Ontario Regional Addictions Partnership Committee

(APPROVED May 08, 2013) ONTARIO REGIONAL ADDICTIONS PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes – Marriott Toronto Airport 901 Dixon Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J5 March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 Present: Autumn Johnson, Chairperson Wanda Smith, Treatment Centre John Mattson, U.O.I. John Dixon, Treatment Centre Penny Hill, Six Nations of the Grand Barbara Kejick, Independent First Nations North Lisa Jackson, A.I.A.I. Patricia Sword, Independent First Nations South Yvonne Wright, Walpole Island First Nation FNIHB: Lynn Baxter, Health Canada Sean O’Bryne, A/Addictions Coordinator, Health Canada Task Group: Shirley Fiddler, Muskrat Dam Roberta Degagna, Blind River Treatment Centre Kim Kitchikeg, Rainbow Lodge, Wikwemikong Bill Laforme, Native Horizons Treatment Centre Paul Johnup, NAN Cheryl Bagnall, Dilico Treatment Centre Regrets: Francine Pellerin, NAN Shirley Mandoshkin, U.O.I. Absent: Leo Metatawabin, NAN

DAY ONE – Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 Agenda 1. Opening Prayer 2. Agenda for meeting – March 19, 20 & 21, 2012 3. ORAPC Minutes dated January 16 & 17, 2013 4. FNIB Update by Lynn Baxter 5. PTO Reporting – What is Happening in NNADAP in your PTO? 6. Terms of Reference – Revised January 17, 2013 7. Parking Lot Item- Incentive Discussion with Marie Doyle 8. Task: ORAPC Final Report for 2012/2013 9. ORAPC Review 2012/2013 10. Strategic Planning – Workplan for 2013/2014 11. Standardized Treatment Intake Form working group report back 12. Adjournment

ORAPC Minutes – March 19-21, 2013 Page 1 of 9 (APPROVED May 08, 2013) ONTARIO REGIONAL ADDICTIONS PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes – Marriott Toronto Airport 901 Dixon Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J5 March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 1. Opening Prayer by John Mattson at 9:15 a.m.

2. Agenda for meeting – March 19, 20 & 21, 2012: MOTION: To accept the agenda for March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 Moved by Wanda Smith Seconded by Barbara Kejick Carried.

3. ORAPC Minutes dated January 16 & 17, 2013: MOTION: To accept the ORAPC minutes dated January 16 & 17, 2013. With following corrections:  Correct Health on pg 5  Leo’s name is Metatawabin, not Matatawabin  Correct bottom of page for date to match date of minutes  Under Treaty 3 take out whole sentence under d) on Page 5 of 6  Move Paul Johnup to Task Group list Moved by John Mattson Seconded by John Dixon Carried.

4. FNIHB Update by Lynn Baxter: Lynn Baxter distributed ORAPC NNADAP Year End Update.

MOTION: To accept ORAPC NNADAP Year End Update by Lynn Baxter. Moved by John Dixon Seconded by Lisa Jackson Carried. NOTE: Discussion on Wage Certification/Retention Incentive and distribution concerns to NNADAP workers.

5. PTO Reporting – What is Happening in NNADAP in your PTO? Updates were given by Wanda Smith, Treatment Centre; John Mattson, U.O.I.; Barbara Kejick, INF – North; Lisa Jackson, A.I.A.I.

6. Terms of Reference – Revised January 17, 2013:

ORAPC Minutes – March 19-21, 2013 Page 2 of 9 (APPROVED May 08, 2013) ONTARIO REGIONAL ADDICTIONS PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes – Marriott Toronto Airport 901 Dixon Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J5 March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 MOTION: To approve Terms of Reference and to be forward to Chiefs of Ontario for their approval with the following changes: Moved by Wanda Smith Seconded by John Dixon Carried.

7. Parking Lot Item – Incentive Discussion with Marie Doyle: Need a working group to put package together to make presentation to Chiefs of Ontario in order to get the Retention Incentive funds flowing through another agency instead of through Health Canada’s Contribution Agreements with each First Nation. Meetings will take place through Teleconferences. This will be tabled until later today or tomorrow. Committee members interested in being part of the working group are:  John Mattson  Autumn Johnson  Patricia Sword  Lynn Baxter

8. TASK: ORAPC Final Report for 2012/2013: Items to be included in the ORAPC Final Report are: . Meetings attended on behalf of ORAPC - NNAPF by Wanda Smith . Tri-Lateral committee – TASK: appoint new member from ORAPC to replace Rolanda Manitowbi . ONWAA Partnership attended by Francine Pellerin . Add the NADS approved with contact names and number of people trained . Conference information/data from Final Report . Documentation produced: Evaluation Report for ORAPC, PTO Reporting session and positive happenings (Tree) information held at the Conference. . Chapter 13 added to the NNADAP guidebook on Worker Safety . Website is up and running . Three (3) issues of the Newsletter . Revised Terms of Reference . Strategic Plan

9. ORAPC Review 2012/2013 :

ORAPC Minutes – March 19-21, 2013 Page 3 of 9 (APPROVED May 08, 2013) ONTARIO REGIONAL ADDICTIONS PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes – Marriott Toronto Airport 901 Dixon Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J5 March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 The ORAPC Self Evaluation was completed by ORAPC members and handed back to Autumn Johnson, ORAPC Coordinator.

10. Strategic Planning – Workplan for 2013/2014: The committee started discussions on the ORAPC Workplan for 2013/2014 to make any changes or additions. To be continued tomorrow, March 20, 2013.

11. Standardized Treatment Intake Form working group report: The working group for the “Standardized Treatment Intake Form” reported back and shared the 11 pages of the Intake Form. The committee members suggested some changes. This Intake form will be taken to the next Treatment Centre meeting in June, 2013 to be approved by them. This will then be brought back to ORAPC for approval.

MOTION: To accept the report from the working group for the Standardized Treatment Intake Form. Approved by John Mattson Seconded by Penny Hill Carried.

12. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

ORAPC Minutes – March 19-21, 2013 Page 4 of 9 (APPROVED May 08, 2013) ONTARIO REGIONAL ADDICTIONS PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes – Marriott Toronto Airport 901 Dixon Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J5 March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 Present: Autumn Johnson, Chairperson Wanda Smith, Treatment Centre John Mattson, U.O.I. John Dixon, Treatment Centre Penny Hill, Six Nations of the Grand Barbara Kejick, Independent First Nations North Lisa Jackson, A.I.A.I. Patricia Sword, Independent First Nations South Yvonne Wright, Walpole Island First Nation FNIHB: Lynn Baxter, Health Canada Sean O’Bryan, A/Addictions Coordinator, Health Canada Regrets: Francine Pellerin, NAN Shirley Mandoshkin, U.O.I. Absent: Leo Metatawabin, NAN

DAY TWO – Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 Agenda 13. Opening Prayer 14. Strategic Planning for next 3 years and Vision Statement 15. Workplan for 2013/2014 16. Parking Lot Issues 17. Sub—Group Task Force 18. Transfer Payment Agency for ORAPC 2013/2014 19. Next ORAPC Teleconference 20. Sub-Group Task force meeting 21. Adjournment

13. Opening Prayer by Penny Hill at 9:00 a.m.

14. Strategic Planning – 3 year-plan along with Vision Statement

VISION STATEMENT ORAPC strives to be the dedicated advisory body to guide leadership on addictions issues a nd advocate for the wellness of First Nation individuals, families and communities.

The ORAPC Committee brainstorm the 3-year plan for ORAPC and recorded. The ideas will be revised by Autumn Johnson and forwarded to the Committee for approval.

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15. Workplan for 2013/2014: Revision of goals and objectives for 2013/2014 year: Goals (1) Coordinate the recommendations and needs of NNADAP & Treatment Centre workers and gain support through appropriate political structures. To provide advice/guidance/recommendations to leadership through the Chiefs of Ontario office to solicit necessary funding and support in accordance with the current needs and recommendations of NNADAP workers. Activity: Advocating for Wage Parity Activity: Advocating for Worker Retention Incentive

To provide strategic direction for NNADAP Ontario Region.

(2) Promote the enhancement of core competencies and recognition of cultural competencies of NNADAP Community-Based and Treatment Centre workers. To provide accessible current addiction information, certified training opportunities and networking possibilities for NNADAP and Treatment Centre workers. Activity: Host the 2013/14 NNADAP Addictions Conference, other certified training

(3) Actively promote and maintain an effective communication strategy. To provide communication linkages between First Nations leadership, FNIHB, NNAPF and NNADAP Community-based and Treatment Centre workers.

To maintain a centralized ORAPC office for the administration of ORAPC business. Activity: Newsletter – year end reporting

16. Sub—Group Task Force: MOTION: To create a Sub-Committee to prepare a briefing note to the Chiefs of Ontario as to why the retention incentive should flow through a separate organization and to be directly paid to the certified workers for 2013/2014 year. This Task Group will consist of:  John Mattson  Patricia Sword  Autumn Johnson  Lynn Baxter Note: Sean O’Bryan will report back as to what happened in the Atlantic Region concerning this same issue.

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17. Parking Lot Issues DISCUSSION: Review of items listed in the Parking Lot. NOTE: This page will be attached to the minutes.

18. Transfer Payment Agency for ORAPC 2013/2014 MOTION: That Walpole Island First Nation is the transfer payment agency ORAPC for 2013/14 year. Moved by John Mattson Seconded by Wanda Smith Carried.

19. Next ORAPC Teleconference MOTION: That the next teleconference date scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013 or Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Moved by John Dixon Seconded by Lisa Jackson Carried.

20. Sub-Group Task force meeting: NOTE: The Certification/Retention Sub Committee will have a teleconference on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 or Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 10 a.m.

21. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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DAY THREE – Thursday, March 21th, 2013 Agenda 22. Opening 23. 2013/2014 NNADAP Conference 24. 2012 NNADAP Conference Final Report 25. Adjournment

22. The meeting opened at 9:20 a.m.

23. 2013/14 NNADAP Conference – October 21 – 23, 2014: MOTION: To approve the 2013/14 NNADAP Conference for $320,000.00. The deadline for registration and to book airfare by participants will be September 01, 2013. As per Conference report, the following are recommended topics for this year’s conference to include: addictions, counselling, record keeping/case management/treatment planning, core function, drugs, HIV/AIDS cultural teaching, harm reduction models, abstinence models, practical skills building (hands on), assessments, clinical supervision and ethics. It was decided to increase the training portion of the 2013/2014 NNADAP from $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 to show an increase of $5,000.00. Moved by Lisa Jackson Seconded by John Dixon Carried.

ORAPC Minutes – March 19-21, 2013 Page 8 of 9 (APPROVED May 08, 2013) ONTARIO REGIONAL ADDICTIONS PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Minutes – Marriott Toronto Airport 901 Dixon Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J5 March 19, 20 & 21, 2013 24. 2012 NNADAP Conference Final Report MOTION: To table the final 2012 NNADAP Conference report including the budget to the next ORAPC Teleconference meeting scheduled on Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Moved by Penny Hill Seconded by Lisa Jackson Carried.

25. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Moved by Wanda Smith Seconded by Lisa Jackson Carried

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