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35th Annual General Conference
The NACC has celebrated their 35th Anniversary as an organization in conjunction with their 35th Annual General Meeting, Tradeshow and 3rd Annual Youth Conference here in the City of Winnipeg at the Ramada Marlborough Hotel.
NACC would to thank The Honourable Oscar Lathlin, Minister of Aboriginal & Northern Affairs for his welcoming remarks. We would also like to thank the Chairpersons, Shaun Hampton from MB 4Youth and Giselle Campbell of Manitoba Hydro, the Youth Advisory Committee and Elder Martha Jonasson for making the 3rd Annual Youth Conference such a success.
At this years conference the delegates re-elected Reg Meade as their President along with the chairperson of the Eastern Region, Helgi Einarsson, Chairperson of the Western Region Anne Lacquette and Chairperson of the Northern Region Frances McIvor for another three year term. We would like to congratulate them all.
Included in this year’s conference again was the Administrators and Clerks training they were invited to participate on the first day with Aboriginal & Northern Affairs Mayor and Councillors Information Session. On the second day they had a presentation from the Canada Revenue Agency on Aboriginal Programs & GST which was followed by a question and answer period. On the third day they sat in on the Main Assembly and a presentation on Food Security. Then that afternoon they had a tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building.
“Bridging the Past with Youth
for the Future”
President's Report ~ Reg Meade
First I would like to thank all delegates, elders and youth for their participation in this year’s 35th Annual General Meeting, Tradeshow and 3rd Annual Youth Conference. I appreciate that with being re-elected as your President I will have an opportunity to complete the very important projects we have on the go. I would like to thank all ministers for taking time out to attend this year’s events and also without all our sponsors this conference would not have been successful.
Since the AGM I had a great opportunity to meet all provincial counterparts to Minister Lathlin at a forum held in The Pas. This gave me an opportunity to discuss the challenges our northern communities encounter with Ministers outside the Province of Manitoba. This month has been busy with Capital Approvals and meetings have begun for the Canada/Manitoba Infrastructure Program.
I look forward to hearing from all NACC communities on challenges that need to be addressed. Our goal will be to find ways to communicate more effectively with our membership this coming year.
Helgi Einarsson ~ Eastern Region Chairperson
I would like to thank all the Eastern Region delegates once more for their tremendous support shown at the conference. There were some issues that came to light that must be dealt with and we will be looking into them immediately. I will continue to work on the Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board as this project is important to our region. Please feel free to contact me, Greg or Barbara if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact information is in the newsletter. We will do whatever possible to assist you.
Thank you once again and have a good fall.
Anne Lacquette ~ Western Region Chairperson
I would like to thank all Mayors and Councilors, Vice Chairperson Brenda Gaudry and Secretary Treasurer Harold Fleming from the Western Region for their support at this year’s 35th Annual General Meeting, Regional Meeting and Elections. It was good to see such a good turnout.
We again welcomed our Northern Youth to their 3rd Conference and hoped they enjoyed the program. It was a positive step for each of them to learn, as our leaders of tomorrow, how to develop resolutions to present to government.
I would ask that all Community Councils from our region please contact me directly on any concerns they may have. I can be reached through the Mallard Community Council office telephone 628-3396 or my home telephone 628-3275; the fax numbers are 628-3328 or 628-3441 respectively.
Have a good Thanksgiving.
Frances McIvor ~ Northern Region Chairperson
I am delighted to take this opportunity to thank the Northern Region for having the confidence in my abilities to continue as your Northern Chairperson. I will continue my commitment to the communities in our Northern Region to promote growth and to finding solutions to our local development issues we are facing. I will continue to rise to challenges and opportunities.
Another successful General Assembly, we had many community based leadership attend. Thank you to all Government and Leaders who took the time to attend.
Congratulations to Reg Meade, I know he will continue to support all our communities his leadership is the key to successful initiatives that connect our people, in the Northern, Eastern and Western Regions. Together we are working to stimulate development of each community so that in the end each and every community member can achieve growth and development.
I am pleased that we were able to have our third year with the youth. NACC recognizes the youth represent the future of our communities. As leaders of tomorrow, they are critical in building sustainable communities I would also like to thank Martha Jonasson (Wabowden) for attending all the workshops for the youth as an elder. I am sure the Youth and Elders have much to learn from each other. “Bridging the past between the youth and the elders” how can we not better our communities and our future for the youth.
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of NACC would like to wish everyone a
GOVERNMENT UPDATE
September 01, 2005
NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM TO HELP KICK-START ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN NORTHERN MANITOBA: LATHLIN
Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Oscar Lathlin, minister responsible for the Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF), has announced a new pilot program, Community Partners, that will help kick-start economic development initiatives in northern Manitoba. The announcement was made at today’s meeting of the Northern Association of Community Councils in Winnipeg.
The objective of the program is to provide assistance in developing economic plans to northern communities. Community Partners will provide both mentorship and technical assistance to communities, as well as support throughout the planning process and during the startup of ventures.
“Often there are business opportunities for communities to pursue that are not fully taken advantage of due to lack of technical knowledge,” said Lathlin. “CEDF has a track record of assisting businesses develop and will bring both knowledge and experience to the table when they work with communities.”
Community Partners is an initiative launched under the Northern Development Strategy. It is based on the best practices observed under the joint federal-provincial-territorial policy Strengthening Aboriginal Participation in the Economy.
CEDF is offering the program as a pilot during the first year and will begin to recruit communities this fall. The Community Partners program is a joint venture between CEDF and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives.
“Community Partners is a great example of interdepartmental collaboration,” said Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk. “The pilot project has elements that are similar to Growing Opportunities (GO) Centre programming, but is adapted to both the cultural and economic needs of the northern region.”
PROVINCE TO CONSULT MANITOBANS ON 2006 BUDGET
Public consultations on the 2006 budget will begin shortly with the first in a series of province wide meetings designed to give Manitobans an opportunity for input into the next provincial budget.
"I am looking forward to hearing the views of Manitobans on the important issues and challenges that face us," said Finance Minister Greg Selinger, who will host the meetings.
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Marais Seniors’ Club, 14 Grey Ave., in Grand Marais.
The second meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Niverville Heritage Centre, 111 Second Ave. South, in Niverville.
Selinger noted the feedback received during the pre-budget consultations will help the province build on the balanced approach taken in budget 2005 that featured four pillars: paying down debt, making strategic investments in priority areas, reducing taxes and saving for the future.
"This approach has allowed us to put $99 million towards the province’s debt and pension liabilities in 2004-05, make investments in areas such as health care and education, cut personal income, property and business taxes and put additional funding into the fiscal stabilization fund," said Selinger.
Additional public consultations dates and locations will be announced shortly. Manitobans can also share their views by writing the minister at Budget Consultations, Room 103, Legislative Building, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Programs – Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
NACC Update:
In December 2004, the governments of Canada and Manitoba announced the creation of a new joint program, the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF), which will invest $120-million in infrastructure over the next six years. Led by the Honourable Minister Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport) and the Honourable Scott Smith, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade, MRIF marks ten years of federal-provincial cooperation on infrastructure.
The Federal government has established MRIFs with provinces across the country. Manitoba’s first MRIF intake deadline of March 15, 2005 provided a quick response to communities with projects waiting for the new program. Project approvals were announced in spring and summer, in time for the 2005 construction season.
In June 2005, Canada and Manitoba announced $14 million for fourteen new projects in partnership with local governments. Among these is the Broadband Communications North Inc. (BCN) project, a $2.8 million broadband project which will significantly expand high speed internet access in northern Manitoba. BCN is developing broadband access for up to 37 communities in northern Manitoba, including some 30,000 residents, 250 public institutions, and up to 350 local businesses.
This first round of project approvals also included $531,000 for a wastewater lagoon at Matheson Island to provide reliable sewage disposal service for the community and improve the quality of effluent flowing into Lake Winnipeg; $576,000 for a Class II waste disposal facility, providing better disposal for 65 households in Pine Dock; and $756,000 to renovate an existing building to create a waste transfer station, recycling depot and composting cells for the Town of Churchill.
First intake rural and northern projects were recommended by the Federal/Provincial Local Consultative Committee (FPLCC), a local government body created to provide input in the project selection process for MRIF. The local consultative committee consists of representatives from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) and the Northern Association of Community Councils (NACC).
The second MRIF project intake deadline was set for June 15, 2005 to provide more planning time for those communities needing it. The FPLCC will again recommend projects for the second intake announcement anticipated in the fall/winter of 2005.
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For further information on the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, please contact:
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat
1140-363 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3N9
Phone: (204) 945-1906 or Toll-free: 1-800-268-4883
Fax: (204) 948-2035
Email: infra@gov.mb.ca
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Program Web site: www.infrastructure.mb.ca
FROM JACQUI'S PIT
Congratulations go out to the communities of Camperville and Waterhen for the grand opening of their Primary Health Care Centres which took place September 12th and 13th respectively. I know that it took a lot of work to make this happen and through partnerships with the Parkland Regional Health Authority and the Mayor and Council from each of these communities; services will be made available to community residents.
We have received information concerning Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth which provides scholarships in any area of full time studies at Red River College. The student must be Aboriginal and there are forty awards of $2,000 each. The application deadline is October 14th however; applications must be submitted to the contact no later than Tuesday, October 11th. Applications can be obtained from our office. If you know of any Aboriginal youth who are attending Red River College full time now, please pass on this information and ask them to call our office if they would be interested in pursuing this scholarship.
We would like to welcome all members of the NACC Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and hope they will be providing articles in the future specific to youth interests.
The YAC members have shown leadership skills which were highlighted on how the program was developed by youth for youth at this year’s 3rd Annual Youth Conference. This was just the beginning of the developmental work the committee will be responsible for and they have a tall task of trying to address skill development and challenges to get the northern youths’ voices heard by the different levels of government. Please check out our webpage at http://nacc.cimnet.ca for specific information relating to the YAC and youth programs which will be posted soon.
We would also like to congratulate Diana Delaronde-Colombe, the Staff and Champions of the Bayline Regional Roundtable on the successful community work they are doing in the Bayline region for Food Security in relation to the Northern Healthy Foods Initiative. NACC looks forward to a continued positive working relationship with BRRT with regards to the NHFI. On the crime prevention initiative that is presently going on we would like to welcome a few more communities to the table. Our facilitator, Laurel Gardiner and myself look forward to working with each individual community that is at the table now and who have shown an interest in developing their own crime prevention plan unique to their needs.
Thanks to all Mayors and Councillors who attended our 35th Annual General Meeting and participated in the election process for the positions of President and all Regional Chairpersons for the NACC Board of Directors. It was great to see you all and I hope you returned to your communities a little richer in knowledge that will assist each of you in your leadership roles you have responsibility for in the community.
The 35th NACC Annual General Meeting has come and gone there is a lot of work that goes into setting up the conference which included approximately 250 people in attendance. This was my 5th year working at the conference and it does get better every time.
I would also like to thank all of the tradeshow participants for sharing their information with our delegates and all the speakers for their presentations and informative speeches for the three days of the (AGM) - Annual General Meeting. As I have heard in pervious years this years AGM was the best ever how can you top the first one that helped to form the organization and make it what it is today.
On a more work related note there are a few program deadlines coming up in the near future. Manitoba Hydro’s Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarships for 2005-2006. The deadline for most of these offerings is October 1, 2005 so I encourage you to get your applications in today.
Dauphin River Homecoming
The community of Dauphin River is planning a Homecoming for August 4-7, 2006. We are in the planning/fundraising stage. If you have connections to (or know someone who has connections to) our community and would like information please contact Helen @ 204-659-4210 or Dale @ 204-659-4573 to be put on our mailing list. We will periodically send out a newsletter with information on our progress. We are planning for a fun, relaxing weekend with lots of things to do for young and old.
NACC BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S LIST
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President ~ Reg Meade Ph: (204) 689-2165
Eastern Chairperson ~ Helgi Einarsson Ph: (204) 659-5214
Northern Chairperson ~ Frances McIvor Ph: (204) 689-2262
Western Chairperson ~ Anne Lacquette Ph: (204) 628-3396
Eastern Vice Chairperson ~ Greg Wood Ph: (204) 363-7375
Northern Vice-Chairperson ~ Glen Flett Ph: (204) 359-6719
Western Vice-Chairperson ~ Brenda Gaudry Ph: (204) 545-6275
Eastern Sec. /Treasurer ~ Barbara Marcyniuk Ph: (204) 645-2619
Northern Sec. /Treasurer ~ Veronica Sinclair Ph: (204) 679-2161
Western Sec. /Treasurer ~ Harold Fleming Ph: (204) 732-2675
Canada World Youth offers youth the opportunity to spend time in a different part of Canada and overseas!
With Canada World Youth (CWY), 18 young people from different cultures spend a total of six months away from their homes, living together for three months in a Canadian community and three months in a community in one of CWY’s partner countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe or Latin America. Programs typically start in August and end in March and are supervised by experienced field staff.
During the program, you will be paired with a participant from the exchange country and will live, and perhaps work with this person. You and your counterpart will live with a host selected by CWY in the Canadian community in which you will be staying for three months. Having a counterpart and a host family will give you the opportunity to learn another language, culture as well share your own culture with others. During the week, you will work as a volunteer on a specific project. You will develop new professional skills that will be useful to you in the future. Some skills that you can expect to gain by participating in a CWY program include: leadership skills, team skills, problem solving skills, ability to think critically, adaptability skills, language skills, cross cultural communication skills. CWY is an effective way to prepare you for future study, work, travel or community experiences.
Who Can Participate?
To be eligible for Canada World Youth, you must be:
- between 17 and 24 years old (up to 29 years for some programs)
- open-minded and flexible
- in good health
- motivated
What does it cost?
Participants are required to pay a $250 participation fee as well as pre-program expense such as your passport, vaccinations and medical exams. As a sign of commitment and enthusiasm to support CWY, participants are asked to fundraise $1,950 which represents approximately 15% of the program cost per participant. Don’t worry, you are not left all on your own to fundraise, you will be given advice and support by helpful office staff who ensure that all your efforts pay off. CWY will pay for your plane ticket and cover expenses related to food, lodging, overseas health insurance, provide educational materials as well as a weekly pocket allowance for the entire program.
To apply to Canada World Youth or to obtain more information please visit:
www.canadaworldyouth.org
Tradeshow/Info Fair Participants
Aboriginal & Northern Affairs
Aboriginal Business Canada
Aboriginal Business Services Centre/Western Economic Diversification
Assiniboine Community College
Bayline Regional Round Table
Birchwood Pontiac Buick GMC
Business Council of Manitoba
Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO)
Community Economic Development Fund – Thompson
Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation
Manitoba Customer Contact Association
Manitoba Finance
Manitoba Gov’t & General Employees Union (MGEU)
Manitoba Government Service & Procurement Services
Manitoba Government Services Mould & Asbestos Remediation
Manitoba Housing & Renewal Corporation
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Industry, Economic Development & Mines
Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC)
Matheson Island Community Council, Norway House Community Council,
Manigotagan Community Council, Wabowden Community Councils and
Norway House Community Council
Cross Lake Community Council
Metis Culture & Heritage Resource Centre
MMF – Local Management Board (LMB)
MMF- Canadian Arm Forces
NetSet Strategy Inc.
Northern and Aboriginal Population Health & Wellness Institute
Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC)
Residential Tenancies Branch
Safe Workers of Tomorrow
Greetings from BAYLINE REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE (BRRT)…………………
Meetings
BRRT (Project) November 3
BRRT (Food Security) November 4 in Thompson, MB @ Thompson Christian Centre on Thompson Drive
If you require further information, please contact BRRT Inc. at 1-(204)-689-2063 or email at cedo689@hotmail.com
Please check out the Manitoba Food Security Website at http://food.cimnet.ca
Content will be added on a continuous basis as our launch is just around the corner.
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful summer as I have with NACC as Project Coordinator for Northern Healthy Foods Initiative. Over the last several months I have developed partnerships for the project with several people from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Our goals with the partnership include their expertise for developing optimum growth for community gardens, in order for promptness for the 2006 grow season. Also I have developed a process for community asset mapping to bring into the communities, so those involved can communicate their interest, current community resources, and needs to obtain success for this particular project I have researched methods of growth, best tools to use as well as best vegetables to plant for northern climates in Manitoba. In addition to research and networking I developed a resource kit for Northern Healthy Foods Initiative for the disposal of communities and its members.
At the 35th Annual General Meeting I had a chance to interact with most community members and had the opportunity to present the goals and objectives of NHFI project on September 1st. I look forward to any questions or follow ups any members may have, and am more then happy to talk to those who are interested. Please watch for a progress report and detailed letter regarding the NHFI in the following months. Have a safe and happy fall!
Submitted by: Jessica Paley
Northern Healthy Foods Initiative, Project Coordinator
The next issue of Whispering Pines will be published in the winter of 2005. Articles for December’s issue should be submitted by November 15th. Articles submitted from the Communities are placed in the Whispering Pines free of charge! So please send your articles today. Thanks!
35th Anniversary of NACC
The Board of Directors would like to thank the staff of NACC for a job well done on the 35th Annual General Meeting, Tradeshow & 3rd Annual Youth Conference.
They are as follows:
Jacqui Meckling Conference Coordinator
Kathy Frisk, Community Resource Senior Administrative Assistant
Merri-Beth Marcyniuk, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Jessica Paley, Coordinator Northern Healthy Foods Initiative
Andrea Binkley, Youth Conference Coordinator, Summer Student
Mandy Banks, Community Outreach Coordinator, Summer Student
Vanessa Zastre, Data Entry/Reception, Summer Student
Sponsors for the 35th Annual General Conference and Silent Auction:
Aura Hair Salons
Barbara Marcyniuk, Board Member
Bayline Regional Roundtable
Business Council of Manitoba
Business Development Bank
Manitoba Blue Cross
Canada/Manitoba Infrastructure Programs
Canadian Red Cross
CUPE
Dallas/Red Rose Community Council
Lakeview Resort
Mail Boxes Etc...
Manitoba Customer Contact Association
MB First Nation Ed. Resource Ctr.
MB Gov’t Services Mold & Asbestos Remediation
MB Government Employees Union
MPIC
MTS Allstreams Inc.
Office of the Fire Commissioner
Old Dutch Foods
Peace Hills Trust
Power 97 FM
Perimeter Air
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
Ramada Malborough Hotel
RCMP
Red River College
SIR Mailorder Inc.
Terracon Development
Tolko Industries Ltd.
The Candy Bar
The Magic Room
Canada Gold
INCO
35TH CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP:
Manitoba Aboriginal & Northern Affairs
Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat
Manitoba Conservation
Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs & Trade
Manitoba Education, Citizenship & Youth
Manitoba Energy, Science & Technology
Manitoba Health
Bayline Regional Round Table
Northern Aboriginal Population Health & Wellness Institute
Manitoba Metis Federation LMB
Aboriginal Council of Manitoba
Birchwood Pontiac Buick GMC
Manitoba Family Services & Housing
Manitoba Industry, Economic Development & Mines
Manitoba Culture, Heritage, & Tourism
Community Economic Development Fund
MB Hydro
Aboriginal Single Windows Initiative
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Industry Canada
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development
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