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Chiefs and Mayors Gathering
WELCOME Slide2
Purpose
The basic principle of good governance is good relationships. This
Gathering
will provide a
forum
to continue to build stronger relationships through direct communications
amongst leaders
. Our goal is to improve the social and economic well-being of our entire region.Slide3
Agenda – 10:30 am – Noon
Sioux
Lookout Friendship
Accord
First
Nations-Municipal Community Economic Development
Initiative
Regional
Distribution
Centre
First
Nations and Municipalities
Basic
structures of
First Nation and municipal governments
Similarities and differences that each government provides
Levels of authority
Functions of governments
Revenue sources of both forms of
governmentSlide4
Agenda – Noon – 1:30 pm
Common Interests
Opportunities for reverse and reciprocal economic development opportunities
Opportunities for future gatherings and dialogueSlide5
Introductions
Chiefs and Mayors Gathering Introductions
Andrew
Beynon
,
A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
(AANDC)
Director General, Community and Opportunity Branch, Lands and Economic
DevelopmentSlide6
Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord
Signatories include:
Cat Lake First Nation
Lac Seul First Nation
Slate Falls First Nation
Municipality of Sioux LookoutSlide7
Friendship Accord: The Framework
The
recognition and respect
of the various levels of First Nation government, culture and people;
Regional leadership, demonstrating how Municipal and First Nation governments can
work together
;
The development of protocols to establish
open and improved lines of communication;
Supporting First Nation culture
and the development of recreation and leisure activities that are culturally appropriate;
Encourage First Nation investment
in Sioux Lookout including, but not limited to, people, culture, business, community and social participation;Slide8
Friendship Accord: The Framework
Increase First Nation participation
in our local economy;
Improve our community
by making it more economically vibrant and sustainable;
Investing in our youth,
the future of our community, by ensuring cultural, recreational, educational, and career opportunities are readily available; and,
Addressing root causes relating to public safety,
so that all residents and visitors feel safe and welcome in the community.Slide9
First Nations-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative
Six First Nation- Municipal pairs across Canada Two-year pilot project
Northwestern
Ontario First Nation-Municipal
Partners
Lac
Seul First Nation,
Kitchenuhmaykoosib
Inninuwug
(KI)
and
,
Sioux
Lookout
Joint
initiative with Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando)
CEDI
partners are exploring the feasibility of a
Regional Distribution Centre (RDC)
that would serve as a central distribution point for fresh foods and consumer goods Slide10
First Nations-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative
PartnershipsSlide11
Regional Distribution Centre
End of the RoadSlide12
First Nations and Municipalities
Community Gatherings are
an effective
way to
get political representatives together
to provide
updates on each other’s communities
, establish
relationships, and
cooperate on
issues of mutual concern.Slide13
First Nations and Municipalities
Basic
Structures of
First Nation and municipal governments
Similarities and differences that each government provides
Levels of authority
Functions of governments
Revenue Sources of both forms of governmentSlide14
Working Lunch – Open Discussion
Common Interests
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_______________________________________Slide15
Working Lunch – Open Discussion
Opportunities for reverse and reciprocal economic development opportunities
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________Slide16
Working Lunch – Open Discussion
Opportunities for further gatherings and
dialogue
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________________________________________
________________________________________
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Closing Statements
“We are
very proud that this
gathering of local First
N
ation and Municipal leaders can
be an
example
for
other regions”, Mayor Lawrance.Chief BullChief MorrisCollective Statement____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________