P-001. Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council (AANTC)

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1 P-001 Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council (AANTC)

2 History of the AANTC Before AANTC creation: Technical services were offered by a division of Public Works Canada through INAC. These services were delegated to Tribal Councils a creation of the Federal government AANTC was created in August 1992, with 5 member communities (Abitibiwinni, Eagle Village, Kitigan Zibi, Lac Simon, Long Point).

3 History (continued) 1996, AANTC started offering technical & advisory services (Engineering Technician, Architectural Technician, Construction Technician, Human Resource Advisor) 1999, Kitcisakik becomes the sixth member community 2000, at the AGA held in Lac Simon Wahgoshig becomes a political member 2001, AANTC moves to its current location 2003, add the services of an information agent & an economic development officer 2004, A Civil Engineer is hired, upgrade from Technician economic development officer replaced with policy analyst/writer

4 Organizational Chart Member Communities Board of Directors Director General Executive Secretary TECHNICAL SERVICES: - Engineer - Construction Technician - Architecture Technician Capacity Building: - Information Officer - Human Resources Advisor - Policy Analyst/Writer Secretary/Receptionist

5 Administrative Sector 6 Full Status Member Communities: Abitibiwinni, Kebaowek, Kitcisakik, Kitigan Zibi, Lac Simon, Long Point Technical Services only provided to Timiskaming First Nation Governed by a Board of Directors made of up administrators from the member communities (usually the Director General)

6 Our Services Adapted to the needs of the communities 3 branches: Administration: - Management and Finance Technical services: Capacity Building: - Engineer - Information Officer - Construction Tech. - Human Resources Advisor - Architecture Tech. - Policy Analyst/Writer

7 Administration Director General/ Norm Odjick Tasks: Responsible for the overall functioning of the office, including staff related issues, budgeting, internal policies, and finance Reports directly to the Board of Directors Provides Management and Finance advice to the member communities Supports the Political Sector Represents the Algonquin Nation within external organizations, such as the Executive Council of the Quebec DG s, the Native Benefits Plan, etc.

8 Technical Services Engineer/Claude Rollin Tasks: Urban Planning; Geotechnical Studies; Water resources, potable water and treatment; Environment, studies, impact, assessments; Roads, bridges, ditches; Waste management, garbage disposal. Landfill, etc.; Project Management and construction supervision; Sewage treatment plant, design, maintenance, etc.

9 Technical Services Construction Technician/ Douglas Odjick Tasks: Performs conformance inspections for housing and community buildings; Provides building conformance Code information; Provides cost estimates for community projects; Produces preliminary concept designs for residential and community buildings; Assists in the preparation of terms of reference and the analysis of bids and proposals.

10 Technical Services Architecture Technician/ Rene Boulet Tasks: Develops execution plans for residential projects and conceptual plans for institutional and commercial projects; Develops construction specifications and call for tender documents; Performs site inspections and follow-ups on construction projects; Provide cost estimates.

11 Capacity Building Information Officer/ Georges Lafontaine Tasks: Making sure that information is circulating between the Tribal Council and the member communities; Gather information that could be of interest for the communities and dispense it; Maintains the AANTC s website; Is in charge of the newsletter; Makes sure that the AANTC is known by other organizations.

12 Capacity Building Human Resources Advisor Kristy Whiteduck Tasks: Assistance in the interview process (screening of candidates, interview questionnaires, sample letters to candidates, etc.) Statement of qualifications/job posting; Post interview/appeal Process; Human Resources Advisor can be part of your selection board; Can help build a salary scale; Can give information on Work Norms.

13 Capacity Building Policy Writer/Analyst Lynn Whiteduck Tasks: Assist the member communities in the development of policies for the services under their responsibility. Responsible for supporting policy discussion within the member communities. Provides them with advice on all aspects of the various policies to be implemented.

14 Funding ADMINISTRATION SECTOR Base budget from INAC, Tier 2 $350,00 to cover all Administration, Capacity Building and overhead costs Technical Services funded separately No annual indexation: Same annual budget year after year Surpluses must be spent in the program it was generated in, the following year no flexibility Cannot use funds for political activities or advocacy Services delivered at no cost to the communities

15 Political Sector 7 member communities, : Abitibiwinni, Kebaowek, Kitcisakik, Kitigan Zibi, Lac Simon, Long Point and Wahgoshig AANTC Political Council made up of 12 members, including the Chiefs of the member communities, a Grand Chief, Vice-Grand Chief, and representatives for the Elders, Women and Youth Report to the membership annually during the Annual Political Assembly The Grand Chief, Vice-Grand Chief and Representatives are elected by the grassroots membership in the member communities every 4 years Governed by the Interim Political Structure

16 Political Sector Members of the Political Council Grand Chief Verna Polson Vice-Grand Chief Jimmy Hunter Elders Representative Pierre Papatie Women s Representative Kathleen Jerome Youth Representative Trishia Hazelwood

17 Political Sector Members of the Political Council Chief David Kistabish Abitibiwinni Chief Lance Haymond Kebaowek Chief Adrienne Anichinapeo Kitcisakik Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck Kitigan Zibi Chief Adrienne Jerome Lac Simon Acting Chief Elvis Chief Long Point Chief Joel Babin - Wahgoshig

18 Funding POLITICAL SECTOR Not eligible for funding from the Federal or Provincial government Operates off of the previously accumulated administrative surplus from when there was flexibility Annual Political Assembly is not funded either Unable to meet the needs of the member communities or membership due to lack of funding Increasing demands for collaboration with governments and organizations

19 Challenges POLITICAL SECTOR No dedicated support staff administrative staff must perform double duty and support both sectors Funding will most likely be exhausted during the fiscal year Political Council and Members frustrated with the inability to meet the needs of the membership Increased demands by government with no financial support to meet those responsibilities

20 Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership POLICING Not all communities have a local police force Local police forces inadequately funded Local police forces lack funding to do drug investigations, etc Local policing not deemed an essential service In communities without a local police force response times are too slow Questionable conduct of outside police forces, such as the Val d Or incidents

21 Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership JUSTICE Over representation of First Nations members in the justice system Justice system does not help to reform the inmates Difficult to access good lawyers/legal advice Need to educate the justice system members on the history/conditions of FN people Communities would be better served by putting in place sentencing circles etc for lesser crimes

22 Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership HEALTH SERVICES Difficult to access services in English Dire lack of mental health resources, despite huge needs Lack of mental health support leads to high suicide and alcohol/drug dependency rates Lack of detoxification services Lack of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres for youth Difficult to access services such as dialysis Looking ahead there is a huge need for senior/pallative care with aging population

23 Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership SOCIAL SERVICES Social Services staff need to be educated on the realities of FN people Need for more First Nations people delivering these services Trust issues with the services providers Members feel providers lack empathy and compassion they feel judged

24 Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership YOUTH PROTECTION SERVICES Currently strict rules result in too many children being permanently removed from their parents With the conditions that the parents face (lack of employment, lack of mental health services, difficulty getting treatment) it is hard to changes conditions within 12 months Need more support for parents not punishment