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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

MAR-14.01

RE: FIRST NATION THOMPSON REGION CASINO DEVELOPMENT

Moved by: ArnDuas WHEREAS, the AMC Chiefs Gaming Committee has been working with the 1 Manitoba/AMC Joint Steering Committee, towards the goal of attaining more Nation revenue for all Manitoba from the gaming industry; and

Seconded by: WHEREAS, the Joint Steering Committee has recommended the development Chief Glenn Hudson of a new First Nations owned casino in the Thompson region; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2014 the AMC Executive Council of Chiefs has CARRIED resolved to direct the Grand Chief, the Chiefs Gaming Committee and the Director of Gaming Development to strategically carry out activities toward realizing a First Nations owned Casino development in the Thompson region.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chiefs-in-Assembly formally support the resolution of the AMC Executive Council of Chiefs, namely, that the Assembly supports the activities of Grand Chief, the Chiefs Gaming Committee and the Director of Gaming Development to:

1. Secure financing for pre-development costs; 2. Strengthen the relationship with the City of Thompson; 3. Publicly announce plans to build a northern casino in the Thompson region; 4. Request for Interest from developers for concept development; 5. Create a new corporate structure for the new casino; 6. Complete site selection process for potential host First Nation(s); and 7. Engage a financier and manager.

FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that regular progress reports from the AMC Chiefs Gaming Committee be provided to the AMC Executive Council of Chiefs and the Chiefs-in-Assembly on this development.

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION MAR-14.02 Page2 of 2

RE: FIRST NATIONS WINNIPEG CASINO DEVELOPMENT (cont’d)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs direct the Grand Chief to pursue the development of a Winnipeg based First Nations owned casino, or casinos; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs call upon our treaty partners, the Crown of Manitoba in right of the Crown of , to honour its treaty obligations and the right of First Nations to develop their own economic institutions within their territories including casino gaming operations.

FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chiefs-in-Assembly direct the Grand Chief, the Chiefs Gaming Committee and the Director of Gaming Development to advance discussions of Shared ownership of the Regent and McPhillips casinos, shared revenues from commercial VLT’s and lotteries, an allocation of VLT machines to the AMC, pooling of on-reserve VLT allocations, as well as continuing dialogue regarding recognition of First Nation inherent right to conduct gaming including amending the Criminal Code to reflect that recognition.

CERTIFIED COPY of a Resolution Adopted on March 4-6, 2014 Thompson, Manitoba

-1and Chief Derek Nepinak ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS CHIEFS-IN-ASSEMBLY MA-MOW-WE-TAK FRIENDSHIP CENTER MARCH 4-6, 2014

CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

MAR-14.03

RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF GAMING TASK FORCE TO RESOLVE TRUST PAYMENT CHALLENGES AND GAMING DISTRIBUTIONS

Moved by: WHEREAS, Aseneskak Casino Limited Partnership and South Beach Limited Partnership have agreed to work together with AMC to recommend a permanent Chief Frank Abraham solution to the issue of annual payments (Trust Payments) to the Manitoba First Nations Casino Trust;

Seconded by: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the reduction of Trust Payments to be made Chief Glenn Hudson by Aseneskak (Aseneskak Waiver) be extended from the date it expired (March 31, Peguis First Nation 2014) to March 31, 2015, being eleven years since the first Waiver was issued.

CARRIED FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that AMC, Aseneskak and South Beach, Sandhills Casino, establish a Task Force made up of eight Chiefs — 2 Chiefs from Aseneskak, 2 Chiefs from South Beach and 1 from Sandhill, 1 Chiefs Gaming Committee Rep and 2 non-owner First Nations — to consider any and all options to recommend a permanent solution to the issue of Trust Payment including but not limited to:

1. resetting Trust Payments permanently at some percentage that is acceptable to the beneficiaries of the Casinos; or 2. granting the beneficiaries of the Casinos (directly or indirectly) some other interest in lieu of the Trust Payments.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Task Force examine other possibilities of revenue sharing that might include sharing of other provincial gaming revenues not limited to provincial casinos/gaming centres, commercial VLT’s, lotteries, online casinos and on-reserve VLT’s.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the South Beach and Aseneskak will jointly cover all reasonable costs associated with the Task Force including AMC costs.

FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, the Task Force will consult with financial and legal advisors as needed, taking all steps to give effect to this resolution, with a report to the Chiefs-in-Assembly in March 2015, to review outcomes and progress.

CERTIFIED COPY of a resolution adopted on March 4-6, 2014 Thompson, MB

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

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RE: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT OF THE PHOENIX SINCLAIR INQUIRY (cont’d)

WHEREAS, the Authorities Act has not operated to ensure First Nations agencies design and deliver culturally appropriate services, policies, and programs; and

WHEREAS, there is a lack of understanding of the complex destructive legacy of Indian Residential Schools, the 60’s scoop, and resulting impact of turning a child welfare system into a quarter of a billion dollar industry to keep our children in foster homes while allocating $27 per week to support our children being with their own families in their own homes.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chiefs in Assembly commit to hold and participate in a Special Chiefs Assembly, and an Open Forum for Concerned First Nations citizens, on the topic of “First Nations Families and Children Welfare” in May 2014. These two events will provide opportunities to develop a comprehensive response to the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry Report.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the Chiefs in Assembly commit to cover their own travel to this Assembly and direct AMC to seek funding contributions from: the Northern and Southern CFS Authorities; the First Nation Child and Family Services agencies; and the Province of Manitoba; and Government of Canada.

CERTIFIED COPY of a resolution adopted on March 4-6, 2014 Thompson, Manitoba

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

MAR-14.08 Pagel of 2

RE: UNIFIED FIRST NATIONS APPROACH TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL COLLABORATION BETWEEN FIRST NATIONS (HEALTH CENTRES AND BAND STAFF) ANI) PROVINCIAL HOSPITALS / HEALTH FACILITIES TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED AND COHESIVE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Moved by: WHEREAS, Pinaymootang First Nation (PFN) members have been subjected Councillor William Lathlin . . . . . Proxy, Opaskwayak Cree to hostile environments including incidents of discrimination and abuse within Nation the Provincial Hospital in Ashern (Lakeshore Hospital) that have been reported but has gone unaddressed for many years; and Seconded by:

ChiefHaroldTurner WHEREAS, in July 2012, the PFN Executive Director of Health and Senior staff addressed the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERI-IA)to respond to the community’s concerns of safety and professionalism, and CARRIED requested collaborative engagement to improve the relationship between the First Nation and Provincial Hospital; and

WHEREAS, in September 2013, the IERHA agreed to engage with Pinaymootang Health Centre in a mediation process to improve working relations and conditions with respect to the primary care provided to PFN members by the Lakeshore Hospital adjacent to the community; and

WHEREAS, the collaborative partnership between First Nations and provincial health care delivery has long been left idle as First Nations continue to be labelled a fiduciary responsibility of the federal government, but receive “service” from provincial health facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Provincial health system is enormous in comparison to the federally funded health programs provided on-reserve, therefore, there is a need for provincial services to work cohesively with communities to ensure appropriate referrals to primary care and appropriate follow-up when members return to their community.

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

MAR-14.08 Page2of2

RE: UNIFIED FIRST NATIONS APPROACH TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL COLLABORATION BETWEEN FIRST NATIONS (HEALTH CENTRES ANI) BAND STAFF) ANI) PROVINCIAL HOSPITALS / HEALTH FACILITIES TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED AND COHESIVE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (cont’ d)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chiefs-in-Assembly direct the AMC to address primary health care concerns on a regional level by maximizing the opportunity to engage with regional health authorities and produce a Collaborative Partnership Strategy or equivalent strategy for leadership review, one that defines the relationship between First Nations and the Province of Manitoba with respect to primary health care services and equitable standard of care for First Nations; and

FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that the AMC Grand Chief meet with the Provincial Minister of Health to lobby for a province-wide review of the working relationships between First Nations (Health Centres, Band staff, nursing stations and other health facilities) and Provincial hospitals/health facilities, seeking Ministerial direction for RHAs and their respective service providers to ensure more meaningful collaboration and communication with First Nations communities.

CERTIFIED COPY of a resolution adopted on March 4-6, 2014 Thompson, Manitoba

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

MAR-14.10 Page lof 2

RE: IMMEDIATE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERIM FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECRETARIAT OF MANITOBA BOAR]) OF DIRECTORS

Moved by: WHEREAS, the Chiefs-in-Assembly (CIA) passed Resolution JULY-13.08 to establish an “Interim MB FN’s Health Incorpora ted Entity to Pursue Tripartite Chief Arlen Dumas MathiasColombCreeNation Collaboration for a Unified Health System. It resolved to have the CIA established as the Membership, and the Chiefs Task Force on Health (CTFoH) Seconded by: as the First Directors of the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM); and Chief Betsy Kennedy WHEREAS, all required legal documents for the FNHSSM have been filed and CAR1ED approved; and

WHEREAS, in January 2014, a 3 year work-plan was submitted to First Nation Inuit Health Branch to ensure the funding arrangement would be in place for the FNHSSM for April 1, 2014; and

WHEREAS, in order to meet its legal obligations under the Canada Corporations Act the FNHSSM’s must have a meeting of First Directors to organize resolutions and formally accept the founding documents to support future operations including accountability measures to fulfill its responsibilities to its Membership, the CIA.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chiefs-in-Assembly revise the membership of the current CTFoH to include: • 3 existing members of the CTFoH: Chief David Crate, Chief Donovan Fontaine, and Chief Walter Spence; and • Appointing 2 new members: Chief Frank Abraham and Chief Cathy Merrick; and • Further appointing at least 1 additional Northern Chief.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chiefs-in-Assembly immediately establish an interim FNHSSM Board of Directors by endorsing the new CTFoH as the First Directors for a period of 18 months. /2

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RE: ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS ACTION PLAN

Moved by: WHEREAS, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program is not meeting the needs of Chief Dennis Meeches First Nations people and Long Plain First Nation

WHEREAS, the NIHB formulary is backlogged and outdated; and Seconded by:

Chief Phillip Buck WHEREAS, Canada continues the delisting of prescription drugs, medical equipment supplies and covered medical services; and

CARRIED WHEREAS, there is a gap in communicating policy, directive and guideline changes to First Nation communities; and

WHEREAS, there are no standards and quality assurance frameworks in place; and

WHEREAS, Canada is not meeting their own goals as set out in the First Nations and Inuit Health Strategic Plan.

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2014 Manitoba First Nations developed a First Nations Action Plan on NIHB.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chiefs-in-Assembly support and direct AMC and the Manitoba First Nations Health Technicians Network to undertake the actions required to produce a NIHB Strategy that would ensure: • Controls; • Quality Management; • Standards Compliance; • Communication; • Data collection; • Comparable health services; • Reduced wait times for services that require pre-approval and drug exceptions; and • Ensure NIHB policies correspond to First Nation’s needs.

FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chiefs-in-Assembly direct the Grand Chief put forth a resolution to the Assembly of First Nations to pursue the legal and human rights challenges as outlined in the Action Plan.

CERTIFIED COPY of a Resolution Adopted on March 4-6, 2014 Thompson, Manitoba

rand Chief Derek Nepinak ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS CHIEFS-IN-ASSEMBLY MA-MOW-WE-TAK FRIENDSHIP CENTER MARCH 4-6, 2014

CERTIFIED RESOLUTION MAR-14.12 Page 1 of 2

RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNAL REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE ON MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS HEALTH

Moved by: WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Committee on Manitoba First Nations Health Chief David Crate FisherRiverCreeNation (ICMFNH) is a collaborative table of Canada, Manitoba and First Nations partners working together on specific health issues and priorities; and since inception in Seconded by: 2003, has focused primarily on research and policy development; and

WHEREAS, the First Nations partners of the ICMFNH, including AMC, SCO, and Nation MKO requested a review to ensure that intergovernmental efforts reflect commitments from all three partners and recommend ways to enhance the function CARRIED of ICMFNH to produce visible actions and outcomes aligned with community priorities; and

WHEREAS, an Internal Review of the ICMFNH took place from June 2013 to December 2014 which included: • Document review of research completed since inception in 2003; • Partner interviews with all provincial, federal, and First Nations representatives; • Focus Groups with Elders, Youth, and Health Directors; and • Community Engagement Sessions in 3 First Nation communities;

WHEREAS, the Internal Review of the ICMFNH outlined 16 recommendations for consideration, and an Implementation Plan for the Recommendations were presented to the ICMFNH Senior Officials Steering Committee on February 4th, 2014, and to the Manitoba First Nations Health Technicians Network (MFNHTN) on February th25 2014; and

WHEREAS, the final step in the Internal Review process will be a Joint Leadership Workshop with the Chiefs Task Force on Health (CTFoH), Elders Council, and Senior Officials Steering Committee to provide direction on implementation of the Internal Review Recommendations.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chiefs-in-Assembly endorse the Internal Review Implementation Plan as prioritized by the MFNHTN on February 25th, 2014.

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