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability.  Band Finance Manager on the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada offer of a one (1) Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has made it a goal to build a quality management system using the ISO 9000-2008 system as guidelines. year extension of the five (5) year agreement beginning April 01, 2018, due to the This system, designed to facilitate international trade and cooperation, is recognized and widely used in Canada and throughout the world. name change of the federal government Council also recognizes that being certified under ISO 9001-2015, this quality management system will enhance the credibility of Wiikwem- koong in a competitive environment by demonstrating commitment to quality and reflect the integrity of a community operating under  Band Member Alex Peltier in support of Sladen Peltier to attend the 2018 Canadian standards recognized internationally. Council also recognizes that maintaining certification under ISO 9001-2015 will stimulate interest and Film Screening Awards on March 11, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario in the amount of $1,855 put Wiikwemkoong in a better position to attract investors, part of Wiikwemkoong’s plan to becoming a prosperous community and provide to be derived from the Sports and Recreation Fund (former Tobacco Allocation). a better future for our band members.  The mother of Aurora Enosse-Ominika requested $2000 to compete in the Miss Indian Naandwe Miikan Research Project (Intimate Partner Violence Research Project) World Competition in Albuquerque, NM, USA on April 26-28, 2018. It was approved The Project will be revised and will seek out an Ethics Review with Laurentian University and the Manitoulin Anishinaabek Research Review out the Sports and Recreation Fund Committees. To facilitate this, Council appointed an interim advisory committee - Tim Ominika, Amy Assinewai and Jamie Peltier to guide the  Information was presented by Ogimaa Duke Peltier on the Reconciliation on Bay Street project which is expected to be launched before the Summer 2018. Film Premiere to be held on June 01, 2018 in Toronto, ON 2018-2019 Indigenous Economic Development Fund – Economic Diversification Grant Program  The Chiefs of Ontario Child and Family Well-Being Ontario Special Study Wiikwemkoong Unceded supports of the Wikwemikong Development Commission’s (WDC/Enaadmaagehjik) mandate to create long term was presented by Travis Seymour, Sr. Manager MNP Aboriginal Services. A second ses- employment in Wiikwemkoong. WDC is responsible for community development projects that will lead to job creation, natural and cultural sion was requested by Council. heritage interpretation opportunities, and economic development. WDC has made application to the Indigenous Economic Development Fund Project for the Point Grondine Park in the amount of $100,000. Page 2 OGIMAA AND COUNCIL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 3 Page 3

COUNCIL REPORT Band Insurance Provider AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. has been named the successful insurance provider for the term 2018-2023 in the amount of $471,219 for HOUSING the period of April 01, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) Direct Lending Program Minimum Wage Increase Council signed the following Loan Agreements for December 01, 2017: Under our WUIR Personnel Policy, Wiikwemkoong will abide by the Ontario Minimum Wage Legislation and increase the minimum $827,602 for Phase 25-19 unit project $984,000 for Phase 36 unit project $695,650 for Phase 15 -18 Unit project wage to $14.00/hr retroactive to January 1st, 2018. The Director of Operations will review any pay compression within the admin- istration of the WUIR and will correspond with all funding agencies to address funding gaps and increases due to the legislation. Council approved the 2017-2018 Agreement for a total of $522,459 as follows: Infrastructure & Capacity Budget 2016 Housing—Renovation and Additions $250,000 INAC Funding – Schools Fuel Tank Repairs Community Development— LEDSP Ec Dev Allocations $ 50,000 The removal and replacement of components on the fuel storage tanks at the Wasse-Abin Junior School, Wasse-Abin Pontiac School, LEDSP Ec Dev Planning $114,640 and Wasse-abin High School has been completed. These Schools are now up to current code standards and in conform to the Envi- CORP Business Planning $107,819 ronment Canada’s Fuel Tank Storage Regulations. Indigenous Services Canada will work collaboratively with Wiikwemkpong Unced- FINANCE ed Territory and Environment Canada to meet the regulatory conformance of the project. The Wiikwemkpong Band Council requests Contribution Agreements (2017-2018) Approved by Council Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada to provide funding in the amount of $41,000 based on actual invoices for this project. Policing Services Agreement 2017-2018 between Canada, Ontario, Wiikwemkoong and the Wikwemikong Police Service Board in the amount of $23,672.96 for 2017-2018. Fundraising Initiative The Director of Operations has been requested to set up a working group on fundraising initiatives to benefit our community. Council Canada and Wiikwemkoong in the amount of $660,295 as follows: has requested that all fundraising initiatives held in the community with a Wiikwemkoong Gaming Licence Number provide written Education financial reports to the Wiikwemkoong Finance Committee and Band Finance Manager. Post Secondary Student Support $ 520,295 Social Development Events Approved by Council Emergency Shelter Options $ 140,000  Wikwemikong Parents for Minor Sports – Wikwemikong Arena: Sports and Recreation Fund (former Tobacco Allocation fund)  Liquor Licenced Events for the 10th Annual Ice Fishing Derby (February 10, 2018); and Wikwemikong 3rd Annual Hockey Council approved the following projects to come under this fund: Tournament (February 17, 2018) Registration Fees of Wiikwemkoong’s Little NHL Teams in the amount of $10,200 and deferred the approval of the printing  Liquor Licenced Event as submitted by Keith Thibeault for event held on April 21, 2018 at the Wikwemikong Arena. costs and prize money of the raffle tickets for Little NHL 2017 until a written report of the 2016 raffle was submitted.

Youth Council for March Break Activities in the amount of $4,725 Wikwemikong Development Commission (WDC) - Manitoulin Hotel Conference Centre The written report of the Little NHL 2016 Raffle as submitted by Jody Fox and approval of the Tobacco Allocation expenditure of $10,000 to cover the costs of the 2017 Little NHL Raffle: Cost of Printing Raffle Tickets $1,000 plus 9 x $1,000 Draw. Council accepted the recommendation of WDC that John Dube be appointed as a Board Member to the Manitoulin Hotel Conference Council Approved Purchases/Payments Centre and Neil Naokwegijig as alternate. The term of the appointment will be until the end of the present Chief and Council Term The Wikwemikong Fire Department purchased a 60kW Generator for $52,641.70 to be paid out of the WUIR Fire Department ending August 2018. Monthly written reports will be submitted to the office of the Chief and Council. account. 3rd Quarter invoice from Weaver Simmons dated December 21, 2017 in the amount of $68,357.57 will be paid under the Wikwemikong Trust 2017-2018 Island Claim – Federal and Provincial Negotiations Budget. Council supported the following recommendations from the Wikwemikong Trust Trustees: Public Works Issue an RFP for a legal advisor to work with Peace Hills Trust on a formal review of the structure and function of the Wikwemikong E. Corbiere and Sons Contracting, Dec 31, 2017 in the amount of $94,901.79 Winter Sand and Salt - to be applied to the Public Trust; Accept and approve the Wikwemikong Trust Budget and Work Plan for 2018; execute the Agreement and Indemnity between Works Account; Wikwemikong and the Wikwemikong Trust; and Support the training and/or workshops this fiscal year for Trustees and Chief and E. Corbiere and Sons Contracting, Dec 31, 2017 in the amount of $60,000 Crush and Stock Pile M-Gravel - to be applied to the Council participation. Public Works Account. Federal Funding Applications Tender - Electoral Officer 2017-2018 Fiscal year in the amount of $19,762 as follows: The current office of the Wiikwemkoong Chief and Council shall terminate August 26, 2018 at 11:59 pm. A General Election will be Community Infrastructure held on August 18, 2018. Council is tendering for the Electoral Officer Position. Wikwemikong School Feasibility Study $19,762 2018-2019 Fiscal year in the amount of $28,060 as follows: Appointments Governments & Institutions Child and Family Services Band Reps (to March 31, 2018): Consultation and Policy Development $ 28,060  Barbara Peltier – Team Lead. Lloyd McGregor and Loretta Pangowish – Part Time 2017-2018 Fiscal year for the in the amount of $298,529: Finance Committee Ministry of Health  R.Nikki Manitowabi was appointed to the for the remainder of the council term ending August 2018. Capital Investments $131,862 Governance Committee Mental Health  Council accepted the resignation of Amsay Osawamick and appointed Giselle Aibens for the remainder of the 2016-2018 Term. Mental Wellness Team $ 83,333 Band Membership Clerk Assistants Mental Health Crisis  Mabel Ann Manitowabi, Reception/Membership Support Clerk, to assist Jean Oshkabewisens, Wikwemikong Membership Intervention Team Program $ 83,334 Clerk, with Indian Registry Administrator duties. Mabel Ann Manitowabi will also act as the Interim Indian Registry Administra- Master Agreement - MNRF Vendor of Record - Ontario tor for times when Jean Oshkabewisens is away from the office. Further, Genivera Jackson was appointed to assist Jean Osh- Wiikwemkoong supports a Master Agreement with Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for a kabewisens in the event Mabel Ann Manitowabi, Reception/Membership Clerk is away from the office on an emergency basis. Vendor of Record Arrangement for Forest Resources Inventory (FRI) Field Sampling and Imagery Classification. The effective date of this agreement is Feb 1, 2018 and our representative is Mr. Todd Lewis, Forest Resource Inventory Manager. Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program – Seven Generations Healing Lodge Road Subsidy Chief and Council support the application by the Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre to the Indigenous Services Can- Wiikwemkoong submitted the 2017 Final Submission to the Ministry of Transportation for Road Subsidy Payment in the amount of ada for funding to support the construction design drawings of the Healing Lodge. The Indigenous Community Capital Grants pro- $1,096,418. gram under its construction criteria requires a 10% contribution by the applicant. Council has agreed to contribute 10% to the capital Election Law - Professional and Institutional Development Program construction of the Healing Lodge ($50,000) of the total funding application of $500,000. To enhance good governance practices, Council has requested $35,000 from Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Cana- da for community consultation and engagement on the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Election Law. To support this initiative, Wiikwemkoong will contribute a minimum in-kind contribution of $3,500.