ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 Partners for Positive Change Table of Contents VISION, MISSION & VALUES ................................. 3 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR .................... 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ......................................... 5 MANAGEMENT & STAFF ........................................ 6 CORPORATE OVERVIEW ........................................ 5 CATCHMENT AREA ................................................ 7 REGISTRATION PROCESS, GRANT APPLICATION & IMPORTANT DATES ............................................ 8 STRATEGIC DIRECTION ......................................... 9 COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS .............................. 10 20182019 GRANT RECIPIENTS .................... 1112 COMMUNITY PHOTOS .................................. 1217 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................. 18 Vision, Mission & Values Vision Supporting community success through innovative partnerships. Mission The Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation: Allocates grant funding in order to enhance independence and well-being of residence of the communities we support; Allocates these funds with fairness, accountability and transparency; and supports eco- nomic development, social development, justice initiatives, educational development, recreation facilities operation and development, senior and youth programs, cultural devel- opment, community infrastructure development and maintenance, health initiatives, and other charitable purposes. Values Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Trustworthiness, Accountability DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 20182019 [ 2 Board Chair Message to the Community The Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation (DDCDC) celebrated its 11th year of operation in 2018/19. Our Board has used the organization’s ongoing success as an opportunity to reect on what we have accomplished as well as to look forward to what lies ahead. We have grown from modest beginnings to the place we are today – set- ting best practice for allocating revenue from First Nations gaming to improve the lives of people in our community. We are proud of how far we have come. Over this past decade, we have allocated more than $60 million to sup- port communities and organizations in our catchment area. Contribu- tions have supported 3,200 initiatives and projects, improving the qual- ity of life of First Nations and non-First Nations people. We have a robust granting system and strong internal policies to ensure we are good stew- ards of the resources entrusted to us. At every step, we have prioritized transparency and accountability to the public and our stakeholders. Over this past decade, we have Looking ahead, we see opportunities for growth. As the population of allocated more than $60 million Saskatoon and area expands, so does the potential for casino trac. An to support communities and increase in casino revenue will mean an increase in CDC revenue, and organizations in our catchment our Board is prepared to ensure we continue to practice fair and equi- table distribution within our catchment area. We have reviewed our gov- area. Contributions have ernance structure and fund allocation processes to ensure we leverage supported 3,200 initiatives and every dollar to benet our communities. We will keep our administrative projects, improving the quality costs in check, build strategic partnerships and support initiatives that of life of First Nations and non- create value and meaningful change. First Nations people. We will continue to focus support on culture, infrastructure and educa- tion in our communities, as well as programming for First Nations youth and elders, and we will champion reconciliation. As a First Nations orga- nization, we have the opportunity and responsibility to help our com- munity partners understand the principles outlined in the federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission and to respond to the Calls to Action. The DDCDC is a catalyst for positive change in our communities, and this is a role our Board takes very seriously. We are committed to supporting programs, initiatives and activities that inspire, celebrate and motivate people to be the best they can be. We look forward to what is possible in the years ahead. CHIEF AUSTIN BEAR BOARD CHAIR 4 ] DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 20182019 Board of Directors We are pleased to present the DDCDC’s Board of Directors for 2018 - 2019. AUSTIN BEAR CHIEF GREG SCOTT CHIEF TRICIA SUTHERLAND DALYN BEAR MYRON NEAPETUNG MUSKODAY FIRST NATION KINISTIN SAULTEAUX NATION ONE ARROW FIRST NATION WHITECAP DAKOTA YELLOW QUILL FIRST NATION FIRST NATION ROBIN DANIELS TERRAN KEEWATIN SENATOR GEORGE PEEACE CHIEF DEREK SUNSHINE TREVOR REID MISTAWASIS NEHIYAWAK MUSKEG LAKE CREE NATION COMMUNITY FISHING LAKE FIRST NATION RURAL REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE TROY DAVIES CHIEF MARK ARCAND CHIEF TOM DUSTYHORN CHIEF LLOYD BUFFALO SENATOR MELVIN URBAN REPRESENTATIVE SASKATOON TRIBAL KAWACATOOSE FIRST DAY STAR FIRST NATION LITTLECROW COUNCIL NATION WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION Je Markewich - Govt. Ex-Ocio Cli Tawpisin - STC Russ Mirasty - Govt. Ex-Ocio DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 20182019 [ 5 Management & Staff WILMA ISBISTER Previous Board Members GENERAL MANAGER SHIRLEY GREYEYES DIRECTOR JAMIE YUZICAPPI COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR LISA FAN FINANCE MANAGER TARA KYLE MARGARET MOOSE CHIEF DENNIS DUSTYHORN GEORGE E. LAFOND YELLOW QUILL FIRST NATION KAWACATOOSE FIRST NATION MUSKEG LAKE CREE NATION COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COORDINATOR VERNA DANIELS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Corporate Overview The Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation Gaming Authority. Twenty-ve percent of net prots (DDCDC) is a not-for-prot corporation established in generated at the casino are received by the CDC to fulll 2006 pursuant to the 2004 Amendment to the 2002 its mandate. Framework Agreement between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the Government Community investments are reviewed and approved of Saskatchewan. Its members consist of the seven by the Board of Directors, which has sole authority member First Nations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council: in determining their disbursement within the criteria Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Mistawasis Nehiyawak, Muskeg established in the 2002 Framework Agreement. To Lake Cree Nation, Muskoday First Nation, One Arrow First fulll its governance role, the Board has established Nation, Whitecap Dakota First Nation and Yellow Quill a number of committees to accomplish the duties of First Nation. the corporation: Audit, Finance and Administration, Executive, Governance and Screening. These committees The mandate of the DDCDC is to invest in communities are an integral part of ensuring the corporation is within its catchment area, which includes the member accountable and transparent to its many stakeholders. First Nations of Saskatoon Tribal Council, Touchwood Agency Tribal Council, Fishing Lake First Nation and organizations located within a 75-kilometre radius of Whitecap Dakota First Nation. These investments are made possible by funding generated through the Dakota Dunes Casino, which is operated by Saskatchewan Indian 6 ] DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 20182019 Communities and Municipalities Catchment Area Affiliated Member First Nations & Rural Communities SASKATOON TRIBAL COUNCIL TOUCHWOOD AGENCY INDEPENDENT FIRST NATIONS Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation TRIBAL COUNCIL Fishing Lake First Nation Mistawasis Nehiyawak Day Star First Nation Muskeg Lake Cree Nation George Gordon First Nation Muskoday First Nation Kawacatoose First Nation One Arrow First Nation Muskowekwan First Nation Whitecap Dakota First Nation Yellow Quill First Nation Towns & Municipalities Aberdeen Kenaston Allan Kinley Ardath Langham Arelee Laura Asquith Loreburn Bladwort Macrorie Blumenheim Martensville Blumentha Meacham Borden Milden Bounty Neuhorst Bradwell Osler Broderick Outlook Clavet Perdue Colonsay Pike Lake Conquest Shields Dalmeny Smuts Delisle St. Denis Donovan Strongeld Dundurn Swanson Edenburg Tessier Elstow Thode Glenside Vanscoy Grandora Viscount Gruenthal Vonda Hague Warman Hanley Young Harrisa Zealandia Hawarden Zelma Hepburn DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 20182019 [7 Registration Process All groups and organizations must successfully complete the registration process to be eligible to submit grant applications to Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation. The purpose of registration is to minimize community investment risk. The registration process includes a thorough review of an organiza- tion’s application and required support documents. This review provides assurance that eligible organiza- tions are in compliance with applicable regulatory bodies and are in good standing. A registration number is valid for a period of three years and may be subject to periodic review. A successful registration is not a guarantee of funding. Application Process STEP 1 Eligible organizations log-in to user account online to submit application prior to deadline date. STEP 2 Level I review completed by Community Investment Coordinator. STEP 3 Level II review completed by Screening Committee. Non-binding recommendations made. STEP 4 Board of Directors review. Final determinations on applications are made. STEP 5 Successful and non-successful applications are notied. STEP 6 Approved projects, programs and community events are monitored. STEP 7 Financial and activity reporting is required. STEP 8 Upon conclusion