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LAC SEUL FIRST NATIONS

Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) THE PARTNERS

FIRST NATIONS – MUNICIPALITY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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there is an unmet market demand for affordable ‐ accessible local, fresh food products and consumer goods in Northern Ontario

Purpose of the Feasibility Study

Definition of Feasibility

• More affordable/accessible food products and

consumer goods

• Financially sustainable operating model
• Social enterprise (not to maximize profits).
• Revenues to sufficiently manage risk.
• Assumption of readily available capital
• Participation interest among a significant group of

First Nations.

The objective is to source direct from manufacturers or importers to allow for: * competitive pricing, * better ‘use by’ dates, * shorter delivery times, and * reduced stock holding.

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In many ways, developing a co‐operative business is a lot like developing a traditional

• business. Where things differ is that a co‐op is

shaped through collective effort and group decision‐making as well as a set of co‐operative principles that help to guide the business. This makes the business planning more complex, but it also means the resulting corporation is stronger and more likely to succeed.

Why start a co‐op?. You (and your organizing group) want to respond to a need/challenge/opportunity in your community in a democratic and sustainable way; www.ontario.coop http://cloverbeltlocalfoodcoop.com http://www.foodbanksnorthwest.ca/

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Regional Distribution Center 31 Communities in Service Area

• 1. Bearskin Lake First Nation
• 2. Cat Lake First Nation
• 3. Deer Lake First Nation
• 4. Eabametoong First Nation
• 5. Eagle Lake First Nation
• 6. Fort Severn First Nation
• 7. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
• 8. Kingfisher Lake First Nation
• 9. Kasabonika Lake First Nation

10.Keewaywin First Nation 11.Koochiching First Nation 12.Lac Seul First Nation 13.McDowell Lake First Nation 14.Mishkeegogamang First Nation

• 15. Muskrat Dam First Nation
• 16. Neskantaga First Nation
• 17. Martin Falls First Nation
• 18. Nibinamik First Nation
• 19. North Spirit Lake First Nation
• 20. North Caribou Lake First Nation
• 21. Ojibway Nation of Saugeen
• 22. Pikangikum First Nation
• 23. Poplar Hill First Nation
• 24. Sachigo Lake First Nation
• 25. Sandy Lake First Nation
• 26. Slate Falls First Nation
• 27. Wabigoon Lake First Nation
• 28. Wapekeka First Nation
• 29. Wawakapewin First Nation
• 30. Webiquie First Nation
• 31. Wunnumin Lake First Nation

Serving Northern Ontario

Sioux Lookout Lac Seul Thunder Bay

Eagle Lake Wabigoon

Assorted Regions Foods and Goods Suppliers Cater to the RDC First Nation Receives Foods & Goods by Plane First Nation sends Manufactured items on Plane as backhaul Regional D. Center Distributes Items To the World for The First Nations RDC INSOURCES ITEMS FROM NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES RDC TRANSPORTS FOODS & GOODS TO THE NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES Current Feasibility Study on a Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Center Prospect for Future Development of the Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Center Reverse Economy Concept First Nation Community Has processes for Distribution; stores etc..

• Employment Opportunities
• Training Opportunities
• Increased Capacity on supply chain
• Longer Expiration Periods
• Increased Security on shipments
• Lower Costs
• Healthy Choices
• Quality Assurance
• Consolidated Deliveries
• Good Customer Service Component

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• Prospect for Future Development
• Creation of a whole new Economy
• Wealth Creation Opportunity
• Employment Opportunity
• Training Opportunity
• Community Development
• Economic Development
• Stepping Stone to Self Sufficiency

Distribution

RDC Feasibility Study Timeline

February 2015

 Project Startup

March 11 – April 8 April 9‐10 April 30 May 1 June ?

 Industry and Logistics Research  1st Community Engagement Conference in Sioux Lookout Community Visit x2  2nd Community Engagement  Date TBD at 1st Engagement  Review Draft Report

May 1 –21

 Research, Analytics and Creation of Draft Feasibility Report July/August 2015 Feasibility Study Complete

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2014‐15 Highlights

Lac Seul First Nation and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout were pleased and proud to have been chosen to host the 3rd annual Keondaatiziying Conference from September 16‐18, 2014. This conference was a gathering of leaders to discuss cross‐cultural collaboration in sustainable economic development. The three (3) day conference focused on social and economic sustainability through the sharing of best practices, including:

• Health Care
• Education and Training
• First Nation‐Municipal Economic Development Partnerships
• Resource Sector – Forestry & Mining

Keondaatiziy iziyin ing Con Confer erence: ence: Sep Septem ember ber 16 16‐18, 18, 2014 2014

Keondaatiziying Conference

Signing of CEDI agreement between KI, Lac Seul and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout on September 18, 2014 at the Keondaatiziying Conference

CEDI Meeting: November 27, 2014

The CEDI Partners met in Winnipeg on November 27, 2014

CEDI Partner Meeting with Sysco: November 28, 2014

Sysco invited the CEDI Partners to meet with the Executives and tour their Winnipeg facility on November 28, 2014

Sysco Tour: November 28, 2014

Sysco Meeting: November 28

The CEDI Partners met with Sysco Executives to discuss the Regional Distribution Centre

On February 3rd, CEDI Partners signed a contract with Noah Chapman, of KI, awarding him the position of CEDI Project Coordinator. The CEDI Coordinator will liaise between the partners and the consulting firm and will oversee the Feasibility Study (6 Month contract). There were 15 applicants for the position.

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CEDI Coor Coordi dina nator: tor: Fe February 3, 3, 2015 2015

On February 3rd, MNP was awarded the contract for the Feasibility Study to develop a Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Centre at the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport. The The Feasibility asibility Study Study is is an anticipa ticipated to to be be co comp mplete te by by Augus August 2015. 2015.

RDC RDC Feasib asibility ility Study: Study: Fe February 3, 3, 2015 2015

CEDI CEDI Me Meet eting: Fe February 3, 3, 2015 2015

The Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Minister

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Fire announced FedNor funding of $81,500 toward the development of a joint project for a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) for food and consumer goods led by Lac Seul First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (KI, formerly Big Trout Lake) and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. Leaders and staff from all three communities were present, including the Friendship Accord partners, Slate Falls First Nation and Cat Lake First Nation.

FedNor Announcement: February 13, 2015

FedNor Announcement

L‐R: Noah Chapman, Mayor Doug Lawrance, Minister Rickford, Chief Morris, Chief Bull, Ian Craven

CEDI Meeting: February 13, 2015

Following the FedNor Announcement, the CEDI Partners, Coordinator and MNP met with CANDO and FCM to discuss highlights, lessons learned, and next steps.

For more information, contact:

• Bruce Sakakeep, KI Director Economic Development

bsakakeep@gmail.com

• Chris Angeconeb, Lac Seul Economic Development,

General Manager cangeconeb@lsfn.ca

• Vicki Blanchard, Sioux Lookout Economic Development

Manager vblanchard@siouxlookout.ca

First Nations‐Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative

Noah A. Chapman, Coordinator for the Feasibility Study on Regional Foods and Goods Distribution Center. Con Contact act In Inform rmatio ion: Noah A. Chapman PO BOX 208 Big Trout Lake, Ontario. POV IGO noahachapman@hotmail.com Mobile: 807 212 2828