2008 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

Ontario Technical Services Corporation ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 for ourpeople. Ontariotoin and foster relianceself whose toservices advisory all First Nations and technical provide to is purpose in organization Services Corporation is the founding T Mission Statement he First Nations Technical through: We will strive to achieve our mission Respect for• Respect all forms life, of the • Honestandfair adviceinour • Professional integrity • Dedicationto ourroles and water Earth andMother and ourFirst Nations,and relationships witheachother members andstaff responsibilities asboard is Ntos n 1 Unaffiliated First 12 NationsintheOntario north. and Nations Unaffiliated First Southern First 11 Large Nations, 6 Councils, Tribal services 15 also Nations OFNTSC First Ontario. 134 in support all to technical services provide and to Assembly,advisory in Chiefs mandate from Ontario First Nations’ a under (OFNTSC) 1995, in operations began Corporation Services aaa n te iity f the Environment of Environment Ministry (Ontario), Public Works the and Canada, Canada Health Canada Corporation, with Housing and Mortgage and regularly also It consults Indian Canada. Affairs Northern with agreements funding renewed through technology in transfer and efforts building its capacity pursues OFNTSC engineering. and technology in education higher pursue to youth encouraging while requested as advice and training on f hands through people Nations First to knowledge based self-reliance for continues all OFNTSC O Corporate Profile tro is Ntos Technical Nations First ntario oster oe opine npcin and quality assurance inspection initiatives. compliance code training housing processes, certification and oversees also It housing. and quality wastewater and water engineering, environmental fire safety, and maintenance, training, and fuel operations planning bulk development, project capital architecture, for services support advisory and technical provides It and Toronto. Bay Thunder in from centres service two and personnel, as communications managerial well as administrative, staff, technical engineering and of complement full a through services provides OFNTSC professional and associations asnecessary. governments municipal and provincial Ontario, of Chiefs Assembly the and Nations First the of Aboriginal including other groups, with alliances strategic maintains corporation The Development Canada. well as Human Resources and Social and Government Services Canada as

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3 Our Communities 4 Board of Directors 5 President's Message 6 Executive Director's Message 7 Technical Manager's Report 8 Operations Manager's Report 9 Student Achievement Awards 1 1 Student Classic 13 Water and Wastewater 15 Circuit Rider Training Program: Water 17 Circuit Rider Training Program: Fuel 19 Environment 21 Fire and Safety 23 Housing 25 Infrastructure 27 Operations and Maintenance 29 Communications 31 13th Annual OFNTSC Conference and Tradeshow 34 Staff Directory 36 14th Annual OFNTSC Conference and Tradeshow / Student Classic 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Tribal Council Pwi-Di-Goo-Zhing NeYaa-Zhing Matawa First NationsManagementInc. Bimose Tribal Council Resources KabapikotawangagAnishinaabeg of 1/2009.” Directors, June asof the OFNTSCBoard of its representation on Tribal Counciland creation Nokiiwin of like to acknowledge the “The OFNTSCwould Our Communities Stanjikoming Seine River Rainy River Nicickousemenecaning Naicatchewenin Lac LaCroix Couchiching Webequie Nibinamik Neskantaga Marten Falls Long Lake#58 Ginnogaming Eabametoong Constance Lake Aroland Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining Obashkanndagaang Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Wabauskang Wabaseemoong Shoal Lake #40 Naotkamegwanning Lac DesMilleLacs Iskatewizaagegan #39 Asubpeescheewagong NetumAnishinabek Eagle Lake Ojibways Onigaming of Northwest Angle#37 Northwest Angle#33 Big Grassy River Wauzhushk Onigum Naongashing Anishinaabeg of Unaffiliated First Northern Nations Mushkegowuk Tribal Council Independent First NationsAlliance Windigo First NationsCouncil Shibogama First NationsCouncil Council Keewaytinook Okimakanak Tribal Kingfisher LakeKingfisher Wunnumin Lake Wawakapewin Wapekeka Kasabonika Poplar Hill SpiritNorth Lake McDowell Lake Keewaywin Fort Severn Deer Lake Red Rock Pic Mobert Pays Plat Ojibways PicRiver of Mishkeegogamang Michipocoten Kaishke Zaaging Anishinaabek Fort William Gull Bay Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishinabek Flying Post Wahgoshig Mattagmi Matachewan Chapleau Brunswick House Beaverhouse Taykwa Tagamou Moose Cree Missanabie Cree Kashechewan Fort Albany Chapleau Cree Attawapiskat Lac Seul Whitesand Pikangikum Muskrat Dam Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Whitewater Lake Slate Falls Nation Sachigo Lake CaribouLakeNorth Koocheching Cat Lake Bearskin Lake of Firstof Nations Waabnoog Bemjiwang Association Manitoulin United Chiefs andCouncilsof ShoreNorth Tribal Council Large First Nations Ogemawahj Tribal Council Southern First NationsSecretariat Unaffiliated SouthernFirst Nations Wahnapitae Nipissing Magnetawan Henvey Inlet Dokis Zhiibaahaasing Whitefish River Sheshegwaning Sheguiandah Aundeck OmniKaning M’Chigeeng( West Bay) Whitefish Lake Thessalon Serpent River Sagamok Anishinawbek Batchewana Mississauga #8 Garden River Wikwemikong UncededIndianReserve Six theGrand Nationsof River Territory Sandy Lake Mohawks theBay Quinte of Mohawk Akwesasne Councilof Bkwejwanong Territory (Walpole Island) Pottawatomi MooseDeerPoint of ScugogIsland Mississaugas of Alderville Mississaugas of Mnjikaning Chippewas Georgina of Island Chippewas Beausoleil of theThames Oneida Nationof Munsee-Delaware Nation Delaware Nation(Moravian) Chippewas theThames of Chippewas KettleandStoney of Point Chippewas Aamjiwnaang(Sarnia) of Caldwell PikwakanaganAlgonquins of Chippewas Nawash of Chippewas Saugeen of Curve lake Hiawatha NewMississaugas of Credit Wahta Mohawks Weenusk Wasauksing(Parry Island) (BearIsland) Shawanaga Board ofDirectors Tribal Council Keewaytinook Okimakanak Peter Campbell Pikwakanagan First Nation Algonquins of Jerry Lavalley Council Shibogama First Nations Mathew Hoppe Windigo First NationsCouncil Executive Committee Member Richard Habinski, Mohawk Akwesasne Councilof Executive Committee Member Jay Benedict, Nations Management Matawa First President Wesley Bova, First Nation Wikwemikong Unceded William Assinewai Grand River Territory Six the Nationsof Derek Hill Ogemawahj Tribal Council Executive Committee Member Keith J.Maracle, United Chiefs &Councils Vice President Kevin Debassige, Ne-Yaa-Zhing Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Dean Bethune Joe C.Meekis Lac SeulFirst Nation Executive Committee Member David Gordon, Wabun Tribal Council Treasurer Jason Batise, Resource Council Kabaspikotawangag Anishinabek of Eugene McPherson Nations Alliance Independent First Travis Duncan FirstAssociation of Nations Waabnoong Bemjiwang Randy Roy Tribal Council Mushkegowuk Jackie Hall Executive Committee Member Doug McKenzie, Scott Maracle,Scott Southern First NationsSecretariat VACANT Bimose Tribal Council VACANT Nokiiwin Tribal CouncilInc Paul Seguin Fort William First Nation Tim Bannon ShoreNorth Tribal Council LyleChief Sayers Bkwejwang Territory Patrick Isaac Mohawks theBayQuinte of Secretary

4 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 5 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 www.ofntsc.org our corporate website: on provided is and operations our of aspects all regarding information date to up ensuring approach based strategy.webstrategy a utilizesThis communications implemented will and developed recently needs, the from Nation’s come First to ability meet its and of corporation the awareness the improve vastly will that component, significant A of continuity service across the theprovince. and restructuring of organization efficiency improved has review. Organizational organizational recent and plan strategic latest our with line in Recent changes have the Corporation Firstof Nationspeople. capacity technical the increase strengthen and to endeavor staff management and Directors, (OFNTSC) of Board Corporation Services O tro is Ntos Technical Nations First ntario President's Message President Wesley Bova, P.Eng. Sincerely, remain diligentto thetask. will efforts our and Nations First of We are dedicated to the advancement create new ones. to and efforts services existing improve to in relationships agencies external with and corporation our partnerships improve to the seeks continually Nations community, First the within dialogue additional facilitating to addition In improvement. for suggestions or feedbackprovide and site our visit to you invite and encourage I communities. Nations First amongst concerns and issues on dialogue facilitateopen to forum discussion a has also website The MessageMessage Executive Director's Reserves inOntario. lives of First Nations people living on theyprovide toservices improve the of as staff our of accomplishments the proud are We year. operating 2008-2009 the for Report Annual evcs otiue o hi goals and successes. their to contribute OFNTSC services sure actively make to working them with been have we small, or large are they whether or South, the or North the in located and First Nations. Whether they are we have are with the Tribal Councils partnerships key The partnerships. developing and maintaining on been have same we standard. the Another area of focus has meets in activity involved been ensuring project as the well as with excellence, services core on our been delivering has year this focus Our Reserves inOntario. lives of First Nations people living on theyprovide toservices improve the of as staff our of accomplishments the proud are We year. operating 2008-2009 the for Report Annual W W ae lae t peet our present to pleased are e Executive Director Bob Howsam, ongoing an and commitment to meetourmandate. 2009-2010 optimism to with forward look We past the year. through support strong our Directors of thank for leadershiptheir and to like Board our Executiveand Committee would also I staff isindividually andcollectively. our as Corporation, a as successful year.as the Webe of only most can through compliment staffing stable a having in fortunate been Wehave

6 ONTARiO FiRST NATiONS TEChNiCAL SERviCES CORPORATiON 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 hog cneec cls organized calls conference participatedthrough engineers Canada. OFNTSC’s across advisors Nations First political for of and focus technical water the became on legislation year, sessions this of engagement winter and fall late During government. federal the by considered national being legislation any water in these utilized and possibly considered that be will protocols believes OFNTSC at OFNTSC. staff engineering the by monitored being is progress but issued been by INAC. The final documents have not facilitated meetings during on decentralized havereviewedbeen commentedand a documents These and systems protocol. on documents wastewater draft and document issued protocol water a reintroduced has INAC reason. this for program wastewater and water and OFNTSC remains involved in the Safe water is a right for every person Ontario. across Councils First Tribal and to Nations delivery service fourteen of years completed successfully has Corporation Services Technical T Boozhoo, e nai Frt Nations First Ontario he Technical Manager's Report riig n ae ad wastewater and water in training Wedelivered projects. construction forteams project Wein participated planning. capital and studies supply water including projects severalfor reference of the terms of plants, preparation treatment of water completion two the year seen past have the we During Councils. Tribal and Nations to First individual specific projects in involved is group engineering the addition, In accomplishing theproject. of plan proposed consultant’s the on comments provide and report, inception the project, the of phase will participate engineersin a review Our of the first consultant. Nation the to contractFirstawardrecenttoa a of up progress the following the awarding been have We contract. consultant in and proposals There have been delays in requesting concerns. our addressing comments of series a the provided and document reviewed engineers OFNTSC project. this for reference of terms governmenttheir partnersprepared and INAC Canada. across First Nations of facilities wastewater and water of assessment engineering an involves INAC by initiative Another this very important matter. on region the across Nations to First provided be can advice that remain so will OFNTSC informed in these legislation matters in leadershipOntario. political regarding become more aware the concerns of to the tosessions Ontario twoengagement attended approach also We INAC legislation. the around Nations Nations that discussed First Firstoptions and concerns of of Assembly Assembly the the byby nai. FTC il remain will OFNTSC in leadershipOntario. political regarding become more aware the concerns of to the tosessions Ontario twoengagement attended approach also We INAC legislation. the around that discussed options and concerns Technical Manager Jim Taylor, P. Eng. Miigwetch, services training during thisupcomingyear. and provide advisory to continuing to forward and goals their projects over this past year. We look in Nations First assist to able been have to pleased are staff CRTP and engineering The to better maintain homestorage tanks. how on Nations First to advice providing begin toprepared being is in First Nations. This CRTP program valuable fuel handle who people Fuel provided to training CRTP has the program of Stuart Doug basis. annual an on INAC by funded is and no cost to participating First Nations eight First Nations. sixty The program comes at to is delivered program currently The innovative. and successful highly being as Canada in recognized is program and CRTP The operations trainees. to convey knowledge maintenance to way successful a It’s facility. handling own their fuel operatorsat Nation First to training and wastewater water, delivers program training on CRTP the forhands- service This years.many provided has OFNTSC of reviews reference,documents andstudies. of terms generic for requests to responded also We needs. infrastructure and issues water on Ontario of Chiefs to advice provided and committees in participated conferences, water national at presentations delivered AWWAOconference,the at courses T Operations Manager's Report ih rbl onis n Large for recovery cost and for Nations First Councils Tribal services with completed has OFNTSC The rate. growth high a at service for requested be for to continue areas areas program All Advisory. Housing and Training client Specialist, Infrastructure our within slowing of sign any shown not has OFNTSC the of sector housing The First fire Nations across all Ontario. bulk for major purchase a equipment and INAC by selected as Trucks communities (6) Fire six for (6) six Northern of acquisition and major a with (INAC) Canada Affairs Indian partner federal our with year fiscal the off capped OFNTSC the 2009, In March areas. program protection fire and environmental the in requests service service increased seen the has OFNTSC areas, program continued all in delivery with Along the OFNTSC. foryear busy and productive very a his past year has once again been Some of thoseissueswere:Some of year.past the throughoutOntario in Nations First for concern of issues and OFNTSC the has been at of the (O&M) forefront service for O&M The AWWAO. Maintenance Protection, and Operations Housing, Fire Infrastructure include Environment, Services Operations The all for housingareas.other resource a be will to and continue Ontario, for Housing on CommitteeSteering the in members services. The OFNTSC are still active • • • itiuin n tann for training and Distribution & Cs Mdl o Wtr & Water for Model Cost O&M PSAB PSAB - Public Sector Accounting distribution, and distribution, O&M and collection water on funding enhanced with Nations WastewaterFirstprovideto was System(ICMS) program Management Capital Integrated the of versions created newly the on clients Nations First our Board, 3150 Section Operations Manager Brian Staats, CRSP during thistime. jobs their to dedication continued entire the and support their forStaff OFNTSC recognize to like also to the Board of Directors and I would for ideas bring Manager,Operationalto as me, Committee allowing and support their Executive thank to like the would I closing, In the main drivetheOFNTSC. of be will clients the to services for commitment our and root taken has this feel we working and environments appreciative and solving and proven to be a great tool for problem Toronto have Centres Service Bay the Thunder both through teamwork of sense developed The

8 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 9 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 too late to achieve your dreams.” Cree andbelieves that“itisnever working.not KrugisfluentinOji- and studieswater treatmentwhen Lake onnew housingbeingbuilt working asaplumberinSachigo Lake. KrugSpends hissummers changed hismembership to Sachigo Trout Lake, butwhenhemarried 447.Krugisoriginallyof from Big Sioux Lookout andhasapopulation Lake islocated of 425kmnorth Sachigo Lake First Nation.Sachigo Technology. It is with great pleasure that the OFNTSC and CMHC introduce to you the 2008 Student Achievement Award2008 Winners. the you to introduce CMHC and OFNTSC the that pleasure great with is It Technology. and Science in careers pursuing students the Nations First joined of supporter steadfast alsoa becoming in has OFNTSC, Tradeshow. CMHC and Conference Technical Annual the and training initiatives, housing OFNTSC of support in generous exceptionally been has CMHC (CMHC). Corporation Housing and Mortgage Canada the understandingwith and respect of relationship cultivateda has OFNTSC The and Technology. Science of field the in education of level high a attainingperseveredhave in who students Nations First with our communities. Thus each year the OFNTSC takes the toopportunity honour the achievements of working to expertise their applying Technologyand and Science in careers successful achieving people Nations First having of importance Technology.the and in believesScience OFNTSC of The fields the in University or College fromgraduation of goal their achieve to order in make to have students sacrifice and dedication Technicaltime, recognizesNations the FirstCorporationOntario(OFNTSC) Services The Student Achievement Awards comes from College. Krug Confederation Technology at enrolled inCivil is currently Timothy Krug community. Firefighter for ten years inhis Sands hasbeenavolunteer Walpole IslandFire Department. volunteers asaFirefighter for the studying Chemical Engineering,he 2,108. InthetimewhenSandsisnot U.S. border andhasapopulationof St.Clair andstraddles theCanadian, Walpole Islandislocated onLake Nation (Bkwejwang Territory). comes from Walpole IslandFirst program atLambton College.Sands Technology Engineering Production the Chemical education through is pursuing Wilson Sands where hecomesfrom. being well informed andproud of contribute to hiscommunityby program. Whittaker likes to tosupport thecommunications joined theOFNTSCfamily, as Through thesummerWhittaker Ryerson Native StudentCentre. Whittaker fixes computers in the as hecan.Duringhisown time, chance to getbackhomeasoften in Toronto, Whittaker takes every 2,075.population of Bornandraised Bay. Chippewas Nawash of has a the BrucePeninsula onGeorgian Nation, located ontheeastshore of from Chippewas Nawash of First Whittaker hails University. at Ryerson Science program theComputerof Whittaker isapart Jonathan System. utilizing theGeographic Information techniques for First Nationsby and clarifyresource management Recollet would like to develop sustainability inFirst Nations. background inorder to enhance wants to applyhereducational data. GPS collecting Recollet development by department her First Nationssustainable becomes activelyinvolved with studying 36. Recollet,whennot ON. Theon-reserve populationis located Sudbury, of 25kmnorth which is Systems. Recolletcomesfrom Aboriginal rights. environmentalthe fieldof and Farr hopesto practice law within use planningandmembership. in forestry land negotiations, Island to work for hercommunity summer Farr returns to Bear back to BearIsland.Duringthe complete shewould like to relocate Farr thinks oncehereducationis long timeresidentBearIsland, of Temagamiof First Nationis608.A Bay,North ON.Thetotal population which islocated of 95kmnorth comes from Temagami First Nation Information for Geographic and Technology Applied Arts College of attends Sault Nicole Recollet University. Farr program atYork Science andLLB Environmental enrolled inajoint is currently Leanna Farr Science andTechnology. Students pursuing careers in First of Classic insupport Nations us in2009for the14thAnnual Golf educational attainment. Pleasejoin forth year to promote First Nations for donatingtwo awards for the andHousingCorporationMortgage thanks goesoutto theCanada these prestigious awards. Aspecial thank all thosethatappliedfor Student Achievement Awards. We winners the2008OFNTSC of would like to congratulate the President andBoard Directors of The OFNTSConbehalfour of for First Nationcommunities. environmentally friendlysolutions in Engineeringto helpdevelop First Nationspeopleare needed believes inthefuture, thatmore public works Schoch department. Schoch works for hisFirst Nation and Math.Duringthesummer, gatherings andtutoring inScience volunteers histimefor youth 420.Schoch has apopulationof 3km westBlindRiver, of ONand Mississauga First Nationislocated from MississaugaFirst Nation. Schoch is Engineering. a Bachelorof Guelphforof the University is attending Phillip Schoch

10 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 1 1 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 Aug. 19/08Orilla TournamentGolf Student Classic F aie n Fak ihr The and McGuire Fisher. Sharon Frank OFNTSC’s and Batise Jason Batise, Sean Baker, Craig of Nations Engineering Ltd. First The team consisted of team the as such and with OFNTSC’s corporate participate sector memberspartners presidents past board some saw alsoformer Classic Golf The One for around golf. of Hydro Relations, Métis and Nations with First Director, along Cameron, Anne Lee One, Hydro Affairs, Vice Gregg, President, Corporate and Regulatory Peter and Bob by Howsam, Director joined Executive was OFNTSC Hoppe President Mathew OFNTSC students. the of support in out came who golfers cool the of faces a the across swept and wind shining, was sun The Corporation (OFNTSC) StudentClassic. Services Technical the 13th Annual Ontario First Nations careers and of science and technology for in students Nations First support to partners corporate sector partners all came together private rt ain, rbl Councils, Tribal Nations, irst rig o opee y computer my sciences degree.” complete to time to trying time from adversity with faced been have myself I education. ordertocompletepost-secondaryin need they support the get to people “I know how hard it is for First Nations replied Whittaker the tournament. of success the ensure to time volunteeredhis he why asked When was $25,000.00 played according to therules. for sponsored the hole a that ensure to during day filled fun time his volunteered Whittaker OFNTSC. the at summer the over interned Student also but a OFNTSC Award, was an of only recipient not who Whittaker Jonathan and like Students science technology. are in careers who pursuing students Nations First raised money directedtowardsis day throughthis The OFNTSC’s tournament. golf year’s the this for Sponsor wasMajor One Hydro Shore North Tribal Council. the from Becky Toulouse and Toulouse Chasity up with teamed Owl Cindy AWWAO’s Proud Sponsors: and Chasity Toulouse Driver,(Women’s Hole 454 Bertha Big Callaway a won who #16) Toulouse WillHole (Men’s Grill, Foreman George a won who #14) (Hole SteelPawis Putter,Chuck White Odyssey an won #11) who (Hole McCleod contest Ray Pin included: the to Closest the Winners of contests. Drive received Longest golfers and Pin the to Closest forprizesthe more Several winning atage81. to comes it factorwhen a not is age that participants all showed Styres, Herman winner, The putter. Steel were vying for an Odyessy Hot White many return visitors. All participants had contest putting The course. the over all place taking fierce competitions many had Classic Golf The Howsam, who thanked everyone foreveryone thanked who Howsam, Bob from speech brief a After One. Hydro of courtesy meal, course full a to treated were participants the Course, Golf Ghost Settlers lush the on set to starting was sun the After they’d won orreceived. beaming a prizesthe allcarrying while of smile with left golfer single left feltout. By the end of the day, one every no that so Prizes Door as wellTable Prizeas a also was There Hybrid (Women’s). Made Taylor a won who #8) (Hole Toulouse Becky and (Men’s) Hybrid Made Taylor a won who Root #10) (Hole Ron included: contest Drive Longest the of Winners (Women’s). Taylora won who #16) HybridMade degree.” to complete my computer sciences with adversity from timeto timetrying education. Imyself have beenfaced in order to complete post-secondary people to they getthesupport need “I know how hard itisfor First Nations ® rmo Rde of ore on Course August 27,2009at1pm. Golf Ridge Crimson prestigious the at for played be will in cup Ste.The Sault Marie. of City the place take will Classic Student OFNTSC the towin chance next The to Classic. like Student the came in participated and out who would those all congratulate OFNTSC The Bishop. Rocki by up Smith, Mark Styres, Bill at Yu and Mike made Greens were Renton Renton”. at of team “Greens the was Classic OFNTSC Student 2008 the of winner The the OFNTSCCup. of presentation the to along moved participating, the MC Tom Northardt Co We

12 ONTARiO FiRST NATiONS TEChNiCAL SERviCES CORPORATiON 13 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 A Water andWastewater n rnig ae Qaiy and Quality Testing Water Standards. Drinking on Council Advisory Environment the Water of Ministry Committee, Technicians Nations First of the Assembly are committees those Among Ontario. in Nations First for policy and standards Water/Wastewater shape that committees on sits also that OFNTSC the provides, OFNTSC services the advisory technical the Amongst advisories. water and boil systems water for guidelines and regulations Ontario of Classification, review Plant Engineering Assessment, National Legislation, First Water/Wastewater for National Nation framework legislative proposed the are year past the over program Water the faced has that cleanest note the of issues Some can. theywater getting are Ontario past the across Nations First ensure over to year hard worked has Wastewater program the of OFNTSC and Water The Ontario. in First Nations most clean for concern for a is water need the importantly More communities. all for concern dequate clean water is of of is water clean dequate asd eie lgsain o deal and to legislation revised inquiries passed held Ontario The government tap. to source from water clean ensuring of approach multiple-barrier based of principles the on distribution and treatment water reliable on attention focused 2001, tosince contaminatedwaterhas, related tragedy Walkerton The the across people territories Ontario. of of safety and Nations are vital to the overall health The water implementation. and wastewater needs of First project and design design, projects, pre-engineering of evaluation providing References;Termspreparation of of including services; multi advisory faceted a into the evolved has Wastewater Over Program and Water the operators.years training plant and of assurance water quality to directly has related still services now and then OFNTSC, was operators.The plant of training and First amongst toNations have potablewaterclean, OFNTSC already concern was a there 1995 the in conceptualized When mr fra tml consultations timely formal more a preferred have would Nations First However it should be noted that most framework. the of underway now is review a and completed been now in have sessions communities Engagement Canada. 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16 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 17 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 CRTP: Fuel Management Systems Circuit RiderTraining Program: L riig yl fr is Nations First for revolving cycle a training maintain to model as a Saskatchewan in ago years 20 over beginnings its had CRTP The communities when dealing with fuel. to aims minimize the impact on First Nations Fuel CRTP certification, and training required with date to up are handlers fuel that Nations First ensuring By Ontario. across to environment the danger and great communities a Fuel present spills dramatically. increased has trainingcontainment spill and tanks storage fuel safe have to need the exploration, resources natural for up opening Ontario northern With qualifications. technician’s handling fuel of updating the required have home handlers. heating tanks over the past fuel year to regulationsprovincial in Changes for province the across occurring training with one busy a been Fuelhas CRTP for year in Ontario who handle fuel. The past into the hands of First Nations people CRTP Fuel is designed to get training k te RP ae Program, Water CRTP the ike eore oni ad Keewaywin, and Council Resource Kabaspikotawangag of Anishinabek Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing, Council, First Nations Windigo Services, Technical Shibogama from participants and had attended well was workshop The Bay. Thunder in held was year past the during offered Code workshops Handling Fuel Liquid workshops the and of One Helpers. Mechanics Mechanic Petroleum Petroleum Code Fuel for Liquid hosted Handling Fuel CRTP and managementtechniques. handling fuel proper issues, safety and health requirements, legislative of understanding to better a aims achieve CRTP program. training become an increasingly high demand has Fuel CRTP 1997, in inception its Since 1997. in program training its launched first Fuel CRTP handlers. fuel for training that incorporate CRTP progression natural a was it handlers fuel train a to need growing and operators treatment water training while With achieved success the operators. treatment water n gonwtr contamination groundwater and soil prevent to be new will Regulations. these regulations of objective main Lands The and Aboriginal Lands Petroleum Federal on Allied Products” and of Products “Registration Canada, StorageTank Systems forPetroleum the Environment repealed 2008 In Allied Petroleum Products. TankSystems for Petroleum Products and Storage for regulations new on presented Canada Environment and (B-139) section Book Code the Oil of review a provided the training code, to handling addition fuel liquid In the workshop. the of days both attended participants 17 of and total A Nations. Caribou First Wapekeka North Mishkeegogamang, River, Rainy Pikangikum, Grassy,Stanjikoming, Big Plat, Pays proper fuelhandlingandmanagementtechniques.” legislative requirements, health andsafety issues, CRTP aimsto achieve abetter understanding of an increasingly highdemandtraining program. “Since itsin1997,CRTPFuel inception hasbecome e mnh CT Fe wl look will Fuel CRTP months few next the In trainers. fuel need more a for also is there demand that With handling. fuel in Nations First Ontario across individuals trained have to demand constant a is There new regulations. these on information current most sure to check Be regulations. new the to regards in information circulating been has along with the Environment Program territorial jurisdictions. The and CRTP Fuel Program provincial most in exist currently that regulations with line in more are and systems tank storage products and petroleum allied products petroleum federal regarding protection environmental regulations also enhance the level of federal and aboriginal lands. The new from storage tank systems located on www.ofntsc.org for the impact. be environmental will the minimize to able situations emergency to respond who those that hopes Fuel are well trained and prepared, CRTP handlers fuel ensuring By practices. proper of informinghandlers fuel Nation First of continue goal the will maintain to Fuel very CRTP is Fuel bright. CRTP of future The fuel handling techniques. proper and remediation spill issues, safety and health traininginitiatives, regulations, tank storage the for available information of increasing amount be delivery, will Fuel service CRTP OFNTSC the of part As objectives. training current for the capacity maintaining while trainers increase fuel to how at

18 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 19 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 rm is Ntos o technical for Nations First from demand increased an with 1998 In First for Nations across Ontario. and opportunities funding regulations environmental remediation, contingency systems, tankstorage fuel planning, and prevention and spill site community assessment contaminated efficiency, sustainability, quality, energy protection/water water source management, waste solid in wereyearissues past the in Nations First to concern most the Of issues. working experience environmentalon Nations First with of years 20 combined a have Brigham and Both Allen Brigham. Deneen welcomed in Bay Thunder of And OFNTSC 2008. of August the out joined based Toronto, Allen Stephanie Scientists. environmental new two acquired OFNTSC the Specifically changes over thepastyear. significant undergone has OFNTSC T Environment e niomn Porm f the of Program Environment he taeis ht r raitc given the extremely limited operations and realistic are and that strategies practices, management best naturallandfills, attenuationon was training the of focus The Nations. First Ontario in operations landfill managing for responsible those operatorsand landfill to course targeted was waste The solid course. a management pilot to (SWANA) WasteAmerica North of Association Solid the with partnered Program Environmentthe months past the In to available them for solidwaste management. options of informed past more Nations First the making by year in progress significant The Environment Program has made single program withintheOFNTSC. program works side by side with nearly every Environment the Today were that dealing with. legislation and projects of impacts environmental the with deal would that program a create to steps took OFNTSC the advice, otnec pann; n fuel and planning; and contingency prevention spill remediation, and assessment site Contaminated communities. housing their in plants treatment water and infrastructure, when decisions locating informed to make information and have resources the Nations First that ensuring towardsworking been has year past the over Program Environment The community development. of terms in plan a have to FirstNations for essential is It Ontario. in Nations First to concern utmost of Community sustainability is an issue communities inthenorth. another course in the future, for our hold to looking be will training, OFNTSC the this of success the With over course. the forregistered people 50 overwhelming, this was to training response The management programs. waste solid Nations First most for budgets maintenance spill.” or asaresultfuel of remediation projects contaminated site and for eitherexisting clean-up measures implementation of procedures andthe site assessment on environmental to several clients andadvice support provided technical Staff hasalso “The Environmental n h nw Soae ak Systems Tank present “Storage new the on to Canada Environment for arranged OFNTSC above, the to Technician addition In Burner Program. Certification Oil associated the with information relevant and Book Code Oil the of review providing a by tanks, heating home surrounding issues awareness related fuel increase of to material intended covered also Workshops improperly from installed ormaintained equipment. arising risks environmental and to safety and mitigate licenses their maintain to Mechanics, Petroleum by required is LFHC updated the of Knowledge (LFHC). Code Handling Fuels Liquid Mechanics the on training updated with (PMs) Petroleum certified series of workshops, which provided Nations. a hosting by accomplished was This First among awareness training opportunities and increasing providing while environment the to an attention in impacts year potential minimize to effort past their the throughout focused Environmental the Staff where other areas were systems tank storage utial wie euig our reducing environmental impact. while sustainable are communities and our sure year making next the over Councils Tribal and Nations First our serving Environment continue to forward looks the Program resources and the people new With forum. discussion and www.ofntsc.org information through important to access allowing for strive to continue will Environment the Program. The Environment Program for tool active an been has website OFNTSC The and growth change of for the year Environment a Program. been has It afuelspill. of and result a as site or projects remediation contaminated either for existing measures clean-up of assessment implementation the and procedures site on clients severalenvironmental to advice and Staff support technical provided also has Environmental The future. contingency the in delivery fuel on impact may spill regulations these how and planning with Regulations” along Products Petroleum Allied and Products Petroleum for

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30 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 31 ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 N N ryr rm le Hbr Skye, Hubert Cayuga from Six Nations. An honour elder from a prayer with off kicked conference The their communities safe, making healthy and clean. on experiences and information share to together come First Nations and Tribal councils had Ontario that time 13th the was This (OFNTSC) Conference andTradeshow. Corporation Technical Nations Services Annual First 13th Ontario the for assembled had who delegates the onto Hotel bay large windows at the the front of the Sheraton through beaming aaa al – h sn was sun The – Falls iagara 2008-2009 2008-2009 ConferenceConference Annual Toulouse, Chiefs Ontario. of Kelvin Association Angus Chief Chairperson, Regional and Jamieson Ontario Wastewater of and Water Aboriginal by Hoppe, Mathew joined President OFNTSC was from addresses Montour Chief their territory. into delegates its and OFNTSC the welcome and conference the open GrandTerritoryRiverNations Six to OFNTSC Howsam invited Chief William Montour of the Bob that Director, Executive after Nations. Six Moments from McNaughton Frank by performed also was song ult, omnctos n the environment. and communications quality, wastewater and water housing, safety, fire and maintenance, and material infrastructure, operations with from presented were delegates days three next the Over such astheAnnual Conference. year the throughout events holding OFNTSC strives towards this goal by The self-reliance.technical Nations First improve to sector partners Provincial and Federal with along public/private companies together bring to was aim conference’s The Proud Sponsors: CMHC SCHL communities safe, healthy andclean.” information andexperiences onmaking their and Tribal councilshadcometogether to share “This was the13thtimethatOntario First Nations covered the development, highlights development, the covered in which Wastewater Communities” Nations First of Disposal and communicating Treatmentcommunity,for“Protocol when complex scientific principles within a perception overcome barriers to how on principles detailed explained which presentations other included: the of Some across Ontario. Nations First from stories success and principles practice best their most senior advisors to discuss of many provided Housing CMHC portfolio. Nation housing successful a First run Managers assist to a presentationwas geared specifically “Running the Successful Housing Operation”. The was sessions Corporation, One of the most interesting breakout conference. the of course the over Housing initiatives their of many showcased biggest and Mortgage OFNTSC’s Canada the the supporters, of One “Effective Communications” communities andway life. of the their better to with tools and knowledge groups and Nations First individuals providing at aimed conference the at given were that just a few of the many presentations were These communities. those for process planning typical a in steps and models Nations community First different over going to planning sustainability introduction provided an Planning” Community Comprehensive Nations “First and communities Nations First benefit could option housing new and this how works Fund Nations Housing which First Market the Options” how described Housing Your “Expanding example, an as Aware programmarketingsocial community-based Wellusing successful a of Nations research, design the and implementation and outlined First Communities” Aware Green “Well in communities, Disposal & draft Treatment Wastewater for the protocol of implementation and

32 ONTARiO FiRST NATiONS TEChNiCAL SERviCES CORPORATiON 33 ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 n Ida ad oten Affairs Northern and Indian and Canada Environment Environment, with the of Ministry (AFN), filled Nations First Conference. was of Assembly the from presentations Annual morning The 13th of close the the saw day Third The communities.” their for products of terms in there out offered being is what see and come to Nations First for also but businesses only Tradeshownot for opportunity the great a “It’s said, NorthhardtChair. was Specialist, Infrastructure Tom OFNTSC Northardt, participants. donated tradeshow prizes by other and prizes door GPS Garmin to treated were Delegates Nations. First with work fromthat acrossbusinesses Canada delegates. The Tradeshow showcased the to opened doors once activity of hive a became floor tradeshow The delegates to the OFNTSC Tradeshow. Day two of the conference introduced thedrum.” the soundof “Participants removed theirhats andlistened to the bestintheirendeavours. other each wish conferenceand the Conference off close to Annual picture a for gathered 13th the participants of all end the In prizes. door for draws made Howsam, Bob DirectorExecutive and Staats Brian While OFNTSC Operations Manager, Lookout. Sioux from anecdotes his crowdthe overwarmedup and with took Hoppe over,Mathew was the song When drum. the of sound the to listened and Participants hats their removed conference. the close to out McNaughton Frank and Skye Hubert the Elder invited again OFNTSC Once time. last one for participants and all presenters the together of brought closing The the closing. circumstancesthe National Chief was unable attend unforeseen to due Unfortunately Fontaine. Phil Chief with a speech from the AFN National Canada. The conference was to close Staff Directory AR 08-09 Center Staff Thunder Bay Service [email protected] Technical Manager James Taylor, P.Eng [email protected] CRTP Fuel Trainer Douglas Stuart [email protected] Infrastructure Specialist Clarence Meekis, [email protected] Housing Advisor Grace Martineau [email protected] Infrastructure Administrative Support Tracey John [email protected] Administration Support Darlene Jack [email protected] Infrastructure Specialist Richard Chukra, Centre Staff Toronto Service [email protected] Environmental Scientist Deneen Brigham [email protected] Support &AdministrativeReception Pat Seguin [email protected] Water &Wastewater Engineer Meiru Zheng,M.Sc.,EIT [email protected] Communications Officer Colin French [email protected] Director Finance of David Chambers [email protected] Executive Director Bob Howsam

34 ontar i o f i rst nat i ons tec h n i cal ser v i ces corpo rat i on 35 A nnual R eport 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 Staff Directory AR08-09 [email protected] Trainer CRTP Water andWastewater Ian Fortin [email protected] Accountant Josie Chaves [email protected] Water andWastewater Engineer Derek Hill,P.Eng [email protected] Executive Secretary Siobhan Kennedy [email protected] Technologist Operations &Maintenance Elmer Lickers [email protected] & Operator Training Senior Engineer, PlantOperations P.Eng., M.Eng. Mohammed N.Karim, [email protected] Wastewater Senior Engineer, Water and M.Eng, P.Eng. Derrick Kamanga,B.A.Sc, [email protected] Manager CRSP, Fire Safety, Operations Brian Staats [email protected] Housing Advisor Gary Toulouse [email protected] Infrastructure Specialist Tom Northardt [email protected] Operations ManagerAssistant Kristen Hill [email protected] CRTP Water andWastewater Trainer Noah Paul [email protected] Environmental Scientist Stephanie Allen [email protected] AWWAO Coordinator Cindy Owl [email protected] AWWAO Support Steve Styres www.ofntsc.org www.ofntsc.org

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