Tlákw tâkw Dèslìn Łingít Council dàt nîk 2011/12

The Teslin Tlingit Council Annual Report 2011/12

yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Teslin Tlingit Council Mission Statement

The Teslin Tlingit Council is mandated to cooperatively continue to preserve and develop the social, economic, political and cultural well being of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation, to maintain our pride and independence based on trust and respect, and to conserve the wildlife habitat and traditional territory for the well being of our future generations

Àxh shtughâ hà ditî yá hà gamáni Tlagû yexh áwé hà łatin yá hà tl’átgi káx’ Yèsu áwé yìysitîn hà yêjinêyi kha mâ sá yè tuwa.û kha mâ sá tułatin wé hà tl’átgi kha hà sha gûn

yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture TTC Annual Report 2011/12

the Chief 02

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 05

Heritage 07

Implementation 13

Lands & Resources 18 workforce developmenT 24

Capital & Infrastructure 27

Health & Social 29

Finance 31

1 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture transparency and accountability achieved through the All Citizen’s Executive Meetings, frequent public consultations and focused meetings driven by specific Citizen defined needs. These forums have delivered healthy public debate, improved transparency, and often resulted in direct Citizen led change. It is imperative for the government to Message CHIEF uphold these opportunities, from the continuing to engage both - with Peter Johnston Teslin and Whitehorse Citizens alike. There have been occasions when Citizen The follow pages include annual reports from each attendance has been low, but those that do come of TTC’s Department’s on their activities over the are able to influence decisions that will impact their last fiscal year from April 1st, 2011 to March 31st, lives and we encourage continued and growing 2012. attendance moving forward.

As way of an introduction, I am taking this Building on our strengths, the Governance opportunity to report with the Executive Council Strategic Plan offers viable and relevant guidance on the achievements from the past 4 year 2008-12 for further progress. It focuses the General term. Over this period we have made significant Council and Executive Council on their legislative progress as a Government and a community. This mandate, allowing the Government’s administrative introduction gives readers a boarder perspective arm to operate more efficiently, without undue on how our Government develops and changes are interference. The Executive Council looks forward delivered. to implementing the finished Governance Strategic Plan to sustain and grow both accountability Fundamental to progress and increased Citizen and effective stakeholders relations with; other engagement, is government accountability. governments, resource developers and Citizens. Throughout this term that has been a priority, During our mandate, TTC has hosted two very successful Inland Tlingit Celebrations, evoking great pride within our people and the Executive Council. Sponsored and organized by TTC, this extended celebration was also supported by the Taku River Tlingit and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, building strong relations and reinforcing cultural pride.

Pivotal economic opportunities, via resource Economic Development development, have been pursued with continued Fast progress continues on Economic focus and determination, with Dave Keenan Development Initiatives

2 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture hired to negotiate on our behalf. We have been successful in creating opportunities for Tlingit Contractors with these companies. For three years, resource development companies have funded Citizens to attend the Mining Roundup in Vancouver, leading to further opportunities for Citizens.

During the four year mandate, we have completed the lengthy negotiation for the drawdown New Housing of Justice, ratifying the passing of the TTC TTC continue to increase our housing stock peacemaker Court and Justice Council Act and celebrating the achievement on two occasions. successful with all students from the first intake The first being the signing of the agreement in finding jobs. This training opportunity provided our February 2011, the second at the AGA in July 2011, Citizens with the skills to assist TTC in its mandate where a community feast and dance were hosted as overall stewards of the land, according to our in recognition of TTC being the first Self Governing Agreements. This began as a joint business/ First Nation in Canada to become responsible training opportunity that developed to enable us to for the delivery of Justice. We are now able to upgrade the Brooks Brook facility with a budget resolve or adjudicate disputes that arise from the of $250,000 at no cost to TTC. Thus improving the Constitution or Teslin Tlingit law and; adjudicate venue to a standard that means we have been able violations of Teslin Tlingit legislation and; resolve or to rent it to outside groups and promote the facility adjudicate any dispute arising between, within or as a top class retreat centre. among respective Teslin Tlingit Clans. As a result of the work done at the Brooks facility, The Celebration Feast night at the 2011 Annual TTC became aware of significant hydrocarbon General Assembly was a great success. Many contamination in the existing test monitor wells Citizens, residents and some tourists joined us for near the Great Hall. TTC put together a proposal an evening of food and dance. to do an assessment and remediation plan of the contamination, which was presented to the Federal A joint initiative between TTC and the Yukon Government for approval and funding. A budget of Mine Training Association (YMTA) called Caring $399,000 was approved initially, in anticipation of for the Land (CFLI) had two successful student receiving further funding to complete the cleanup intakes, many from Yukon First Nations, including operation at the site. The intention is to hire some Teslin. They were trained in environmental practices of the CFLI graduates to work on the contamination which equip them to become stewards of the project, thus providing further training and the land. Both intakes of this program were extremely ability to apply skills gained during the CFLI program.

The Executive Council has acknowledged the housing shortage as a real issue in our community. This problem affects a number of significant areas including; the ability to hire new staff, Citizen’s freedom to move and live on Settlement Land, and the availability of affordable, safe housing. Two initiatives that focus on this issue are being worked Brooks Brook on currently. There have been seven homes built Extensive upgrading has gone into during this mandate, an additional home is under Brooks Brook over the past years.

3 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture initiated in the BC Traditional Territory to strengthen our negotiation position impending engagement from the BC government regarding our outstanding land claims settlement.

• Strong working relations between the Village of Teslin and TTC built through joint involvement in delivering recreational events and activities within the community. The Executive Cultural Celebrations Council and VOT *(written in full) meet regularly; Two Inland Tlingit Celebrations discuss common issues to find solutions for the attracted thousands to Teslin. good of the entire community. construction and close to completion. Four homes (two duplexes) • Three annual visits to the Vancouver BC and are planned for the Summer of 2012. In tandem Yukon Mining Round up have meant that TTC are with this, TTC is the only First Nation in the well placed to build prosperous relationships with Yukon to be working cooperatively with the resource companies interested in working in our Yukon Government to jointly develop subdivisions Traditional Territory. for lease. The Little Teslin Lake subdivision is a success with 19 lots, 16 which have been leased. • The Executive Council was instrumental in The negotiations for a joint subdivision on the providing support for the international initiative Sawmill Road and at Morley Bay are progressing for the protection of Yukon River Salmon Stocks. and we anticipate being able to lease land in these Recognizing that this traditional way of life is under locations in the near future. threat, we maintain active and strong support for this important initiative. This period has seen a packed agenda with significant development and progress across many • Land use planning has remained a priority, areas including: completing the Commission being a key focus for the Executive Council. Via extensive talks and • Working through the challenges associated negotiations, the Terms of Reference have been with updating the Citizenship Code has led drafted, boundaries agreed, and the Commission to completion of a draft document due for should be operational in 2012/13. presentation at the 2012 AGA. We feel is accurately addresses all of the issues and will create a In closing we would like to thank the Citizens for common definition of citizenship. this opportunity to represent you in the best way possible. It has been an exciting four years working • Successfully negotiated the Financial with this important political agenda. Transfer Agreement (FTA), confirming receipt of an additional $1.2 m for our operations.

• With education remaining a key priority, the Education Strategy is progressing well along with increased awareness of the need to do more for students. Students of all ages and Citizens wishing to take courses will continue to be supported. Bringing Justice Home • Executive Council meeting have been TTC are the first Self-Governing First Nation to secure administration of Justice through their Final Agreement

4 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture The work of this office is cyclical and somewhat repetitive as we focus on organizing meetings, doing follow through from direction given at those meetings, writing correspondence, communicating with Citizens and Staff. A significant proportion of the Department’s work goes towards both internal and external communications, relaying Message from the Executive Director information to Staff and Citizens. - Doug Hogan Executive Services also work hard to provide support to the Executive Services achieved great strides in Chief, manage TTC’s external relations, booking 2011/2012. A year of steady progress, 2011-2012 rooms for meetings, travel and all the sundry things saw some interesting developments. that come from running an efficient office. Finally, we manage and direct Citizen requests that come The focus was on two Departmental reviews, the through the office daily. Department of Capital & Infrastructure and the Department of Heritage & Culture. Along with The Departmental Staff created an accurate and these time consuming projects, we were also achievable work plan containing the required focused on finalizing and establishing a Community duties of the department. We continue to work Economic Development Corporation. TTC applied towards delivering our work plan commitments in for funding from both the Federal Government and an efficient manner. the Territorial Government. The Federal application remained “in progress” and we were successful in The Executive Office focused on the departmental receiving a Yukon Government grant to finalize the review process, the development and reporting on “Reviving Our Economy” Initiative. the departmental work plans and the facilitation of the Governance Strategic Planning process. In August, Gord Curran, Manager of Policy and It is exciting to see the work developing from Administration, resigned to take a position with the planning exercise. The Departments have Yukon College. Sadly missed and hard to replace, measurable work plans that they can link to their Gord played a crucial role in our Department. budgets and to the Governance Strategic Plan. Sarah Wagner was hired at the end of August With these plans, reporting to General Council and she has become a valuable and welcome will be more timely and reflective of the work member of our team. Leilani Sheldon continued completed as well as the work we were unable to her medical leave and we were receiving regular complete. updates as to her improving health and enthusiasm to return to work. Leilani is back to work now and This past year we have had 36 Executive Council we are very happy to have her. Brenda Oziewicz meetings, including; regular meetings, special, filled the position of Acting Director of Capital & budget, policy, Land Use Planning, Strategic Infrastructure from August to December, 2011. As Planning, Housing Committee, Lands Management a result of these staff changes, it was a challenge to Committee and joint meetings with Village keep the work at the standard that we are used to. of Teslin. We have also held 9 Elders Council I believe this was done well. meetings, 19 Management Board Meetings, including the quarterly reviews, planning

5 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture the rationale for approaches made and to hear the different Chief’s perspective and advice on many of the issues facing the Government. Executive also played a big role in working with the Yukon Government and to a lesser extent, the Village of Teslin Council to come to an agreement related to joint subdivision development. The Morley Bay Subdivision and the Sawmill Road Subdivision is progressing in a cooperative and professional Organization manner. Great progress has been made on the Executive Services organized more than 100 re-establishment of the Teslin Regional Land Use Government meetings over the 11/12 fiscal year Planning Commission. Terms of Reference were meetings, strategic planning and budget planning drafted and a boundary map was agreed to by the meetings; 13 Trust & Investment Committee Parties. We anticipate that the Commission will meetings, including training sessions; 14 Public become operational in 2012-2013. meetings located in Teslin and Whitehorse. We also arranged for and hosted 11 days of General Over the course of the 2011/12 fiscal year, our Council meetings over four separate sittings, many department staff drafted a significant number meetings with mining exploration companies of Briefing Notes, drafted and had approved and multiple small administrative meetings. over 50 contracts and facilitated the interaction Executive Services play a central role in ensuring between external that all TTC’s departments, and the organization contacts, lawyers, as a whole, continue to function collectively and consultants, corroboratively. departments, staff and Citizens each Executive Services also arranged travel for the and every day. Chief, Executive Council and Staff to attend many The Executive meetings and events throughout the Yukon Services has Logistics Support and across Canada, including; Assembly of First made great TTC representatives attend Nations, the Mining Round Up, CYFN Leadership, strides in many important meeting every meetings with other Government’s Officials, Land developing a year across Canada. Use Planning, Education Commission, FTA, Special training plan Chief’s meetings, Intergovernmental Forum and for the General Council and Executive Council Yukon Forum. A time consuming part of our daily members. In conjunction with Yukon College, lives is rescheduling meetings for a variety of these courses have been customized to reflect the reasons. needs of TTC and will involve Tlingit Instructors to teach participants about the agreements, roles The Executive Council invited the former Chiefs to 3 and responsibilities, role clarification and the meetings to discuss the history of decisions made, functioning of the government.

Our Department relishes the challenge of our cohesive role in the Government. I can say with confidence that our committed staff will look to this coming year to continue improving our service delivery to Citizens and TTC Staff alike. Morley Lake, BC Once again, the Executive Council met and Doug Hogan conducted official business at Morley Lake, BC on Executive Director TTC Traditional Territory.

6 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Heritage - with Tip Evans, Director

Partnerships & Marketing We also participate with • Yukon First Nations Heritage Group, The Heritage department works closely with a • the Ice patch Group number of other departments within the Teslin • Yukon Historical and Museum Society Tlingit Council and Village of Teslin. There are also • Chapter 13 Heritage Manual Drafting Group. close community ties with local business’s, the school and territorial departments. This past year, Lisa Dewhurst-Business Manager, participated in a joint marketing campaign with the Other partnerships are formed with the TTC Health George Johnston Museum and the Wildlife Gallery. & Social Department, the Heritage funds one We attended the 2011 Lake Laberge Lions Trade position within the Early Learning & Childhood Show together and set up our booths side by side Development Centre; we sponsor elders’ visits, to promote Teslin as a “3 museum town”. language speakers, programming materials and regalia for kids. The Heritage does work with the Visitation Numbers and Programming Lands & Resources Department in regards to land applications, Heritage sites with using the GIS, 2011 was a very busy year for the Heritage Center. description and storage of historical data. The Teslin Tlingit Government initiated a number of workshops and courses as well as in-depth We work with the Village of Teslin in the planning department planning sessions, all which were held and support of community celebrations. The at the Heritage Centre. George Johnston Museum, Yukon Motel and Year: 2011/12 2010/11 the Heritage Centre promote each other’s Visitors: 10,800 6,700 programming and activities. The 2011/12 numbers was increased by hosting our major event, the Ha Kus Teyea Celebration.

7 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Our official summer season begins June 1st and undertaken a major project to catalogue and continues until September 1st during this peak photograph the Teslin Tlingit Council’s (TTC) art and season, we had 8800 visitors to our Centre. heritage collections. This behind-the-scenes work will enable TTC to have better control, knowledge The Heritage Center is used for many different and facilitate access to its valuable cultural events throughout the year, these include: resources. The project has been jointly funded • TTC General Councils, Elders Councils by the TTC Government and Yukon Government • Yukon Government meetings & training Museums Unit Special Projects Capital Assistance • Christmas Bazaar Program. • Citizen Bookings (Christmas dinners, etc) • Luncheons (TTC) The project began with a complete inventory of • Community & Staff Training Initiatives all art, artifacts and associated items in the care • Safety Courses of TTC. Daintry Chapple, a museum contractor, • Cultural Workshops

We have a staff of at least two students and a supervisor to greet the public, accept admission fees, make sales in the gift shop and provide information about Tlingit culture, tours of the Heritage Center and local services and attractions.

Gift Store

• beautiful merchandise and is always increasing its jewelry line • open to the public all year during TTC office hours. Citizens appreciate a local place to conducted research to determine the provenance, shop for great last minute gift ideas. or origin, of each of these artifacts. Once we had • shop carries 20% of locally made art determined which items belonged to TTC and • encourages and supports local artists and which were on loan, the process of accessioning, garment makers or registering, the artifacts began. For each artifact, this involved measuring, describing, creating Heritage Collection Highlights a report on its condition, adding an accession Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre Collections number to track it, noting its location, information Cataloguing Project about the artist, donor, and its cultural significance. Since 2011, the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre has Each artifact was also photographed. To date, 110 artifacts on display in the Heritage Centre have been registered by museum contractors Daintry Chapple and Clare Daitch in a database that also houses information on the TTC archives, including historic maps and photographs.

Once the collections cataloguing project is complete in 2013, the collections database will be a valuable resource for TTC Heritage staff, TTC citizens, and researchers. It will allow people to easily look up information on an artifact, including information on the artist, its cultural significance and what condition the artifact is in. It will also

8 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture allow people to access images of the artifact, which youth participation forced the cancelation of this can be used for many purposes, including research, program. education, and promotion. The TTC Heritage collection holds significant artwork created by TTC Brian has been involved in planning and budgeting citizens and it is important that is documented and for several heritage projects. In particular he is protected through cataloguing the collection. developing a restoration and management plan for the Freddie and Nina Johnston House and recently applied for funding to begin stabilization 2011 Heritage Sites Report work for this project from the Historic Properties Since joining the TTC Heritage Department in Assistance Program. He also applied for funding August, Brian Charles has been familiarizing from the Special Projects Capital Assistance himself with the operation of the TTC government Program for research and construction of a large and learning about previous heritage work in three dimensional relief map of the TTC traditional the traditional territory. He visited a number territory. This 8’ x 8’ map will provide a backdrop of heritage locations in TTC traditional territory for showcasing TTC heritage and traditional including sites on Teslin Lake, the South Canol knowledge. Road, and Hermit Lake. As well, CAFN and the YG Heritage Branch invited Brian to accompany them Land Based Cultural, Language on an ice patch monitoring survey within the CAFN Programming traditional territory in early September. May: Beaver Camp The fifth annual Beaver hunting camp was guided This was a great experience for him as TTC also has by Bert Goodvin and assisted by Kory Smith, Doug alpine ice patches within its traditional territory. Smarch Jr. and with 4 volunteers and parents. The Brian assisted in a heritage assessment of the camp was organized for four days on the Teslin forestry block around Hermit Lake where many River at Big Slough. 10 Kids were treated to a culturally modified trees (CMTs) were identified. variety of outdoor activities; Cooking with Sarah Some of the CMTs date back to the mid 1800s. Wagner, Dalyce Hout and Tip Evans, beaver hunting The Heritage Department has been working with with Bert, and Kory helping with skinning and a heritage researcher who is writing an article on caring for the beaver, shooting practice with Bert, CMTs for the Alaskan Journal of Anthropology. At crafts with Doug Smarch Jr. and camp fire games Brooks Brook, Brian recorded two TTC elders, Doug with Ian Freeman. Smarch Sr. and Robert Lee Jackson, as they spoke to students of the YMTA “Caring for the Land” Summary program about the Teslin Lake area. The Heritage Centre is generously supported by a Contribution Agreement with the Department of Two of the Heritage Center Staff have been Tourism for the Operations and Maintenance of the attending the Chapter 13 Heritage Manual facility. Drafting Committee meetings since October. The Committee is meeting to resolve issues that were This support coupled with TTC FTA revenue allows left unsettled in the Final Agreements surrounding us to have on staff 4 full time people, 3 summer heritage resource management in Yukon. front line workers, 2 cultural demonstrators, and 3 The Heritage Department has acquired some Language Instructors. Our Collection Cataloguing snowmobiles to facilitate winter travel on the work was supported by SCAP Department of land to visit heritage sites and for land-based Tourism Cultural Services Division, YTG. The Arts heritage program delivery. Brian participated Grant support and Culture Quest also assisted us in in the preparation of the “Take a Kid Trapping” being able to deliver Ha kus Teyea Celebration. program which was to be delivered, in partnership with CTFN, in late February. Unfortunately, low

9 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture performing, artistic demonstrations, HA Kus Teyea CElebration 2011 wonderful banquets, and entertaining Report stick gambling. The celebration managed to ignite pride, joy, passion and fun. This was about family, it was restorative, spiritual. Being in the Great Hall when those drums start beating, when those feet start dancing, is undeniably a special experience. The expression of Tlingit culture that we witnessed at Ha Kus Teyea 2011 is to be celebrate and promoted as evidence of Tlingit culture being very much alive and well.

There are many people to acknowledge and thank for making Our Vision is that Ha Kus Teyea Celebrations bring Ha Kus Teyea 2011 what it was. They include Tlingits and visitors from around the world to but are by no means limited to; TTC, CTFN, TRT, celebrate Tlingit traditions and be a continuation of the coordinators, the Heritage staff, Capital that long and rich tradition of families and friends Department staff, TTC Executive Department and gathering, reconnecting and sharing traditional Workforce Development staff, Clan Leaders, Elders, foods; a time to celebrate Tlingit culture in the the Masters of Ceremony, the Volunteers, the warmth of the long sunny days of July in the Yukon Performers, the Demonstrators, the Hunters, the summer. Our Mission is to welcome and bring together families, Elders, dance groups, artists, old friends and new to celebrate Tlingit art and performances and share the bounty of the land and the water in Teslin, Yukon. Our Goal is to host a 4 day Tlingit cultural celebration that has an inland Tlingit flavor and reflects the pride and richness of Tlingit culture. The Outcome the 2011 Celebration will be remembered as a fabulous cultural experience. The combined experience was more than dancing,

10 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Cooks and Cook helpers, the Funding Agencies, the Kirby Family, the Donors, the Search and Rescue crew, the EMS staff, the Fire Crew, the Village of Teslin, the Tents and Events Crew, the Unitec crew, the Vendors and Tlingit people from over the world.

The program The Program was full, not a moment was wasted, it was intense, interesting, and a creative blend of Performances, Cultural Demonstrations, Arts Marketing Market and Activities. The Celebration began In the end 500 posters were created and mailed with the Traditional Canoe arrival of our Atlin and out, 2000 rack cards were printed and distributed Carcross partners, telling the Traditional Welcoming from Whitehorse to southern BC and South East Story and lighting of the Celebration fire. This was Alaska, 75 t-shirts were handed out, 300 hundred then followed-up by the George Johnston Car folders were printed and distributed between our leading the Grand Parade to the Main Tent for Executive Council members, Heritage staff and welcoming speeches. The first day ended with the Carcross and Atlin representatives. We attended Tlingit National Holiday Feast and seven Evening two trade shows in Juneau and Whitehorse, gave Performances hosted by TTC. Day two highlights out brochures and posters at meetings in Dawson included Cultural Demonstrations, the Arts Market, City, Whitehorse, and at the Atlin Music Festival. the Salmon Ceremony and Filleting Contest, the Packages and posters were prominently placed at Chief’s challenge War Canoe Race (Chief Peter the RV rentals, on the Whitehorse trolley, and on Johnston’s Crew won the bragging rights for Air North flights. As well as having promotions on 2011). We also had a Kidzone for the young ones. the Digital ads at the Whitehorse Airport. The evening was rounded off with a feast and performances hosted by The Taku River Tlingit. Day three saw yet more Cultural Demonstrations The Volunteers and Arts programming, a book signing by Tlingit In total, there were 11 local volunteers, 18 visiting author Ernestine Hayes, the kidzone, canoe events volunteers from countries all over the globe, 8 and we also had an afternoon matinee with Jerry Katimavik volunteers from Whitehorse, and 34 Alfred and Dun Shun. The day had an exciting a cooks’ helpers from the other two hosting Inland Stick Gambling Tournament that ended at 2:20am. Tlingit First Nations Carcross/Tagish and Taku River Carcross Tagish First Nation hosted the feast, again Tlingit). topped off with outstanding performances. On Sunday, the last day, we wrapped-up by putting out Volunteers carried out tasks from assisting with the Celebration Fire and had departing speeches salmon smoking to picking up garbage and setting and thanked all the contributors and participants. up tables and chairs. Feedback from volunteers was very positive. Visiting volunteers enjoyed the

11 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture opportunity to learn about Tlingit culture, while hiccups as with all events of this nature they locals enjoyed the opportunity to both share their remained ‘back-stage’ and never impacted on culture and learn of the visitors’ cultures. This the visitor experience. The international flavor of brought about another dimension to volunteerism the Celebration added to the growing prestige at Ha Kus Teyea Celebrations: volunteers not and recognition that Ha Kus Teyea is an anchor only provide assistance at the celebration but attraction in the busy Yukon summer events also bridge cultural exchanges and extend the calendar. knowledge of Tlingit culture abroad. Through volunteering at the celebration, individuals from We experienced a growth in numbers of around the world came to truly experience Ha Kus participants, dance groups demonstrators, artists, Teyea. sales and visitors. We coped with challenges such as the shortage of Vendors and food services on Cultural Demonstrations site but on the other side, local businesses in Teslin Many visitors enjoyed the demonstrations and experienced booming sales in meals and snacks. workshops. Our visitors from Alaska expressed Even in consideration that hosting the Celebration that it was truly a celebration with much sharing presents a monumental task, an expense of nearly of traditional lifestyles and traditional knowledge. $200,000 and two years of preparatory work the Many commented that they wished the Juneau pride and passion that Citizens and participants Celebration would take example from the inland experience easily makes it all worthwhile. celebration and change the format of their celebration. They liked the dancing and the culture being mixed together.

Summary Ha Kus Teyea 2011 was a great success. We host between 3 and 4,000 visitors on our Traditional Territory, visitors from across the Tlingit world and beyond. The program ran smoothly, thanks to the hard work of the coordinators, staff, and volunteers. While there are the inevitable

12 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Implementation and Negotiations - with Kim Smarch, Director

AJA Feast - July 2011 The following report often references specific Implementation Citizens and guests gather at Brooks sections of our Agreements. Interested Citizens Representatives Brook to celebrate the signing would benefit from reading this report with copies of for all parties of TTC’s landmark the Agreements next to them. except Carcross Administration of Justice Agreement Tagish First The Implementation and Negotiations Department Nation, Kwanlin is responsible for monitoring the implementation Dun First Nation and Kluane First Nation. The of the Final Agreement, Self-Government chapter 22 working group continues to meet to Agreement and other negotiated agreements in discuss the common provisions and the specific conjunction with the Governments of Canada and provisions review. Thus far, Yukon Government (YG) Yukon to ensure obligations are met. This report is the only party to share completed charts. The updates Citizens on the implementation progress chapter 22 working group intends to finalize this on certain sections of the Agreements. work and provide a report to the Implementation Working Group in advance of July 2012. The Review of Economic Development Measures Chapter 22 working group and the Implementation Provisions – Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA) 22.9.1 Working Group continue to discuss how best to Expected outcomes; develop measurement tools in advance of a full •Complete a review of the UFA chapter and complete review of chapter 22 in 2015. It is •Complete a review of specific provisions expected that this work will also be completed by common to all Final Agreements July 2012. •Complete review of specific provisions •Develop measures to complete the 2015 review Schedule A, Part 1 of Final Agreements – Activities: Representative Public Service Plan All parties, excluding Kluane First Nation, have Expected Outcomes; signed the Memorandum of Agreement, although •A Representative Public Service Plan taking into in most cases the specific deadline was not met. To account the Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal and gender date, the Terms of Reference have been signed by make of up the population of Yukon

13 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture •A Representative Public Service Plan located in the Traditional Territory of the First Nation that reflects Communications the Aboriginal/non Aboriginal make-up of the Activities: population of the Traditional Territory of the First The household survey on land claims and self Nation government is complete. Public Awareness Campaign is currently being developed. Podcasts Activities: were launched at Aboriginal Day 2011. YG and YFN Representative Public Service Public Awareness Campaign Plan has been completed and is currently Raising the profile of self-government being implemented by YG. Canada has shared across the Yukon employment statistics with the IWG.

Implementation Review Group Recommendation 3.14 – Future Reviews Expected Outcomes/Results: •The parties agree to an effective method of conducting meaningful reviews through a working group or alternative means

Activities: Canada provided a chart of all remaining review Annual Reports obligations. The future reviews discussion is on the Expected Outcomes: July 2012 Implementation Working Group agenda. •Develop new shorter format for annual reports Heritage Resources Manual – Final •Complete 2009-2010 annual report Agreement 13.5.3.6 •Produce 2010-2011 annual report Expected Outcomes •Development of a manual of definitions of Activities: ethnographic, archaeological, paleontological and New shorter format adopted. The 2009-2010 historic resources. annual report completed to design and layout for both English and French. The 2010-2011 annual Activities: report design and layout completed for English YG has committed approximately $100,000 of report. funding for a facilitator and other components of the Heritage Manual group. To date, half of Amendments the funding has been spent with the remainder Expected Outcomes: to be expended in 2012-2013. The manual •Amendments to Yukon First Nation Final group has met regularly and is working on the Agreements are undertaken in a timely fashion. key components of the manual, as required. The Terms of Reference is complete, including a new Activities: timeline which requires that the committee make •Complete SGA implementation plan 13.1 recommendations on a final manual by December amendment - All First Nations have signed the 31, 2012. amendment with the exception of SFN and TKC (who indicated they wouldn’t be participating). Monitor Umbrella Final Agreement Renewal •Complete SGA 13.6.6 and 13.6.4.1 amendments – Not completed. Discussions •Undertake FAIP Renewable Resource Council UFA updates have been provided on a regular basis extensions – Signed amendments with TTC, CAFN to the Implementation Working Group. and VGFN (as of March 2, 1012)

14 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture •Develop a streamlined, 2 year process that will enable the speeding up of the amendment process In pursuing and fulfilling these objectives, TTC – updated the timeline and amendment list and negotiators are greatly assisted by TTC employees, will circulate to Implementation Working Group in Directors, Citizens and Council. February 2012. •Complete selected SGA 17.7 amendments – Follow The Activity Report set out below does not itemize up email sent to Implementation Working Group many of the internal TTC meetings and events members in February 2012. Outstanding First that take place over the course of the year, such Nations are: NND, VGFN, LSCFN, SFN, TKC, KFN as regular meetings among TTC Directors, regular and CTFN. updates and meetings with TTC Executive Council, etc. Monitor the Status of the Implementation Review Group Nine Year Review There have been many important formal meetings Recommendations and negotiation sessions that took place in Expected Outcomes: 2011/12. •The status of the recommendations is kept up to date. Activity Report Activities: Negotiation Progress A sub group of the Implementation Working Items Completed Group was formed at the October 2011 meeting On the section 17 front we completed a specified to monitor the status of the recommendations. To period FTA amendment to fiscal year 2014-15 re: date the group hasn’t met. Health Programs and Initiatives including: • National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Pursuant to the Multi-Year Funding Agreement Prevention Society (NAYSPS) with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development • Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) Canada (AANDC) , and the agreed Negotiation • Maternal Child Health Program (MCH) Work Plan for fiscal years 2011/12 to 2014/15, We also completed a specified period FTA Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) receives funding amendment to fiscal 13-14 re: Aboriginal support to conduct negotiations mandated by SGA Languages Initiative. chapters 13, 14, 17 and 27. On the section 13, (Justice), front we met with The objectives for this funding support are to federal officials on interim enforcement and long enable TTC to: term enforcement. We developed an internal TTC justice caucus with the following mandate: 1. Undertake research and community and 1. provides advice to TTC Justice Negotiatiors other consultations as necessary to prepare regarding AJA enforcement negotiations, for the negotiations. 2. regular meetings with Executive Council for 2. Develop and seek approval for negotiation updates and direction, mandates. 3. provides advice and assist in the 3. Pursue the negotiation of agreements establishment of the Justice Department and with Canada and Yukon, as appropriate, effective implementation of the Justice provide progress updates and briefings Council and Peacemaker Court Act. and engage in such consultations as may be necessary to advance negotiations to a Items in Progress as per TTC Notice of Program and conclusion. Service Transfers for Fiscal Year 2011/2012: 4. Conduct the work required to seek approval ADS for the negotiated agreements and to bring Ongoing negotiations occurred. Assumption of approved agreements into effect. responsibility will focus on education, prevention,

15 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture referral, counseling and aftercare. Discussed Internal discussions continued on building a options for a self-governing First Nation (SGFN) compelling “business case” to support HRSDC’s bilateral arrangement with Yukon and separate mandate for renewal of the ASETS in 2015, SGFN bilateral arrangement with Canada. Further including additional resources. discussions occurred on residential treatment versus land based community camps. Service Class Due to Federal law, successful Bill C-3 applicants Intergovernmental Labor Market Agreement are being registered as status to the Indian Note: in April Human Resources and Skills Register without SGFNs being notified. This Development (HRSD) finally tabled a draft process may well cause further dual citizenship. Agreement in response to the proposed IGA tabled We have asked Indian Registry officials to attend by YFNs in January. The HRSD draft Agreement was a future negotiations table. It is clear that new Bill little more than a re-named ASETS Agreement. It C-3 Citizens will put additional pressure on TTC was not even remotely similar to the IGAs HRSD program delivery. It does not appear that Canada has with provinces. From the YFN perspective, is planning to make any additional resources it was totally unacceptable. This was a huge available. disappointment after the positive signals provided by HRSD officials in Ottawa, and in negotiations in Update on the AJA Implementation Whitehorse. A) Legislation Development and Consultation: The majority of the work took place in this area, YFNs have invested a huge amount of work in as the TTC Peacemaker Court Act gives effect to this file with minimal results. When we meet with the AJA. The most consultative process began with our HRSD counterparts we seem to make good this legislation, as is required by Part 5 section 48 progress and be on the verge of a breakthrough, (1) to 48 (6) of the Teslin Tlingit Administration & but when our draft Agreements go to HRSD legal Interpretation Act which outlines the necessary services for review, and HRSD negotiators return to steps to enact Teslin Tlingit Law. The Executive Ottawa to confirm their mandates, we end up back Council is required to satisfy consultation with the at square one. Clans, Elder’s Council and Citizens. Section 48 (2) (a): Convene at least one meeting In spite of the agreed Mediation Outcome in with the Elder’s Council to secure their advice and 2006, in which the Parties agreed to negotiate an direction on the proposed Act. (b) Ensure that intergovernmental Labor Market Agreement similar each Clan of the Teslin Tlingit Council has had the to those between HRSD and certain provinces, we opportunity to meet and review the proposed act are not getting anywhere. It is clear that Treasury with their Clan representative on the Executive Board directives and internal HRSD mandates are Council and (c) Convene a public meeting, if inconsistent with the Self-Government Agreement. deemed necessary, to obtain comments on the Until this is fixed, we are at impasse. proposed act. 48 (3) A consultation period of at least 60 days and ending no later than two weeks A proposal will be pursued through HRSDC’s Skills before the meeting at which the General Council is and Partnership Fund to assist in identifying and to consider the proposed act shall be held for each addressing future needs in the local labor market; proposed act submitted as set out in subsection (1). developing more accurate statistics; develop The purpose of this consultation are to gather new methods to meet labor market demands in comments from the Clans, Elder’s Council and YT in collaboration with other Governments and Citizens, to help inform the Executive Council to increasing workforce. HRSDC indicated a strong decide whether to bring the act forward to the desire to work closely with YFNs to develop the General Council in November 2011. proposal, and then to champion the proposal Many consultation meetings took place beginning internally for approval. September 13th to November 24th. September

16 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture 13th - Joint Clan meeting Daxaweidi/Yanyeidi in assisting the legislation process. The Executive Clan meeting in Teslin; September 14th – Joint Council and the General Councils have been Clan meeting Xooxetaan/Daishetaan/Isheketaan notified of the work that has to take place. Work in Clans meeting in Teslin; September 21st meeting this area is still ongoing. with the Elder’s Council; September 26th – TTC Public meeting in Teslin ; September 28th – Public D) Interim Enforcement Negotiations meeting in Whitehorse. The Executive Council TTC requires the capacity to enforce their Laws requested that a second round of consultation and Peacemaker Court Orders. The AJA confirms: must take place. On October 17th – a joint Clan (a) TTC’s legislative authority to appoint officers meeting for Xooxetaan/Isheketaan/Daishetaan to enforce TTC Laws, (b) TTC to negotiate with took place in Teslin; on October 18th – a joint Clan appropriate entities to provide for the enforcement meeting for the Yanyeidi/Daxaweidi took place in of Teslin Tlingit Law (c) TTC to establish or enter Teslin ; on October 19th – a meeting took place into arrangements with appropriate entities to with the Elder’s Council; public meetings took place enforce Peacemaker Court orders; (d) TTC, Canada on October 24th in Teslin and on October 26th in and Yukon may enter into tripartite negotiations for Whitehorse. the purpose of delivering existing RCMP policing The TTC General Council was also briefed on May services in the Teslin Tllingit community and (e) 13th. They were informed by the Negotiation team Yukon Courts to adjudicate Teslin Tlingit Laws of the consultation process that must be followed during an interim period of approximately four as stated in the Teslin Tlingit Administration & years. Interpretation Act. The General Council approved The enforcement provisions also provide that TTC the Peacemaker Court Act at its meeting on will provide training and accountability standards November 24th. for its own enforcement officers similar to the training and accountability standards for other B) Constitutional Amendments enforcement officers who enforce similar laws. The General Council was informed at the May TTC enforcement provisions provide for the meeting that the Constitution must be changed enforcement of Teslin Tlingit customary laws; Teslin upon approval of the Peacemaker Act that Tlingit law; Yukon laws of Settlement Land; Federal amendments of section 8(1) and 8(4) must be law on Settlement Land; and TTC Court orders. changed. They were also informed that the TTC requires training to support current capacity Peacemaker Court would now provide for a to acquire the skill and experience to enforce Teslin justice process that can address appeals from Tlingit Laws, which include: Teslin Tlingit Fish and administrative decisions, disputes that arise under Wildlife Act and Teslin Tlingit Settlement and Lands the Teslin Tlingit constitution or judicial reviews and Resources Act. of General Council or Executive Council decisions. As a result, meetings with the TTC Lands and Further the proposed Peacemaker Court & Justice Resources Dept have occurred on: November 1st ; Council Act provides that the Justice Council will 3rd; March 5th. have the authority to appoint the Peacemakers, Negotiations for Interim Enforcement with Canada address complaints against Peacemakers and and Yukon took place on December 15th; January make recommendations to improve the Teslin 17th; and March 29th. Tlingit Justice system. Sections of the Constitution A work shop on Enforcement also took place were identified that would require changes to on January 23rd & 24th in Teslin for the parties: accommodate the changes. A resolution was put Canada/Yukon and TTC. forward to the General Council and was ratified. E) Enforcement and Corrections Negotiations C) Legislation Development There has not been any work that took place on As it was important that the enactment of TTC this subject as time and effort took place in other Peacemaker Court & Justice Council Act was areas. Work is ongoing. paramount so the majority of the work took place

17 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Lands and Resources - with Blanche Warrington, Director

Southern Lakes Wildlife Coordinating license. The course Instructor was Frank Johnstone, Committee (SLWCC) ends its 5 year term in who is now recognized by Yukon Government March, 2012 as a fully certified Trapper Education Instructor. Nine individuals attended the Trapper Training In 2012, TTC’s Department of Land and Resource Certification course; six Citizens were certified (DLR) and the Southern Lakes Wildlife Coordinating (below). Committee (SLWCC) worked collaboratively to complete the SLWCC recommendations document within the five year term. The recommendations document provides guidance to the Yukon, BC and Canadian Governments on environmental issues within the Southern Lakes area. The recommendations were based on advice taken from First Nations communities and Elders from six First Nations Governments (TTC, CTFN, CAFN, KDFN, TKC and TRT). Ungulates (i.e. moose and caribou), large carnivores, furbearers, birds and amphibians have all been considered in these recommendations. DLR would like to thank Sandy Yukon River Salmon Stewards Summit - June Smarch for his dedication to TTC and the SLWCC 28-30th, 2011 in reaching this important milestone representing The DLR would like to thank the following Citizens nine government stakeholders. for attending the three day Yukon River Salmon Stewards Summit held at Ta’an Kwäch’än Council’s Trapper Training April 01-03 and Deep Creek Centre. June 28, 29 and 30, 2011: April 16-17, 2011 Sandy Smarch, Carl Sidney, Kathryn Porter, Don The DLR offered a 5 day Trapper Training course Henry, and Richard Dewhurst. The goal of the in Teslin, this certification is required to be eligible Summit was to gather Yukon First Nations’ Elders, for a trapping license and/or an assistant trapper Youth, and Fish & Wildlife Staff so they can:

18 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture discuss the current crisis of the declining Yukon Chinook salmon within the Teslin Tlingit Traditional River Chinook Salmon stock, share information Territory. The Game Guardians made themselves and ideas for stock rebuilding initiatives, work on available during the winter to help cut trapping a strategy for enhancing the health of the Yukon trails for RTC holders within the Traditional Territory. River Chinook Salmon run and their habitat; as well as improving communication with all salmon users In January 2012, the Game Guardians worked with (Cda/US) and fisheries management bodies. the Teslin School to instill Tlingit values through a Summit participants recognize action is required in fish net setting program. Each week the kids would order to bring back the Yukon River Salmon. The go out with a Guardian to monitor the fish nets. At following 5 priorities were identified through a the end of the program the school held a fish fry group process: and presented our Game Guardian with a fur hat. Our Guardians have worked diligently throughout 1. International Meeting of all salmon fishers the year to improve their computer skills. With along the Yukon River; the implementation of the Justice Act the Game 2. Media campaign; Guardians’ responsibility will increase and skills 3. Lobby politicians on both sides of the bor such as computer use will prove invaluable in der to address treaty obligations, protection reporting incidents and harvest reports. of the first pulse and conservation of salmon along the river and in the ocean; Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association 4. Open Yukon River Salmon Agreement to (YRDFA) – August 10-11th, 2011 make amendments – including a plan for YRDFA brought a group of Alaskan fishermen over not meeting Border Escapement and time to Teslin to hear the Inland Tlingit perspective line review; and of the Chinook salmon crisis. The group was 5. Research cause of declining fish populations. composed of mainly First Nations representatives from Alaska, with some Alaskan Department of The General Council endorsed the 5 priorities to Fish and Game representatives were also present. restore the salmon stocks of the Yukon River identified The Alaskans were given a presentation by the at the Salmon Summit during the July 2011 AGA. DLR followed with discussions with local TTC Elders. Elder Pearl Keenan spoke to the struggle Game Guardians – 2011/2012 to maintain traditional values in Teslin while also Throughout the year, Game Guardians Richard noting that she understood the hardships of the Dewhurst and Roger Smarch have monitored the Alaskan fishing communities from her previous land as the eyes and ears for the Department of exchange trips to Alaska. The Alaskans then Lands and Resources. In 2011, the Game Guardians visited the Smarch family fish camp near Johnson’s worked for 8 months out of the year instead of crossing. This fish camp was interesting to the the normal 6 months; this gives the DLR a much Alaskans because the family had flown in the Taku better presence on the land. The Game Guardians salmon rather than harvesting from the river (left reported concerns from the Citizens about the and below). Alaskans and Canadians exchanged dwindling populations of Nisutlin Moose and salmon from their homes before heading up the

19 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture river to Bert Goodvin’s cabin. After a long day on display the General Council resolutions regarding the river, the Alaskans developed a respect for the the Chinook salmon. The sign is the first step Inland Tlingit’s method of using every part of the in informing, not just TTC Citizens, but also the animal. general population of the efforts of the TTC to restore the Yukon Chinook salmon populations Taku River Salmon July-August 2011 to historical levels. Eventually, TTC is hoping to In an effort to reduce the salmon harvest from develop thresholds for the salmon management the Yukon River TTC has subsidized the transport that will allow for TTC to refine its resolutions costs of salmon from the Taku River near Atlin. throughout the year based on Chinook salmon From July 6 to August 31, 2011, we had a total of run strength. The Tlingit Chinook salmon were 9316lbs of salmon ordered, with 6916lbs being designed by local artist William Callaghan; they will Sockeye and 2400lbs being Coho. Figure 1 page indicate the strength of the salmon run by being 14/15, shows the total lbs ordered by Citizens only, placed on the appropriate colour at the top of the broken down into Sockeye or Coho. It also shows sign (Figure 2 below). the comparison of the 2 species between 2010 and 2011. TTC covers the cost of each flight, which leaves the Citizens for the cost of salmon only. In 2010, there were 10 flights with an approximate total of $17,000.00 and in 2011 there were 9 flights with an approximate total of $19,000.00.

Yukon River Panel Meeting December 6-8, 2011 The Yukon River Panel (YRP) Meetings are held twice a year, once in Canada and once in the U.S. The main focus of these meetings is to discuss the salmon that run between Canada and the U. S. Six representatives of TTC attended the December 6-8, 2011 YRP held in Whitehorse, YT which included Tracy Boyes Chinook Salmon Management Plan – (Renewable Resource Manager), Mike Dunn (Fish 2011/2012 and Wildlife Officer), Richard Dewhurst (Game In 2010, the GC approved cautious limits to Guardian), Kathryn Porter (Youth), Madeleine TTC Chinook harvesting and initiation of an Jackson (Elder), and Jane Smarch (Elder). TTC also International Campaign. In 2011, DLR brought sent three representatives to the 2012 YRP which forward the salmon management plan to the GC was held in Anchorage, Alaska March 19 to 23, during the AGA. The GC cautioned that the Salmon 2012 which included Sandy Smarch (Executive Management Plan had not been approved yet, Council), Blair Hogan (Executive Council), and but the GC did maintain the previous year’s goals Samuel Johnston (Elder). by making a resolution to have a reduced harvest. TTC requested that all Citizens refrain from fishing Chinook Salmon Run Sign – 2011/2012 during a 5 day closure during each week. TTC The DLR applied for funding from the Yukon River Citizens complied with this voluntary closure in Panel’s Restoration and Enhancement Fund for a most cases and the salmon were allowed to make Chinook Salmon Run Information Sign. This sign it to their spawning grounds – Gunalchish for will inform Citizens to the run strength and will your compliance and support! A joint Salmon and

20 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Moose workshop was put on in the fall to look into the wolves are the Chinook Salmon Management Plan so that it harvested. There may be reassessed by the GC. is great concern from the Nisutlin Nisutlin River Region Moose Management Moose hunting Plan – 2011/2012 community that In June 2011, the DLR worked with the TTRRC to the Nisutlin Wolf come up with more accurate estimates of total population is too moose harvests in the Traditional Territory. In early large. The DLR July, the DLR also hired Frank Johnstone to visit 75 is using harvest Tlingit households in Teslin. People appreciated report data to these individual, hour-long conversations. Frank confirm where explained the moose and wolf aerial counting management will procedures and results and the Nisutlin moose be most effective situation. With regard to the wolf counts, many felt in increasing the that some wolf packs must have been missed. Nisutlin Moose 2012 Wolf Pelt Incentive At the Annual General Assembly in mid July, a population. Information Poster resolution continuing the voluntary one-Nisutlin- moose-per-household-limit and the closure Lands and of moose hunting in the Nisutlin River Region Environment Officer (LEO) from 1 October to 1 January was supported. The In late August, 2011 TTC a new Lands and development of a policy was also accepted where Environmental Officer (LEO) was hired. This the Government would harvest only bulls for position is responsible for the monitoring of any gatherings and celebrations. TTC communicated activities or industrial developments on the land through the media that bull declines along the within the Teslin Tlingit Traditional Territory (TTTT) South Canol Road and Nisutlin River were a that could have an impact on TTC and its Citizens. problem, asked all hunters to hunt elsewhere, and The position had been vacant for most of the requested Citizens to reduce bull and cow harvests. summer. In late November, the DLR held Citizen Meetings Since August 2011, the LEO has been implementing to further discuss the harvest estimates. Concerns existing programs and monitoring activities on remained about the need to deal with wolves. TTTT. There was a visit to the Silvertip Mine and an assessment the Red Mountain Road (Tintina Mines) Wolf Pelt Incentive –November 1, 2011 to with our Game Guardians. The LEO also assisted April 15, 2012 in data collection at the Largo Northern Dancer As a method of wolf population control, TTC DLR exploration project and accompanied the Yukon offered a wolf pelt incentive of $200/wolf incentive Government Richard Mueller (LEO) assisting to trappers and hunters within the Traditional Water in water flow testing with the Yukon Territory. This is above the $200 provided by the Government at Ketza River, March 2012 Yukon Outfitters Association and the Fish and Wildlife Management Board’s Enhancement Trust. These incentives have resulted in increased wolf harvest in the past 3 years (Figure 3 page 14/15). The incentive also allows the DLR to impose standards for the wolf pelts to ensure that the trapper gets the best possible pelt from their harvest. The hides must be skinned and tagged properly, which will prevent pelt degradation and allows the DLR to monitor where and when

21 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Resources Inspector on an inspection of the Ketza was held by the Planning Team on February 8, River Mine located in our northern Traditional 2012. A presentation was done regarding what the Territory east of Ross River. In addition to meetings local area planning process entailed and what the with these 4 resource companies we have Golden next steps would be. Predator Corp. and Silver Corp Metals Inc. doing exploration work within the Traditional Territory. The Joint TTC/YG Land Development Steering Committee had several meetings over the past year He also issued and inspected several land use regarding the Sawmill Road Subdivision and the permits on Settlement Lands near Teslin and Morley Bay Subdivision. A Zoning Amendment monitored environmental concerns at two was submitted to the Village of Teslin and had contaminated sites. not received assent as of March 31, 2012. There was considerable concern from the community The LEO made several submissions to the Yukon with respect to the size of the lots, septic, and Environmental and Socio Economic Assessment tenure. The Morley Bay Subdivision has all the Board on project proposals in TTC Traditional necessary geotechnical studies complete but still Territory. These projects ranged from the continued requires more community meetings to finalize the operation of solid waste facilities to mining conceptual plan design. exploration applications. Participation in the 5 Year Review of the YESA Act was brought to a halt when The GIS Department the 3 Governments could not reach agreement The submissions for the TTC Place Names have on the following 3 YFN’s priorities: a) provision of been completed. The Yukon Geographical Place adequate funding for YFN’s b) engagement of the Names Board is waiting for Council of Yukon First affected YFN’s prior to the issuance of a federal Nation to replace the late Robert Lee Jackson, co or territorial Decision Document, and c) a future chair. Robert, was with the board for many years. YESAA Review. Once this has taken place then the Board will start having the meetings for the approvals of the rest of The LEO was part of a DLR team which continued the place names. The BC place name submissions to update the digital and hard copy TTC Lands are a different process and this has already begun. Registry filing system. The Lands Management About 10 place names have been verbally recorded Database is operational and approximately 50% of and when the approval of the rest happens, they the work has been completed on formalizing the will be verbally recorded as well. This document paper files and coordinating the information with will can be used at the Teslin Elementary School the Database and the GIS. Tlingit language curriculum and possibly down at the Heritage Centre to attract people in. The LEO worked closely with the Lands Management Committee, updating them on DLR worked with Randy Keheler, Property Manager, various applications for activities on Settlement Capital & Infrastructure, for one week doing Lands and obtaining guidance from the committee. some GIS training with him. We also worked The LMC continues to meet once a month. with Heather Desmarais, YTG, Community GIS The LEO also participated in the TTC Resource Instructor. Heather came down to Teslin about Development Caucus, which deals with any 6 times to work with us and also to work with resource activities within our Traditional Territory other YTG departments in Teslin. Along with the and related topics and opportunities. training, ESRI, ArcGIS 10.1 is released and we will be The LEO represented TTC in the Teslin Lake North downloading the program, so more training with Local Area Plan, which seeks to find input from this new release will be happening for this coming all residents in the area in order to create some year. certainty in the area development between Johnsons Crossing and Teslin. A public meeting The Departments of the Teslin Tlingit Council often

22 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture have GIS requirements; the Capital Department is always looking for current and up to date information. The Heritage Department requested details on the cultural and heritage information gathered and entered into the GIS system. They do their own work with the information as well. This helps a great deal with land use planning.

The exceptional scanning and printing facilities available through the GIS administrator is also widely used by TTC including the Day Care and Teslin School. A GIS data dictionary is being developed which will be gathering information on the shapefiles that we do have. This will be made available to the staff and Citizens upon request.

Figure One Taku River Salmon numbers for 2010 and 2011

Figure Three

23 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture workforce development - with James Smarch, Director

The Workforce Development Department made resume and interview assistance to anyone who significant progress to achieving annual goals needs help applying for work, not only with TTC in 2011. This was accomplished in spite of staff but anywhere in the labour market. A key role turnover and reorganization of the department. of the Community Skills Development Officer is to manage the funding allocated for community The Department members who want post secondary education and In the interest of continual improvement and job specific training. increasing efficiency, the positions that dealt with recruitment and with staff development were The Education Support Workers in Teslin and combined to provide a more individualized focus Whitehorse continue to provide support to on the TTC workforce and the development of students both in elementary and high school. capacity of those who provide public service Their efforts, augmented by respected Elders in for Citizens. The position, Human Resources & the school environment, were rewarded this year Staff Development Officer, is responsible for all with the graduation of a commendable number of recruitment and development of staff skills for Tlingit students; ten hard working young people their current jobs and for future promotion. This graduated. Both ESW’s are involved in the ongoing position works in conjunction with departmental goals of “Develop, implement and evaluate an peers to identify education and training strategies Education Strategy that will improve outcomes for that affect employees and Citizens from public school aged children”. This goal is carried over school to post secondary education. to the new year and will be a key focus for the department. The position of Community Skills Development Officer offers a similar service to community The ESW’s facilitate a number of programs in the members and offers outreach services such as schools. One of the major highlights of this year

24 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture was working on having a high school program here We are hopeful that he will return and continue in Teslin. This program is planned to support our this work in this fiscal and continue to transfer students that want to be home in Teslin who are knowledge and skills to our staff. struggling in the high school environment. This is The employee assessments were used in a program in which the student would do subjects conjunction with the skills gaps noted on individual that are supported by the high school and work at employee performance assessments conducted their own pace in Teslin with support from Teslin by their supervisors, to determine the need for school, Yukon college and Teslin Tlingit Council. a full range of courses for employee capacity Work continues on this with the intent that it be improvement. These courses included Leadership implemented through individual learning plans. for Supervisors, Managing and Resolving Conflict, Two successful open houses with BBQs kept the Problem Solving and Decision Making and families engaged with happenings at the school. continuation of some of the Excellence Series. In Though there was an excellent turnout this year, an addition there were a number of computer courses open invitation is extended to extended families such as Outlook and Word and short courses to join us in the future to appreciate the hard work such as Wilderness First Aid and Transportation students have done and encourage their continued of Dangerous Goods, which directly impacted efforts. employees’ job specific skills. Self help courses, Walking the Walk and Relapse, were also offered Tlingit class has transferred valuable knowledge with 29 people in attendance at the first course. through many great Cultural activities from sewing One hundred and forty-three course completions to setting nets, to trapping, picking berries and were attained by TTC Staff with an undetermined working on moose hides. Cultural activities would number of courses also provided by Yukon College. not be as successful without the involvement and With respect to post secondary education and support of our Elders and artists that come in to employment skills development, the Community help. Skills Development Officer managed funding for a total of 51 Citizens who took educational As a result of a departmental review, the position programs extending from summer programs to of Language& Culture Coordinator was relocated fall and winter semesters in various colleges and to the Workforce Development Department where universities. Their areas of study ranged from the language skills development component of its justice studies and culinary arts to pre-employment responsibilities is a good fit. welding. An additional 49 Citizens were funded As TTC and the Department continue to evolve to attend short and make positive changes, the Workforce courses that they Development Administrator exercises a key role in required to obtain keeping the departmental records and activities in employment such as order. She also works in support of the capacity First Aid, Flagging, development officers to offer support to citizens Camp Management who come into the office for information or and various safety assistance. courses such as H2S Alive and WHMIS. Capacity Development Funding for post One of the goals of the department in 2011 was secondary supports “Develop career assessment and counselling generally comes to services for staff and citizens”. The department TTC from federal secured the services of an experienced career programs such as counsellor who was able to complete 36 staff the Aboriginal Skills Staff Meeting assessments and seven community member and Employment at the Longhouse, Teslin assessments over the course of his initial contract. Training Strategy

25 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture and due to the very active enrollment this year, incumbent has provided resources for audio Tlingit these monies , in addition to other budgeted funds, lessons and received only 1 response. Although were stretched to address the education and skills there is recognition throughout the First Nation of development training. the importance of language, efforts to provide the training consistently receive poor or no response. Recruitment The training opportunities offered under the Hiring of Tlingit Citizens remains a priority for culture component of the position receive a better TTC and is managed through the Workforce response. Thirteen attendees learned how to make Development Department. The involvement of snow shoes and tan hide while twelve people Elders and knowledgeable Citizens in recruitment attended beaver camp (in this fiscal year). The for every position has proven to be a very incumbent attends functions such as Yukon College successful approach to ensuring that TTC is culture camp and presented demonstrations in Old staffed with the best candidates for available Crow and Dawson City where he offers a Tlingit positions. Over the past year, 39 postings were presence. issued ranging from casual cleaners to directors’ positions. Seven of the postings representing 3 Going Forward jobs were repeats due to no qualified applications The Director of Workforce Development ‘s or no interest at all. Of the 150 applicants only 66 position continues to evolve with changes in the were Citizens. Eighteen of the postings resulted department and in the government. Departmental in the hiring of TTC Citizens. This is better than a reviews now are managed through the department. 50% result (18/35 jobs) but with the current efforts This year saw the departments of Capital & to address capacity, the hope is for a much better Infrastructure and Heritage undergo review. representation in the future. Those positions filled Positive changes were implemented as a result. with non-Tlingit candidates are filled on a term In addition, a status overview was conducted basis to allow for development of skills within the to determine the progress of recommendations Tlingit Citizens. The majority of positions that are from the Health and Social review from a couple difficult to fill require specialized or technical skills of years ago. Some issues were identified or post secondary education. and the departments will work together to An on-going goal of the department is to provide build toward successful implementation of the “Programs and services that are successful in case management model which will provide engaging unemployed and under-employed interdepartmental collaboration to aid individuals citizens in efforts to strengthen their self- in the community that need a helping hand to reliance”. This is an ambitious goal that requires move toward self sufficiency. The finalizing of the implementation of a case management job descriptions for the new justice positions and system in cooperation with the Health and Social recruitment of a director have been challenging. Department. Both departments recognize the potential benefits to the First Nation and are striving to develop the most effective system to reach out to the target groups and engage them in the goal of self sufficiency.

Language/Culture Coordinator Activities This position is transitioning to a more active role in language training for employees and children within the school and in the day care. In the coordinator role, the incumbent has attempted to secure the services of teachers of the language Training Session but has not met with success. Since January the at the Education Boardroom, Teslin

26 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture CAPITAL and INFRASTRUCTURE - with Ted Lambert, Acting Director

Gunalchisch everyone. It is our pleasure to bring Brooks Brook you this year’s annual report on what’s been going This year will be a new experience for Capital with on in the Capital and Infrastructure Department. regard to Brooks Brook. Unlike the previous year, As you may know, 2011-2012 has been a year of where we had one group – YMTA using the facility transition within the department. Sadly Bob Magill for the whole season, we are now taking bookings resigned from his position as Director this year. from individual groups from around the territory Brenda Oziewicz acted as Direction from August for retreats, business meetings and the like. Our to the end of November 2011. Ted Lambert, an crew prepared the Brooks Brook site this spring, in external consultant, was hired to fulfill some of anticipation of these bookings. Last year the crew the Director duties for the rest of the fiscal as the did extensive renovations and construction on the recruitment for a new Director took place. site, and those upgrades are helping to make Brooks Brook a place folks want to use for their meetings. With continued work, and with the experience gained Capital Staff from summer 2012 bookings, Brooks Brook is rapidly becoming a very modern facility with the potential to become a year-round venue.

Policy A Housing Policy Working group has been diligently and successfully working to incorporate the 5 (2002) Housing policies into one modern consolidated policy.

Citizen Housing TTC Capital department has had a busy year

27 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture keeping up with the problems caused by an aging housing and government building stock. We had a lot of heating system failures and issues, as well as ventilation and water system problems. To the extent possible, these issues have been addressed, but we know there is still a long way to go. We are in the process of implementing a system into our Work Orders that tracks repairs and maintenance, as well as costs, to provide us with a clearer picture of which houses might need significant work in Wanda Jackson the future. This, combined with a planned Housing Housing Clerk Condition Analysis, will go a long way to helping us upgrade and repair housing on a more pro- active basis in future years. yard, to provide a more efficient parts and equipment storage and distribution system. This Capital and Infrastructure also built a new duplex will help us to maintain a more reliable inventory of in the core area this past year. This project was replacement parts, assets and supplies. funded by C.M.H.C. and set the standard for future Beyond the scheduled projects it is important to projects using their funding. 2012-2013 will see us note that Capital & Infrastructure are regularly build yet another duplex, and possibly one more – involved in unplanned, emergency projects that depending on available funds. obviously impact our working capacity throughout We also undertook a number of renovations to the year. We continue to work towards streamlining citizen housing, including substantial repairs to our services, improving our supply management, some units and minor repairs to others. Several and upgrading C.M.H.C.-funded projects were also completed. our skills through education, training Winter Maintenance Tips and professional from your Other projects. Capital & Infrastructure Department 2011-2012 was busy and interesting year for development. Capital, with several large projects having been undertaken. We constructed new offices in the Here’s to new and Heritage Centre, installed new security camera greater goals for the systems at Heritage and at Finance, and we future! renovated the Finance building in anticipation of the incoming Justice program. This year Capital produced a manual to advise Issue one 2012 CItizens on Winter Maintenance issues. Capital also continued with work in the Capital

Joe Smith Michael Smarch Works with Capital Maintenance and Heritage as a Custodian

28 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture TTC Healing Centre and Longhouse A central part of the community

Health and Social - with Kyle Keenan, Director

This report closely follows the Health and Social The HSD team is meeting weekly to discuss all Department (HSD) annual Work Plan for 2011-12. case planning. The case workers work very well The Work Plan was passed by the General Council at together as a team. Staff are holding discussions in the July 2011 Annual General Assembly. It provides clinical, respectful terms but in a direct and open a useful evaluation tool when reporting the progress manner and are also declaring conflicts of interests that our Department has made over the last fiscal. as and when required.

Our Department is tasked with delivering programs Our Department is tasked to ‘use the information and services that successfully engage un- and in the Aboriginal Information System (AIS) underemployed Citizens. Our TFA case worker is to develop and measure targeted outcomes for developing a close working relationship with Staff Department Programs by 2013.’ We met with AIS at WorkForce Development to link our TFA clients representative in March 2012. TTC asked if the to job opportunities. We have made good progress program could be adjusted to our own templates leading staff job training to ensure that all HSD can so that the system HSD already use can be easily lead client case planning interviews. integrated.

HSD are working effectively at implementing The HSD are required by General Council individual training schedules for our staff to through our Departmental Work Plan to work increase professionalism and in turn community ‘in co-operation with other Departments [and confidence. This will help to install Citizen’s organizations] to develop and promote Citizen’s confidence that confidentiality is present in health, self-sufficiency, Ha Kus Teyea and cultural everything that happens at the HSD. pride.’ HSD are working well with other bodies. We have been gathering information on a weekly basis

29 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture brochure and we are not actively case managing new mom clients.

HSD also hired a councilor this year to cover cases of trauma, violence, victim issues, family counseling, grief, child development and addictions. Staff training is also consistently being providing in these areas. It is however, disappointing to report that some of the counseling services that are provide in our community by non-governmental from other service delivery units in Teslin, including organizations are considering reducing their role in the Health Centre. This gives the Department a the community because Citizens aren’t using them. more complete picture of the health of Teslin and puts the HSD in the best position to be an effective Once again it is important to remind the promoter of health and development. The main community that the single main driver for driver of information gathering remains Citizen everything our Department does is Citizen participation in our programs and we encourage all participation. The value of the programs and Citizens to fully engage with the HSD. services we deliver is fully dependant on Citizen engagement. Our 2011/12 Work Plan required the HSD to ‘ensure that Home Support clients all have case Our annual 360 reviews were complete and staff plans.’ The HSD are happy to report that we now are working with action plans to ‘strengthen their have 100% of home support clients working with performance and career potential.’ It is however case plans. The Department is now set up so that important to acknowledge the challenge of all first time clients will be immediately be given a maintaining professional and clinical relationships case plan. with clients considering the inevitable close personal ties of a small community. This is HSD were also asked to work ‘collaboratively challenge the HSD recognize and are working to with the Heritage Department on the design and overcome. promotion of a series of programs to develop and promote Citizen’s health, self-sufficiency, Ha The Teslin Daycare has seen some upgrading Kus Teyea and cultural pride.’ This area has been work completed over the last year, this renovation elevated to a more universal, TTC-wide issue that project is ongoing and will continue into the next will be lead by a government-wide working group. fiscal. This year did see the HSD deliver a successful and popular traditional parenting program with the Skookum Jim Friendship centre. Upgrades We are now providing full time pre-natal The Healing Centre got a services that include families with children up upgraded kitchen this year to the age of 5. HSD also conduct referrals to the Child Development Centre (Whitehorse) and CATs when required. A further objective in this area is ‘to maintain the good health of pregnant women and ensure healthy birth weights.’ HSD are working on delivering breast feeding workshops and information leaflets. We have targeted some opportunities at Yukon Health Week and other conferences. As of yet there is no pre-natal

30 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Finance and Administration- with Pat Wiens, Director

The Finance Team is an extremely dedicated and departments, Management Board and the Executive creative team who ensure the demands of their Council. All the hard work paid off and the 2012/13 work are met. The overall goal of the Finance Budget was passed at the April 2012 General Council Department is to continually improve efficiencies, meeting. clearly communicate financial information, ensure policies and processes are followed and most Accounts Payable (A/P) importantly support other departments. Jody Sydney took over responsibility for the accounts payable system and the bi-weekly cheque Annual Audit runs when Darryl Kremer left the position after 10 This year was a challenge to get the invoices into years. Thanks for all your hard work Darryl. Jody is finance from vendors and contractors. Because the working hard to make sure things continue to run audit work cannot start until everything for the smoothly and efficiently. We appreciate getting all year has been recorded, it took until almost the the paperwork in on time as this helps us meet our end of April before we were able to start the audit goal. preparation.. Despite the difficulties, the two weeks KPMG was in Teslin went very well and the audit was Accounts Receivable/Financial Planning mostly complete when the auditors left, which is a TTC has tried a number of approaches to encourage new record for the finance department due to the Citizens to pay current rent and pay-off old debts hard work of the staff. owed to TTC. Unfortunately this year TTC had to evict one tenant. Budgeting Process The budgeting process can be a busy and stressful Each month for the fiscal year almost all the housing time for the Finance Department. Much time is rents were paid. About 65% of the tenants are committed to the budgeting process by all TTC paying their rent without any notices. There still are

31 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture about 35% of tenants who require some work by the accounting, coordinating with the capital Matthias Liniger, the Accounts Receivable Officer, to department for repairs and maintenance, organizing bring in their payments. The outstanding housing the board meetings and insuring all the reporting rent decreased by 22% or $36,000 this fiscal year. with CMHC and YTG Societies is complete. Sharon handles this complex set of responsibilities working Two areas have increased significantly this fiscal only part-time. Her contribution is invaluable. year. Daycare arrears increased by almost $23,000 and Education arrears increased by $22,000. After 13 years of dedicated service, Sharon has Procedures are being reviewed on how to reduce given notice that she is leaving her position effective both these receivables. August this next year. She will be greatly missed and she is leaving very big shoes to fill. Thank Payroll & Benefits you Sharon for your hard work and your cheerful Payroll is a job that has complex rules and many personality all these years! laws to follow. Because people’s paychecks are affected, this job gets the most scrutiny and is Policy Review and Development one of the most sensitive areas. Carlene Hycha Policy review and development requires a handles the responsibility for payroll, T4’s, Revenue considerable amount of expertise, corporate Canada remittances and administering the group knowledge and time. Many people contribute to Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)well. this process. Finance had assistance from Stephen Phillips and Lucille Jack this past year. The Tangible Carlene also administers and provides assistance Capital Assets and the Materiels Management to employees with the Sun Life group benefits for policies are complete and will be approved in extended health and dental claims as well as long the 2012-13 fiscal year. A scoping paper with term disability. It has become a largely automated recommendations on next steps for a TTC Finance process and employees are encouraged to be Act is in the process of consultation. proactive in processing their own claims online but assistance is available when needed. IT Update The IT Trainee position was filled for the majority of Banking and Investments fiscal 2011-12 but as of late March 2012 the position Sharon Sterritt has responsibility for the TTC Trust was vacated. There will be a review regarding the accounting, which includes accounting for the best go forward strategy before posting a position compensation funds investment portfolio. She is in the first quarter of 2012-13. also responsible for TTC’s Residency Grant program and the banking and cash management for TTC. The TTC IT (Information Technology) group Another major piece of Sharon’s job is taking care successfully completed our annual computer of the Teslin Tlingit Housing Society including replacement project and once again was able to distribute our surplus computers as well as several retired laptops to TTC Citizens.

TTC’s data network was successfully upgraded to allow both the computer system and phone system to communicate using the same set of wires. This will simplify the deployment process and act to lower the total cost of ownership of the phone system as the IT group will now be able to install new sets and make most changes to the system as required. Training Session at the Education Boardroom, Teslin TTC’s aging and increasingly problematic phone

32 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture records storage room can be made available to each department.

During the last year Marian and David have worked with the Lands & Resources Department staff to develop an improved structure for the management of its paper documents and files. The objective was to consolidate files based on the TTC Classification Index thereby making the retrieval of files quicker and with more certainty that the files would be found. Changes in the way the Records Storage Room is utilized were investigated and it is expected that Video-conference these changes will be implemented in the next year. This year saw the instillation of a state of the art The database that was previously developed was video conference system through TTC’s meeting maintained and will continue to play a role in the rooms. Whitehorse based Citizens join the recent management of the records storage room. It will also Leadership forum in Teslin (above) play a major role in the strategy to better manage the storage space. system was replaced with a new system in March The work of the Records and Information of 2012. This new system will position TTC to Management program is on-going and will continue have a dependable Telecommunications system to progress over the next year. for many years to come. The new phone system is based on a technology known as voice over IP or Voip for short. This technology will enable TTC Citizenship to take advantage of new and innovative ways to The other half of Marian’s job is maintaining the communicate now and in the future. Citizen registry and updating the Status registry. Significant work was done this past year assisting Citizens in regaining their Status because of Bill C-3. The Video Conference System has been Marian was proactive in getting new applications installed and is now working in four locations in filled and updating information. Teslin as well as the Whitehorse office. This will allow the Government to facilitate an enhanced The TTC Citizenship code dates back to pre- communications experience for Citizens and implementation of the Final and Self Governing Employees, as well as any other organizations and Agreements. That review process is being or individuals with access to Video Conference undertaken by a working group led by Duane facilities for any number of reasons.

Records Management Progress has been made on developing a more efficient and effective Records and Information Management system. Marian Sheldon and David Porter have been working on developing procedures to assist the departments with TTC CITIZENSHIP CODE DEVELOPMENT removing older inactive files that are being kept GENERAL COUNCIL ASSEMBLY: within the departments. Inactive files are files July 18, 2012 that are no longer used on a regular basis but should be kept as record of work and for historic value. These records are still Citizenship Code available for referencing by An important document that will be presented at staff. Lists of the files in the the 2012 AGA after many years of development

33 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Aucoin as the Executive Council representative, works closely with the Director and adds to the representatives from Implementation Department, capacity of the Finance Department. Bernie’s help the Finance Department and others. in assisting throughout the department has been invaluable this year. Change and Growth This past year the Finance Department has gone After a short departure, Darryl and Carlene have through many changes. There has been new staff, returned to the Finance department. Carlene staff switching jobs or moving to new jobs, staff remained in the Payroll position and Darryl worked as leaving Finance and coming back and staff retiring. the Finance support and Acting Finance Supervisor Through all this, with help from Lucille Jack and a lot during the year. He is also training with Sharon for the of teamwork by the finance the work still got done. banking and investment position.

We would like to welcome Kristyne Geddes as the We would also like to thank Jocelyn Boutilier for her Finance supervisor. Kristyne brings a wealth of time in the IT Trainee position and wish her good experience and is a great addition to the finance luck on her future endeavors. Lucille Jack continues team. Claudia Huber was hired last summer as the to work with the department to help with the Temporary Finance Assistant. Claudia’s organizational overload and with mentoring staff with their new skills and efficient methods have made each one of us duties. better in performing our duties. Thank you to the staff for their dedication, loyalty After 5 years as the Finance Supervisor, Bernie has and hard work. They continually ensure the moved into a new position within the department. demands of the department are met, regardless of She is the Senior Finance Manager. This position their personal commitments.

A dedicated team A selection of the Finance Department enjoying their work at the Finance Office, Teslin.

34 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture TTC Finance

TESLIN TLINGIT COUNCIL ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COMPARISON OF MARCH 2011 AND MARCH 2012

Increase (decrease) Explanation of changes: 2011 to 2012

COST OVERRUNS - Reduction due to payments made. (3,461)

CURRENT/RENT ARREARS and BILL C-31 - The arrears and Bill C-31 decreased because of strictly following the policy and garnishments. All current rents were paid during the year because of the committed work the Accounts Receivable Officer. (40,627)

LOANS and EDUCATION - Education amounts increased significantly due to students not completing courses. 22,168

TFA - Decreases were due to payments being made on accounts. (3,265)

MISCELLANEOUS - Decrease due to payments from mining companies of about $17,000 and increases in amounts owed for travel and an overpayment. (16,747)

DAYCARE - Significant increase due in large part to parents not paying in advance and YG subsidy applications not being submitted in a timely manner, despite efforts by Daycare staff to assist. 22,712

HOUSING RELATED (sewer, repairs, etc) - Increases are due to housing damage billed back to tenants. 321

Overall increase (decrease) (18,899)

TTC would like to thank all Citizens who have made efforts to clear outstanding debts in the past fiscal year.

35 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Accounts Receivable Receivable Accounts 2011/12 $334,376 2010/11 $353,275 2009/10 $341,607 2008/09 $332,664 102,500 122,500 142,500 162,500 182,500 22,500 42,500 62,500 82,500 2,500

Cost Overruns comparison 64,694 68,155 69,937 69,019

Housing Rent 128,210 164,167 172,456 173,208

Bill C 45,942 50,612 50,792 52,684 - 31

(Not including Gov't Revenue) Gov't including (Not 2009 to 2012 (not incl. Government revenue) Accounts receivables comparison: Loans 4,243 4,243 4,243 4,243 -

2009, 2010, 2011 2010, 2009, 2012 & Education 27,570 5,402 5,729 6,600

13,410 16,675 12,916 15,966 T.F.A.

Miscellaneous 20,900 4,153 1,099 3,243

Daycare 32,257 14,440 9,545 4,338

Housing Related 13,897 13,576 9,995 3,364

36 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Code=ACCDEP,Type=1Code=ACC,Type=1 month 12 100..199 TESLIN TLINGIT COUNCIL Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

March 31, 2012, with comparative figures for 2011

2012 2011

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,011,931 $ 1,338,258 Restricted cash and cash equivalents (note 2) 112,555 93,685 Investments (note 3) 21,809,649 16,923,433 Grants and other receivables (note 4) 706,641 2,064,692 Business investments and receivables from related parties (note 5) 17,524,653 16,804,699 45,165,429 37,224,767

Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,580,612 1,793,455 Deferred revenue (note 6) 4,767,240 327,881 CMHC Reserves 112,555 93,685 Debt (note 7) 1,947,151 1,748,800 8,407,558 3,963,821 Net financial assets 36,757,871 33,260,946

Non-financial assets

Tangible capital assets (note 8) 9,966,145 9,844,931 Inventories of supplies 48,739 36,552 Prepaid expenses 77,362 39,003 10,092,246 9,920,486

Accumulated surplus (note 9) $ 46,850,117 $ 43,181,432 46,850,117 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements Contingent liabilities and obligations (note 10)

On behalf of the Council:

Executive Executive

37 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture 100,110,120 5001..6400,9200,9115001..999 ttcc

TESLIN TLINGIT COUNCIL Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus Year ended March 31, 2012, with comparative figures for 2011

Budget 2012 2011 Unaudited (note 1(c))

Revenue Financial Transfer Agreement (FTA) $ 8,859,770 $ 8,946,313 $ 8,048,539 Department of Indian Affairs 193,428 247,633 444,401 Other Federal Government 738,048 477,055 542,525 Yukon Territorial Government 1,159,325 594,534 762,554 Aboriginal Organizations 245,574 240,147 269,054 Investment Income 417,427 1,829,518 1,044,705 Property Income - 803,699 - Taxation and Royalty revenues 874,779 975,395 1,176,365 Other Revenue 252,000 1,251,026 409,754 12,740,351 15,365,320 12,697,897

Expenses Governance: Political & negotiations 1,929,558 1,719,567 1,741,700 Governance: Administration 2,846,970 1,787,814 1,749,213 Education, Language and Culture Programs 962,178 1,239,464 926,743 Heritage 988,297 626,253 602,830 Health and Social development 2,156,037 1,791,746 2,017,513 Lands and Resources and Economic Development 1,416,785 896,780 768,704 Operations/maintenance/capital 3,394,170 3,298,325 2,373,495 Justice 666,671 96,323 - General Funds & Businesses 75,000 80,815 245,855 Investment in Trust and Businesses 417,427 159,548 256,430 14,853,092 11,696,635 10,682,483

Annual surplus (deficit) (2,112,741) 3,668,685 2,015,414

Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 2,112,741 43,181,432 41,166,018

Accumulated surplus, end of year $ - $ 46,850,117 $ 43,181,432 See accompanying notes to the consoldidated financial statements 46,850,117 43,181,432

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38 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture Executive Services Doug Hogan Executive Director Brenda Oziewicz Executive Manager TTC Staff at March 31, 2012 Sarah Wagner Manger of Policy & Admin. Mildred Jackson Receptionist Ellen Fournier Executive Assistant Darryl Kremer Finance Officer Leilani Sheldon Executive Assistant Jody Sydney Accounts Payable Ian Freeman Communications Coordinator Claudia Huber Finance Admin. Assistant Carlene Hycha Payroll/Benefits Admin. Lands & Resources Matthias Liniger A&R and Collections Officer Blanche Warrington Director Rick Scramstad IT Manager Kendra Sallis Administrative Assistant CJ Marian Sheldon Citizenship/Records Tracy Boyes Renewable Resources Manager Administrator Richard Mueller Lands & Environment Officer Mike Dunn Fish and Wildlife Officer Capital & Infrastructure Linda Sidney GIS Administrator Ted Lambert Acting Director John Jensen Office Manager Health & Social Wanda Jackson Housing Clerk Kyle Keenan Director Tod Smarch Project Manager Dalyce Huot Administrative Assistant Richard Horne Materials Manager Lisa Boutlier TFA/Intake Randy Keleher Property Manager Dayelyn Secord Home Support Worker Mike Smarch Maintenance Marina Bailey Family Case Worker Daniel Morin Maintenance Jade McGinty Health Case Worker Darren Wolfe Maintenance Maryrose Sydney Traditional Advisor Mike Callaghan Maintenance / Security Lyall Harrington Wellness Counsellor Joseph Smith Custodian Julie Sheldon Meals on Wheels Coordinator Patty Wiseman ELCC Manager Implementation & Negotiations Natalie Derrick Aboriginal Headstart Instructor Kim Smarch Director Jodi Jules Prenatal Coordinator WorkForce Development Heritage James Smarch Director Tip Evans Director Valerie Tizya WorkForce Development Admin. Roberta Jackson Administrative Assistant Judy Corley Human Resources Specialist Lisa Dewhurst Business & Marketing Manager Roanna Gleason HR & Staff Dev. Pauline Sidney Senior Gift Shop Attendant Darelene Skookum Community Skills Dev. Brian Charles Heritage Sites Officer Robin Smarch Senior Support Worker Lenora Minet Support Worker (Whitehorse) Finance Dougie Smarch Jr. Language/Culture Pat Wiens Director Coordinator Bernadette Wolfe Senior Finance Officer Kristyne Geddes Finance Supervisor

39 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture ELDERS COUNCIL » all Clan members over 65 » safeguards, encourages and instills heritage, culture, language and traditions by advising all levels of Government

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TTC Governance Structure The above graphic has been design to represent the governance structure of TTC. The Five Clans form the central point of TTC, with Clan representatives on General Council and Executive Council completing the political section of the Government. Underneath sits the administrative branch of the Government, headed by the Departmental Directors who make up Management Board.

40 yourvoiceyourgovernmentourfuture About the report Each year the Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) produce an Annual Report that reflects the work undertaken by the TTC Departments during the previous fiscal year. The report aims to inform TTC Citizens on the achievements and challenges of their own government.

The 2011/12 TTC Annual Report to the Annual General Assembly was prepared by the TTC Executive Services, Departmental Directors and TTC Staff.

Gunalchish to all the contributors, especially the photographers who have brought colour and enjoyment to this publication.

Citizen feedback is both welcomed and encouraged.

Editing & Design Ian Freeman 867.390.2532 ext. 309 TTC Communications Coordinator [email protected]

Jade McGinty 867.390.2532 ext. 306 TTC Communications/Clan Clerk [email protected]

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