swan lake first nation

SWAN LAKE
FIRST NATION
Commerce & Culture:
A Map For Tomorrow
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SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION TOUR
Itinerary and Agenda
7:00 a.m. Bus departs Winnipeg for Swan Lake
8:00 a.m.
Stop at Headingley Reserve site – number of
hectares, existing businesses, land status, plans
for the site.
9:55 a.m.
Stop at Carberry Casino site location – number
of hectares, existing businesses/services, land
status, plans for the site.
Driving time: 1 hr, 38 mins
11:30 a.m. Arrive at Swan Lake Main Reserve
• Tour of the First Nation
• Welcome by the Chief and Council –
Community Hall
Driving time: 1 hr, 20 mins
12:00 p.m. F
east & Entertainment – Drum Song – Round/
Friendship Dance
1:00 p.m.
Presentations:
• Chief and Council
• Economic Development, goals and plans
• Partnerships with First Nations – best
practices for successful partnerships, lessons
learned, success factors, challenges and how
these were overcome, etc.
• Dave Angus, Winnipeg Chamber of
Commerce, and Darrell Cole, Career Trek
2:00 p.m.
Exchange of Gifts
2:30 p.m.
Bus departs to Winnipeg
Driving time: 2 hrs
“Alone, we can
only achieve so
much—we are
always limited—
but in community,
in partnerships,
nothing can stop
us from achieving
our goals.”
– Desmond Gould,
Director of Operations,
Swan Lake First Nation
Swan Lake First Nations Administration Office
PO Box 368
Swan Lake, MB R0G 2S0
Phone: 204.836.2101
Fax: 204.836.2255
Toll-free: 1.866.395.3240
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Chief & Council Members
Email: [email protected]
Chief: Francine Meeches
Councillor: Brian McKinney
Councillor: Angela Black
Councillor: William (Bill) Scott
Councillor: Craig Soldier
Table of
Contents
Swan Lake First Nations Tour – Itinerary & Agenda 3
Commerce & Culture: A map for tomorrow 6
Message from Chief Francine Meeches
8
Message from E.J. Fontaine, AMIK.ca
9
Message from the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce10
A Community Success Story
12
Creating a Sustainable Economy
15
Economic Development Projects16
Swan Lake First Nation Businesses26
A Skilled and Labour-Ready Workforce
29
Engaging Progressive Opportunity
32
Fostering Mutual Prosperity
33
Getting Started
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Acknowledgments35
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Working with local communities
makes good business sense to large
enterprises because they can access
human and other resources while
strengthening the local economy. At
the same time, a community-based
workforce may enjoy a sense of
contributing to the global economy
when working for a large company.
When progressive businesses and
First Nations communities learn from
and meet the needs of one another,
they have an opportunity to build
capacity on many levels.
Commerce
& Culture:
A MAP FOR TOMORROW
Commerce & Culture
demonstrates an approach to
economic development that is
based on a model of balance,
diversity and collaboration.
Different than offering
business relocation incentives,
infrastructure development,
training support or financial
resources, this integrated
and very human approach to
economic development taps into
the business ideas, resources and
needs of collaborating parties so
that gaps can be addressed and
both sides may prosper.
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
and AMIK.ca are proud to sponsor
this exciting opportunity for balanced
economic growth and development.
By choosing to meet and engage with
people in First Nations communities
who are capable, motivated and ready
to do business, you are taking part in
an enterprise development process
that nurtures mutual prosperity.
This intentional collaboration is a
new kind of roadmap for economic
development—a map for tomorrow.
“Our vision is to see Swan Lake First Nation and its members as independent
and self reliant, guided and supported by economic, social and emotional
stability generated from the very heart of our community and enterprises.”
– Chief Francine Meeches, Swan Lake First Nation
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Message from
Chief Francine
Meeches
Message from
E.J. Fontaine
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce has now embarked on a
progressive campaign to forge economic development, bringing
many of its business members right to the heart of First Nations
and helping Chamber members gain a better understanding
of what’s happening in our communities. This event invites
companies to take part in the growth, optimism and quality of
life by working with First Nations. We at AMIK.ca are proud to
serve as tour liaison on behalf of the Chamber.
What defines the heartbeat of a community?
I think the answer is people. People are the
heartbeat of a community. I know it’s true in
my community.
In 2002, we weren’t very strong. We had a
huge deficit—2.8 million dollars. Today, we’ve
not only cleared that debt, we have money
in the bank. But what’s more important is
that we’ve helped our members in ways we
couldn’t have imagined ten years ago.
How did we do this? In two words: economic
development. And, a fierce desire to improve the quality of
life here in our community. We reached out to others to build
partnerships that would foster prosperity, not just monetary but
transformational. We set out to learn what was important—what
people needed, what they wanted, and what they had to offer.
We ourselves learned what we needed and what we had to offer.
As our partnerships began to flourish, we put money back into
the community. We built and renovated homes, we supported
education and training, we addressed unemployment.
I’m so grateful for my community and for how it has grown. It
means a lot to me to say, “I come from Swan Lake First Nation. I’m
proud to be from here.” And we are so grateful today that you have
come to visit us.
Chief Francine Meeches
Swan Lake First Nation
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As First-Nation business people ourselves, we strive to make
the most of every opportunity for sustainable prosperity. The
driving passion that led to the creation of this publication comes from our belief
that tremendous opportunity exists within each First Nation for a wide range of
economic partnerships.
This tour booklet announces First Nations’ enthusiasm and business
capacity for immediate, sustainable, and long-term economic development
and partnerships, while portraying opportunity-ready communities, viable
businesses and a skilled workforce.
We hope it also ignites the thought process and begins the dialogue about
the tremendous potential for economic development through respectful
relationships, creating a gateway of credible paths and mutually equitable
outcomes for both First Nations & partnering pioneering organizations.
The Swan Lake First Nation is ready, willing and open for business. Now is the
time for a modern and comprehensive approach to seize opportunities and
build strategic partnerships with Aboriginal groups, the private sector and
business investment.
Miigwetch,
E.J. Fontaine
President/CEO
Anishinabek Consultants Inc. & AMIK.ca
A Message From
The Winnipeg
Chamber
of Commerce
It was at a Chamber breakfast in
2012 that we heard an amazing
statistic – that Winnipeg’s
Aboriginal population had
reached nearly 68,000 or 10 per
cent of the population – more
than four times higher than a
quarter century ago.
As business people, it was clear we have
a lot to learn about breaking down the barriers and getting to know and
understand First Nations people and the issues that face them.
We are lucky to have Chamber members like Darrell Cole and E.J.
Fontaine, who care passionately about this and challenged us to begin
the learning process by visiting Swan Lake First Nation. So we are here
today to learn, to build new friendships and to experience first hand the
richness of Aboriginal culture and history.
This is a starting point for what we hope will be a strong relationship
and will lead to economic development opportunities and partnerships
between us.
Dave Angus
President and CEO
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
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“Ordinary businesses focus on ideas.
Excellent business leaders focus on clarity
and execution. But truly great leaders focus
on connection and collaboration.”
– Bob Green, Economic Development Officer,
Swan Lake First Nation
A Community
Success Story
Swan Lake First Nation (SLFN) is a Manitoba success
story. A community that once struggled with crippling
debt and a housing crisis is now thriving and setting an
example for other First Nation communities.
The community has paid off its debt, built a new band office, bungalows,
and spray park for families, and renovated 95% of its band-owned
houses. The revenues for this economic recovery came from gas bars,
tobacco sales, and video lottery terminals in gaming centres built on
lands acquired through a Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement with the
federal government. Turning itself around with those revenues earned
Swan Lake First Nation national notice and the Gold IPAC/Deloitte
Public Sector Leadership Award for municipal development in 2011.
After improving community life for its members, SLFN set about
to leverage its capital into other economic development projects,
including land development, a proposed casino near Carberry and a
wind farm. This hard-working community sets a new standard
in economic prosperity through mutually beneficial partnerships.
Location
Located in South Central Manitoba, along highway junctions 23 and
34, Swan Lake First Nation rests beside Swan Lake in the Pembina
Valley, better known as Gaubiskiigamaug, or “curve in the lake.”
The land base includes four areas:
• SLFN 7 – main reserve at Swan Lake, MB (8,982 acres)
• SLFN 7a – Forest Hills at Carberry, MB (6,514 acres)
• SLFN 8 – Indian Gardens at Rathwell, MB (640 acres)
• SLFN 8a – Headingley, MB (25 acres)
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People
The people of Swan Lake First Nation
are Anishinabe and their native
language is Anishinabemowin. There
are approximately 1,252 members—725
living in the community and 527 living
in other communities, provinces or
countries. Proud and prosperous, Swan
Lake First Nation members have deep
ties to their culture, their beliefs, and
their land.
agenda, and revenues are always invested
back into the community, either directly
or through new sustainable ventures.
Economy
Swan Lake First Nation provides ample
community services, including daycare
and public schooling, health and
counseling services, a fire hall, water
testing and treatment, and recreational
programming. The recreation program
is just one example of the band’s ability
to successfully partner with other
organizations to improve the quality
and frequency of programming.
Because of its proximity to prime
agricultural land, farming is one
of many revenue streams for the
community. SLFN also owns and
manages a buffalo, cattle and elk
ranch, with a second ranch located on
SLFN 7A, near Carberry. Successful
gaming centres in Carberry and
Headingley add steady revenues and
diversity to the economic picture. A
busy gas bar, Four Corners Service
and the Community Hall are popular
places for community members. The
Headingly land (SLFN8a) offers office
and multi-flex space for leasing.
Governance
A signatory to Treaty No. 1 since 1871,
Swan Lake First Nation is governed
today by an elected Chief & Council,
led by Chief Francine Meeches.
Elections take place annually in
which all community members are
eligible to vote. The Chief & Council
actively pursue business development
opportunities and warmly welcome
partnership ventures. The needs of the
community are always foremost on the
Services
Art, Culture & Community
SLFN is a community steeped in
culture and legend that takes great
pride in celebrating its history, the
seasons, the land and its own rich
culture. Each year sees many festivals,
performances and pow-wows that
bring people together to express
themselves and share their talents
and cultural roots with one another.
First led by Chief Yellow Quill, Swan
Lake First Nation was originally one of
three bands that made up the Portage
Band, along with Long Plain Band and
Sandy Bay Band (then known as White
Mud Band).
Creating a
Sustainable
Economy
Transformation through prosperity
The Swan Lake First Nation actively
seeks and encourages business
partnerships by offering its own
resources—including a work-ready
labour force, land resources and
prime-location business facilities—to
interested partners, with the goal of
mutual benefit.
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Swan Lake
First Nation’s
Current & Future
Economic
Development
Projects
Main Reserve
& Area (Slfn 7)
The community is the heartbeat that drives the
business, culture, and ultimately prosperity of
SLFN. The band sees its members as the lifeblood,
adding skills and labour to their own businesses
and also to partnership employers, even as they
celebrate the culture and heritage that makes
them proud, active and contributing members
of the community.
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Kitchi-Nodin
Wind Farm
Because of its excellent
wind resources, SLFN
is building a 10 MW
wind farm with up to six
towers that can connect
to the hydro grid
without a transmission
line. The Kitchi-Nodin
Wind Farm will be
the first utility-scale
wind project by a First
Nation in Manitoba.
SLFN is now finalizing
plans to sell the power
generated to Manitoba
Hydro through a longterm Power Purchase
Agreement. SLFN’s
ultimate goal is to
generate clean energy
and revenue for its
community.
The Kitchi-Nodin Wind Farm will be the first utility-scale wind project
by a First Nation in Manitoba.
SLFN Splash & Spray Park
Located in the heart of the community
near the school, the first phase of the
Swan Lake First Nation Splash & Spray
Park opened in August 2012 with splash
pads and sprayers. Phase two will see
the addition of green space, picnic
tables, change rooms and showers.
Bison, Cattle & Elk Ranch
This already viable and thriving venture is located in the heart of expansive
ranchland near Swan Lake. With 160 bison and 25 elk currently on the ranch,
expansion plans are already underway to meet wider market demand.
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SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION
Carberry
(Slfn 7A)
The Sand Hills Casino & Resort is an
exciting new development project on
First Nation land near Carberry, MB.
A joint project between SLFN and
Hemisphere Gaming of Minnesota, this
strategic business venture has laid the
groundwork for many related revenuegenerating projects.
Sand Hills Casino & Resort
This new Casino near Carberry will feature 350 slot machines,
tables, a restaurant and a lounge. Later development plans include
a conference centre and a 90-room hotel. Expected to employ
approximately 150 people, Sand Hills Casino will be developed,
managed and operated by Hemisphere Gaming. Using a profitsharing model, revenues from the Casino & Resort will be divided
equally among Manitoba’s 64 First Nations.
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Water Treatment Plant
Golf Course
A well-managed golf course is
a known revenue generator.
SLFN has applied for funding
to complete a business plan for
a golf course to be developed in
the vicinity of the Casino.
A water treatment plant is in the
planning stages for the SLFN
7A business development area.
All waste water produced by
commercial developments will be
treated to produce water that meets
or exceeds potable standards.
Water Park
A development plan for a water park,
to be built next to the Casino, is in the
works. The timeframe for this project
is three to four years.
Gas Bar &
Convenience Store
SLFN is now finalizing building
plans for a gas bar and convenience
store next to the proposed Sand
Hills Casino. Construction is slated
for later this year.
RV Park
Plans for an RV Park next to the
Casino are in the final stages. The
project will begin by building 40
sites and then expand each year
to meet demand, up to 100 or
more sites.
Log Cabin Rentals
“We have to live within our means, within our budgets and our
contribution agreements, identifying the expenditures annually….Our
Chief and Council have recognized the needs of the community….They
know what the priorities are and the priorities are with the people.”
—Desmond Gould, Director of Operations, Swan Lake First Nation
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Swan Lake First Nation is becoming
known for building traditional
log houses. After investing in a
sawmill and planer, the band hired
experts from Alberta to work with
band members to build a batch of
log homes on its reserve. Now, a
business plan to build log cabins
for rent is being finalized. Once
approved, five cabins will be built
near the Sand Hills Casino, followed
by an option to build additional
cabins, according to demand.
Office Building
The head office of Dakota Ojibway
Child & Family Services (DOCFS)
is located in leased building space
in this area. If demand increases
for additional space from other
tenant prospects, SLFN will develop
additional office or multi-use space
accordingly.
SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION
Headingley
(Slfn 8A)
Office Building
Strip Mall
Multi-Flex Building
Building Supplies
Distribution Centre
Conveniently located near the
western perimeter of Winnipeg
on SLFN lands in Headingley, an
office-building plan is in progress.
The 3-storey, 36,000 square-foot
building will provide office spaces
for lease.
A proposed facility will provide
front-facing retail property and
offices for lease. Some warehouse
spaces will also be available.
Hotel and
Conference Centre
An exciting development opportunity
is in full swing on SLFN lands located
in Headingley, MB, maximizing
use of prime commercial property
immediately west of Winnipeg.
The SLFN-owned land runs along
the south side of Portage Avenue
between Inglenook Road and John
Blumberg Golf Course.
Swan Lake First Nation is looking for recognized
franchises or partners to open a fast-food
restaurant and coffee-shop as part of this
dynamic development project.
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To build on the strength of existing
casino and VLT revenues, a business
plan has been completed for a
proposed hotel and conference
centre that includes a VLT area.
Depending on demand, and on
business partners’ priorities, the
building of the hotel and conference
centre may follow office and multiflex development.
Coffee Shop /
Restaurant Franchise
An excellent opportunity exists
for a quick-service restaurant
(QSR) to operate in close proximity
to the proposed Casino, conference
centre and office space. This is
one of SLFN’s currently targeted
opportunities.
A strip mall is also in the proposal
stage. All units will be available for
lease to retail businesses, services,
non-profits, restaurants, etc. A
mall will draw traffic from nearby
commercial developments such as the
hotel, conference centre and offices.
A proposal is in the works to
construct a distribution centre for
building supplies. With so many
development projects in close
proximity, a building supply centre
will be well situated to meet the
needs of both local and more
remote markets.
Swan
Lake First
Nation
Businesses
Swan Lake First Nation
earns approximately
$2.5 million per year—
or a third of its annual
budget—from own-source
revenue rather than from
government grants. In
addition to video lottery
terminals as a sustainable
revenue source, the band
operates gas bars, sells
tobacco, rents buildings
to long-term tenants, and
leases land for farming and
animal husbandry.
Gaming Centres
Swan Lake First Nation
owns and operates two
bustling VLT lounges, both
strong revenue generators.
Profits from VLTs have led
to renovations on 95% of
band-owned houses and to
many other significant
community improvements.
The main reserve Gaming
Centre (SLFN 7) is located
next to the Community
Hall. A non-smoking
Gaming Centre in the
Headingley area (SLFN 8A)
is close to ample office and
multi-flex business space.
Both Gaming Centres are
open seven days a week.
Each houses 30 VLTs, sells
tobacco, employs full- and
part-time staff, and has onsite security.
Four Corners Service
Located at the junction of
Hwys 23 and 34 in Swan
Lake, Four Corners operates
a full-service gas bar and
convenience store. Both are
open seven days a week.
Profits from VLTs have led to renovations for 95% of band-owned
houses and to other significant community improvements.
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Office Rental & Leasing
Currently 11 tenants rent contemporary office space in Headingley (SLFN
8A). An entire building on the main reserve (SLFN 7) serves as the head
office for Dakota Ojibway Child & Family Services (DOCFS).
Community Hall
The Community Hall at the heart of Swan Lake First Nation is home to an
abundance of community events, from bingos to banquets. With a seating
capacity for 200, the Community Hall is located on the main reserve
(SLFN 7) at Swan Lake. Affordable rental rates offer flexible booking
options ranging from hourly to daily.
Culture
A community that is built
on a strong foundation of
values, Swan Lake First
Nation embraces the twin
concepts of prosperity and
abundance. We believe the
concept of wealth must
include both material and
spiritual elements in order to
be sustainable. Spiritual, in
the context of business, refers
to relationships and decisions
guided by thoughtfulness,
honesty, integrity and
respect.
Commerce
Prosperity through
commerce will be nurtured
and achieved through
economic development,
business ownership and
employment creation. This
will lead not only to the
joint creation of material
wealth for all parties but also
to mutual empowerment,
arising from the sharing of
resources and contributing to
local and global economies.
“Accountability is a big thing in our community, right from Chief and
Council to our own community members...our doors are always open...”
– Craig Soldier, Councillor, Swan Lake First Nation
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A Skilled &
Labour-Ready
Workforce
The people of Swan Lake First Nation are the
community’s proudest resource. Grounded
in First Nations values of integrity, respect,
sharing, trust, and understanding rights and
responsibilities, a majority of the population
is youthful and robust. Because of their
cultural heritage, SLFN members have a
strong sense of belonging and planning. They
are accustomed to showing and receiving trust
and respect. Contemporary workplace issues,
such as problems with retention, are a rarity
in a First-Nation employment landscape with
very low attrition rates.
Demographic & Socio-economic Profile
Swan Lake First Nation has a current on-reserve population of 734,
which grew by 6.1% between 2007 and 2011. The charts and tables
on the next two pages underscore the work-force population’s
readiness and ability to respond to labour requirements.
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Swan Lake First Nations
Total registered population, as of March 2013
Age Distribution
1,329
On-reserve population
Off-reserve population
734
Below 15 years
29.6%
595
15-24 years
19.7%
Percentage share of on-reserve population in total
55.2%
25-34 years
11.3%
Percentage share of females in on reserve population
54.9%
35-44 years
12.7%
25 years
45-54 years
11.3%
55 years and above
15.5%
Median Age
On-reserve population growth rate between 2007 and 2011
6.1%
Source: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (2013) and Statistics Canada (2007)
80.0
Labour Force Indicators for
Swan Lake First Nation, 2001-2006
(Source: Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada, 2011)
2001
2006
63.3
63.7
60.0
50.0
2 Educational Attainment of Swan Lake First Nation’s Poplation
Aged 25 to 64: 2006 (Source: Statistics Canada, 2007)
No Certificate; diploma or degree; 90, 52%
40.0
University certificate or degree; 10, 6%
Apprenticeship or trades or diploma; 20, 11%
26.3
College or other non-university certificate or diploma; 25, 14%
25.5
26.5
20.0
High school certificate or equivalent; 30, 17%
community’s population is young: the median age is 25 years, compared
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to an average age of 49 years for non-Aboriginal people in Manitoba. The
0.0
relatively higher population suggests a potentially large workforce in the
community. Businesses that invest in training for a youthful workforce may
benefit from increased productivity over time.
Rate (0%)
6.1
2
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Education and training for community members is on the rise. The
percentage of those with apprenticeship or trade certificates, college
education or university credentials, rose from 40% in 2001 to 48% in
2006. Swan Lake First Nation believes that human capital development is
a prerequisite for socio-economic transformation. Therefore, it supports
higher levels of education and skills development. This support takes the
form of financial assistance and educational counseling.
Unemployment rate
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Employment rate
Swan Lake First Nation
5.5
Unemployment rate
Unemployment rate
Manitoba
The unemployment rate in the community has decreased since 2001,
though it remains above the provincial average. At the same time, the
employment rate has increased slightly but is far below the provincial
average. This suggests that industry has access to willing and ready
human resources. Partnerships between industry and the community
will lead to a win-win situation.
4 Industry Charachteristics of Swan Lake First
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Nation’s Experienced Labour Force: 2006
(Source: Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development Canada, 2011)
Swan Lake First Nations Current Economic Ventures: 2011
Business
40
35
35
35
30
25
Location
Number of Employees Years in Service
Gaming Centre
Swan Lake First Nation
10
12
Gaming Centre/Smoke Shop/Gas Bar
Headingly
10
5
Four Corners Service
Swan Lake First Nation
10
3
Log Home Building Project
Carberry
6
2
Swan Lake FN Band Farm
Carberry
2
7
Office Leases
Headingley
1
6
Source: Centre for Indigenous Environental Resources and University of British Columbia (2011), “Climate Change and Adaptive
Capacity in Aboriginal Comminities South of 60 Assessment Rweport.
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15
15
10
6 Median Earnings of Population 15 Years and Over Who Worked
10
Full Year; Full Timein 2005 (Source: Statistics Canada, 2007)
10
Number of
Workers
0
Agriculture
and resourcebased industry
Manufacturing
and
Construction
Finance and
Real Estate
Health and
Education
Business
Services
Other Services
Earnings ($)
5
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
• agriculture & resource-based industry
• health & education
• business services
• manufacturing & construction
• finance & real estate
SLFN has been investing in employment-related training, facilitated by an
Employment and Training Coordinator, to ensure the skills of its workforce
are developed and market ready. In 2009, 64 community members benefitted
from training in auto mechanics, heavy equipment operation and business
administration, among other skills (CIER, 2011).
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63.0
$23,104
59.6
Swan Lake First Nation
Median Earnings
Lake First Nation’s experienced labour force can be found in various
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economic sectors:
$36,692
$38,773
Winnipeg
64
62
60
58
56
Share of Earnings (%)
10
Manitoba
Swan Lake First Nation’s Earnings Share (%)
Lake First Nation has a vision to turn around the quality of life for
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members through productive employment. The community’s leaders
have engaged economic ventures to not only generate revenues but more
importantly to provide employment to the community workforce.
earnings are on average lower in Swan Lake First Nation. Full6 Employment
time, full-year workers employed in the community earn approximately 60%
of what is earned in Winnipeg and 63% of what is earned in Manitoba.
Engaging Progressive
Opportunity
Swan Lake First Nation is committed to developing economic
prosperity through sustainable community enterprises and
strategic partnerships. As a prosperity-building community, SLFN
is continually seeking viable opportunities that will contribute
to its economic independence and self-determination. Economic
development is about more than generating income; it’s about being
champions for the social and economic vitality of the community.
Currently Targeted
Developments
• Hotel
• Conference centre
• Coffee shop franchise
• Restaurant franchise
Other Welcome Industries
• Agriculture
• Business
• Call centres
• Communications
“We went from wondering where the
money was going to come from for
the next cheques, to having money
in the bank, to building on a plan and
making some changes.”
– Bob Green, Economic Development Officer,
Swan Lake First Nation
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• Construction
• Education & training
• Energy development
• Finance
• Health
• IT
• Manufacturing
• Real estate
• Resource industries
• Tourism / hospitality
• Transportation
• Wholesale
Fostering
Mutual
Prosperity
Swan Lake First
Nation believes in
fostering mutual
prosperity through
developing economic
capacity. To that end,
we embrace
and support the
following goals:
• To generate revenue and create a financial base to support business
partnerships and nation building.
• To develop SLFN lands for commercial use with agricultural, industrial,
commercial and entrepreneurial partners.
• To generate new and ongoing sources of capital, such as Aboriginal
financial institutions, agriculture, businesses, casinos, conference centres,
energy production, gas stations and convenience stores, hotels, livestock
production, office and multi-purpose use buildings for lease, etc.
• To facilitate discussions that lead to building opportunities for diverse sectors.
• To provide a labour-ready workforce of skilled and willing workers.
• To participate in a sustainable, mutually beneficial business model based on
respect, trust, sharing and integrity.
• To increase prosperity and improve quality of life, while protecting and
nurturing cultural, spiritual and traditional values.
Getting Started
BRING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA TO
SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION
Special Projects Office
The Special Projects Office is a division of Swan Lake First Nation Economic
Development and works integrally with the following group and programs:
• Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council
• Dakota Ojibway Community Futures
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)
• Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
• Other Band Administration programs
• Health Services programs
• Other First Nations
• Project partners associated with SLFN
Do you have a business idea you’d like to discuss with us? Please contact Bob
Green, Special Projects Manager, at 204.836.2101 ext. 202.
Acknowledgements
AMIK.ca is grateful to the following partners
and organizations who have helped make this
project possible.
• The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce & members
who participated in the tour
• The Chief & Council and members of the Swan Lake
First Nation
• Bob Green, Swan Lake First Nation
• Winona Embuldeniya, Regional Director, Lands &
Economic Development
• Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada,
Manitoba Region
• Dustin Remillard, Regional Manager, Economic &
Business Development
Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada
Affaires autochtones et
Développement du Nord Canada
• Tammy Breeze, Marketing Support Coordinator
ATCO Sustainable Communities Inc.
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About the Anish Corporation
We deliver health related services to former Indian Residential School
(IRS) students, and their families. We offer the support to the
individuals from start to finish, who are seeking compensation under
the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement - Independent
Assessment Process.
Our Resolution Health Support Workers (RHSW) will provide you with
confidential and professional one on one emotional support. Offer
referrals to other community services providers and programming.
And have appropriate cultural and spiritual support available by
respected elders.
Anish Corporation also offers training
and workshops:
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Workshop Facilitation
Training coordination services
Presentations on the Effects & Impacts of IRS
Vicarious Trauma Presentations
Lateral Violence Presentations
We offer assistance with the cost of transportation by contacting our
Regional Coordinator's office.
“The Anish Corporation can support you your
through the entire Independent Assessment Process.”
RESPECT. BUILDING. PROGRESS.
204-801-9607
www.atcosc.com
All of our support and services are confidential and free of
charge.
Notes
ANISHINABEK
CONSULTANTS INC.
IS A 100% FIRST NATION OWNED COMPANY THAT
IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING QUALITY AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. WE OFFER SPECIALIZED
EXPERTISE IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS INCLUDING:
• Business Development & Enhancement
• Market Research, Feasibility studies
• Loan/Funding Negotiations
• Labour Market Training & Development of Aboriginal Human
Resources Development Strategies
• Urban and Community-Based Education Programs
• Economic Development & Job Creation Strategies
• Management Consulting
• Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Worker
Services
Our mission is to deliver an array of consulting services
that adds value, enhances profits and achieves results for
our clients, including businesses, non-profit organizations
and service providers, and all levels of government.
With a credible and professional network of consultants,
we offer sound business advice, effective program
development strategies and innovative solutions.
Let Anishinabek Consultants Inc.
make the match for you!
Anishinabek Consultants Inc.
P.O. Box 140 Sagkeeng First Nation, Fort Alexander
Manitoba, Canada R0E 0P0
Telephone: (204) 336-0554 | Facsimile: (204) 336-0568 | [email protected]
www.anishinabekconsultants.com
Notes
Notes
Are you
ready to
explore
new
business?
Thank you for visiting us at Swan
Lake First Nation. Please come again!
Miinawaa Gigawaabamininim.
[See you later.]
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Mike Nadwidny at AMIK.ca, (204) 336-0554
or fax (204) 336-0568, email: [email protected],
183 River Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0B1