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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting March 3, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Steven Smith Bill Wasden (1pm) Staff: Administrator Hopeton Louden; Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Open Meeting 9:30am Agenda MOTION #2474: SHARON GORDON/STEVEN SMITH That the agenda be accepted with amendments/addition of ‘Tides of Change’. CARRIED Minutes TABLED until afternoon

Council minutes to be together for Debra Hanuse to sign for auditors. A ‘true copy’ – with all corrections/amendments

Decision in the past to compile all Council minutes in a binder – all stored in a central place for Council to read through. Minutes are missing – need access to computer with minutes file. Systems Administrator can access all work stations. Minutes/Website Question on why approved minutes are not posted to website. Administration will review and ensure that this happens.

Gina Wadhams will ensure the minutes are on website FA #18 AANDC AANDC Amendment #0018 2015/2016 Fiscal Year TEFA $10,141.00. Instructional Services Formula for Low Enrolment

MOTION #2475: KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH Approve the signing of AANDC Amendment #0018 2016/2016 Fiscal Year TEFA. CARRIED

Amendments #9-17 have been misplaced. These will be needed for audit. Health Centre Policy binder distributed to Council. Council requires a briefing note on the policies. Policies Concern with this coming to Council now with a request for approval by March 31, 2016 with Procedures no background information. Accreditation Request briefing note from Georgia Cook.

BY CONSENSUS: That Committee reports and recommendations come to Council. AANDC Great report on our General Assessment Review conducted by INAC. All areas scored very 2015-2016 well. Council commends staff on their efforts – good to receive. Very few reports are late. General Discussion on getting this information and accurate information out to members regarding Assessment our financial position.

Administration to follow up with draft messaging for community members with Comptroller Lynn Anderson’s assistance on Own Source Revenue; Loan Guarantees; Affected Deficit; IRSSS Report to TABLED – more information required FN Summit North Vancouver TABLED – Administration to contact KDC 1

Island Chiefs AGM Parking Lot Questions from October 2015 AGM. Questions Council request Verna Ambers to bring answers to questions back to April 5, 2016 Council meeting. Canadian Human Canada decided not to appeal the decision of the Human Rights Tribunal on discriminatory Rights Tribunal funding practices of Canada towards Indigenous children living on Reserves. No further Decision action/direction required. BC Ferries Donation of ferry tickets for musicians and entertainers as requested by the organizing Seafest committee.

MOTION #2476: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Authorize letter of support to BC Ferry Services from Chief Debra Hanuse encouraging BC Ferries to continue support for Seafest by donating of tickets. CARRIED Mayor Shirley Request for lunch meeting in Port McNeill. A water taxi will pick up and drop off Council in Ackland Alert Bay. Invitation Council will be happy to meet with Port McNeill in early April. Administration to canvass Council for availability and with Mayor Shirley Ackland also. IMAWG Art Dick Update that Art Dick’s Elder nomination has been accepted. IMAWG would cover travel for Art to meetings but not honoraria.

Discussion on Fisheries portfolio taking up large chunk of budget. Where is the fish plan that is mentioned? If it’s that important – why hasn’t it been brought here? Not clear if attendees to IMAWG are there to represent our nation’s interest? PICFI’s budget has been cut in half so there will be no funds from there. There may be reimbursement for travel but we are losing out on people time – that’s a huge cost. At a political level, we’re not putting enough time to us here.

Administration reported Art Dick represents Kwakwa’kawakw Travel FSMC TABLED – Victor Isaac speak to at next Council Meeting March 29, 2016 Travel IMAWG Conflicts with Council business and Strategic Planning for Council March 15-17 BY CONSENSUS: Travel for IMAWG March 15-17, 2016 NOT APPROVED Travel MT WAD Collaborative tourism initiatives - Broadband width limitations - Focus on better relationships March 16, 2016 C2C Forum Kelly Speck; Sharon Gordon and Josephine Mrozewski

BY CONSENSUS: Approve sending representatives to C2C Forum. Tides of Change Jo Mrozewski has been a great addition/volunteer working with Village Office Administrator Justin Beadle. Request for financial support to assist with tourism marketing for the island and joint website. Jo is developing posters that will be displayed at the 2016 Vancouver Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show. Barb Cranmer, Luke Lessard and Wendy Voeller will be attending the show. Discussion.

MOTION #2477: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we provide $250 to support marketing costs at the 2016 Vancouver Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show from Account #81 – Advertisement and Promotions. CARRIED

MOTION #2478: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/SHARON GORDON That we provide $200 to purchase the domains cormorantislandtourism.com, namgistourism.com and alertbaytourism.com establish a Cormorant Island tourism website and pay for one year of site hosting. In kind, the Village of Alert Bay will provide all technical support for the creation of the website. CARRIED Awak’was Signs MOTION: #2479: STEVEN SMITH/KELLY SPECK That we authorize Administration to apply for Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) funds for awak’was signs. CARRIED Entrepreneurs Update: starting again on Monday, SFU will be present mid-week to work with Entrepreneurial group. Approval for second intake given by Reconciliation Canada. Funds available where Elders will receive a $100 honoraria for participation. Justice Verna will ask Wendy White for the Terms of Reference for the Justice Committee. Committee ToR Lunch Break Minutes January 26, 2016 Council Meeting Approval TABLED to remove In-Camera details January 26, 2016 In-Camera Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 2, 2016 In-Camera Meeting

Not completed February 12, 2016 Special Council Meeting

TABLED to insert motion to come out of In-Camera February 12, 2016 Special Council Meeting In-Camera

TABLED to insert Motion #s. February 16, 2016 Council Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 16, 2016 Special Council Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 19, 2016 Special Council Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 19, 2016 Special Council Meeting In-Camera

TABLED to insert Motion #s DFO Letter Nic Dedeluk: Letter to Laurie Convey DFO RE: Use of Commercial Gear for the Section 35(1) First Nation Trap Fisheries. Discussion – we need it stated that we do not agree with or accept the changes in the agreement.

BY CONSENSUS: Send a succinct response to DFO that we disagree with proposed changes. Request a meeting.

MOTION #2480: BILL WASDEN/STEVEN SMITH 3

That we authorize Nic Dedeluk to draft letter for Chief Debra Hanuse to sign for DFO. CARRIED Chiefs Meeting All Chiefs from our Kwakwak’awakw meeting. March 11, 2016 Campbell River BY CONSENSUS: That Chief Debra Hanuse attend on our behalf at no expense to ‘Namgis. In-Camera MOTION #2481: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/KELLY SPECK That we go to In-Camera CARRIED MOTION #2482: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/KELLY SPECK That we come out of In-Camera CARRIED U’mista Recommendation from Ad Hoc Land Use Planning Committee Playground Concern with other nations designing our land – we should not support a multi-tribal group. Robert Joseph is willing to come and discuss with Council.

MOTION #2483: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK 4-For 1-Against That: a) We support the establishment of a children’s playground at the site of the front lawn of the former residential school; b) No decision be made about a gathering area at this time and that alternative sites for a gathering area be explored through future planning exercises; and c) Final design approval for the playground area rest with ‘Namgis; and d) There be no placement of totem poles in the playground area until ‘Namgis has completed consultation with survivors about a memorial; and e) That the land remain part of ‘Namgis reserve lands. CARRIED

MOTION #2484: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/SHARON GORDON 4-For 1-Against That Council has representatives on the planning/concept design committee for the playground. CARRIED Bishop Visit Steven Smith gave report on March 6, 2016 visit by the Bishop. Art Dick stated that the agenda will be finalized tonight. Canoe trip from Government Wharf to U’mista beach has been cancelled because of expected weather.

Steven will send email with details so we can get the word out on the event.

Meeting adjourned at 2:30pm

______Chief Debra Hanuse Date

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting March 3, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Open Meeting 9:30am Agenda MOTION #2474: SHARON GORDON/STEVEN SMITH The agenda was presented and accepted with amendments/addition of ‘Tides of Change’. CARRIED Minutes TABLED until afternoon

Council minutes to be together for Debra Hanuse to sign for auditors. A ‘true copy’ – with all corrections/amendments

Decision in the past to compile all Council minutes in a binder – all stored in a central place for Council to read through. What happened to this? Council still would like this to be done.

Minutes are missing – no access to. Systems Administrator Glen Nickol can access all work stations. Why can he not access the minutes? Minutes/Website Question on why approved minutes being posted to website. Brian Svanvik was sent all minutes a couple of weeks ago to upload.

Gina Wadhams will ensure the minutes are on website FA #18 AANDC AANDC Amendment #0018 2015/2016 Fiscal Year TEFA $10,141.00. Instructional Services Formula for Low Enrolment

MOTION #2475: KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH Approve the signing of AANDC Amendment #0018 2016/2016 Fiscal Year TEFA. CARRIED

Amendments #9-17 have been misplaced. These will be needed for audit. Health Centre Red binder distributed to Council. Georgia Cook asked a Council member what the holding this Policies up at Council level? Georgia Cook should provide a briefing note to Council. Georgia should be Procedures here to discuss this with Council. Accreditation Concern with this coming to Council now with a request for approval by March 31, 2016 with no background information.

Request briefing note from Georgia Cook.

BY CONSENSUS: That Committee reports and recommendations come to Council. AANDC Good report on this assessment – good to receive. Very few outstanding reports. Discussion 2015-2016 on getting accurate information out to members. General Assessment Administration to follow up with draft messaging for community members with Comptroller Lynn Anderson’s assistance on Own Source Revenue; Loan Guarantees; Affected Deficit; IRSSS Report to TABLED – more information required 1

FN Summit North Vancouver TABLED – Administration to contact KDC Island Chiefs AGM Parking Lot Questions from October 2015 AGM. Questions Council request Verna Ambers to bring answers to questions back to April 5, 2016 Council meeting. Canadian Human Canada decided to not appeal decision. No direction required. Rights Tribunal Decision BC Ferries Donation of ferry tickets for musicians and entertainers as requested by the organizing Seafest committee.

Discussion on Fisheries portfolio taking up large chunk of budget. Not clear if attendees are there to represent our nation’s interest? PICFI’s budget has been cut in half so there will be no funds from there. Where is the fish plan that is mentioned? If it’s that important – why hasn’t it been brought here? There may be reimbursement for travel but we are losing out on people time – that’s a huge cost. At a political level, we’re not putting enough time to us here.

MOTION #2477: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we provide $250 to support marketing costs at the 2016 Vancouver Outdoor Adventure

and Travel Show from Account #81 – Advertisement and Promotions. CARRIED

MOTION #2478: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/SHARON GORDON That we provide $200 to purchase the domains cormorantislandtourism.com, namgistourism.com and alertbaytourism.com establish a Cormorant Island tourism website and pay for one year of site hosting. In kind, the Village of Alert Bay will provide all technical support for the creation of the website. CARRIED Awak’was Signs MOTION: #2479: STEVEN SMITH/KELLY SPECK That we authorize Administration to apply for Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) funds for awak’was signs. CARRIED Entrepreneurs Update: starting again on Monday night. SFU will be present mid week. Approved for second intake by Reconciliation Canada. Funds available where Elders will receive a $100 honoraria for participation. Justice Verna will ask Wendy White for the Terms of Reference for the Justice Committee. Committee ToR Lunch Break Minutes January 26, 2016 Council Meeting Approval TABLED to remove In-Camera details January 26, 2016 In-Camera Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 2, 2016 In-Camera Meeting

Not completed February 12, 2016 Special Council Meeting

TABLED to insert motion to come out of In-Camera February 12, 2016 Special Council Meeting In-Camera

TABLED to insert Motion #s. February 16, 2016 Council Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 16, 2016 Special Council Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 19, 2016 Special Council Meeting

TABLED to insert Motion #s February 19, 2016 Special Council Meeting In-Camera

TABLED to insert Motion #s DFO Letter Nic Dedeluk: Letter to Laurie Convey DFO RE: Use of Commercial Gear for the Section 35(1) First Nation Trap Fisheries. Discussion – we need to state it that we do not agree with or accept their changes.

BY CONSENSUS: Send a succinct response to DFO that we disagree with proposed changes. Request a meeting.

MOTION #2480: BILL WASDEN/STEVEN SMITH That we authorize Nic Dedeluk to draft letter for Chief Debra Hanuse to sign for DFO. CARRIED Chiefs Meeting All Chiefs from our Kwakwak’awakw meeting. March 11, 2016 Campbell River BY CONSENSUS: That Chief Debra Hanuse attend on our behalf at no expense to ‘Namgis. In-Camera MOTION #2481: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/KELLY SPECK That we go to In-Camera CARRIED MOTION #2482: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/KELLY SPECK That we come out of In-Camera CARRIED U’mista Recommendation from Ad Hoc Land Use Planning Committee Playground Concern with other nations designing our land – we should do not multi-tribal group. Robert Joseph is willing to come and discuss with Council.

MOTION #2484: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/SHARON GORDON 4-For 1-Against That Council be a part of planning/concept design for the playground. CARRIED Bishop Visit Steven Smith gives report on March 6, 2016 visit by the Bishop. Art Dick stated that the agenda will be finalized tonight. Canoe trip from Government Wharf to U’mista beach has been cancelled because of expected weather.

Steven will send email with details so we can get the word out on the event.

Meeting adjourned at 2:30pm

______Chief Debra Hanuse Date

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting March 15, 2016 2pm Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Art Dick; Victor Isaac; Dixon Taylor Staff: Administrator Hopeton Louden; Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Open Meeting 2pm Agenda MOTION #2485: KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR The agenda was approved as amended. CARRIED Addition – Travel FSMC Main Table – March 29, 2016 Victor Isaac Atli Resources

Art Dick Requesting a meeting with Atli - this is not enough time for discussion.

Jim Bennett Presentation: Atli Resources Corporation Goals distributed (report attached) 1) Financial Benefits & Management. Striving to: a. Maximize financial returns to Atli and ‘Namgis; and b. Ensure financial viability of Atli, through successful project management and development 2) Maintaining Liability Protection. Diverting liability associated with economic activities away from ‘Namgis First Nation and Council. 3) Employment and capacity building. Working to create employment and build capacity, where necessary: a. Amongst ‘Namgis First Nation members through training and employment. Design and develop a training program (especially with respect to woodlot and safety initiatives); and b. Of ‘Namgis First Nation through resource sharing between ‘Namgis First Nation and Atli. c. Through hiring of CEO 4) Culture. Promoting culture through cultural sensitivity program offering and/or ‘Namgis First Nation cultural event sponsorship. 5) Communication. Providing clear and regular communication on Atli’s business to Council. Providing communication to community as a whole and highlight “success stories”. 6) Governance. Developing corporate governance documents (including clear conflict of interest rules & procedures) for Atli.

First attempt at reporting to Council. Open to suggestions on what Council would like to see.

Atli would like to make a presentation at the AGM. Council stated the need for this AGM presentation to be in presented so it can be understood (simplified) by our members, our Presentation Elders. ‘Know your audience’

Atli Cheque Signers: Verna Ambers, Lynn Anderson and Garry Ullstrom. Moving to VanCity – Cheque Signers Garry will be removed as a signer. Verna and Lynn do not sign anything without authorization from Atli.

We were supposed to receive financial statements from Atli. We still want these. Statements Our nation would like to get good cultural wood. Our cultural wood does not have to come Cultural Wood from our cutblock. This must be provided to us if we request it. In the past, a log was given for a canoe – it was no good. Jim Bennett agrees that the Band should have selection of what we want.

Suggestion that Jim Bennett/Atli work with Rachel Dalton on cultural wood.

Atli has much respect for Rachel – valuable resource to them. Possible to provide resources Rachel Dalton for Rachel’s time. Under and M.O.U./Service Contract, Atli could take things off of Rachel’s plate – provide resources for Rachel’s time.

Who cuts Kaikash? Not under Storey Creek. Kaikash Cutblock ends December 31, 2016. Need to cut 9,000 cubic metres by end of December 2016. Malcolm Island Another 9,000 cubic metres available in January 2017. Can be taken immediately then or over the next five years.

Working with Randy Bell Training Atli could like to contribute to events (Loonie Auctions etc). Youth/Elder – language and/or Cultural culture camps. Donation Signed 5 year contract with Storey Creek in 2014 – tied in for 3 more years. Storey Creek Operational Review/Audit will show details/numbers Operational Review Price Waterhouse audit that Garry Ullstrom said passed with flying colors. Would like to see Audit this audit. Jim Bennett will look into this.

Council thanks Jim Bennett for presentation – will be reviewed. Thank You Finance Finance Committee Recommendations

NISS Support MOTION #2486: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Contract Council move to discontinue the North Island Secondary School support contract with School District #85 effective June 30, 2016. The program would still continue but administered by School District #85. CARRIED

NISS Deficit MOTION #2487: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council approve the transfer of $17,142.00 from Student Assistance #13 to North Island Secondary School Department 4 to cover the deficit generated by the NISS support program. CARRIED

Teacherages MOTION #2488: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council approve an increase in the rental amount for all teacherages from $400 per month to $500 month to all new tenants. CARRIED

Purchase MOTION #2489: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Building/Doctor Council give direction to Administration to explore purchase options for a building to Dentist accommodate the dentists and doctors with any required mortgage payments to come from the current amounts the Health Centre pays for rents. The Health Centre currently pays $41,000 per year in rent. CARRIED

Wharfinger Hut MOTION #2490: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC Council approve an increase in the Wharfinger Hut rent from $240 per month to $300 per month effective July 1, 2016. CARRIED

Health Centre MOTION #2491: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Elders Building Council approve up to $37,400.00 for the repairs to the Health Centre and Elders building Roof Repairs roofs from the 2015-2016 ACRES funding received, subject to getting all required quotes and/or contracts to complete the work. A surplus of funding has been identified in the ACRES program only available for this fiscal period. CARRIED Recycling MOTION #2492: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC Services Council approve the Recycling Services Agreement between the Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation

WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the Village will provide Recycling Services for the ‘Namgis for the amount of $22,617.60 as the annual recycling fee for 2016. CARRIED Garbage MOTION #2493: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC Collection Council approve the Garbage Collection Service Agreement between the Corporation of the Services Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation.

WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the Village will provide weekly Garbage Collection Services for ‘Namgis for the amount of $55,769.60 as the annual garbage fee for 2016. CARRIED Animal Control MOTION #2494: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Council approve the Animal Control Services Agreement between the Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation.

WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the Village will provide Animal Control Services to the ‘Namgis in accordance with Village of Alert Bay Animal Control Bylaw #737, 2010 and any subsequent bylaws for the amount of $9,820.00 for 2016. CARRIED Fire Protection MOTIONI #2495: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC Council approve the Fire Protection Services Agreement between the Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation.

WHEREAS the parties have agreed that the Village will provide Fire Protection Services for the ‘Namgis for the amount of $20,401.92 for 2016. CARRIED Non-Exclusive Non-Exclusive Resource Harvesting Area Map TABLED Resource Map Regional District MOTION #2496: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That ‘Namgis representatives meet with the RDMW Board to identify ways that we can work together collaboratively advance our respective visions and goals (i.e. transportation, climate change) CARRIED

That we instruct our Senior Administrator to work with RDMW staff to develop an agenda for the joint meeting and gather any supporting materials to facilitate constructive dialogue at the proposed joint meeting.

Letter to be sent to Dave Rushton of the RDMW.

Draft agenda to be brought to table. T’lisalagi’lakw Written complaints received regarding incidents at the T’lisalagi’lakw School. School Complaints Sharon Gordon gives report as School Board representative

Senior Administrator Hopeton Louden informed Natalie Nelson that the bullying issues must be dealt with.

Something needs to be put out to the community that we are dealing with the problem/s.

Conduct of school needs to be reviewed.

Missing steps in the process?

Council requests Administration to set up a meeting with the School Board, Council, Principal and Teacher/s involved.

Organizational Chart need to be on the table.

Policy need to be on hand before meeting. Title and Rights Nicole McLelland reports Strategy 1) British Columbia – A meeting between ‘Namgis staff, Luigi Sposato, Regional Director MARR, and Corinne Shepheard, Acting Provincial Negotiator, has been scheduled for March 17, 2016 in Campbell River. This is intended to be an exploratory discussion about how to move forward with a coordinated and adequately funded approach for addressing ‘Namgis land and resource management issues.

BC has agreed to participate in a tripartite meeting in April/May.

2) Canada – Graham Geddes, Federal Senior Negotiator has also confirmed that Canada is prepared to participate in a bilateral meeting or conference call to discuss the Incremental Treaty Agreement option.

Canada has agreed to participate in a tripartite meeting in April/May.

3) Tripartite Meeting Canada, BC and the BCTC have all confirmed availability for a tripartite meeting in Alert Bay to “to receive updates, review activities and consider future possibilities.”

Dates proposed: April 28, May 3 or May 4

Council agrees to Tripartite Meeting on May 4, 2016 in Alert Bay.

4) BCTC 2016/17 Work Plan ‘Namgis is being encouraged to develop a realistic budget and work plan, and to submit as soon as possible. Early sense from the BCTC is that ongoing funding is not guaranteed.

4 Options for Consideration

Option #1 “Step back” from the process informally. No funding request would be made.

Option #2 Budge Range: $25,000 - $75,000 - 1-2 tripartite meetings - 2-3 Forum meetings - Coordination - Integration of TRMs and Overlap work into overall strategic approach - Support for transition and ongoing explorations with Canada and BC

Option #3 Budge Range: $75,000 - $125,000 Potential Work Plan Items: - 1-2 tripartite meetings - 2-3 Forum meetings - Coordination and limited ongoing community engagement for mandate development - Integration of TRMs and Overlap work into overall strategic approach - Support for transition and ongoing explorations with Canada and BC for transition - Strategic governance work (possible focus: blended governance; title holders) - Ongoing monitoring of policy development and modelling to determine funding levels under new Fiscal Harmonization Model (Bill Stipdonk)

Option #4 Budget Range: $125,000 - $164,600 Potential Work Plan Items - Same as Option #3 with scope to do more

MOTION #2497: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Council approves Option #4 to max amount for BCTC 2016/17. CARRIED

5) Overlaps Letter sent on March 3, 2016 to the BCTC confirming that ‘Namgis would like to access funding to meet with Dzawada’enuxw, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis and Gwawa’enuxw Nations.

Jerry Lampert has advised that the Commission is meeting this week and he is optimistic that funds will be provided.

Don Svanvik will follow-up with representatives of the 3 Nations to re-confirm their willingness to engage with ‘Namgis over territorial boundaries.

6) The Hereditary Chiefs met on March 9, 2016. It is proposed that a Forum be scheduled during the last week in March with an agenda as follows: - Declaration - Active participation of Chiefs in land and sea resource decision-making - Active opposition to fish farms - Analysis of Tsilhqo’tin Decision (compared to negotiation option) - Update on Title on Rights Strategy - “To Do List” - Tripartite Meeting - Participation of Chiefs at Summit (report back from Council) - Non-Exclusive Resource Harvesting Area Map – NEW ADDITION

7) Key Points for Strategic Consideration - Develop clear messages regarding the status of ‘Namgis mandate development, particularly for tripartite meeting and BCTC option 2-4 - What mandate will be sought from the community? - When will that mandate be sought? - How will the mandate be obtained (referendum or less formal?) - What preparation work will be required to obtain the mandate?

Suggestion - have BC/Canada cover expenses for Tripartite meeting.

Get mandate letters from Trudeau.

Need broader discussion – strategic meeting in advance.

Nicole McLelland will canvass Council for 1-2 day strategic planning session.

‘Namgis must be solid at Tripartite meeting. Council thanks Nicole for presentation.

RCMP Update An RCMP Officer approached someone outside the Bighouse asking what was happening? How many people expected? Ryan Nicholson refused to meet with RCMP the day before the potlatch – he was very busy.

Debra Hanuse and Kelly Speck met with RCMP Constable Blood – wanting answers to incident.

RCMP agreed to the following: 1) Not to go into the Bighouse 2) Not enforching parking around the Bighouse during the event 3) If they needed to speak to anyone regarding non-criminal activities, they were to contact Debra Hanuse and/or Kelly Speck.

RCMP are going to drive away tourism in our community.

Bylaw in place where they cannot go into Bighouse in uniform or with weapons. This Bylaw needs to be searched for.

Need to move on information gathering process.

RCMP Update to be added to next Council agenda. Administration to prepare information for Council regarding having RCMP on reserve and relevant justice information. Travel – IMAWG IMAWG March 17, 2016 – Kim Recalma is contesting Art Dick’s election. March 17, 2016 MOTION #2498: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR Council approve travel and honoraria for Victor Isaac to attend IMAWG meeting on March 17, 2016. CARRIED

MOTION #2499: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR Council approve travel for Art Dick to attend IMAWG meeting on March 17, 2016. CARRIED Travel – Fraser Victor Isaac requesting travel to Forum on Conservation and Harvest Planning River Forum April 5-7, 2016 TABLED Travel – FSMC Victor Isaac requesting travel Main Table March 29, 2016 MOTION #2500: DIXON TAYLOR/ART DICK Council approve travel for Victor Isaac to attend the FSMC Main Table on March 29, 2016. CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 5:10pm

______Chief Debra Hanuse Date

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting April 5, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council in Attendance: Debra Hanuse (Chair); Sharon Gordon; Kelly Speck; Bill Wasden; Brian Wadhams; Art Dick

Regrets: Robert Mountain; Victor Isaac; Dixon Taylor; Steven Smith

Staff Administrator Hopeton Louden; Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; Executive Assistant/Minute Recorder Gina Wadhams

Open Meeting 9:30am Opening Prayer Art Dick Agenda MOTION #2501: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK Approve the agenda as presented with the additions of: - Pearl Johnston Housing Agreement - Health Centre/Elder’s Centre Roofing Project CARRIED Minutes Defer to afternoon BCR – NVIATS MOTION #2502: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS The ‘Namgis First Nation support the proposal submission to NVIATS in the amount of $38,623.00 to provide work experience for twelve (12) students between the age of 15 to 30 years who are currently attending school and who will be returning to school in September 2016. CARRIED CA/2015-2016 MOTION #2503: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK AFSAR Robson The ‘Namgis First Nation approve signing the Contribution Agreement for AFSAR Bight Guardian Robson Bight Guardian Grant Amendment for $13,000.00 for the purchase and Grant installation of a new outboard motor for the patrol vessel and the remaining funding Amendment for vessel repairs. CARRIED

Request Verna Ambers to get a briefing note from Nic Dedeluk on this project. BCR – Transfers MOTION #2504: SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN The ‘Namgis First Nation support the transfers out of ‘Namgis First Nation: • Greta Carol Picard to Toquaht • Keli Malia Picard to Toquaht • Margaret Beverly Alice Sedgemore to Kwakiutl • Michael Benjamin Sedgemore to Kwakiutl • Daniel Samuel Mackenzie Thomas Hunt to Kwakiutl • Helen Donna Hunt to Kwakiutl CARRIED

MOTION #2505: SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN The ‘Namgis First Nation support the transfers to ‘Namgis First Nation: • Alicia Megan Wilson from Kwakiutl • Diane Bell from Kwakiutl CARRIED Finance Committee Recommendations

Treasury Board MOTION #2506: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Travel Rates The ‘Namgis First Nation approve the Treasury Board travel rates effective April 1, 2016: Breakfast $16.55; Lunch $16.80; Dinner $44.40; Full Day $ 77.75 • Mileage 47.5/km CARRIED

MOTION #2507: ART DICK/SHARON GORDON Garbage/Recycling The ‘Namgis First Nation approve an increase per household of .30¢ per month to Increase cover the cost of garbage/recycling from $13.65 per month to $13.95 ($3.60 per year). CARRIED MOTION #2508: KELLY SPECK/ SHARON GORDON Elders’ Garbage The ‘Namgis First Nation approve the Elders rate at $7.50 effective July 1, 2016. Rates CARRIED The Village of Alert Bay cancelled the senior’s discounts January 2015.

BY CONSENSUS: Cover letter to go to Elders stating the reasons for this new charge.

MOTION #2509: KELLY SPECK/ SHARON GORDON Water & Sewer The ‘Namgis First Nation approve an increase of $5.00 per year, per household with Rates respect to the water/sewer rates from $80.00 per year to $85.00 per year effective April 1, 2016. 2 AGAINST CARRIED

The Village increase is at 6%, ours will be a 4.8% increase.

Kwagis The Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) between ‘Namgis and Brookfield provides for the Community establishment of a Community Benefit Fund (CBF). Benefit Fund Policy Although the IBA requires ‘Namgis to establish an “entity” with a “board of directors” to manage the CBF, we have been advised by Ian Kerr of Brookfield that the ‘Namgis Finance Committee can administer the funds, subject to developing a policy framework for the CBF and adding a schedule to our audited financial statements to report on revenues and expenditures from the CBF.

To date, ‘Namgis has received approximately $71,962.04 from Kwagis Power for deposit to the CBF. However, we cannot spend any money from the CBF until we adopt a policy framework for administration of the funds.

There are no monies for a donation budget for 2016-2017. The plan is to use the CBF as our donations budget for 2016-2017.

We have received a request for a donation from our Social Services Department to pay registration fees for youth soccer. The registration fees must be paid by April 9, 2016. The Finance Committee approved in principle the request for a donation to pay for the youth soccer registration fees, subject to Council approval of the Kwagis CBF Allocation Policy, as presented and amended.

Elder Age? States 60 in this policy. Administration to confirm our Elder age.

Off reserve members entitled to this fund? Yes

Administration should handle this – not Finance Committee. Not prepared to give them that power.

Council needs more time to review policy. Review and bring/send comments to Senior Administrator Hopeton Louden.

8 C & D: What is the difference between participating in a sporting event and participating in recreational event?

8 H: Ensure that qualified kwakwala speakers.

20: Remove Finance Committee from section

21: Remove ‘Namgis First Nation Finance Committee – insert Senior Administrator on behalf of ‘Namgis First Nation.

BY CONSENSUS: Notify Kwagis that we’re reviewing the policy, Bring back to table ASAP.

MOTION #2510: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK The ‘Namgis First Nation authorize the soccer registration amount to come from the Administration budget. CARRIED

NOTE: Once the Kwagis Community Benefit Fund (KCBF) Policy is approved, these funds charged to Department #33 will be transferred to the Department set up for KCBF expenses.

Council Travel and Revised ‘Council Travel Policy’ distributed. Honoraria Policy Council requests audit/books to reflect actuals. In the audit, it doesn’t show the funds that are reimbursed to the Band.

Council needs to find time to report back on meetings attended.

We must be strategic in selection the meetings that are attended.

TABLED Council would like copy of Council Travel policy currently in place. Administration to make copies and place in mail boxes of Council. Sample budget/mock requested by Council – what will it look like.

OSG Community Update: Representatives will meet with Economic Development. Will come up with Benefit Fund proposed recommendations. They are willing to report at our General Meeting. They Black Bear Update want to meet regarding Black Bear Project – extend footprint. Amend existing arrangement to include Black Bear. Timeframe is early May 2017. Their next meeting is May 9, 2016. We’ve asked that they outline their plans. They will be getting back to us by May 17, 2016.

Drug test: statements that positions are not filled because drug test cannot be passed. Members try to apply and are not contacted.

Debra Hanuse will contact Marco and discuss the flow of funds (our 20%) LUNCH BREAK Minutes Approval January 5, 2016 MOTION #2511: BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK Council approve the minutes of January 5, 2016 with the change in #11 – Human Resource Officer not Human Rights Officer. CARRIED

Discussion on Minutes: #8 – Cross Cultural: starting to identify/sort out logistics – moving forward. Economic Development has also discussed Cross Cultural. Administration to find overlaps among Committees/Departments on work and bring back to Council.

#7 – Did letter go to RCMP proposing dialogue RE: community policing? Yes and a meeting took place

Art Dick has requested being on the RCMP/Justice portfolio. All Council should be involved. Chief Councillor Debra Hanuse will revisit the portfolio assignments.

Efforts to secure funds/Information Gathering: Senior Administrator to bring back information to April 19, 2016 Council meeting.

MOTION #2512: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council approve the minutes of January 12, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

Discussion on Minutes: January 12, 2016 DVD – Our Voices Our Stories Update: DVDs are here now. Nicole McLelland and Gina Wadhams are working on getting a list of survivors from Reconciliation Canada to start distributing DVDs to them. No cost to the survivors.

National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund: ‘Namgis was approved for $90,000.00 – a third of what we applied for.

BC Ferries Update: vessel that will be here will carry 60 vehicles and will not be slower.

TABLED – Administration to find resolution on FNHA – Regional Health Survey

MOTION #2513: BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK Council approve the minutes of February 2, 2016 as amended (Debra Hanuse January 26, 2016 mentioned twice on attendance – remove one). CARRIED

February 2, 2016 Discussion on Minutes: Pipes & Storage/Public Works: Area has been cleaned up. No storage area for pipes. One fish wheel in area that belongs to a member.

Totem Pole: Pole that was outside Administration Office. How has this been stored? Wrapped up? Getting wet? Will be damaged. Administration to find estimate on cost to raise this pole again. Find storage solution also.

Grader: Public Works stored the grader at Sandyville.

Bishop Logan: Beautiful ceremony. Bishop Logan agreed to come back and meet with us. Add to April 15, 2016 Council agenda.

MOTION #2514: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Council approve the minutes of February 02, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

February 12, 2016 MOTION #2515: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Council approve the minutes of February 12, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

February 16, 2016 MOTION #2516: SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN Council approve the minutes of February 16, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

Discussion on Minutes: Motion #2460: Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau for Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Decision on First Nations Child Welfare and Jordan’s Principle – did this go out? YES

Motion #2457: Campsites (#88); Kayak Tenure (#151); Provincial Parks (#150). Open economic opportunities for members? NO. Food for thought: ‘Namgis should be running/creating opportunities. Everyone (members included) should be charged a fee for using our cabins. • Economic Development can discuss this – work on ideas • Administration to gather information on these leases – bring back to Council on April 19, 2016

Breakwater: Administration is working on information. Waiting on an estimate from company that completed the work on the harbor breakwater. Suggestion that Council and/or Administration need to go out and lobby for funding for this infrastructure.

Develop and finalize proposal. Develop strategy for breakwater.

Mark Jewitt: Company that worked on harbor breakwater, were prepared work on the airplane dock but Mark Jewitt’s barge needs to be moved. He is not responding to requests to do this. Letter to be written to Ministry of Forest regarding this.

February 19, 2016 MOTION #2517: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS Council approve the minutes of February 19, 2016. CARRIED

March 3, 2016 MOTION #2518: ART DICK/SHARON GORDON Council approve the minutes of March 3, 2016 with the amendment of stating motions ‘CARRIED’. CARRIED

Discussion on Minutes: U’mista Playground: Sarah Holland will present to Council on April 19, 2016.

March 15, 2016 MOTION #2519: KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON Council approve the minutes of March 15, 2016 with the amendment of stating motions ‘CARRIED’. CARRIED June Sports This is Alert Bay’s signature event. Recommendations brought forward regarding June Sports. Resignation of June Sports Committee - lots of miscommunication taking place.

Lynn Anderson speaks to June Sports Fund ~ there is a surplus of approximately $5,000.

Hazel Cook was the central place for June Sports. Need to consider who will fill this function.

MOTION #2520: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council directs Administration to contact the June Sports Committee/volunteers to state that we appreciate the hard work they put in to this event and ask that they reconsider their resignation of involvement ~ this to take place immediately.

Plan B: If the June Sports Committee/volunteers refuse to take on the planning of the event, a Community meeting be called at the earliest convenience. CARRIED

Staff Days Off MOTION #2521: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council approves continuing with the status quo: Friday of June Sports off in lieu of National Aboriginal Day and Monday off for contribution to the event. CARRIED

FNHA – Info Briefing note distributed. If anyone has questions or comments, contact Hopeton.

AGM - Session Breakout session notes distributed for Council’s review. Notes

Senior Briefing note on 2016 Performance Objectives and Priorities for Senior Administrator Administrator distributed. TABLED

Kingcome TSA Briefing note distributed. TABLED – Director of Natural Resources will attend April 19, Uncut Volume 2016 Council meeting with update.

Health Centre Briefing note distributed. Confusion on roles – who takes the lead? This should have Policies-Process come here long before now. TABLED: Senior Administrator review ASAP and bring back a manageable schedule to follow – Council meeting on April 19, 2016.

Pearl Johnston TABLED – Council agenda on April 19, 2016 House Contract

ATLI Chief Councillor Debra Hanuse will email Board of Director and request annual and long term budgets.

Elder/Health BY CONSENSUS: Centre Roofing CA That Band Council approve the roofing project for the Elders’ Centre in the amount of $7,900.00 and the Health Centre in the amount of $30,530.00; the contact be awarded to Pacific Shore Holdings Ltd of Port McNeill, BC. The funding for the project is from AANDC CAIS Funding for the 2015-2016 fiscal year as per Wayne Cook’s recommendations.

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting April 19, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Robert Mountain; Art Dick; Victor Isaac; Dixon Taylor; Bill Wasden; Brian Wadhams Regrets: Councillors Kelly Speck; Steven Smith Staff: Administrator Hopeton Louden; Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer 9:30Am Agenda MOTION #2523: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR The agenda was approved as presented. CARRIED

Request for Council Meeting agenda from previous meeting, be included in meeting kits to keep track of items.

MOTION #2524: ART DICK/DIXON TAYLOR That the unfinished business from the agenda be moved to top of the agenda for the next meeting. CARRIED In Camera MOTION #2525: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council move to go In-Camera session. CARRIED

MOTION #2526: BRIAN WADHAMS/BILL WASDEN Council move to go out of In-Camera session. CARRIED BCR/Contracts

FNHA Addendum #10 to Funding Agreement: PA1200038-BFT: $733,625.00 MOTION #2527: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR The ‘Namgis First Nation approves signing Addendum #10 to Funding Agreement: PA1200038- BFT: $733,625.00. CARRIED

VIHA VIHA-1011.02-HTH-26374 Agreement MOTION #2528: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK The ‘Namgis First Nation approves signing Island Health Service Agreement 1011.02-HTH- 26374. CARRIED

MCF MOTION #2529: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR The ‘Namgis First Nation approves the signing of the following MCFD agreements: • MCFD Service Agreement KT08186001 • MCFD Service Agreement KT08186003 • MCFD Service Agreement KT08186004 • MCFD Service Agreement KT08186005 • MCFD K’wak’walat’si Child & Family Services BILATERAL AGREEMENT CARRIED Council Travel & Council directed Administration and the Finance Committee to revise the Council Travel Policy Honoraria Policy to fairly allocate the travel budget among members of Council. Revisions reviewed by Council.

MOTION #2530: BRIAN WADHAMS/ART DICK The ‘Namgis First Nation not approve/reject the revised Council Travel Policy as presented. CARRIED 1-OPPOSE

Comptroller Council requests Comptroller Lynn Anderson’s presence to address their questions: • When travel funds are reimbursed to the Band, why does that not show in the budget? • When the travel funds are reimbursed to the Band, where does that money get put? It should be coming back to the Council Travel pot. • Request Lynn to address these issues at the May 3, 2016 Council Meeting.

Outside Bodies Participation in outside bodies needs to be addressed – May 3, 2016 Council Meeting agenda Recreational Nimpkish main channel in danger of being destroyed by high flows over-topping the bank of Fisheries the Nimpkish River. This project proposes to (1) stabilize log jam; (2) construct erosion Conservation protection works (3) replace culvert with a rock weir. Juvenile and adult salmonid utilization of Partnerships the side channel will be assessed before and after completion of the in-stream works. Program MOTION #2531: ART DICK/SHARON GORDON The ‘Namgis First Nation approve the application to Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program for protection of the Nimpkish Channel Main. CARRIED Kingcome TSA MOTION #2532: ART DICK/SHARON GORDON Uncut Volume The ‘Namgis First Nation accepts the following tenures within the Kingcome Timber Supply Area: • A replaceable area based tenure on Malcolm Island and; • A non-replaceable Forestry Licence To Cut (FLTC) volume based tenure over the Kaikash hillside. CARRIED Pacific Timber MOTION #2533: BILL WASDEN/ART DICK Supply The ‘Namgis First Nation approve the signing of letters to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regarding Pacific Timber Supply Area Timber Supply Review and TFL 37 Proposed Replacement of TFL 37 by Western Forest Products. CARRIED Council Travel

2016 IMAWG MOTION #2534: BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR Annual AGM The ‘Namgis First Nation approve Victor Isaac and Art Dick to attend the 2016 IMAWG Annual AGM in Duncan on May 4, 2016. CARRIED

FNFC Workshop MOTION #2535: ART DICK/DIXON TAYLOR The ‘Namgis First Nation approve Victor Isaac, Brian Wadhams and Robert Mountain to attend the FNFC Water Planning and Governance Workshop on April 26 & 27, 2016 in Richmond. CARRIED BY CONSENSUS: From this date forward, no individual is permitted to apply to any organization to attend any meeting, workshop, forum etc. without approval from this table. When notices are sent out, they are to all go to Administration to apply for seats, then, names can be put to seats once it comes to Council. K̕ala’mas BY CONSENSUS: Council approve the K̕ala’mas newsletter to be a bi-monthly newsletter. Westrock Forest CEO Jim Rocchio has talked with some Council members regarding a mill, house construction Management and renovations.

BY CONSENSUS: Council may be interested in his ventures. Request a separate business plan for each component that Westrock is interested in bringing to the Band. Meeting adjourned at 5:00pm

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting April 25, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Art Dick; Dixon Taylor; Bill Wasden; Kelly Speck Regrets: Councillors Steven Smith; Robert Mountain; Brian Wadhams; Victor Isaac; Staff: Administrator Hopeton Louden; Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer 9:30am Agenda MOTION #2536: BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK The agenda was approved as presented with addition of Kuterra. CARRIED In Camera MOTION #2537: KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR 9:45am Council move to go In-Camera session. CARRIED

2pm MOTION #2539: KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON Council move to go out of In-Camera session. CARRIED Health Centre Request for policies to be sent out to Council prior to May 3, 2016 meeting to be reviewed. Policies IMAWG-Info Email from Sonora Thompson to Victor Isaac – IMAWG Coordinator Your role as a Director is to attend four (4) Board meetings a year, to manage IMAWG business, at $200 per diem and travel costs paid by IMAWG. Your role as a Member is to attend IMAWG meetings, to provide advice and recommendations to both IMAWG and your community, with travel costs paid by IMAWG. FNFC-Info Victor Isaac; Robert Mountain and Brian Wadhams are attending April 26 & 27, 2016. Atli Cultural Fund Establish cultural fund ourselves – amend mandate if we want to proceed that way. Appreciate what their idea is but the funds are better transferred to us. Administration to write letter to Atli stating the money is to flow directly to ‘Namgis. Prawn Fishery Information with recommendations. DFO is undermining our title and rights. We oppose their regulations – need our own in place for all species. Develop a Fisheries Plan? TABLED – update from Nic Dedeluk when she returns to work. DFO Siting Criteria Fisheries Portfolio holders need to review. 2:35pm MOTION #2541: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Council move to go In-Camera session. CARRIED 3pm MOTION #2542: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Council move to go out of In-Camera session. CARRIED 3:15pm MOTION #2543: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR Council move to go In-Camera session. CARRIED 4:30pm MOTION #2544: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Council move to go out of In-Camera session. CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 4:00pm

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting May 3, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Bill Wasden; Victor Isaac; Brian Wadhams; Art Dick; Dixon Taylor Regrets: Councillor Steven Smith Staff: Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; Executive Assistant Gina Wadhams

Open Meeting 9:30am – Information distributed for Council Review: • Communication briefing from Josephine Mrozewski • OSG Position from Marcus Hadley • OSG Financial Fiscal 2014 & 2015 Opening Prayer 9:45am - Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION # 2545: VICTOR ISAAC/KELLY SPECK The agenda was accepted as presented with the addition of Food Security. CARRIED AANDC 2016/2017 MOTION # 2546: DIXON TAYLOR/BRIAN WADHAMS Post Secondary ‘Namgis First Nation Council authorize Donna Hunt and Verna Ambers to sign the AANDA 2016/2017 Post- Secondary Education agreement for $612,595. CARRIED In Camera MOTION # 2547: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve going In Camera. CARRIED

MOTION # 2548: BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve going Out of In-Camera. CARRIED Travel/IMAWG MOTION # 2549: BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve the travel to the IMAWG Governance Workshop on May 17-19, 2016 at the Tigh Na Mara for Art Dick Sr. & Victor Isaac. CARRIED

Discussion on IMAWG: • Who does IMAWG represent? Who does Victor represent when there? • Need to sit down and have a clear mandate on IMAWG stuff. No one reports on meetings. There needs to be room on agendas for reports. NOON Lunch Break Art Dick Sr. & Victor Isaac leave meeting 1pm MOTION # 2550: KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve going In Camera. CARRIED

MOTION # 2551: BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve going Out of In-Camera. CARRIED Cormorant Island MOTION # 2552: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS Justice TOR That we approve the Cormorant Island Justice Committee Terms of Reference dated February 24, 2016 with the change: Responsibilities 1) Through consultation, CJC will may provide input in RCMP’s annual policing practices. CARRIED Rural Dividend Fund ‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay are considering submitting an application to the Rural Dividend Fund to support the implementation of the joint economic development strategy Tides of Change. The purpose of the Memorandum is threefold: 1) to provide an overview of the RDF; 2) to outline the projects and approach to the RDF application development the Tides of Change Committee is recommending and; 3) identify the required financial commitment required by ‘Namgis First Nation in order to complete and submit this application. 1 | May 3, 2016 Council Meeting

MOTION # 2553: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we support the application to the Rural Dividend Fund. CARRIED EOI Travel May 5, 2016 in Campbell River

MOTION # 2554 : DIXON TAYLOR/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse to EOI meeting in Campbell River on May 5, 2016. CARRIED Prawn Fishery DFO Implementing Commercial Vessel and Gear Restrictions to Prawn FSC Harvesting

MOTION # 2555: BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR Support letter to Honourable Hunter Tootoo, authorize ‘Namgis First Nation Chief Debra Hanuse to sign. Letter stating that we adamantly oppose to the new licence condition and we ask that it be cancelled immediately. We also seek a meeting with Minister Tootoo to properly discuss the prawn and other fisheries that DFO is managing in a way that contravenes our rights and to establish a proper consultation process where our concerns are actually heard and addressed in a meaningful way, consistent with what has been promised during and since the last federal election. CARRIED Letter to DFO MOTION # 2556: BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK ‘Namgis should stand behind their March 8, 2016 letter and carry on with FSC prawn as has been done in the past. CARRIED

Communal License MOTION # 2557: BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That ‘Namgis send a letter to DFO identifying all concerns with the 2016-2017 AFS Communal Licence. CARRIED

Comment: We need to bring DFO here to meet with us. Should not be going to sectoral meetings.

Fish Group meeting before next Council meeting. DFO met/AFS met – follow up at end of May 2016. ICET 10th MOTION # 2558: DIXON TAYLOR/KELLY SPECK Anniversary That we approve the travel for Sharon Gordon to attend the ICET 10th Anniversary in Nanaimo on June 16, 2016. CARRIED McLelland Contract MOTION # 2559: BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR Approve Nicole McLelland’s contract to March 31, 2017 in the amount of $68,500. CARRIED Enhanced Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, citation: 2016 CHRT10, dated April 26, 2016 – we are Prevention Funding concerned about the general lack of progress that the federal government has made on the rulings related to this matter. We remain optimistic that positive change can be made through partnerships with First Nations to start redressing the inequities and commence work on reforming Indigenous Child welfare systems in this country.

MOTION # 2560 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve the letter to Minister of Indigenous Affairs Canada RE: Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, citation: 2016 CHRT10, dated April 26, 2016, signed by Chief Debra Hanuse. CARRIED Travel – FNS MOTION # 2561: DIXON TAYLOR/BILL WASDEN June 8-10, 2016 That we approve travel for Chief Debra Hanuse and Bill Wasden to attend the First Nation Summit in North Vancouver: June 8-10, 2016. CARRIED

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BCR-TRM MOTION # 2562: BILL WASDEN/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve AANDC Amendment #3 for Fish TRM for $85,468. CARRIED Meetings/Honoraria Discussion: • If function organizers request a Councillor/s to welcome, that organization should pay honoraria • No additions to agenda after Wednesday prior to meeting unless an emergency • Should not expect compensation for attending Alert Bay events – need clarity around this issue

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Minutes of Special Council meeting held on May 9, 2016

Present: Sharon Gordon, Dixon Taylor, Rob Mountain, Kelly Speck, Debra Hanuse (Chairperson and Notetaker)

Staff: Shannon Alfred

1. Health Centre Policy

Motion No. 2563: Dixon Taylor/Sharon Gordon Carried That we approve and adopt the following amendments to the ‘Namgis Health Centre Policy manual (the ‘Manual”): a) move the following sections from chapter 1 (Introduction) to chapter2 (General) of the Manual and renumber chapter 2 accordingly: • 1.00.00; 1.00.01; 1.00.03; 1.00.04 and 1.00.05; b) move the following sections of chapter 2 (General) to chapter 1 (Introduction) of the Manual and renumber chapter 1 accordingly: • 2.00.00 (Health Board); and 2.00.01 (Health Board Terms of Reference); c) Adopt the following renumbered sections of Chapter 1 (Introduction) of the Manual, as amended: • 1.00.00 (Mission, Vision and Value Statement); and • 1.00.01 (Health Board).

Amendments to new section 1.00.00 The amendments to former section 1.00.02 (Mission, Vision and Value Statement), which is now renumbered as section 1.00.00, approved and adopted by Council can be summarized as follows: • Section 3.0: Delete the words “’Namgis First Nation’s strategic plan” and substitute in their place the words “’Namgis Health Centre’s strategic plan.” • Section 4.0: Delete the word “Culture” and substitute the word “culture” in its place; and • At the bottom of the page: Make the following revisions to the “Reviewed by” section: o Delete the words “Health Board Final review” and substitute the words “Council Review” in their place; and o Delete the words “Approved Signature” and substitute the words “Authorized Signatory” in their place.

Amendments to new section 1.00.02 The amendments to former section 2.00.00 (Health Board), which is now renumbered as section 1.00.01, approved and adopted by Council can be summarized as follows: • At the top of the page: In the column adjacent to the word “Category”, delete the word “GENERAL” and substitute the word “INTRODUCTION” in its place; • Section 2.0: Make the following revisions to section 2.0: o In the first paragraph, first sentence of section 2.0, add the words “and ‘Namgis Council (“Council”) between the words “NHB” and “in accordance with Accreditation Canada Standards…”; o In the second paragraph, first sentence of section 2.0, delete the words “employees” and substitute the words “personnel” in their place;

o At the end of the second paragraph of section 2.0, add the following sentence: “Any revisions to chapter 1 of this Policy must go through a fourth reading and approval by Council.” o At the last sentence of the third paragraph of section 2.0, add the words “or Council, as the case may be,” between the words “within 30 days of the NHB” and “approving the policies.” o Delete the fourth paragraph of section 2.0 in its entirety and substitute the following in its place: “All NHC personnel and NHB agencies are required to follow this Policy and all other relevant ‘Namgis policies relating to the operation of the NHC or ‘Namgis employees.” o Section 2.1: Section 2.1 was revised as follows: . Delete the first sentence under section 2.1 and substitute the following in its place: “All NHC personnel are encouraged to be actively involved in the development, review and implementation of NHC programs, policies and procedures.” . In the second sentence under section 2.1, delete the word “Employees” and substitute the words “NHC personnel” in its place. o Section 3.0: Section 3.0 was revised as follows: . At section 1 under 3.0 Procedures, delete the word “direct” and substitute the word “initiate” in its place; . At section 1 under 3.0 Procedures add the following sentence: “Any revisions to chapter 1 of this Policy must go through a fourth reading and approval by Council.”: . At section 2 under 3.0 Procedures, delete the words “The Administrator and NHC employees may make” and substitute the following in their place: “The NHC Administrator (the “Administrator) and HNC personnel may make” in their place; . At section 4 under 3.0 Procedures, delete the word “employees” and substitute the word “NHC personnel” in its place; and . At section 5 under 3.0 Procedures, delete the word “Employees” and substitute the word “NHC personnel” in its place; and o At the bottom of the page: Make the following revisions to the “Reviewed by” section: . Delete the words “Health Board Final review” and substitute the words “Council Review” in their place; and . Delete the words “Approved Signature” and substitute the words “Authorized Signatory” in their place.

Next Steps 1. A Special Council meeting will be convened in early June 2016 to review and approve new section 1.00.02 (Health Board Terms of Reference). 2. Before a Special Council meeting is held to review and approve new section 1.00.02 (formerly section 2.00.01) of the draft Health Centre Policy : • Health and social development portfolio holders will meet to discuss and recommend options for addressing jurisdictional overlaps presently set out at section 9 (RESPONSIBLITIES) of new section 1.00.02; • The Health Board will meet and recommend: o revisions to section 2 (BOARD MEMBERS) of new section 1.00.02; and o a process for selecting the Secretary;

Parking Lot The following items were placed in the parking lot for discussion at a future date: 1. Culture: Discussion is required about how we integrate ‘Namgis culture into the operations of the ‘Namgis Health Centre, which presently is based primarily on a western model of health delivery. Once we determine how to integrate ‘Namgis culture into the Health Centre’s operations, the policy will be amended accordingly. 2. Doctor/Client Privilege and Accessibility/Advocacy: Language and cultural barriers, which are sometimes exacerbated by issues relating to doctor/client privilege affect the ability of some members to access proper medical care. Options are required to address these issues and barriers. 3. Bias: The question of whether some professionals are trained in a way that creates bias was raised and requires further discussion. 4. Complaints Process: A Council member suggested that we discuss the option of adopting a complaints process and suggestion box, similar to the process and suggestion box used by the ‘Namgis Health Centre for all ‘Namgis departments that deliver services to members.

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting May 17, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Bill Wasden; Robert Mountain; Steven Smith; Brian Wadhams; Kelly Speck Regrets: Councillor Victor Isaac; Dixon Taylor; Art Dick Staff: Assistant Administrator Verna Ambers; Executive Assistant Gina Wadhams

Open Meeting 9:30am – Minutes Reviewed Opening Prayer 9:45am – Debra Hanuse Agenda MOTION # 2564: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK The agenda was accepted as presented with the addition of Rural Dividend Fund; Education Investigation; Special Meeting Date. CARRIED Minutes Approval

January 26, 2016 MOTION # 2565: KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH That we approve the minutes of January 26, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

April 5, 2016 MOTION # 2566: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK That we approve the minutes of April 5, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

Discussion on April 5, 2016 minutes: • Totem pole: did Administration get an estimate on cost to raise again? Will report at next Council meeting. • Elder Age: What is the age? Administration to find past minutes for past approvals on elder age. Policy discussion – official age of an elder. • Jewitt barge? Letter to MoF? Administration to write & send letter. • Pearl Johnston house: What is the budget? $217, 114

April 19, 2016 MOTION # 2567: SHARON GORDON/STEVEN SMITH That we approve the minutes of April 19, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

Discussion on April 19, 2016 minutes: • Lynn’s report on travel? Distributed at next Council meeting. • Rolling Draft? What happened to the rolling draft? Bring back the rolling draft.

MOTION # 2568: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK April 25, 2016 That we approve the minutes of April 25, 2016 as presented. CARRIED U’mista Cultural Representatives present: Sarah Holland & Juanita Pasco: designers video presentation Playground In June 2016, one time funding becomes available to projects connected to 150th Anniversary of Canadian Federation. Both ‘Namgis and U’mista had to develop separate applications in a very short time-frame. U’mista’s project was to move forward with the first phase of the cultural playground in a small grassed area around the tree with rope swings and the area directly behind their building. Current phase has a budget of $150,000. $40,000 has been raised to spend by April 2016 which will permit them to develop the design and technical package as well as begin some site preparation. Playground designers have been hired who specialize in creating natural playgrounds. U’mista is confident in their ability to fundraise the remaining project budget in the coming year. They will collaborate with local artists and community members to participate in creating some elements of the playground eg. Mosaic on walkways etc. 1 | May 17, 2016 Council Meeting

Natural elements needed for playground include big boulders; big stumps; interesting logs – can they have permission to salvage from the beach? Anticipated opening: June 21, 2017. Seeking a support letter.

Special Council Meeting to further discuss playground. 1pm MOTION # 2569: KELLY SPECK/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve going In-Camera. CARRIED

1:40pm MOTION # 2570: SHARON GORDON/STEVEN SMITH That we approve going out of In-Camera. CARRIED 2016-2017 Budget MOTION # 2571: KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH Lynn Anderson That we approve the 2016-2017 budget as presented. CARRIED

Discussion: • Travel arrangements/reimbursements should be arranged by organization eg. IMAWG. Unnecessary burden for Accounting and not all funds paid out are reimbursed. • Meals provided at meetings and they are still claimed on travel? • Travel being used up and will soon be another freeze if not sorted out • Breakdown funds spent by Council – transparent and accountable • Council/Meeting reports – no one reports back on meetings

TO DO: • Council requests Comptroller to explore options to park Funeral Funds • Council requests monthly updates on Council travel • Request another attempt to draft a policy on Council Travel/Honoraria. Take apart policy and figure out mechanism that works. The current policy is not clear for staff for accounting purposes

• History review on travel – go back to last year’s #s:

$120,000 Honoraria o $40,000 Travel o o Reserve $37,000

3:10pm Sharon BY CONSENSUS: Gordon leaves That the Committee (Kelly Speck, Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain) form policy around travel and honoraria. IMAWG Request for Administration to write a letter to IMAWG/Sonora Thompson requesting clarification on their travel policy.

Recreation Centre Council requests Comptroller to look at options to moving Recreation Centre to Health in the budget.

Council recommends someone looking into FNHA/ITHA for funds for ‘assisted living’ and any other options to extend Cormorant Island Health Centre and seek funds – political advocacy for Dental & Physician services. Rural Dividend Fund MOTION # 2572 : BRIAN WADHAMS/STEVEN SMITH That we approve submitting the application to the Rural Dividend Fund as presented. CARRIED 2 | May 17, 2016 Council Meeting

Council would like the Economic Development Officer to come and meet with us.

Senior Linda Heep provided a revised job description for Senior Administrator position. Administrator JD MOTION # 2573 : BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK That we approve the Senior Administrator job description as presented. CARRIED

Posting Senior MOTION # 2574 : BILL WASDEN/STEVEN SMITH Administrator Job That we approve advertising the Senior Administrator position internally, in the Province, the Vancouver Sun and North Island Gazette. Approval of spending up to $10,000 to advertise. CARRIED Travel: Kwakwaka’wakw Caucus & Engagement: May 24 -25, 2016 in Campbell River Kwakwaka’wakw Caucus MOTION # 2575: BRIAN WADHAMS/STEVEN SMITH That we approve the travel for Sharon Gordon and Bill Wasden to the Kwakwaka’wakw Caucus & Engagement in Campbell River on May 24 & 25, 2016. CARRIED Travel: FSMC Main FSMC Main Table in Richmond Table MOTION # 2576: KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to the FSMC Main Table meeting in Richmond on May 31, 2016. CARRIED – 1 OPPOSED Travel: Child MOTION # 2577: BILL WASDEN/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Welfare That we approve travel for Brian Wadhams to the AANDC Child Welfare meeting. Acting Senior Administrator to get further information on this meeting. CARRIED Travel: Kuterra MOTION # 2578 : BRIAN WADHAMS/STEVEN SMITH That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse for Kuterra meeting on May 20, 2016. CARRIED Special Council Tomorrow: Wednesday – May 18, 2016 at 9:30am Meeting Agenda items: • Fish • Travel Honoraria • Education • U’mista • Senior Administrator

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting June 7, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Art Dick; Dixon Taylor; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Victor Isaac

Regrets: Councillors Steven Smith; Bill Wasden; Brian Wadhams Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2579 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED Minutes May 3, 2016 MOTION #2580 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve the minutes of May 3, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

May 9, 2016 MOTION #2581 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON That we approve the minutes of May 9, 2016 as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising Special Council Meeting to approve Health Board Terms of Reference Executive Assistant will canvas Council for availability for Special Meeting.

May 17, 2016 MOTION # 2582 : DIXON TAYLOR/KELLY SPECK That we approve the minutes of May 17, 2016 as presented. CARRIED First Nations Signatory to the Framework Agreement of First Nations Land Management. First Nations Land Lands Advisory Board and the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre (LABRC) will Management FA work closely with ‘Namgis on the land governance/management initiative.

MOTION # 2583 : VICTOR ISAAC/SHARON GORDON That we approve the signing of the Adhesion document by Chief Debra Hanuse. CARRIED FA Amendment 4 MOTION # 2584 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve signing the Funding Agreement No. 1617-BC-000070 Amendment No. 4: 2016/17 CFS Operation Supplement $70,000 2017-17-FVPP St. Michael’s Demolition DVD $10,000 CARRIED BCR NTC MOTION # 2585 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Feasibility Study That we approve signing the BCR: ‘Namgis First Nation Council requests initial funding of $32,900 for the purpose of undertaking a feasibility study for a new treatment centre. The feasibility study shall include a consultation and needs assessment for the provisions of treatment services, space programming, site options analysis, architectural concept, environmental assessment, geothermal feasibility, budgeting and reporting. Hereby appoints David Nairne & Assoc. Ltd (DNA) as prime consultants to undertake the feasibility study, including preparation of the final report (signed and sealed by a design professional) and submission of a funding brief for design phase funding. CARRIED CMHC CA CMHC has approved a funding application from ‘Namgis to prepare a manual on how to develop and operate a business model Revolving Loan fund, which will be shared with First Nations throughout the country. The funds from CMHC will also be used to convert the ‘Namgis Revolving Loan Fund from a social model to a business model.

MOTION # 2586 : VICTOR ISAAC/SHARON GORDON That we approve the CMHC Contribution Agreement for $87,000 as presented and authorize Chief Debra Hanuse to sign the agreement on behalf of ‘Namgis. CARRIED 1 | June 7, 2016 Council Meeting

CMHC CA MOTION # 2587 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Internship That we approve signing the 2016/2017 Housing Internship Initiative for First Nation & Inuit Youth Contribution Agreement in the amount of $11,000. CARRIED In Camera MOTION # 2588 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR 9:40am That we approve going In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION # 2589 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve going out of In-Camera. CARRIED Rights Title Nicole McLelland updates Council Update MOTION # 2590 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we approve the recommendations as presented regarding the following elements of our Title and Rights strategy: A) BC Strategy B) Fisheries ITA C) Tripartite meeting; and D) Forum CARRIED

2016/2017 BCTC MOTION # 2591 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Work Plan That we approve the BCTC budget for $150,500 in contribution funds and the associated work plan and authorize submission to the BCTC as soon as possible. CARRIED NERHA Rachel Dalton in attendance. Referred to the Rights & Title Forum. • Suggestion to have speaking notes for Hereditary Chiefs • List of Pros & Cons – can Rachel provide? Rachel will work with Nicole McLelland Debra Hanuse will meet with Rachel Dalton and Don Svanvik. P.M. Airport MOTION # 2592 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Expansion That we approve the response letter to Crown regarding Referral # 1413249 and authorize Chief Debra Hanuse to sign on behalf of ‘Namgis. CARRIED

Debra Hanuse will meet with Rachel Dalton on June 8, 2016 to further discuss. Marine Harvest MOTION # 2593 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we approve the response letter to Marine Harvest’s request to meet with ‘Namgis regarding Stewardship Council and we authorize Chief Debra Hanuse to sign letter. CARRIED Kwagis Benefit MOTION # 2594 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON Fund That we approve the Kwagis Community Benefit Fund Policy with the following change: delete: up to a maximum in 8e. CARRIED

Policy will be monitored and revisited. Manco Trailer Recommendation from Capital and Housing Administrator to dispose of the trailer.

MOTION # 2595 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we instruct Capital and Housing Administrator Wayne Cook to dispose of the 1983 Manco trailer, subject to attempting to secure pad rental fees and legal costs incurred to date. Authorizing Wayne Cook to negotiate. CARRIED

Godfrey/Barbara Update on the Family situation. They were placed in the Yalis apartments – temporarily.

Request Housing Committee to review the ‘Tenancy Agreement’ in place with the family. Policy to be reviewed. What do we do in these situations? Rockefeller Visit Council is invited for lunch and performance at Bighouse on June 8, 2016.

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Travel JHR Meeting MOTION # 2596 : ART DICK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Sharon Gordon and Robert Mountain to attend the JHR meeting on June 13, 2016 at the OSG site in Port McNeill. CARRIED

IMAWG Cultural MOTION # 2597 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Workshop That we approve travel for Art Dick and Victor Isaac to attend the IMAWG Cultural Workshop in Courtenay on June 13, 2016. CARRIED

IMAWG BoD Mtg MOTION # 2598 : ART DICK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to attend the IMAWG Board of Directors meeting on June 14, 2016 in Parksville. CARRIED

Leading Groups MOTION # 2599 : ART DICK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Sharon Gordon and Robert Mountain to attend the ‘Leading Groups’ workshop in Nanaimo on June 25 & 16, 2016. CARRIED Residential Administration to find out where the funds went that was charged for people to attend the School DVD viewing of the Residential School DVD. Bring back to next meeting. Culture Wood Discussion around the culture wood requests. Member requesting siding for home. Policy implications –free use permit needed. Rachel to call a meeting soon. Next Council Next regular scheduled meeting is Tuesday – June 21, 2016: Aboriginal Day. There are Meeting different events/activities taking place.

BY CONSENSUS: Next Council Meeting will be on Wednesday – June 22, 2016 at 9:30am. Grassy Point Info: A lock has been placed on the gate and it will be locked every night. Patrols AGM Administration to provide possible dates in October/November 2016.

Meeting adjourned at 5pm

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting June 22, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Art Dick; Dixon Taylor; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Victor Isaac; Steven Smith; Bill Wasden; Brian Wadhams

Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2600 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED Minutes MOTION #2601 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON June 7, 2016 That we approve the June 7, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED In-Camera MOTION #2602 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve going In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2603 : VICTOR ISAAC/SHARON GORDON That we approve going out of In-Camera. CARRIED FA Amendment 1 MOTION #2604 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN CARRIED That we approve signing the Funding Agreement No. 1617-BC-000070 Amendment No. 1: • Operation – 2016/17 Self-Evaluation Funding $10,200 • Prevention projects – 2016/17 FVPP – Community Wellness & Self Regulation $15,294. FA Amendment 5 MOTION #2605 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve signing the Funding Agreement No. 1617-BC-000070 Amendment No. 5: • Human Resources Management Governance Capacity Development 2016/2017 P&ID – Succession Planning Guidelines $20,638. • Negotiation Preparedness: 16/17 BCCI – CCP and Natural Resource Sustainable Management Project $25,000. CARRIED BCR – NVIATS MOTION #2606 : ROBERT MOUNTAIN/SHARON GORDON That we approve signing the BCR: The ‘Namgis First Nation provides this BCR in support of the mandate of the NVIATS in the delivery of Aboriginal training, education and employment services for eighteen (18) First Nation communities on North Vancouver Island;

AND the ’Namgis First Nation further supports NVIATS as it operates under the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) funded by Employment and Services Development Canada (ESCC);

Further, the ‘Namgis First Nation has the largest population of the eighteen (18) First Nation communities with 1824 member or 22.8 percent of the NVIATS region’s population;

Finally, the ‘Namgis First Nation is not a member of a group called Nanwakolas and should not be represented by Nanwakolas in any way whatsoever. CARRIED BCR – FNFA First Nations Finance Authority AGM MOTION #2607 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve signing the BCR: WHEREAS First Nations have led the development of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (The “Act”);

WHEREAS the First Nations Finance Authority (“FNFA”) was created under the Act for purposes set out in section 74 of the Act which include the provision of financing and investment services to its members;

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WHEREAS under the Act and the FNFA Bylaw FNFA members have rights with respect to corporate governance matters of the FNFA;

WHEREAS under the Act and the FNFA Bylaw FNFA members are required, by resolution of Council, to designate the Chief or a Councillor as their representative to act on behalf of the ‘Namgis First Nation in relation to corporate governance matters of the FNFA.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: ‘Namgis First Nation hereby designate Chief Debra Hanuse to act as their representative to the FNFA.

AND:

Chief Debra Hanuse will sign the Official Proxy Form – 2016, designating Comptroller Lynn Anderson as her representative at the FNFA AGM on July 7, 2016. CARRIED Tides Canada MOTION #2608 : STEVEN SMITH/KELLY SPECK That we approve the Senior Administrator to sign the Grant Agreement #GF04095: $50,000 to support the production and publication of the Cohort 6 Results Report of the Kuterra closed containment atlantic salmon project. CARRIED AFS Under Duress MOTION #2609 : ART DICK/SHARON GORDON That we approve Chief Debra Hanuse to sign the letter to Fisheries & Oceans Canada: AFS2016-SYR-1629- 0 Agreement under duress. CARRIED AFS Agreement MOTION #2610 : ART DICK/SHARON GORDON That we authorize signing the AFS Agreement under protest. CARRIED Fisheries Minister MOTION #2611 : VICTOR ISAAC/ROBERT MOUNTAIN CARRIED That we authorize Chief Debra Hanuse to sign the letter to the Fisheries Minister requesting a meeting. NIFA Cuba Trip Administration will deal with according to policy. Kwakwaka’wakw Letter from First Nations Programs/Caleb Child Worldviews Natural Resources dealt with this issue. Carving Shop Fire Department is reviewing issue. Will be on July 5, 2016 Council agenda. NERHA TABLED AGM Dates MOTION #2612 : VICTOR ISAAC/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve November 5 & 6, 2016 for the Annual General Meeting. CARRIED Dr. Pickup Site BY CONSENSUS: That we authorize Administration and Sharon Gordon to work with Public Works Crew on getting this site cleaned up. PM Anniversary BY CONSENSUS: That we approve entering the Port McNeill 50th Anniversary parade. Food Fish Budget MOTION #2613 : BRIAN WADHAMS/VICTOR ISAAC Nic Dedeluk That we approve $60,000 from Own Source Revenue for 2016 Food Fish Allocation budget. CARRIED Residential School TABLED DVD Cultural Wood Member requesting cedar for home. Councillor Victor Isaac removes himself from meeting – Conflict of Interest.

Refer to Brian Svanvik and Forestry portfolio holders. Bring back recommendations to Council. Totem Pole Update: Wayne Cook is working on this. Bring back to July 5, 2016 Council meeting. Travel PH Charrette Invitation from District of Port Hardy. June 28 at 5:30pm/June 29 at 2pm Council authorizes a staff member to attend. 2 | June 22, 2016 Council Meeting

FSMC Assembly MOTION #2614 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to attend the FSMC Assembly on June 29, 2016 in Richmond. CARRIED PM Anniversary MOTION #2615 : ART DICK/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse, Sharon Gordon and Robert Mountain to attend the 50th Anniversary parade in Port McNeill on July 1, 2016. CARRIED ITHA AGM MOTION #2616 : DIXON TAYLOR/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve travel for Bill Wasden to the ITHA AGM on July 7, 2016 in Nanaimo. CARRIED BC Cabinet FN MOTION #2617 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR Leaders’ That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse and Art Dick to attend the BC Cabinet & FN Leaders’ Gathering in Vancouver: September 6-8, 2016. CARRIED Building Capacity MOTION #2618 : VICTOR ISAAC/ART DICK Watershed That we approve travel for Robert Mountain and Brian Wadhams to attend the Building Capacity for Collaboration and Watershed Governance in BC on September 30 & October 1, 2016. CARRIED

Meeting adjourned at 5pm

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting July 05, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Art Dick; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Bill Wasden; Brian Wadhams

Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Chief Debra Hanuse Agenda MOTION #2619 : BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED Minutes MOTION #2620 : ROBERT MOUNTAIN/BRIAN WADHAMS June 22, 2016 That we approve the June 7, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising: Pickup Site Sharon Gordon and Verna Ambers viewed the site with a gardener. Public Works will be working on area.

Totem Pole Wayne is working on this ~ waiting on quotes. Next meeting.

Nanwakolas BCR signed by Council was sent to NVIATS. Government officials were informed at the Tripartite Meeting. Nanwakolas has a picture of our Big House on their material. Bill Cranmer does not represent ‘Namgis.

Council requests Verna Ambers to write a letter to Nanwakolas, informing them that they do not have our permission to use ‘Namgis pictures on anything. BCR-PP3 Loan MOTION #2621 : KELLY SPECK/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve signing the BCR: ‘Namgis First Nation Council approved Chief Debra Hanuse and Councillor Kelly Speck to sign on Council’s behalf, the amendment to the PP3 Loan Agreement that allows any Equity funding from the Province of BC to be paid on the loan from ‘Namgis First Nation. CARRIED Correspondence Question on correspondence and how it’s handled? Council questions letters they have in their mail slots or raised by a member and it does not make it to the Council table/agenda? Policy needs to be in place on this process. Policy Binder MOTION #2622 : ROBERT MOUNTAIN/ART DICK That we request that all policies be consolidated are on hand for reference at all times. CARRIED

Brian Wadhams has a copy of policy binder. Brian will bring binder to Verna. Council Binders Council questions why their binders are not handed out ahead of time for their review? Finance Recommendations Committee Policy Discussion on funds that the Finance Committee is permitted to spend ($10,000). This policy needs to be defined ~ what does this mean? $10,000 per item? $10,000 per meeting? $10,000 per month? $10,000 per year? What exactly are they permitted to approve? Council would like this policy reviewed.

Finance Committee will no longer make decisions and bring to Council, ‘after the fact’.

Ec Dev Officer Council would like a full-time Economic Development Officer. Someone who will work with our members as well as our nation.

MOTION #2623 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON That we not approve Finance Committee recommendation that ‘Namgis First Nation Council approve a short term contract for a three month period for an Economic Development Officer, starting July 2016 with a maximum remuneration of $50,000 from Economic Development Department 81. CARRIED

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MOTION #2624 : BILL WASDEN/ART DICK CARRIED That Council endorse the following Finance Committee recommendations:

H.R. Director Authorize the expenditure of up to a maximum of $7,000 to engage a recruitment consultant to assist with recruitment of a Human Resource Manager. The posting did not result in candidates that met the criteria required.

Education Board Authorize the expenditure of up to a maximum of $5,000 to engage Nathen Matthews to resolve current issues with ‘Namgis Education Board. The funds to be taken from the Administration budget.

Terms of Authorizes up to a maximum of $3,000 from the administration budget to engage a consultant to provide Reference recommendations on the roles and responsibilities of an executive committee and/or oversee senior officials.

BCR – Transfers MOTION #2625 : BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK Lynn Anderson That Council approve signing the BCR authorizing ‘Namgis transfers 2015-2016 (attached). CARRIED Governance Council requests Verna Ambers to look into a Governance Workshop for Council. Workshop Food Fish MOTION #2626 : BRIAN WADHAMS/BILL WASDEN That we approve the following revised plan for fishing at the Nimpkish River: Fish up to 4 days to get 1,000 fish already approved by Council to be shared with the community (regardless of how many fish have passed the DIDSON counter). Then once 30,000 fish pass by the DIDSON counter (the amount needed to harvest 1,000 fish) move to following the fishing scale provided to allow fishing to match the number of fish returning to the river. CARRIED AGM Auditor Cory McIntosh is not available on dates originally set by Council – November 5 & 6, 2016. Cory has provided dates that work.

MOTION #2627 : BRIAN WADHAMS/SHARON GORDON That we change the Annual General Meeting dates from November 5 & 6, 2016 to October 15 & 16, 2016. CARRIED Land Use Planning Recommendations Seek Plan Funds MOTION #2628 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That we seek resources to update the following plans in the 2017-2018 fiscal year: a) NFN Capital Plan b) NFN Physical Development Plan and map CARRIED

IR. No. 1 and 1A MOTION #2629 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we seek resources to prepare a report that describes the legal status of all land parcels within the parameters of IR Nos. 1 and 1A; the Synod Lands; and Foreshore Lots. CARRIED

Fuel Dock/Floating That we seek resources to undertake a site and economic feasibility study regarding the establishment of Commercial a fuel dock and floating commercial complex that includes the following: Complex a) Ice plant b) Convenience store and fishing tackle shop c) Seafood Restaurant TABLED

Marina MOTION #2630 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK CARRIED That we seek resources to build a new breakwater and docks at the site of the current NFN breakwater.

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Fuel Dock/Marina MOTION #2631 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That we combine the Marina and Fuel Dock and Floating Commercial Complex. CARRIED

IR 1A Zoned MOTION #2632 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That the lands in the vicinity of the airplane hangar on IR 1A be zoned as commercial lands. CARRIED

Hotel MOTION #2633 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That we consider future conversion of the former Nurses Residence as a hotel if resources can be secured for this purpose. CARRIED

Gas Station MOTION #2634 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN CARRIED That we instruct administration to identify and recommend options for a new site for the gas station.

Industrial Park MOTION #2635 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN CARRIED That we: a) Establish an industrial park; b) Instruct Administration to identify and recommend options for a new site for the industrial park.

Children’s MOTION #2636 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS Playground That: a) We support the establishment of a children’s playground at the site of the front lawn of the former residential school; b) Final approval of the concept design for the playground area rest with ‘Namgis; c) There be no placement of totem poles in the playground area until ‘Namgis has completed consultation with survivors about a memorial; d) That the lands remain part of ‘Namgis reserve lands; e) That we ask U’mista to authorize a ‘Namgis Council representative to sit on the U’mista playground planning committee; and f) Ask Administration to update negotiating a park agreement. CARRIED

Sarah Holland is requesting a letter of support. Verna Ambers to contact U’mista/Sarah Holland for letter for signing.

Survivors MOTION #2637 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That Council instructs Verna Ambers to seek resources to consult with survivors. CARRIED

Public Works Shed MOTION #2638 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we direct the Public Works department to clean up the former site used by carvers to carve totems, adjacent to the sawmill and hangar. CARRIED

Action Required Action is required in respect of the following matters: TABLED a) Confirm with Administration that ‘Namgis applied for funding from INAC to conduct an engineering study to address drainage issues originating primarily from the swamp at Gator Gardens; b) Get a copy of the following maps from Brian Svanvik: • Proposed TSL between the Gwani River and Kokish (assess whether there is potential for economic development or residential sites on these lands) • Proposed TSL at Woss (near Woss airport?) c) Get an update from Wayne and Verna regarding the number of housing units that we must build at Alert Bay before we qualify for a new subdivision/development (i.e. on Vancouver Island);

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d) Get a history of the Whe-la-la-u land issue: • It is not reserve land • If we acquire these lands, we would have to convert the lands to reserve status. • The Whe-la-la-u lands are lands adjacent to our reserve lands, over which we presently have no jurisdiction (in this regard, this is not a land management issue) e) Ask Christine Sweet to determine about who owns the Pattison foreshore lease and if no one presently owns the lease, recommend to Council that ‘Namgis apply for the lease. f) Check with Rachel or Brian to determine if we own all foreshore water lots front I.R. Nos. 1 and 1A (if not explore costs of securing all foreshore water lots fronting our reserves). Health Board ToR Council will meet on Monday – July 18, 2016 at 9:30am to review the Health Board’s Terms of Reference. OSR Planning TABLED Travel Fish Portfolio MOTION #2639 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve travel for Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain, Art Dick, Brian Wadhams and Victor Isaac to the Hatchery on July 7, 2016 for a Fisheries Portfolio meeting. CARRIED

MOTION #2640 : BRIAN WADHAMS/ART DICK That we approve travel for Sharon Gordon, Robert Mountain and Bill Wasden to the BC Aboriginal Funding Conference: September 21-23, 2016 in Richmond. CARRIED

Request for the Councillors traveling to this conference to take the lead on gathering proposals to bring to the event. Traditional Job description for the Traditional Ecological Knowledge Coordinator distributed. Council has questions Ecological Job regarding this position (i.e. What impact will this have on existing dance program? How is the person equipped to develop curriculum? Enough money in budget? Council requests Assistant Principal Gloria Alfred to attend the next meeting to answer questions. Housing Portfolio MOTION #2641 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Mold Issues That we recommend to Council that the following steps be undertaken to address mold issues in the community: a) Develop a communications and publications strategy regarding mold issues; b) Notice to all community members offering inspection of home by Greg Vos, Environmental Health Officer to identify mold or any other health issues; c) Obtain estimates from contractors for any mold and other issues that the Environmental Health Officer identifies that require remediation or repair; d) Apply for funding from Budget 2016 to conduct a housing/renovation needs assessment; e) Prioritize homes requiring immediate remediation and repairs and develop a work plan and budget for completing repairs over a two to three year period; f) Identify funding for completing repairs (i.e. RRAP $60,000, other); g) Identify any funding shortfalls after exploring available funding sources and; h) Develop and submit a proposal to AANDC to address funding shortfalls, if any. CARRIED

Housing Proposal CMHC approved our Housing Proposal to convert our Revolving Loan Fund to a market/business model ($87K). AANDC also approved our Housing Proposal ($70K). Discussion about the various steps involved in converting our Revolving Loan Fund to a market/business model is being rolled up into a concept paper, which remains a work-in-progress.

Financial Council authorized Administration to engage in discussions with Vancity and/or BMO to negotiate Loan Institutions Guarantee Agreements. We are awaiting the approval of our application to the First Nation New Market Fund.

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Land Management Need for Natural Resources and Housing to coordinate efforts in connection with development of a Land Regime Code. Prior to meeting with AANDC, a meeting will be arranged between Natural Resources and Housing personnel and portfolio holders.

Budget 2016 There are funds available under a new federal government initiative known as Budget 2016 for construction of duplexes, hiring a housing manager trainee, conducting needs assessment and a variety of other purposes. As more information becomes available, this will be brought to Council. MOTION #2642 : KELLY SPECK/BRIAN WADHAMS That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2643 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED Designation Vote Marcus Hadley Cheslakee IR #3 MOTION #2644 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we approve signing the BCR: WHEREAS The Chief and Council of the ‘Namgis First Nation are empowered to act on behalf of the ‘Namgis First Nation, and Council me in-quorum at a duly convened Council meeting; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT ‘Namgis First Nation hereby requests the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development to: a) Order that a referendum vote be held by secret ballot in accordance with the Indian Act and Indian Referendum Regulations to determine if the ‘Namgis First Nation electors are in favor of designating 11.8 Ha section of Cheslakees Indian Reserve #3, Plan 52676 C.L.S.R., 1491R.W L.R.O. as set out in the attached map for commercial leasing purposes; b) Appoint an electoral officer for the purpose of conducting the referendum; and c) Hold the referendum at such place or places as may be desirable between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on a convenient date to be arranged, consistent with the timing requirements of the said regulations. CARRIED

Information BY CONSENSUS: Sessions/Polling That Information Sessions be held in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Alert Bay for ‘Namgis Stations membership.

That information packages and ballots be mailed out to all voting members and that there be one polling station in Alert Bay. CARRIED

OSG Meeting Meeting on Wednesday ~ July 6, 2016 in the Council Chambers at 10am with OSG (Marco Romero). MOTION #2645 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2646 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED

Meeting adjourned at 6pm

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting July 18, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon (departed at 3:30pm); Art Dick; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Bill Wasden; Victor Isaac; Dixon Taylor

Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2647 : VICTOR ISAAC/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we approve the agenda with additions. CARRIED 9:50am MOTION #2648 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2649 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED Housing – Peterson Wayne Cook present to provide feedback MOTION #2650 : ART DICK/KELLY SPECK That we approve the expenditure of up to $17,700.00 as a loan from Revolving Housing Fund to Gary Peterson, to be added to housing loan. CARRIED

BCR that was signed to support this initiative needs to have $$ amount inserted. BCR/NVIATS - INFO Successfully received $38,623.20 funding for 12 Summer Students for eight weeks with NVIATS. Randy Contact #Y16-20SS Bell is responsible for providing NVIATS with the final narrative and financial reports. Tides Canada-INFO Grant approval for: • $ 2,500 Admin fees • $12,500 Training costs to ‘Namgis – Year 2 FN Stewardship Technician Training • $10,000 Marine ORR expenses – estimated 10 patrols during peak tourist season

Last year, uniforms were purchased and are not being used. Administration to look into. Dentist Contract Dr. Stephen Blackburn contract MOTION #2651 : BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve Administration to sign contract on behalf of ‘Namgis First Nation. CARRIED Donations AB 360 Event MOTION #2652 : VICTOR ISAAC/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Seafest/Musicfest That we approve $1,000 donation to Alert Bay 360 Event and Alert Bay Seafest/Musicfest. CARRIED

Laxwe’gila MOTION #2653 : VICTOR ISAAC/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we approve $3,000 donation to Laxwe’gila. CARRIED Upcoming Council Tuesday ~ July 26, 2016: Health Board Terms of Reference Meetings Wednesday ~ August 3, 2016 Tuesday ~ September 13, 2016 Deputy Electoral Administration to notify Petula that we approve Peter and Winnie Mountain as Deputy Electoral Officers. Officers Travel/IMAWG MOTION #2654 : ART DICK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel reimbursement to Victor Isaac for July 12, 2016 IMAWG meeting. CARRIED Travel/Kuterra MOTION #2655 : VICTOR ISAAC/BILL WASDEN Minister Leblanc That we approve travel for Chief Debra Hanuse to attend meeting with Minister Leblanc. CARRIED

1 | July 18, 2016 Council Meeting

Travel/Minister MOTION #2656 : KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR Leblanc That we approve travel for fisheries portfolio holders Victor Isaac, Robert Mountain and Bill Wasden to attend meeting with Minister Leblanc. Request for fisheries portfolio holders to meet prior to travel to this meeting to discuss game plan. CARRIED Old Growth MOTION #2657 : BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK That we approve the letter to Minister Thomson as amended. CARRIED

Forest portfolio holders to meet ASAP. Hereditary Chiefs need to be involved. WFP MOTION #2658 : VICTOR ISAAC/KELLY SPECK That we approve the letter to Western Forest Products as amended. CARRIED Negotiation TABLED Mandates

Meeting adjourned at 5:15pm

______Chief Debra Hanuse Date

2 | July 18, 2016 Council Meeting

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting July 26, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Art Dick; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Bill Wasden; Victor Isaac

Regrets: Brian Wadhams, Steven Smith, Dixon Taylor

Staff: EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Art Dick Agenda MOTION #2647 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED MOTION #2648 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2649 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED Health Centre ToR Review of Health Centre Terms of Reference

MOTION #2650 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve the Health Centre as amended. CARRIED Social Housing MOTION #2651 : BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK THAT we approve the ‘Namgis First Nation Social Housing Operation Post 1996 Financial Statements: March 31, 2016 as presented and authorize any two Councillors to sign the statements on behalf of ‘Namgis First Nation. CARRIED

MOTION #2652 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON THAT we approve the ‘Namgis First Nation Social Housing Operation Pre 1997 Financial Statements: March 31, 2016 as presented and authorize any two Councillors to sign the statements on behalf of ‘Namgis First Nation. CARRIED Housing Questions raised: • Why Dave Leslie has been driving Band vehicles? • Where the job postings regarding job opportunities RE: RRAP/roof work? Where were the ads placed? • Dave Leslie works full time for the Village Office and he’s putting a roof on one of our homes. His name was not one of the ones we were informed that was available to do any work. Jet Boat Rental Question if the $40,000 has come to the Band for boat rental and if so, where does it show in books? 2pm Sharon Gordon departs meeting Food Fish Nic Dedeluk – Update 4,875 gone past Ditson counting fence 1,600 caught so far for food after 7 fishing days Delivery has been attempted at every household. Details of who received fish, when and how many. Urban members need to call the office to have their name put on list with an Alert Bay address to receive.

Comment: Guardians need to make their presence known at the river – it is closed.

MOTION #2653 : VICTOR ISAAC/ART DICK THAT we engage 10-14 members for three days to harvest sockeye at the river at $100/day per person. 3 AGAINST – Motion Defeated 3:10pm Victor Isaac departs meeting 1 | July 26, 2016 Council Meeting

Sea Shepherd August 5, 2016 – Sea Shepherd/Alexandra Morton will be here.

MOTION #2654 : KELLY SPECK/ART DICK THAT we contribute up to $10,000 towards the Sea Shepherd event on August 5, 2016 and these funds are to come from Own Source Revenue and that the Big House fee comes from this amount. CARRIED MOTION #2655 : KELLY SPECK/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2656 : KELLY SPECK/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED

Meeting adjourned

______Chief Debra Hanuse Date

2 | July 26, 2016 Council Meeting

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting August 5, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Dixon Taylor, Kelly Speck, Victor Isaac, Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain

Regrets: Steven Smith, Sharon Gordon, Brian Wadhams, Art Dick

Staff: EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2657 : BILL WASDEN/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED NEB Terms of MOTION #2658 : DIXON TAYLOR/KELLY SPECK Reference That we approve the ‘Namgis Education Board Policy as amended. CARRIED NEB Agreement MOTION #2659 : BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK That we approve the draft ‘Namgis Education Board Agreement as amended and authorize the elected Chief to sign on behalf of ‘Namgis Nation. CARRIED Designation Vote Verna will meet with Marcus Hadley. Verna will prepare a draft budget/identify costs on expenses for community visits ~ who should attend, travel costs and venue. Verna will identify potential funding sources. BCR/BCTC MOTION #2660 : KELLY SPECK/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we sign the BCR stating: The ‘Namgis First Nation has been accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission (BCTC) to enter into negotiations with Canada and British Columbia as contemplated by the BCTC Agreement and; The governing body of the First Nation has given its approval to the request by the First Nation for contribution funds for the Treaty Process for the 2016/2017 fiscal year in the amount of $156,771.00.

That we authorize Debra Hanuse to execute any and all documents and agreements required to be executed and delivered by the First Nation in respect of loan and Contribution Funding. CARRIED Jackson Associates MOTION #2661 : KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve $3,800 plus GST for the appraisal/updated report by Jackson & Associates for the Kuterra Atlantic Salmon Farm. CARRIED Truck Purchase MOTION #2662 : KELLY SPECK/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Replacement That we approve the Natural Resource Department (NRD) be approved for purchase of one new F350 Pickup Truck from Steve Marshall Ford at a cost of $40,225 minus the trade-in value of two 2007 pick-up trucks. CARRIED Council Travel IMAWG MOTION #2663 : KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to meet with Minister Leblanc on August 10, 2016 in Vancouver. CARRIED Fish Committee should meet and review Cohen report and discussion on what is brought to this meeting. Audit Cory McIntosh – review Financial Statements Mach 31, 2016 (10:50am on phone) MOTION #2664 : DIXON TAYLOR/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we approve the audited Financial Statements: March 31, 2016 as amended and approve signing. CARRIED Meeting adjourned

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1 | August 5, 2016 Council Meeting

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting August 16, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Dixon Taylor, Kelly Speck, Victor Isaac, Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain; Steven Smith, Sharon Gordon, Brian Wadhams, Art Dick

Staff: EA/Record Keeper Verna Ambers

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2665 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED Minutes MOTION # 2666 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK July 5, 2016 That we approve the July 5, 2016 Council minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising • Pickup Site –IR # 2 is subject to the Indian Act and the Indian Timber Regulations; permission must be granted from AANDC as the act clearly states removal of trees must be authorized by AANDC on reserve lands; • Totem Pole – no quotes yet; Administration to look for funds for this project; • NFN Capital Plan and NFN Physical Development Plan on our list for FNIIP; FSO David Seymour and Kerr Wood Leidal - Mike Dickens contacted; Wayne and Derek in the loop • All land use planning matters being referred to FNLM Regime and AANDC; • All Economic Development plans: ice plant, convenience store, fishing tackle shop, seafood restaurant, breakwater and docks, marina, floating commercial complex, fuel dock, nurses residence (hotel), • Housing and mold issues in progress • Finance Policy Review to be on the September 13, 2016 Council agenda • Council travel update to be on the September 13, 2016 Council agenda Minutes MOTION # 2667 : SHARON GORDON/STEVEN SMITH July 18, 2016 That we approve the July 18, 2016 Council minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising • Fisheries staff using their uniforms Minutes MOTION # 2668 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN July 26, 2016 That we approve the July 26, 2016 Council minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising • Administration to find out why non employees are using the band’s vehicles; • Administration to find out insurance and liability if contractors are using band vehicles; • Administration to check with Wayne Cook to see how contractors are selected; • Natural Resources budget credited with the oil spill revenue for work in Victoria, BC as presented by Lynn Anderson Minutes MOTION # 2669 : VICTOR ISAAC/KELLY SPECK August 5, 2016 That we approve the August 5, 2016 Council minutes as presented. CARRIED In-Camera MOTION # 2670 : ROBERT MOUNTAIN/SHARON GORDON That Council proceeds to In-Camera meeting. CARRIED

MOTION # 2671 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That Council leaves the In-Camera meeting. CARRIED BCR/Contracts MOTION # 2672 : KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH Cheslakees I.R. #3 That ‘Namgis First Nation hereby appoints Michael J. Taylor, BCLS, CLS, Survey Division

1 | August 16, 2016 Council Meeting

Designation Manager, McElhanney Associates Land Surveying Ltd. to a survey of the area of Cheslakees I.R. #3 set out in the attached map for the purposes of designating the land in accordance with Section 38 (2) of the Indian Act. CARRIED

Band Transfer MOTION # 2673 : SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC The ‘Namgis First Nation accepts Michael Moon into the membership of the ‘Namgis First Nation and that we, the council of the ‘Namgis First Nation request that all departmental records be amended to reflect his addition to our Registry Group from the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation. 1 Opposed; 2 Abstentions CARRIED

NERHA MOTION # 2674 : STEVEN SMITH/ROBERT MOUNTAIN WHEREAS: A. The ‘Namgis First Nation holds unextinguished Aboriginal title and rights over its core territory, which includes the entire Nimpkish and Kokish River Watersheds on northern Vancouver Island, along with several adjacent islands in the vicinity of the Johnstone and Queen Charlotte Straits; and B. Aboriginal title confers exclusive rights to the land, including: the exclusive right to determine how the land will be used; the right of enjoyment and occupancy of the land; the right to possess the land; the right to the economic benefits of the land; and the right to pro-actively use and manage the land; and C. ‘Namgis seeks to engage directly with our neighbouring Nations to discuss protocol arrangements with respect to areas outside of the Nation’s core and will access resources based on traditional systems of governance as we always have; and D. ‘Namgis will have a continued voice in the marine management throughout the Kwakwaka’wakw Sea, and upland areas; and E. ‘Namgis members have aboriginal rights in areas outside of the Nation’s core and will access resources based on traditional systems of governance as we always have. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. ‘Namgis wishes to withdraw the area referred to as the ‘Namgis Non Exclusive Resource Harvest Area (NERHA) from British Columbia and Canada’s Consultative Area Databases; and 2. ‘Namgis no longer expects to receive referral consultation requests in regard to this area; and 3. For greater certainty, ‘Namgis continues to assert its Aboriginal rights within NERHA, and is in no way surrendering, abrogating or derogating from said rights by withdrawing the NERHA from the Consultative Area Databases. The withdrawal request is made without prejudice to ‘Namgis Aboriginal rights or to any future negotiations or agreements aimed at achieving recognition and accommodation of said rights; and 4. This request is also without prejudice to ‘Namgis right to have NERHA, or portions thereof, added back onto British Columbia and Canada’s Consultative Area Databases in future if ‘Namgis wishes to begin receiving consultation requests for this area again. CARRIED

MOTION # 2675 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That council approves the NERHA letter as amended to be sent to BC, Canada and Tripartite table; Debra Hanuse to sign letter(s). CARRIED

2 | August 16, 2016 Council Meeting

Approvals Bible Society MOTION # 2676 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That Council approves signing the support letter for the Bible Society to translate the bible into Kwa’kwala. CARRIED

GNN Support MOTION # 2677 : BRIAN WADHAMS/SHARON GORDON Letter That Council approves sending the letter to The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans supporting the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxada’xw Nation’s dispute with DFO for opening the Smith Inlet commercial sockeye earlier than the agreed to time. CARRIED

Treaty 8 Support MOTION # 2678 : SHARON GORDON/ARTHUR DICK That Council approves sending the letter, as amended, supporting Treaty 8 First Nations opposing Site C dam project and call for construction by BC Hydro to be immediately halted. CARRIED NEB MOTION # 2679 : BRIAN WADHAMS/SHARON GORDON That Council accepts the agreement between ‘Namgis Education n Board and Band Council as amended. CARRIED

FNEC First Nation Education Council (FNEC) Sharon Gordon is the band’s representative; Dixon Taylor is the alternate.

AFSAR CFA MOTION # 2680 : SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC That Council approves Debra Hanuse to sign the AFSAR Contribution Funding Agreement. CARRIED

Old Growth Forest MOTION # 2681 : KELLY SPECK/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That Council approves Debra Hanuse to sign the amended letter to the Minister of FLNRO with respect to Old Growth Forest. CARRIED

Council Election MOTION # 2682 : VICTOR ISAAC/SHARON GORDON Band council approves Jamie Taylor as the Electoral Officer and Elsie Carter as the Deputy Electoral Officer for the December 09, 2016 election, as per time table submitted, for four (4) Councillors. CARRIED

Terms expiring: Sharon Colleen Gordon, Kelly Ann Speck, Brian Wayne Wadhams, and William Edward Wasden (Sr.)

MOTION # 2683 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Band Council approves Justin Beadle, Sarah Holland and Michael Berry as the Appeal Board for the December 09, 2016 election for four (4) councilors. CARRIED Reports/Info Council Travel Council travel update in mail boxes; review at September 13, 2016 Council meeting

Sisuitl Welcome Review at September 13, 2016 agenda; administration to write letter to Bill Cranmer; get bids Figure and find resources to repair figure

MOTION # 2684 : VICTOR ISAAC/ARTHUR DICK Council directs administration to find funding to repair or replace the Sisuitl Welcome Figure. 1 Abstention CARRIED

3 | August 16, 2016 Council Meeting

Our Voices DVD Residential School DVD Our Voices, Our Stories; invite Barb Cranmer to September 13, 2016 Council meeting. • Administration to prepare a letter/agreement or MOU for DVD sales before we allow the DVD to be sold; • Find out if Barb Cranmer received consent to use the images from the DVD; • Send DVD and cover letter to all First Nations in BC; • Send DVD and cover letter to all treatment centres in BC; • Survivors require a copy; the survivors’ list has not yet been received; • Administration to complete an inventory of the DVD;

FN Market Housing Indemnity Agreement will be placed in council mail boxes for review; this will be placed on the September 13, 2016 Council agenda.

Walkus Pole Museum of Vancouver: Repatriation Request for Walkus Pole Place on the September 13, 2016 Council agenda.

Mount Cain MOTION # 2685 : BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK Insurance That Council accepts the offer from our insurance company Claimspro in the amount of $174,273.75 to repair and rebuild the Mount Cain cabin. CARRIED

MOTION # 2686 : ARTHUR DICK/KELLY SPECK That Council accepts Fox Construction’s bid to complete the repairs, as outlined by ‘Namgis, for the Mount Cain cabin in the amount of $174,273.75; Administration to move forward with the contractor. CARRIED

Education Community Meeting T’lisalagilakw School August 29, 2016; suggest an earlier meeting and Community Dinner Administration to look for funds for a community dinner/meeting August 29, 2016

Tutoring NISS Tutoring NISS Students - Sharon Gordon and Dixon Taylor are in discussions with SD # 85 about tutoring for students.

Farm Fish Arthur Dick provided Council with an update about matters surfacing in the mainland about the fish farm concerns as expressed by the respective First Nations. Council Travel FNEC SD #85 MOTION # 2687 : VICTOR ISAAC/ARTHUR DICK That Council approves Sharon Gordon’s travel to attend the FNEC Meeting on September 8, 2016. CARRIED

Aboriginal Business MOTION #2688 : VICTOR ISAAC/ARTHUR DICK Opportunities That Council approves Sharon Gordon to attend the conference. 5 Against MOTION DEFEATED IMAWG MOTION # 2689 : KELLY SPECK/STEVEN SMITH That Council approves Arthur Dick and Victor Isaac to attend the IMAWG Meeting September 20 – 22, 2016. CARRIED

Ha’wiih Meeting Ha’wiih Meeting September 28 & 29, 2016 Bamfield, BC After some discussion the consensus is that the fisheries committee meets to discuss a blended governance model and recommendations to be provided to council at the September 13, 2016 council meeting.

4 | August 16, 2016 Council Meeting

Marijuana Boom Canada Marijuana Boom Opportunities in Indigenous Territory October 3 – 4, 2016 Tabled to September 13, 2016 agenda.

FNS First Nation Summit Meeting October 19 – 21, 2106 Vancouver , BC Tabled to September 13, 2016 agenda.

BCAFN AGM BCAFN AGM October 23 – 25, 2016 Victoria, BC Tabled to September 13, 2106 agenda.

FN Clean Energy First Nations and Clean Energy: A Shared Journey to Prosperity November 7, 2016 Vancouver

MOTION # 2690 : ROBERT MOUNTAIN/ARTHUR DICK That Debra Hanuse attend First Nations Clean Energy: A Shared Journey to Prosperity as a panel presenter November 7, 2016 in Vancouver, BC CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 4:55PM

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5 | August 16, 2016 Council Meeting

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting September 14, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Dixon Taylor, Kelly Speck, Victor Isaac, Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain; Brian Wadhams, Art Dick

Regrets: Sharon Gordon, Steven Smith

Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Verna Ambers

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2691 : ROBERT MOUNTAIN/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve the agenda as amended. CARRIED Minutes MOTION # 2692 : BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK August 16, 2016 That we approve the August 16, 2016 Council minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising  Band vehicles: Verna will have a written presentation at next Council meeting.  Totem Pole: Verna has letter written by pole carver, Stephen Bruce. Should this be put out to bids or should the contract be automatically given to Stephen? Council requests Administration to review past minutes to see what original direction was given and bring back to next Council meeting. This will be added to the economic planning session agenda.  Pickup Site: Rachel Dalton is working on an assessment.  Sisiutl Welcome Sign: Council requests Administration to determine legal status: who owns the pole? Whose land is this situated on? This will be added to the economic planning session agenda.  Mount Cain cabin: work has started  Ha’wiih Meeting: Victor asking about this travel. It states in August 16, 2016 Council minutes that by Consensus, the Fisheries Committee were to meet to discuss the blended governance model and bring recommendations to Council today., In-Camera MOTION # 2693 : BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK That Council proceeds to In-Camera meeting. CARRIED

MOTION # 2694 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That Council leaves the In-Camera meeting. CARRIED Tutoring Irene Isaac by telephone ~ tutoring proposal reviewed by Council. Suggested changes and additions to proposal. Council to provide any comments to Debra before next Council meeting. Cheslakee IR #3 MOTION # 2695 : KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR Appraisal That Council adopt Jackson & Associates evaluation of Cheslakee IR #3 as presented. CARRIED 1-Abstention Alert Bay Seafoods Marv & Tina Jones have submitted an application to Indigenous Innovation Demonstration Fund

MOTION # 2696 : ART DICK/BRIAN WADHAMS That Council approves a letter of support for Alert Bay Seafoods for Indigenous Innovation Demonstration Fund application and Chief Debra Hanuse to sign on behalf of ‘Namgis First Nation. CARRIED Our Voices, Our MOTION # 2697 : VICTOR ISAAC/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Stories DVD That Council approves a letter to Barbara Cranmer in response to her August 13, 2016 letter regarding the promotion of Our Voices, Our Stories: there are no funds to promote the documentary. ‘Namgis First Nation owns the copyright to this DVD. It is imperative that Council have the information/consents that were obtained by the individuals who appear on the DVD, the music that was used and the artist who appeared on the cover etc. Council is not in a position to consider authorizing any further screenings or viewings of the DVD until we are able to confirm that all necessary consents have been obtained. Any 1 | September 14, 2016 Council Meeting

potential revenue that may be earned by future screenings or distributions is to be collected for the sole purpose of establishing a memorial fund. Council requests that Barbara Cranmer direct all future inquiries regarding the DVD to ‘Namgis Council, including all further communications from Moving Images and APTN. CARRIED Next Meetings Monday ~ September 26, 2016 : Council Tuesday ~ September 27, 2016 : OSR Planning Session Thursday ~ September 28, 2016 : Rights & Title Forum Council Travel MOTION # 2698 : KELLY SPECK/ART DICK FSMC That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to attend the FSMC on September 23, 2016 in Vancouver. CARRIED 1-Oppose

MOTION # 2699 : VICTOR ISAAC/KELLY SPECK That we approve travel for Robert Mountain and Art Dick to Port Hardy on September 16, 2016 for the Wagalus School Grand Opening at 10am. CARRIED

Meeting adjourned at 12:30PM

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2 | September 14, 2016 Council Meeting

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting September 26, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Dixon Taylor, Kelly Speck, Victor Isaac, Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain; Brian Wadhams, Art Dick, Sharon Gordon, Steven Smith

Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Agenda MOTION #2700 : BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK That we approve the agenda as amended. CARRIED Rights & Title BY CONSENSUS: 1 Objection (AD) Forum Minutes That we approve June 23, 2016 Rights & Title Forum Record of Decision. CARRIED

Analysis MOTION #2701 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Subject to obtaining updated estimates from Rosenberg Law: a) That we seek the approval of the membership at the October 15-16, 2016 Annual General Meeting to spend up to a maximum of $350,000.00 from Own Source Revenue to complete a title and rights analysis; b) Inform the Hereditary Chiefs of this recommendation at the September 29, 2016 Forum meeting; c) Develop communications and community strategy prior to sharing the results of the title and rights analysis with members. CARRIED

Ecofish Contract MOTION #2702 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve a contract with Ecofish in an amount not to exceed $27,325.00. CARRIED

Joseph Isaac MOTION #2703 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve a contract with Joseph Isaac in an amount not to exceed $17,115.00 and that there be very clear deliverables which are to be brought to Council a month prior to deadline. CARRIED

NTRF Agenda BY CONSENSUS: That we approve the ‘Namgis Title and Rights Forum agenda and approve distribution to Hereditary Chiefs. CARRIED

Tripartite Agenda BY CONSENSUS: That we approve the Tripartite agenda as amended and approve distribution to BC & Canada. CARRIED

BC Reconciliation MOTION #2704 : BILL WASDEN/ART DICK Strategy &  That Council continue to support the ongoing development of a reconciliation framework with Coordinated BC that will include forestry, land acquisition and a funded, coordinated approach for addressing Approach ‘Namgis issues  That ‘Namgis request a clear work plan and funding from BC for moving forward expeditiously  That ‘Namgis provide a report to community members at October AGM regarding status of the development of a reconciliation process and framework with BC CARRIED

Chief Debra Hanuse will follow up with Chief Adam

Federal MOTION #2705 : BRIAN WADHAMS/SHARON GORDON Incremental Treaty  That Council support the development of a fisheries and governance ITA proposal and authorize Agreement – staff to develop a draft proposal for review on October 4, 2016 1 | September 26, 2016 Council Meeting

Governance/Fish  That ‘Namgis provide a report to community members at October AGM regarding status of the development of a new table with Canada for the negotiation of incremental approaches on fisheries and governance. CARRIED

TRM Development BY CONSENSUS: That Council authorize staff to develop TRM proposals for 2017-18 Economic Development and Governance projects. CARRIED FA Amendment 7 MOTION #2706 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve signing the Funding Agreement No. 1617-BC-000070/Amendment No. 07 in the amount of $193,821.00:  NP0S 2016/17 Ancillary Support Adjustment $ 3,551.00  NP12 2016/17 Financial Assistance Allowances $ 2,060.00  NP13 2016/17 Guidance Counselling Adjustment $ 4,095.00  NP18 2016/17 Student Transportation Services $ 31,415.00  NP1P 2016/17 New Paths (Language & Culture) $ 52,700.00  NTF5 CPMS#5671 Water System Improvements $100.00.00 CARRIED Rural Dividend MOTION #2707 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON Program That we authorize Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers to sign the agreement of $10,000.00 to be applied to the Cormorant Island Historic Nurses’ Residence Redevelopment. CARRIED CMHC MOTION #2708 : BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK That we authorize Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers to sign the CMHC On-Reserve Retrofit Initiative in the amount of $10,235.91. CARRIED Summer Student MOTION #2709 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK (SWEP) Additional That we approve the signing of the additional $756.00 bringing the SWEP allocation to $8,089.00; and Allocation That we approve the signing of the Summer Student Work Experience (FNIYES) in the amount of FNIYES CA 2016/17 $7,333.00. CARRIED In-Camera MOTION #2710 : KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve going In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2711 : VICTOR ISAAC/KELLY SPECK That we approve going out of In-Camera. CARRIED NEDC Kuterra Loan MOTION #2712 : KELLY SPECK/SHARON GORDON That we approve signing the Modification of Loan Agreement; Modification of General Security Agreement and the Band Council Resolution. CARRIED In-Camera MOTION #2713 : SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve going In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2714 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve going out of In-Camera. CARRIED Travel Ha’wiih MOTION #2712 : SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to attend the Ha’wiih Meeting in Bamfield on September 28 & 29, 2016. CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 5PM

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2 | September 26, 2016 Council Meeting

‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting September 27, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Dixon Taylor, Kelly Speck, Bill Wasden, Robert Mountain; Brian Wadhams, Sharon Gordon, Steven Smith

Regrets: Victor Isaac, Art Dick

Staff: Acting Senior Administrator Verna Ambers; EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor Transfer MOTION #2713 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN Natasha Pittman That we approve Natasha Ruth Anne Pittman into ‘Namgis membership from Tlowitsis. CARRIED DFO Charter ‘Namgis operating a Charter Patrol for years. Contract begins October 3, 2016 and is for eight days during October 2016.

MOTION #2714 : BRIAN WADHAMS/SHARON GORDON That we authorize Acting Senior Administrator or Chief Debra Hanuse to sign the additional Charter Patrol Contract when the paperwork arrives. CARRIED Chum Salmon Test MOTION #2715 : SHARON GORDON/STEVEN SMITH Fishery That we authorize Acting Senior Administrator to sign the additional two ‘Requests for Standing Offers’ so they may be submitted for potential work opportunities with DFO. CARRIED AGM Agenda MOTION #2716 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we approve the amended Annual General Meeting agenda and request that it be placed on our website. CARRIED  Recommendation that ‘Namgis hold another General Meeting in the near future.  Community dinner where the businesses and boards update members – ADD TO COUNCIL AGENDA In-Camera MOTION #2717 : SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve going In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2718 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve going out of In-Camera. CARRIED Election Memo from Legal Counsel Stan Ashcroft with suggested changes to Election Regulations. Regulations BY CONSENSUS: That there be no changes to regulations. CARRIED Finance Policy The ‘Namgis Financial Management Policy has not been revised since it was first enacted in 2002. There are differing interpretations about roles, responsibilities, duties and spending authority of the Finance Committee.

MOTION #2719 : BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That we authorize up to $9,000.00 for the recruitment of a Director of Finance. CARRIED U’mista/Playground Construction & Maintenance Agreement

MOTION #2720 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we approve ‘in-principle’ the Playground Construction & Maintenance Agreement. Administration to question Stan on a ‘decommissioning’ clause. CARRIED Portfolio Reports Indigenous Funding Conference: attended by Sharon Gordon, Robert Mountain and Bill Wasden. Many great funding opportunities.  These Councillors will get together and make a list of material to share with everyone. 1 | September 27, 2016 Council Meeting

 Language programs, Species at Risk, 3 year Habitat Restoration, Carving, Artwork, Lake Fertilization.  Discouraging point: many of the funding opportunities are for EI eligible people. That is a tough one in our area.

Fisheries Group has met. Brian questions why we would ask Nick Chowdry to come to speak to Council when we have two representatives on the Board? Next steps is to work on marine use plan. Plan to have monthly meetings. Need to discuss food fish – how can we put food on table for our people? Understand Rachel’s full plate/backlogged – we need to look at that.

Brian: As portfolio holders, we’re ineffective. Council should be negotiating – not staff. Council must be included/informed.

Suggestion: Department Heads: should update Council on everything – what is being worked on. Staff Move Natural Resources staff (Rachel Dalton, Brian Svanvik, Harry Alfred) are moving up to annex building.

Post-Secondary Support Worker is moving into Administration building. Health Board Kelly Speck or Brian Wadhams to fill seat on Health Board? Add to next Council agenda.  Question on agenda setting for Health Board? Request sent to Health Centre Administrator and it is added to agenda  Strategic Planning: direct Department Heads on how they are to conduct business Financial Statement TABLED HR Director Update 6 applications received MOTION #2721 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That the Hiring Committee shall consist of three Council members and three staff members. The Hiring Committee will bring back their recommendation to Council for final decision. CARRIED Acting Senior Acting Senior Administrator’s contract has expired. Administrator Contract MOTION #2722 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR That Acting Senior Administrator’s contract is extended to November 15, 2016. CARRIED

MOTION #2723 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we approve the expenditure of up to a maximum of $9,000.00 for Senior Administrator recruitment. CARRIED Email Distribution Discussion around problems with Council receiving email.

MOTION #2724 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That the IT Director come up with a solution around the problem with sending email to Council’s personal email addresses. CARRIED Language Program Nicole McLelland provides update. An Advisory Committee was setup: Gloria Cranmer; Pauline Alfred; Pewi Alfred; Donna Cranmer; Audrey Wilson. A work plan was in place. With all the recent events that have taken place, this program is up in the air now. Discussion around turning over to/bringing onboard the U’mista and/or Sanala Group.  Partnership can be a positive idea  Possibility of contract with U’mista  Control must stay with Council  Need someone to overlook the operation: organizing etc  Suggestion to create internal short list of people who is capable of managing contract

Recommendation to Nicole to advertise for a Project Manager to oversee the contract. 2 | September 27, 2016 Council Meeting

Ec Dev Economic Development: Look into hiring an Economic Development worker. Possibility to pay by percentage of funds brought in. People in our community need assistance with businesses. We need to create opportunities. Add to next Council agenda. Council Travel

Clam Sectoral MOTION #2725 : DIXON TAYLOR/SHARON GORDON CARRIED That we approve Brian Wadhams attending the Clam Sectoral meeting in Courtenay on October 4, 2016.

15 Years Salmon MOTION #2726 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR Habitat That we approve Brian Wadhams attending the 15 Years of Restoring Salmon Habitat meeting in Penticton on Ocotober 18 & 19, 2016. CARRIED

FNS MOTION #2727 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve Debra Hanuse and Robert Mountain attending the First Nations Summit meeting in Vancouver on October 19-21, 2016. CARRIED

BCAFN AGM MOTION #2728 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve Debra Hanuse and Sharon Gordon attending the BCAFN AGM in Victoria on October 23- 23, 2016. CARRIED

Rebuilding MOTION #2729 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR Abundance That we approve Brian Wadhams and Bill Wasden attending Rebuilding Abundance meeting in Ottawa on October 26, 2016. CARRIED

BCAFN Phase II MOTION #2730 : BRIAN WADHAMS/STEVEN SMITH That we approve Robert Mountain and Sharon Gordon attending the BCAFN Phase II Regional Economic Development Session in Duncan on October 28, 2016. CARRIED

FSMC Main Table MOTION #2731 : SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve Victor Isaac attending the FSMC Main Table meeting in Kamloops on November 7 & 8, 2016. CARRIED

Meeting adjourned at 5PM

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting September 30 2016 3:30pm Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Dixon Taylor, Bill Wasden, Sharon Gordon, Art Dick, Victor Isaac

Regrets: Art Dick, Robert Mountain, Brian Wadhams, Steven Smith

Staff: EA/Record Keeper Gina Wadhams

Signing Authority MOTION #2732 : VICTOR ISAAC/DIXON TAYLOR That we add Irene Speck and Sharon Gordon to signing authorities for ‘Namgis First Nation bank accounts. CARRIED

Meeting adjourned at 4PM

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting October 11, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Sharon Gordon; Kelly Speck; Robert Mountain; Victor Isaac Bill Wasden (12:00 noon) Staff: A/Senior Administrator, Verna Ambers; Comptroller, Lynn Anderson;

Open Meeting 9:30am OSR MOTION #2733: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Expenditures That we approve the following expenditures of OSR during the 2016-2017 fiscal year: legal $80,000; greenhouse $25,000; Rural Dividend matching funds $10,000; ICET matching funds $15,000; Mount Cain cabin repairs $20,000, totem restoration $50,000. CARRIED Deficit Reduction MOTION #2734: VICTOR ISAAC/KELLY SPECK That we approve an expenditure of $200,000 of OSR during the 2016-2017 fiscal year for deficit reduction. CARRIED Recommended MOTION #2735: KELLY SPECK/VICTOR ISAAC OSR That we seek membership endorsement of the following expenditures of OSR during the Expenditures 2016-2017 fiscal year: title and rights $385,000; holding company $125,000; Oyster Plant refurbishing $100,000; Nurses Residence roof $150,000. CARRIED McNeill home MOTION #2736: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we direct Public Works to demolish the McNeill home. CARRIED Smitty’s Property MOTION #2737: ROBERT MOUNTAIN/VICTOR ISAAC That we direct Administration to determine the legal status of the Smitty property and if the lands are fee simple, determine our outstanding obligations to the tenant in respect of belongings left at the premises. CARRIED Scholarships The proposal to establish three scholarships (fisheries biologist, health, finance) TABLED

Meeting adjourned

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting October 14, 2016 2pm Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Bill Wasden; Sharon Gordon; Brian Wadhams; Robert Mountain; Victor Isaac; Kelly Speck Regrets: Steven Smith; Dixon Taylor; Art Dick Staff: A/Senior Administrator - Verna Ambers; Recording Secretary – Gina Wadhams

Agenda MOTION #2738: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve the agenda as amended. CARRIED Economic Discussion harbor development Development Administration contact Justin Beadle schedule a joint meeting with Village of Alert Bay Council to discuss Tides of Change ASAP. Deficit Direct Senior Health Centre Administrator to meet with Comptroller to discuss deficits and to address issues with our FNHA agreements. Mount Cain Direct Comptroller to draft a recovery plan for cabin usage, big house, netloft, docks and bring back to Council. MOTION #2739: BRIAN WADHAMS/SHARON GORDON That we direct Administration to develop a user fee policy for all of ‘Namgis cabins and that the first draft of the policy be brought to Council on November 1, 2016. CARRIED Caters/Big House Discussion on free access to usage of big house kitchen. Maintenance is needed on stoves. There needs to be a better policy developed. MOTION #2740: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we change the locks on both access doors to the big house kitchen and that Public Works maintain control of keys at all times. CARRIED Lake Fertilization MOTION #2741: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC That we allocate $50,000.00 Woss lake fertilization. CARRIED

Suggestion to reopen negotiations with WFP. Agreement expires this year. In-Camera MOTION #2742: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #24743: VICTOR ISAAC/SHARON GORDON That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED Scholarships Finance/Health/Fish Biologist

MOTION #2744: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we approve $30,000 from Own Source Revenue for Finance, Health and Fish Biologist Scholarships. CARRIED Travel MOTION #2745: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to Oct 18 & 19: IMAWG in Nanaimo. CARRIED Meeting adjourned 6pm

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting October 31, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Bill Wasden; Sharon Gordon; Brian Wadhams; Robert Mountain; Kelly Speck; Dixon Taylor; Art Dick

Regrets: Victor Isaac; Steven Smith Staff: A/Senior Administrator - Verna Ambers; Recording Secretary – Gina Wadhams

Agenda MOTION #2746: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we approve the agenda as amended. CARRIED CCP Joseph working on CCP  Must engage with community  Are there dates for community meetings?  Clear direction must be in place  Get sense of schedule from Joseph – when coming here  Need to be cautious – get something concrete. Critical document needs to come out of this  What’s in Terms of Reference? Should be working here  No payment until completed  Need to priorize what members want Hiring Joseph has been discussed at this table. There was a call for proposals.

BY CONSENSUS: That we direct CCP consultant Joseph Isaac to: a) Seek community input on harbor development and tourism plans; and b) To work with harbor development and tourism consultants when developing questions for community input CARRIED Application is in the name of Village of Alert Bay because a five-year concrete plan was required. This was brought to this table ~ we agreed on structure.

 When will an Economic Development Officer get hired? Money has been put aside. Debra and Verna will discuss  Need to get fundamental decisions  Economic Development Officer ~ hire jointly; available to us to work on our economic development projects  Need an economic development person in place to assist our members with proposals  Economic Development Officer for ‘Tides of Change’ is for that project only.  CEO Economic Development Corporation can be discussed another time  ‘Namgis and Village of Alert Bay created ‘Tides of Change’.  Need to work harder on information flow  Village of Alert Bay wants to hire Al Baronis – he has federal and provincial contacts and has soft benefits.  It is up to each Councillor to seek the information from meetings that they have missed.  Discussion on keeping minutes in binders for Council to look back on. Council requests Executive Assistant to compile the previous two fiscal years of Council minutes and to have in binder in Council Chambers at all times to look back on.  Suggestion to have ‘Tides of Change’ updates in newsletter  Portfolio reports: should be mandatory to make regular reports 1 | October 31, 2016 Council Meeting

BY CONSENSUS: Our breakwater is the most important project to ‘Namgis.  Verna Ambers and Justin Beadle to meet and ensure compliance with Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation finance policies regarding tendering of contracts.  Progress reports must be place  Contracts – clear penalty clauses  Develop local contractors, laborers for harbour development  Contractor to identify: pull list together for Phase II  Harbour Development: wherever possible – hire local laborers  Ensure safety liability factor (Marine Safety)  Summer Students: should be there learning during the summer  Seek Aboriginal Tourism BC elected members. Must become a member. Bring to future meeting. Enquire about becoming a member/appointee. MOTION #2747: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we approve a support letter for the Rural Dividend Fund signed by Debra Hanuse. CARRIED Fuel Dock Points of discussion

 Recruit entrepreneur to take on  Private business  Explore ownership options  Approach fuel company – franchise: They may help build. Look at all aspects  Location? 4 fuel docks in past.  Anyone approach Colin Ritchie RE: shipyards? With the fire in Sointula  Talks around turning into museum  Waiting on Hydro building for museum  Lots of work to build store front  Nurses’ residence roof repair starting now  If hotel was built there, could also bring in whale watching, fish charters at government dock BY CONSENSUS: Important issues to work on:  Gas station relocation  Seek private entrepreneur  Commercial spaces for members Meeting adjourned Noon

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting November 1, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Bill Wasden; Sharon Gordon; Brian Wadhams; Robert Mountain; Kelly Speck; Dixon Taylor; Art Dick, Victor Isaac, Steven Smith

Staff: A/Senior Administrator - Verna Ambers; Recording Secretary – Gina Wadhams

Agenda MOTION #2748: BRIAN WADHAMS/BILL WASDEN That we approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED Minutes MOTION #2749: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK Sept 14/2016 That we approve the September 14, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising Marv & Tina Jones/Oyster Plant: Concern regarding miscommunication on Oyster Plant. Marv & Tina are under the impressions that they will be given funds to fix up building under their direction. ‘Namgis is upgrading the building. Our intention is to bring building up to par. Marv & Tina are possible renters. Innovation fund/application may not be ok and we may be looking for another business. Members approved the expenditure. Details must be clearly explained to Marv & Tina.

Totem Pole: Stephen Bruce wrote letter in February. Upgrade of pole should go to Stephen – original carver of pole. Cultural portfolio holders recommended that Stephen be awarded this contract. Administration informs Council that it clearly states that Stephen Bruce will do the upgrade once funds are identified.

Sisiutl Pole: Power wash and fix/repair? Who is the rightful owner of the pole? Hydro offered the pole to ‘Namgis. Administration to work with Wayne on identifying rightful owner and work required.

Band Vehicles: Administration will bring information to future Council meeting.

Pickup Site: Dead trees must come down before they fall and we find ourselves in a law suit. Administration will have Forester Rachel Dalton review area. Minutes MOTION #2750: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK Sept 26/2016 That we approve the September 26, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising CCP Motion #2703: Administration to monitor/track work with Joseph Isaac. Ensure timeframes in contracts. Minutes MOTION #2751: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK Sept 27/2016 That we approve the September 27, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising Hiring: Motion: #2721: Hiring Policy needs to be a priority. When were there changes of Hiring Committee – where Council was removed? Administration to look back in minutes and find out when this changed.

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Minutes MOTION #2752: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK Sept 30/2016 That we approve the September 30, 2016 minutes as presented. CARRIED Robin Henry MOTION #2753: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we endorse the Hiring Committee’s recommendation to make an offer to hire Robin Henry as Human Resource Director. CARRIED In-Camera MOTION #2754: BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2755: BILL WASDEN/VICTOR ISAAC That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED Dentist Contract MOTION #2756: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we approve signing the contract with dentist Dr. Frank Foster. CARRIED Tenancy/Lease MOTION #2757: KELLY SPECK/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve signing the tenancy/lease with Wayne & Marilyn Roberts. CARRIED

Discussion on where things are at with purchasing place for this? Was in the hands of previous Administrator. Take to Health Board to look into. Robin Henry Human Resource candidate Robin Henry introduces himself to Council. Cormorant Island ICET Board of Directors has approved the provision of funding up to $15,000 based on the Economic estimated total project value of $30,000 to the ‘Namgis First Nation for the Cormorant Island Development Economic Development Quick Start Program. The project aims to develop visitor engagement amenities in three areas:  Historic and cultural signage, mostly along the waterfront  Recreational trail signage  Vendor kiosks MOTION #2758: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we support the Cormorant Island Economic Development Quick Start Program. CARRIED

Each clan needs to approve the stories shared. Bring back to future Council meeting. BCR/Cheslaskee MOTION #2759: BILL WASDEN/KELLY SPECK That we approve signing the BCR stating: ‘Namgis First Nation Chief and Council hereby approve the attached survey of Lot 1, Ches-La- Kee IR3 as shown on the plan of Survey by Michael J Taylor, CLS of McElhanney Surveyors for registration for the purpose of designating the land identified thereon. CARRIED Designation Vote TABLED – bring to future Council meeting BCR/Transfers MOTION #2760: VICTOR ISAAC/SHARON GORDON Membership That we approve the following transfers:  Sharon Louise Stauffer to ‘Namgis First Nation from Da’naxda’xw First Nation  Sherry Lynn Alfred to ‘Namgis First Nation from Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis  Michael Benjamin Sedgemore from ‘Namgis First Nation to Kwakiutl Band CARRIED Christmas Suggested dates: Holidays Last day of work – December 16, 2016 / Return to work – January 2, 2017 TABLED FNFC Nomination First Nations Fisheries Council (FNFC) call out for nominations for the next three year term and IMAWG has been asked to organize an open and transparent appointment process for the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations. Suggestion to nominate Tony Roberts TABLED to future Council meeting Playground MOTION #2761: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC Agreement That we approve the ‘draft’ Playground Construction and Maintenance Agreement for submission to the U’mista. CARRIED 1 |November 01, 2016, 2016 Council Meeting

U’mista Letter Support Letter for Playground Project TABLED Halie Bruce MOTION #2762: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we engage with Halie Bruce of Cedar & Sage Law Corporation to revise the Finance and Council Travel & Honoraria policies; and develop new polices for: Council Procedures; Council Portfolios; Standing Committees & Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference; and Community Complaints Process by March 31, 2017 for $32,000. CARRIED Senior Position has not been advertised. Administration to check budget for funds to advertise the Administrator Senior Administrator position. Water & Waste MOTION #2762: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Water That Chief & Council support the proposal submitted to INAC for the 2016-2017 First Nation Water and Waste Water Action Plan – Operator Wage Enhancement Initiative and Chief Debra Hanuse has the authority to sign the application. CARRIED Marine Research Alert Bay Marine Lab Society (ABMRS) is in the process of rejuvenating the Society and Society repurposing the small marine field lab facility at the Alert Bay Municipal Wharf. The current Board of Directors would like to invite the ‘Namgis Council add a member to the ABMRS Board. MOTION #2763: KELLY SPECK/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we appoint Bill Wasden as primary Board Member and Art Dick as alternate. Administration to advise ABMRS of ‘Namgis candidates. CARRIED Liz Silva Liz Silva organized the 2015 Vancouver Christmas Party and went over the budget by $1,095. Reimbursement Previous Senior Administrator was handling the matter.

BY CONSENSUS: That Liz Silva be reimbursed $1,095 for 2015 Vancouver Christmas Party expenses. CARRIED

MOTION #2764: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK That we authorize the $1,095. to come from Own Source Revenue. CARRIED Canada Day 150 Port McNeill Council suggesting a collaborative celebration with ‘Namgis and Village of Alert Bay. Application deadline is November 21, 2016. Looking for volunteer to sit on planning. Sharon Gordon volunteers and will inform Jay Dixon of her participation. FNEC Letter from Irene Isaac requesting two Councillors to FNEC. Administration to send letter to Irene Isaac stating that Councillors Robert Mountain and Dixon Taylor will be ‘Namgis representatives.

Councillor Art Dick states that he’s been asked by Irene to sit on FNEC as Elder/Kwakwala speaker. Art Dick should suggest to FNEC/Irene Isaac to put request in writing to Council. Treatment MOTION #2765: BILL WASDEN/VICTOR ISAAC Centre Roof That we approve the cost to replace the Treatment Centre roof by Carson Roofing Ltd. for $23,881.52 which will come from the Health Centre Pool. CARRIED NISS Tutoring Proposal by Irene Isaac TABLED Travel/IMAWG MOTION #2766: BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel to Nanaimo for IMAWG: October 17-20, 2016. CARRIED Travel/Navigation Victor travelled to Ottawa for the Navigation Protection Act Meeting (October 25, 2016). AFN Protection Act covered travel. Victor is requesting honoraria. MOTION #2767: ART DICK/KELLY SPECK That we approve honoraria for Victor Isaac’s travel to Ottawa. CARRIED Travel/Black Bear MOTION #2768: BILL WASDEN/VICTOR ISAAC Negotiations That we approve Kelly Speck’s travel for Black Bear negotiations (October 25 & 26, 2016) to Vancouver. CARRIED

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Travel/Child MOTION #2769: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Welfare That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse and Brian Wadhams to ‘Wrapping Our Ways’ at Harrison Hot Springs (November 5 & 6, 2016). CARRIED Travel/Generate MOTION #2770: ART DICK/KELLY SPECK BC That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse to Generate BC Conference in Vancouver on November 8 & 9, 2016. CARRIED Travel/OSG MOTION #2771: DIXON TAYLOR/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve travel for Art Dick and Robert Mountain to Port McNeill for 10 year Employee Recognition Dinner on November 18, 2016. CARRIED Travel/FAC MOTION #2772: VICTOR ISAAC/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Sharon Gordon and Art Dick to the Ferry Advisory Committee meeting in Port McNeill on November 10, 2016. CARRIED Travel/BC No details confirmed TABLED Reconciliation Meeting adjourned

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting November 15, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors Bill Wasden; Sharon Gordon; Brian Wadhams; Robert Mountain; Kelly Speck; Dixon Taylor; Art Dick, Victor Isaac Regrets: Steven Smith

Staff: A/Senior Administrator - Verna Ambers; Recording Secretary – Gina Wadhams

Agenda MOTION #2773: BRIAN WADHAMS/KELLY SPECK That we approve the agenda with addition. CARRIED BCR Emergency MOTION #2774: SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN Management That we approve and authorize the signing of the Emergency Management Agreement including five local governments and eight First Nation Bands committing to mutual aid for North Island communities in the event of an emergency. CARRIED Rights & Title MOTION #2775: SHARON GORDON/KELLY SPECK Forum That we approve November 24, 2016 for the Rights & Title Forum and the agenda. CARRIED Natural In 2014, when the previous Natural Resources Department Director resigned, it was Resources recognized that assistance in the Natural Resources Department would be required to allow Rachel to continue to fulfill the role of ‘Namgis forester while assuming the new role of Director. To date, this assistance has not been found and subsequently the current workload is not sustainable. Request for hiring of an Assistant. MOTION #2776: KELLY SPECK/BRIAN WADHAMS That we establish the position of Natural Resources Department Assistant for a term of one year at the remuneration recommended by the Natural Resources Director. CARRIED Moose Hunting Moose Hunting information received and filed as information In Camera MOTION #2777: DIXON TAYLOR/KELLY SPECK That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2778: BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED IMAWG IMAWG letter to DFO/Dr. Laura Brown RE: Clam and Crab Tier Two Meeting Recommendations Council to review and bring any concerns to the next Council meeting. Eulachon: Species Natural Resources Department has drafted a letter to DFO – ‘Seeing Input and Statement with at Risk Respect to whether or not to list the Central Pacific Coast designatable unit of eulachon under the Species at Risk Act’.

MOTION #2779: SHARON GORDON/ART DICK That we approve the letter to Cheryl Webb as amended and authorize Chief Councillor Debra Hanuse to sign on behalf of ‘Namgis. CARRIED

Discussion on community meeting. DFO should be consulting with the rightful owners.

BY CONSENSUS: That we are willing to meet and we strongly urge DFO to consult with the nations who’s traditional territory the river runs through. General Meeting MOTION #2780: VICTOR ISAAC/ART DICK That we set January 21 & 22, 2017 to host a General Meeting to discuss ‘Namgis businesses. CARRIED 1 | November 15, 2016 Council Minutes

September Comptroller - Lynn Anderson: Review of financials Finances Marine Response: Council requests separate schedules: see chart of what comes in, what goes out, what they are paid and from where. Administration to set up a new account for WCMRC and provide Council with a copy of the contract with Burrard Clean/WCMRC.

Administration to scan and send to Council: Quantum Murray Accounting Job Job description for Head of Accounting. New Human Resource Direction will take this on. Lynn to send a memo to Verna Ambers regarding this. Mount Cain Outstanding invoice for Fox Contracting $10,815.00 for structural drying which was not included in the contract work. Work has been done – money is owed. Whoever authorized this expenditure had no right – it should have come here. MOTION #2781: SHARON GORDON/BRIAN WADHAMS That we authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000 from OSR Department #159 to pay the Fox Contracting invoice and to have cash on hand should related expenses arise. CARRIED OSR Council would like an accounting of Own Source Revenue. Any use of OSR to be brought to table. Lead Negotiator Recommendation to engage Roshan Danesh as lead negotiator. BC Reconciliation MOTION #2782: SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN That we engage with Roshan Danesh for BC Reconciliation negotiations and that we engage him as Lead Negotiator to secure Negotiation Support Funding from BC. CARRIED

Council would like to be involved with negotiating. All strategies come to this table. Christmas MOTION #2783: BILL WASDEN/BRIAN WADHAMS Holidays That we set the staff holidays as: last day of work being December 16, 2016 and returning on January 3, 2017. All departments must ensure that essential services are covered. CARRIED Christmas Parties MOTION #2784: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve $29,000 from OSR for Christmas festivities for our members where contracts are in place stating that organizers must stay within budget. CARRIED Share Transfer: MOTION #2785: BILL WASDEN/SHARON GORDON 1049474 BC LTD That we approve signing the BCR for Share Transfer: 1049474 BC LTD. CARRIED Poppy Fund MOTION #2786: SHARON GORDON/VICTOR ISAAC That we approve the donation of $75 to the 2016 Poppy Campaign. CARRIED Council Travel IMAWG BoD MOTION #2787: SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR IMAWG Tier 1 2 That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to attend the IMAWG & Prawn Tier One & Two: November 21-23, 2016 in Nanaimo. That we approve travel for Art Dick to IMAWG Prawn Tier One & Two and Member meeting in Nanaimo: November 22-24, 2016. CARRIED

Timberwest MOTION #2788: VICTOR ISAAC/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Debra Hanuse and Bill Wasden to attend the Timberwest meeting in Campbell River on November 23, 2016. CARRIED

Gathering MOTION #2789: VICTOR ISAAC/DIXON TAYLOR Wisdom That we approve travel for Bill Wasden to attend the 8th Annual Gathering Wisdom meeting in Vancouver: November 30-December 2, 2016. CARRIED FSMC MOTION #2790: KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR That we approve travel for Victor Isaac to the FSMC in Vancouver on November 24, 2016. CARRIED

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FN EDOs LMOs MOTION #2791: VICTOR ISAAC/ART DICK Training Forum That we approve travel for Robert Mountain and a staff member to attend the First Nation EDOs & LMOs Training Forum in Vancouver: December 13-15, 2016. CARRIED

BC Studies BY CONSENSUS: Conference That we approve travel for a ‘Namgis First Nation participant for the BC Studies Conference in May 2017 in Nanaimo. CARRIED

Education MOTION #2792: DIXON TAYLOR/VICTOR ISAAC Meeting That we approve travel for Art Dick for an Education meeting in Port McNeill on November 17, 2016. CARRIED Emergency Shannon Alfred is seeking Council members to sit on Emergency Preparedness Board. Preparedness MOTION #2793: DIXON TAYLOR/ART DICK That we appoint Robert Mountain and Kelly Speck to Emergency Preparedness Selection Committee with Verna Ambers and Shannon Alfred. CARRIED Meeting adjourned

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‘Namgis First Nation Special Council Meeting November 25, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Kelly Speck; Dixon Taylor; Brian Wadhams; Bill Wasden; Sharon Gordon; Robert Mountain; Art Dick Regrets: Debra Hanuse; Steven Smith; Victor Isaac Staff: A/Senior Administrator, Verna Ambers; Comptroller, Lynn Anderson;

Chairperson Brian Wadhams Opening Prayer Dixon Taylor In Camera MOTION #2794 : SHARON GORDON/DIXON TAYLOR That we go In-Camera. CARRIED

MOTION #2795 : SHARON GORDON/BILL WASDEN That we go out of In-Camera. CARRIED Agenda MOTION #2796 : KELLY SPECK/DIXON TAYLOR That Council adopts the agenda with the following additions:  Council Chamber Chairs  Christmas Lunch for Staff CARRIED Council Travel MOTION #2797 : DIXON TAYLOR/KELLY SPECK That Robert Mountain and Sharon Gordon attend the Vancouver Island North Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on November 28, 2016 in Port Hardy. CARRIED

Council is provided with the following information from VINTA for their review:  VINTA Strategic Business Plan 2017-2019  VINTA Minutes October 19, 2016  VINTA Minutes October 20, 2016 Council Chamber Council wants the wheels on the chairs in Council Chambers to be fixed or replaced. Chairs Administration to add this to the list for Public Works Department Christmas Lunch MOTION #2798 : SHARON GORDON/ROBERT MOUNTAIN Council requests Administration to find the funds to have a Christmas Staff Lunch to be held on December 16, 2016. CARRIED

Council requests a narrative report about the Community Christmas events in January 2017 Future Agenda Council discussed the following and are requesting the following to be placed on a future agenda:  IMAWG Prawn Sectoral Committee Member Appointment  Update to Council about the Forestry Meeting Campbell River, BC Trip  Update to Council about Title and Rights, the work plan and how to move forward on blended governance  Constitution DRAFT requested to be placed on the December 13, 2016 agenda  Discussion about Hereditary Chiefs Meeting adjourned

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‘Namgis First Nation Council Meeting December 13, 2016 9:30am Council Chambers

Council: Chief Debra Hanuse; Councillors: Dixon Taylor, Billy Wasden, Brian Wadhams, Steven Smith, George Alfred Staff: A/Senior Administrator, Verna Ambers; Recording – Vickie Brotchie

Open Meeting 9:30am Dixon Taylor – Opening Prayer Agenda MOTION #2799 : BRIAN WADHAMS/BILL WASDEN That we approve the agenda with additions – Elk Hunt, Insurance for Council. CARRIED New Council Swearing in for the newly elected Council members, Kelly Speck & George Alfred be tabled Members until January 10, 2017 Council meeting. New HR Person Verna introduced Robin Henry, the new Director of Human Resources

Minutes TABLED Oct.11/16

Minutes: MOTION #2800 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR Oct. 14/16 That we approve the minutes as presented. CARRIED Discussion on Minutes Minutes TABLED Oct. 31/16

BCR Specific MOTION #2801 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH Claims That we sign the BCR for the ‘Namgis First Nation to retain Specific Claims Research Center and Ashcroft and Company to conduct its Specific Claims work for 2017/18. CARRIED Ask Stan for an update for Jan. 10th meeting. BCR First MOTION #2802 : BRIAN WADHAMS/STEVEN SMITH People’s Cultural That the ‘Namgis First Nation supports the proposal submission to the First People’s Cultural Council Council for the ‘Nanwakola Cultural Camp for a Kwakwala Language Project. CARRIED BCR - AANDC MOTION #2803 : BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR Amendment #10 That we sign AANDC Amendment #10 in the amount of $39,051.00 which is an upward amendment for Wastewater Systems 2016/17; Operator Wage Enhancement; Water Systems and Instructional Services Formula 2015/16 TEFA Adjustment. CARRIED BCR – First MOTION #2804 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR Nations Land That the ‘Namgis First Nation awards the contract in amount of $28,405.00 to BCecosphere to Management conduct the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and ESA Update Work on ‘Namgis Regime Proposal Reserve Lands. CARRIED Dental Contract TABLED Need to revisit the approval process before any contracts are signed

School Dist. 85 Request for Scholarship/Bursary for First Nations students in the District. MOTION #2805 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH That we approve a $300.00 contribution to NISS for First Nations Students Scholarship/ Bursary, to come out of Donation budget #33. CARRIED

School District 85 MOTION #2806 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH Support Letter That the ‘Namgis First Nation Chief and Council sign a support Letter for school District 85 for the Nanwakolas Cultural Camp for Language Learning. CARRIED School District 85 TABLED Verna will write to Jay Dixon for more clarification on the Budget for the pole before Pole Project. a decision for the In-Kind Contribution be made for this project. MOT/DOT Send to Stan to review especially clause 29(C). Refer to Wayne Cook and he is to provide 1 | December 13, 2016 Council Minutes

Renewal with Council with a briefing note about the renewal and this document to be presented to Council AANDC at a future meeting to be determined. BCR Danyas MOTION #2807 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR Forest Advance Pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement dated December 2, 2015, The LP make the following advances to each holder of the Class B Units of the LP – $900,000 to Western Forest Products Inc. and $900,000 to ‘Namgis First Nation and to accept from each Class B Unit Holder a non-interest bearing demand promissory note in evidence of the debt of each Class B Unit Holder to the Company. CARRIED BCR - FMA MOTION #2808 : DIXON TAYLOR/BILL WASDEN Schedule That the Chief and Council of the ‘Namgis First Nation herby request that the Governor-in- Council add the name of the ‘Namgis First Nation to the Schedule to be attached to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act and further that Debra Hanuse is authorized to sign. CARRIED Finan. Comm. MOTION #2809 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH Rec. #1 – Short That the ‘Namgis First Nation takes out two one year cashable term deposits under the dental Term bank account and the gas station bank account at 1.2% interest. CARRIED #2 - Short Term MOTION #2810 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That the funds currently held in the Jumpstart savings account be invested in an Escalating Term Deposit at 1.1% yr., 1, 1.5% year 2 and 1.6% in year 3 in the amount of $1,954.827.25. CARRIED #3 - Long Term MOTION #2811 : BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That Vancity provide more information on setting up a legacy fund for funds identified for ‘Namgis OSR Legacy fund, in the meantime a 1 year term deposit is set up with the current year budget amount at the 1.2% interest rate. CARRIED Forester (RPF) MOTION #2812 : BRIAN WADHAMS/STEVEN SMITH That ‘Namgis Chief and Council revokes the previous motion to hire a Natural Resources Department Assistant and we agree to hire a Registered Professional Forester (RDF) and that we move forward to posting for the RPF. CARRIED FNEC Elder Appt. TABLED Need more information New School Bus MOTION: #2813 BILL WASDEN/DIXON TAYLOR That ‘Namgis Chief and Council approve the purchase of the new T’lisalagilakw School Bus from International for $108,900.00. Funds to come out of Capital Reserve. CARRIED T’lisalagilakw MOTION #2814 : BILL WASDEN/STEVEN SMITH Gym That ‘Namgis Chief and Council approve the expenditure of $6,715 to refinish Gym floor and Floor the contract goes to Wayne Clark. To be taken out of the O & M Budget #10. CARRIED Ec Dev. Corp. MOTION #2815 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH That ‘Namgis Chief and Council authorize the expenditure up to a maximum of $10.000.00 to support the proposal from Pieter Van Gils to work on the establishment of a Holding Company/Economic Development Corporation Funds to come out of Own Source Revenue. CARRIED Harvesting Old Discussion on old growth and 2nd growth in ‘Namgis Territory. Delay harvesting and Debra Growth – Rachel Hanuse and Rachel Dalton will talk with Roshan Danesh. We can defer a decision – we have 3 Dalton months MOTION #2816 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH That a letter be sent to the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resources Operations (FNLRO) outlining our concerns about harvesting Old Growth in ‘Namgis Territory and that Chief Hanuse is authorized to sign such letter. CARRIED

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TRM –Nicole Nicole updated Council on the following: McClelland a) Title and Rights Analysis b) TRM Concepts for 2017/18 c) Lands and Economic Development d) Governance TRM e) Community Engagement TRM f) Next Forum Meeting g) Engagement with BC h) Federal Engagement – Incremental Treaty Agreement (ITA) Proposal

MOTION #2817 : BRIAN WADHAMS/DIXON TAYLOR That ‘Namgis Chief and Council approve in-principle the priorities as set out in the Rights and title Update/TRM Concepts as presented by Nicole McClelland dated Dec. 13/16. CARRIED

Other Topics Covered: i) David Rosenberg (Rosenberg Law) Retainer Agreement

MOTION #2818 : DIXON TAYLOR/STEVEN SMITH That Verna Ambers be authorized to sign for the retainer for David Rosenberg CARRIED j) Sara Goshawk Project – update k) BCTC Budget and Work Plan Grant Portion Only – l) Ethan post – Chilcotin – info m) WFP Sun’s Lodge n) FNLMR First Draft Lands Code – update provided by Verna Ambers o) Philadelphia Research – Diane Alfred to be approached. Entertainment Stan Ashcroft advises that we should engage a firm that has expertise in Entertainment and Lawyer Retainer Business Law to review the conflict check for the DVD, Our Voices, Our Stories. MOTION #2819 : BRIAN WADHAMS/GEORGE ALFRED That ‘Namgis First Nation Chief and Council supports the recommendation to engage MEPLAW to provide Band Council with legal advice and assessment based on review of the representation and warranties contained in the Moving Images Distribution; a review of the production (39 min)plus an assessment and list of permissions we recommend be obtained; a review of “chain of title”; and based on a review of permissions already obtained by the producer in the amount of $4,750.00 to come out of Dept #33 Professional Services CARRIED Social Services AANDC has provided the ‘Namgis First Nation/Kwakwalatsi with $100,000.00 to complete a DVD Contract DVD for a Family Wellness Project. Wendy White was not available to answer any questions from Council. MOTION #2820 BRIAN WADHAMS/GEORGE ALFRED That Council directs Verna Ambers to have the DRAFT Contract from BearPaw Communications Inc. sent to Christina Bulbrook, Sr. Assoc. Entertainment and Business Law for a legal review and to have this presented to Band Council at the earliest convenience. CARRIED Clean Energy – UVic in partnership with BC First Nations Clean Energy Working Group invites ‘Namgis to BC First Nations participate in a research project. This project will investigate First Nation involvement in BC’s Survey renewable energy sector. Administration to authorize a staff member to do survey.

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Reports & Info Atli Quarterly Report. Discussion on possible projects ie milling of lumber for Dock, Netloft, Processing Plant, etc. CMT Training – Find out what is Randy Bell’s role in terms of employment.

Mama’omas Quarterly report. Delegates: Board of Directors: Jim Bennet, Chris Cook, Chris McFadden, Bruce Lansdowne, Daniel Everets

Jim Bennett reported that the Business Manager, Chairs McFadden contract is up in two days and he does not want to renew. They are hoping to get someone from the community to apply. Will be advertising for the position. Update contract and final version will be forwarded to Verna Ambers.

Council Travel IMAWG – Groundfish Management Tier Two Meeting Summary – Information included in Council kits.

Museum of Vancouver – information update Constitution Development – Dixon Taylor – Draft information to be handed out to Council and placed on Council Agenda in January 2017

‘Namgis Housing Action Plan – Peter Van Gils Will arrange a meeting with Peter, Wayne, Verna and Deb. ‘In Camera’

Meeting adjourned 5:00 p.m.

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