Siksika Nation Annual Community Report 2014 -2015

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Siksika Nation Annual
Community Report
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A Report to the Citizens of Siksika Nation
Table of Contents
Chief and
and Council
Council Message…………………………………………….…………………..….1
Message.......................................................................................... 1
Tribal Manager’s
Message............................................................................................
Manager's Message..
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Treasury
Service Area……………………………………………………...………………...11
Treasury Service
Area.................................................................................................. 11
Flood
Team……………………………………………………………………….....23
Flood Rebuild
Rebuild Team.
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Administration
Administration and
and Operations………………………………………………………..........25
Operations.................................................................................... 23
Media……………………………………………………………………….………..……..…27
Media.......................................................................................................................... 25
IT………………………………………………………..………………………….……...…..29
IT................................................................................................................................ 27
Insurance……………………………………………………………………………………....30
Insurance..................................................................................................................... 38
Post
Office……………………………………………………………………………….........32
Post Office...................................................................................................................
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Men’s
Lodge.………………………………………………………………………...……..…33
Men’s Lodge................................................................................................................
31
BCHP……………………………………………………………………………………….....35
BCHP.......................................................................................................................... 33
Board of Education……………………………………………………………………...…....37
Education...................................................................................................... 35
Old Sun Community College.
College……………………………………………………………......46
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Disability Services……………………………………………………………………….....…51
Services........................................................................................................ 49
Elder's Services…………………………………………………………………………...…...54
Elder’s
Services............................................................................................................ 52
Recreation………………………………………………………………………………….….55
Recreation...................................................................................................................
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Housing.
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Housing………………………………………………………………………………….....….60
Aiskapimohkiiks..........................................................................................................
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Aiskapimohkiiks……………………………………………………………………...……….65
Security..
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Security.......................................................................................................................
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Community Corrections.
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Corrections………………………………………………………………...…....68
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Legal Aid Alberta at Siksika......................................................................................... 67
Youth Court Worker.................................................................................................... 68
Court Worker.............................................................................................................. 69
Land Claims................................................................................................................ 71
Agriculture.................................................................................................................. 74
Land Management Service Area................................................................................... 78
Natural Resources........................................................................................................ 83
Membership................................................................................................................ 86
White Buffalo.............................................................................................................. 88
Daycare....................................................................................................................... 89
Employment and Training............................................................................................ 90
Siksika Support for Independent Living........................................................................ 93
Public Works............................................................................................................... 96
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Siksika Nation Annual Community Report
2014 -2015
A Report to the Citizens of Siksika Nation
2013 – 2015 Siksika Nation Chief & Council (Ninaaks) Achievements
An update of Achievements and Activities to Ma-ta-piiks
October 2015
On behalf of Siksika Nation Chief and Council, I am pleased to share with you some of the
highlights and successes that Siksika leadership has accomplished since our inauguration in the
fall of 2013 to the present time of October 2015.
Siksika Nation Ninaaks Chief (Ohkinanah) and Council (Amohkotokskanaiks) have a
tremendous responsibility to the Siksika people. We know that meaningful communication and
keeping the people informed is an important part of our duties.
Our duties as leaders for our great Nation are vast. There are many responsibilities and
activities that we have been involved in. To lead this process, we have developed our Strategic
Plan to assist us with prioritizing our efforts and coordinating our goals for the 2013 – 2016 term.
Our team, Siksika Chief and Council has also been engaged in further planning and working on
our identified priorities. We have completed a Strategic Plan and an Operations Plan to assist us
in our efforts.
The basic purpose of the Operations Plan 2014 – 2016 is to outline a plan of action and
strategies to be taken by Chief and Council during its 3-year mandate in order to implement its
Five Core Businesses and those are;
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Building Siksika Nation’s Economic Prosperity
Building Siksika Nation’s Treaty Sovereignty
Establishing Positive Governance
Establishing Good Quality of Life for all Siksika Nations Citizens
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Protecting and Promoting Siksika Nation’s Culture, Language, and Traditional
Knowledge
We have provided a list of some of our most important activities with a descriptive summary.
I invite you to contact our office at (403) 734-5100 for further information
Sincerely,
Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman,
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As part of our duties to be responsible and to communicate with the people of Siksika, we offer
you this summary of our main achievements, highlights and assignments.
“Building Siksika Nation’s Economic Prosperity”
Siksika Chief and Council have made it a priority to ensure that the Nation and the future
generations have the financial means to ensure the needs of the Nation are met. Siksika Chief
and Council have provided great support, directions and investments to the business arm of the
Nation – Siksika Resource Development Limited to;
1. Livewire Project:
SRDL has completed a positive Feasibility Study of establishing a $300 Million Dollar
natural gas to electricity plant. The plant, if constructed will result in Siksika Nation
becoming a power supplier to the Alberta markets. Currently, SRDL is looking at plant
locations (industrial park or Bassano Dam area) and identifying potential industry
partners. The plant can begin construction as early as 2016/17.
2. Retail Services Plaza Project:
SRDL is proceeding to build a new retail service plaza to be located across the current
SRDL building. The $10 Million Dollar project will host a Petro-Canada fuel and
convenience store, retail rental space and an 8,000 sq. ft. grocery store in addition to
other franchises such as Subway and/or A&W. The project is slated to begin construction
soon and open for business beginning of fall 2016.
3. Sun Roads Farmory Partnership:
SRDL concluded negotiation in 2015 with Sun Roads Farmory for the exclusive
Canadian franchise rights in manufacturing and marketing SRF ‘pasture-in-a-box’
products. SRDL is currently identifying manufacturing and marketing location details
and anticipates a late 2015/16 operations start-up.
4. New Golf and RV Resort Project:
SRDL and BCHP have been jointly developing the feasibility of rebuilding a new golf
and RV resort on the former Hidden Valley location. The proposed project will host a
redeveloped 18-hole public course in addition to 300+/- RV trailer lots for seasonal
rental.
5. Easter Irrigation District (EID) Coffer Dam Project:
Siksika Chief and council successfully negotiated agreement terms with EID to see active
participation and direct awards to SRDL, through its partnership Niitsitapi-Graham LP
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for participation in the construction of the $40 Million Dollar EID coffer dam project.
Construction is slated to begin in November 2015.
6. Additionally SRDL is currently reviewing the potential $3 Million Dollar investment into
establishing a joint venture partnership for operating a Used Oil Refiner on Siksika lands. A
decision to participate is expected shortly.
Our second priority area is to establish positive governance within our Nation. This includes
providing high quality services that citizens value; increasing managerial autonomy, recognizing
the importance of providing human and technological resources that managers require to meet
their performance targets, and the exercise of administrative authority to manage the Nation’s
affairs to lead our community in being successful, healthy, self reliant people.
‘Establishing Positive Governance’
1. Siksika Nation Treasury and Finance
FDDF Funding, Band Expense, Updates on the Flood Donations, the RBC, Scotia Future
Generations Accounts and the Financial Administration Law (FAL) are best practices and
tools that the Nation has invested in for our future. Siksika Nation Administration has
successfully abided by and implemented all federal government requirements.
2. Authorities over Nations Land
Much focus is place on the areas of Land Claims, creating and implementing a Livestock
By-Law and completing the Siksika Land Code. Siksika lands are vast of 72,400 acres
and require the management of by-laws to protect, utilize and develop to the needs of our
membership.
3. Siksika Nation Housing Authority
A New Housing Management Strategy Plan is being supported and developed to address
the urgent housing needs of the people. This includes the housing shortfall, boarded-up
homes, maintenance and home ownership projects.
4. Fiscal Recovery Plan
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Siksika Health Services and the Siksika
Administration are developing way to
5. Information Life Cycle Management – Chief and Council Governance
Organizing and retrieving information for decision-making processes is important.
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6. Siksika Education Board of Education
Successful federal negotiations of $8.9 Million Dollars have resulted in the approval of
the construction of the new school to replace the old Crowfoot School. The new school is
expected to open within two years.
7. Old Sun Community College
A governance structure has been created to oversee, guide, and direct the activities of the
Old Sun College and involves leadership. Two Councilors have been assigned to
Committee representatives.
As the sovereign Nation, we possess inherent rights to self-determination. Our right to
self-determination means we have jurisdiction (the right, power, and authority) to administer and
operate our own political, legal, economic, social, and cultural systems. The recognition of our
Nationhood through Treaty making is why we must work on the basis of a government-togovernment relationship. Treaties were made between Nations, establishing how Treaty partners
will co-exist, therefore, granting rights and permission to the settlers and their colonial
governments, on areas such as land and resources. The Spirit and Intent of the made Treaties
must be honoured, respected, and implemented (practiced) by all Treaty people.
As distinct and independent Nations, we possess inherent rights to self-determination.
Self-determination means we freely and independently determine and exercise our own political,
legal, economic, social, and cultural systems without external interference. In other words, we
have jurisdiction over all aspects of our livelihood.
Treaties are living, international agreements, which remain valid today and continue to
affirm our sovereign relationships. We are, and always have been, original Nations that have
never relinquished our title, language, culture, and governance by way of Treaty to the British
Crown or the successor state of Canada.
Siksika Chief and Council have always fought to save and implement our Treaty Rights.
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‘BUILDING SIKSIKA NATION’S TREATY SOVEREIGNTY’
1. Blackfoot Confederacy
Siksika Nation Chief and Council have been actively involved in the Blackfoot
Confederacy since its inception to protect, promote, and implement our traditional way of
life. Participation and support from the Siksika Chief and Council continues with this
term.
2. Alberta Chiefs
Formally called the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs, the Alberta Chiefs format has changed.
Meeting will now occur individually with each Treaty Area – Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and
Treaty 8. The Alberta Premier will be meeting with each Treaty Area to discuss
3. BCHP Hosted Premier’s visit and hosted the Aboriginal Minister
On-going negotiations and meeting have been occurring continuously since our term
began in the Fall of 2013. Invitations on behalf of our Nation have resulted in the
Aboriginal Minister, Kathleen Ganley to visit Siksika Nation and discuss important
intergovernmental issues.
Our Way of Life is of great importance to Leadership. May things contribute to the health and
wellbeing of Ma-ta-piiks.
‘ESTABLSHING GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL SIKSIKA NATION CITIZENS’
1. Declaration of the Siksika Bullying Proclamation
Siksika Nation Chief and Council proclaim February 25, 2015 as the, “Anti-Bullying
Day” and will renew annually as a symbol of their commitment to make our community
free of bias, intimidation, prejudice, harassment, and bullying.
2. Providing support and encouragement to our Outstanding Achievers
• Trygve Many Guns – Canadian National Telus Cup Midget AAA Participant 2015,
Western Hockey League Regina Pats player.
• Armond Duck Chief – 2-time National Aboriginal Music Awards Winner 2015
• Travis Maguire – Champion bull rider and numerous qualifier for the Indian National
Finals Rodeo
• Justin Maguire – Champion cowboy and steer riding qualifier at the 2015 Canadian
Finals Rodeo
• Rilee Many Bears – Gold Medal winner 2015 World Indigenous Games, Brazil
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3. Siksika Rebuild Team
Siksika Nation has experienced the worst natural disaster in Canadian history when the
Flood of 2013 tore through our Nation and destroyed 200 homes, left 1,000 homeless and
a path of destruction. Our leadership remains dedicated to the rebuilding of our Nation
and is recovered a slow yet productive mend. Permanent homes are now being built and
resources obtained from the provincial government are in place.
4. Siksika Agri-Centre
After decades of dreams and discussions, Siksika has finally opened a $3 Million Dollar
Agri-Centre, which will host equine, livestock and 4-H programs.
5. Endorsed First Nations Housing Market
The Siksika Nation Market Housing Fund Program was developed to address housing
shortage, overcrowding and to create individual wealth, security that will generate longterm market benefits. While also supporting individual loan financing for new
construction with added program enhancements for renovations, refinancing and to
purchase pre-existing units on Siksika Nation lands. There are currently nine clients on
file with three pre-approved for new construction through BMO.
6. Siksika Nation Second Stage House Project
Siksika Chief and Council have signed a BCR in December 2014 to support the
continued development of the Second Stage House for Siksika. The Second Stage House
Project is a transition home for women who are fleeing abusive relationships; the home is
available to women to stay up to 12-16 months. Several meetings gave since occurred
with Ministers and Government to identify support funding and a go forward plan. Next
steps include the Land designation, completion of a formal feasibility study and the
development of a Sustainability and Maintenance Management Plan.
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“PROTECTING AND PROMOTING SIKSIKA NATION’S CULTURE, LANGUAGE
AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE”
1. Iikskinaaks Horn Society
A historic meeting between the Siksika Chief and Council and the Iiskinaaks “Horn
Society” occurred in late September 2015 at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park.
Chief and Council acknowledge and support our traditional beliefs and way of life. We
look forward to future meetings and formal discussions to identify the relationship and
community involvement.
2. Hosted Siksika Nation Annual Pow-wow and Fair 2015
The annual Siksika Nation Pow-wow and Fair was held the first week of August 2015.
Siksika Chief and Council committed to hosting the 4-day event and welcomed the
visitors from around the country. It was a successful weekend to showcase our culture,
celebrate our achievements by honouring our Nation entrepreneurs and witness our
traditional dancers, cowboys and culture.
3. Cultural Declaration in each Siksika home
As part of strengthening our Siksika identity, we are working on developing a Cultural
Declaration to be placed in every home. This Declaration is a proclamation of who we are
as Siksikawa and a statement of our beliefs.
4. Repatriation of Siksika Traditional Items
Repatriation is the process of returning things to their original place of origin. It is
important for our Nation to regain all the historical, sacred items that have been sold, lost
or traded throughout our history. The repatriation of the Crowfoot Regalia from London
is a priority to our Nation and we are working to return those items and others to their
rightful home – Siksika Nation.
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TRIBAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE FOR 2014 – 2015
The 2014/15 fiscal years was collaborating and building partnerships with Tribal
Management Office and Related Entities. Also developing a more open and transparent
Administration. For the 2014 – 2015 fiscal years, the key priorities:
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Developing a Long Term Housing Strategic Plan with all Service Areas. We have over
400 applicants on the waiting list. The last time the Nation built any homes was 2009.
To complete the Siksika Agrium Centre (unofficial name).
Find funding for the new Crowfoot School.
Assess our Financial Transfer Agreement (FTA) with AANDC, which will end March
2016.
Collaborate with the Government of Alberta through their Aboriginal Relations Office on
the Siksika Rebuild.
Development of management tools to improve the Tribal Administration.
Organizational Review, how can we be more efficient and effective in providing service
to the community.
A pre-feasibility study on a Multi-Purpose Building.
Wellness Conference for Community
We held several focus groups to discuss the financial position of the Nation and its
impact on the services for community.
As the Tribal Manager, I am responsible for the overall management, administration, and
delivery of services of Siksika Nation programs, these are; Administration and Operations, Land
Management/Agriculture, Land Claims, Natural Resources, Public Works, Justice and
Membership. And work closely with the senior staff of Siksika Family Services, Old Sun
Community College and Siksika Board of Education.
My continued goal is to develop a positive rapport with the community, Chief and Council
and staff. If you have any questions or suggestions on any issues please call me or drop by my
office.
Romeo Crow Chief
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SIKSIKA TREASURY SERVICE AREA
SIKSIKA NATION FINANCIAL SUMMARY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2015
Siksika Nation continues to work hard managing finances to maximize revenues and
reduce spending. Both facets of financial management have great challenges.
Revenue
Siksika receives the majority of its revenue from the Federal and Provincial
Governments. Both Canada and Alberta are facing financial challenges and this limits
the amount of funding that they provide to First Nations. Council has negotiated with
both levels of Government and was able to receive additional targeted funding (overall
revenue increased by $6.9 million from 2014).
Targeted funding comes with strings attached and Siksika is only able to spend the
money according to terms of the Funding Agreements. These Funding Agreements
severely limit Siksika’s freedom and flexibility to use the money. Here are some of the
funds that Siksika successfully negotiated:
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$7,800,000 from Canada for the purchase of 144 NTN trailers.
$250,000 from Canada for a natural gas to power plant feasibility study.
$3,225,365 from Alberta for the ongoing support of the flood recovery.
$3,219,898 from Alberta to support wellness, mental health and addictions.
$2,042,596 from Alberta for river bank erosion protection projects.
$940,097 from Alberta to acquire machinery, equipment and supplies for better
response to future emergency events.
$700,000 from Alberta for a business loan program.
The recent announcements from the new Liberal government give hope that Siksika will
receive more funding. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his
government will remove the 2% cap on Federal funding. Siksika has not received any
information regarding increased funding but will continue to lobby INAC to provide more
dollars.
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Trust Revenue
Siksika has 2 trusts, the Acreage Trust and the Heritage Trust. Both trusts are protected
by legal Trust Agreements and ScotiaTrust and RBC Trust are the 2 Trustees that
manage the trust money and ensure the terms of the Trust Agreements are being
followed.
The Acreage Trust balance at March 31, 2015 was $97,658,359. During the year
Siksika
received
a payment
$2,482,339
trust income.
The graph
below
shows
the majorof areas
whereinSiksika
spent money in 2015. Total
• TheonHeritage
Trust
balance
at March 31, 2015
$52,688,253. During the year
spending
operations
and
capital/infrastructure
was was
$100,315,510.
Siksika received a payment of $1,239,950 in trust income.
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The graph below shows the major areas where Siksika spent money in 2015. Total
spending on operations and capital/infrastructure was $100,315,510.
SIKSIKA 2015 REVENUE BREAKDOWN
Community
Health Canada
Futures
8%
3%
Property Tax
1%
SIKSIKA 2015 REVENUE BREAKDOWN
Community
Health Canada
Futures
8%
3%
CMHC Subsidies
Property Tax
1%
2%
Alberta
CMHC
Subsidies
23%
2%
Canada
52%
Alberta
23%
FNDF
2%
Canada
52%
Band Revenue
7%
FNDF
2%
Band Capital
2%
Band Revenue
7%
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Investments
Siksika has made some new investments that will generate jobs and revenue in the
future.
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$5 million was invested to build a Petro-Canada gas station and retail space for
businesses to operate.
$2.7 million was invested to create a business loan fund. Qualified Siksika
business owners who are unable to get loans from regular banks due to poor
credit, low collateral or limited business experience can acquire financing through
the fund to start or expand their businesses. This loan fund is the first of its kind
in Alberta and reflects Council’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs.
$4 million was invested for new irrigation projects. This investment will expand
Siksika’s irrigated land base, which will increase overall crop yields and sales
revenue. It is also likely that jobs will be created to maintain the irrigation
equipment and farm the land.
Expenses
Each year Siksika feels the effects of inflation and population growth, but revenue does
not increase to meet the demand for money. Until Siksika is able to significantly
increase its revenue, conservative spending must take place. Proper management of
spending is the only way Siksika can continue to offer community programs and
services without running deficits, we cannot live beyond our means.
In 2015 Siksika reduced its operating expenses by $5.2 million, but spending on
capital and infrastructure increased by $12.3 million. Council considers spending on
community infrastructure to be an investment because these improvement will provide
benefits in the future.
The graph below shows the major areas where Siksika spent money in 2015. Total
spending on operations and capital/infrastructure was $100,315,510.
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SIKSIKA EXPENSES APRIL 2014 - MARCH 2015
Interest &
Insurance
2%
Foster Care
2%
Other
2%
Flood Expenses
1%
Travel
3%
Social Assistance
3%
[CATEGORY
NAME]
[PERCENTAGE]
Capital Assets
15%
Tuition & Student
Allowances
5%
Repairs &
Maintenance
5%
Contracts &
Professional Fees
6%
Supplies,
Utilities, Fuel,
Etc.
7%
Program
Expenses
14%
Flood Recovery
Alberta has agreed to provide Siksika with $49 million to build and demolish 136 homes
and install all the required roads and infrastructure. This works out to $360,294 to
demolish a house, build a house and install road, sewer, water and gas. Alberta has
been very clear that no additional money will be provided if the $49 million is insufficient
to finish the project, for this reason it is crucial to manage all costs. This rebuild will be
the biggest project in Siksika’s history and the goal is to build homes on time, with
quality materials and workmanship and within budget.
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Siksika began building new homes for the Poor Eagle Community (Phase I). As
of March 31, 2015 Siksika had received $828,000 from the $49 million to begin
construction. As the project progresses Alberta will release more funding. For Phase II
& III, Alberta has informed Siksika that money will be released based on actual
expenditures – so Siksika has to pay for the construction costs and then make a
submission to Alberta for reimbursement.
Schedules
The following schedules provide some detailed information on some of Siksika’s
finances for the 2015 fiscal year.
SIKSIKA NATION ASSETS AT MARCH 2015
Restricted Cash
1%
Ottawa Trust
7%
Heritage Trust
14%
Buildings,
Equipment,
Infrastructure
36%
Accounts
Receiveable
5%
Cash and Short
Term Investments
7%
Investment in
SRDL
4%
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Acreage Trust
26%
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ACREAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT ACREAGE CLAIMS ACCOUNT April 2014 -‐ December 2015 April 2014 -‐ March 2015 Opening Balance 9,111,960 Opening Balance Trust Earnings 1,810,684 Trust Earnings Interest Income 73,400 1,372,546 776,007 Interest Income 10,291 1,884,084 786,299 Investment in SRDL Gas Bar (5,000,000) Land Claims Budget (786,323) Investment in IBC Loan Fund (2,000,000) Land Claim Legal Fee (120,445) Investment in SRDL LiveWire (2,000,000) Travel Legal Fees (2,322) Bank Charges (1,857) Bank Charges (51) (9,002,372) Closing Balance (56) (908,680) Closing Balance 1,250,165 1,993,672 **All unspent funds are carried forward for the next year ** HERITAGE TRUST 2015 INAC FUNDING April 2014 -‐March 2015 Opening Balance 6,813,627 Trust Earnings 1,728,583 BMO Loan Payments RBC Loan Payments (6,400,000) (500,399) Siksika
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Education 15,716,467 Child & Family Services 11,769,523 Old Sun College 3,359,388 Public Works 1816
Family Services Funding (500,000) Legal Department Budget (195,000) Loan Interest (105,278) Council Admin Department Budget (100,000) Elder's Utilities 2,500,000 Housing 2,204,727 Finance & Admin 1,655,222 SRDL 576,924 Elders' Lodge 553,200 Land Management 285,763 Small Business Grants 157,120 Employment & Training 120,938 Chief & Council 118,149 Fire And Rescue 104,917 (67,500) Powwow Arbor Budget Supplement (62,000) Bus Contractor Fuel Supplement (45,000) OSCC Stair Repairs (17,102) OSCC Fire Alarm (14,750) Flood Anniversary Dinner (13,725) Youth Chief and Council (7,500) Media Department Office Repairs (5,000) (1,500) (8,121,127) Closing Balance NTN Purchases (86,373) Crowfoot School Portables Transport Chief and Council Powwow Giveaway 3,342,906 421,083 Blackfoot Historical Park 99,186 Membership 54,751 Rec/Community Facilities 31,658 42,650,839 Siksika Nation Annual Community Report 2014 -2015
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BAND CAPITAL Opening Balance Royalty Income 22,518,841 1,933,950 BAND CAPITAL Opening Balance Royalty Income 22,518,841 1,933,950 24,452,791 Band Capital Spending Chief and Council Rent (1,505,935) (34,065) (1,540,000) Closing Balance Siksika Nation Annual Community Report 2014-2015
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BAND REVENUE Opening Balance 7,831,584 Interest and Lease Income 3,256,080 11,087,664 Band Revenue Spending Housing (1,370,000) BCHP (850,000) Pension and Benefits (740,900) Recreation/Community Facilities (420,000) Elder's Utilities (400,000) Information Technology (370,000) Fire Department (365,676) Parks and Recreation (337,725) Natural Resources (300,000) Intervention Services (273,643) Human Resources (240,000) Disability Services (237,275) Funerals (225,000) Community Security (200,000) Elder's Services (186,000) Membership Department (181,087) Siksika Media (140,000) Siksika
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Justice Department (135,000) Public Safety Building (107,259) Land Claims (100,000) Treasury Board (90,000) Administration (79,368) Legal Fees (75,000) Post Office (55,000) Band Expense (50,000) Men's Lodge (50,000) Land Management (38,273) Powwow Arbor (20,000) Elders Lodge (18,233) (7,655,439) Closing Balance Siksika
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SIKSIKA REBUILD TEAM
Reynold Medicine Traveller – Rebuild Coordinator
PROGRAM MANDATE
Siksika Nation has taken over project management for the entire rebuild
project. The Siksika Rebuild Team (SRT) leads this work and carries out
day-to-day functions including; interim housing needs, demolition,
construction & relocation, procurement, financial budget, community
planning, donations, and consultation and policy development.
2014/2015 PROGRAM GOALS
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Accountability
Respect
Teamwork
Innovation
Honesty
Communications
2014/2015 PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Siksika Nation and the
Government of Alberta on November 6, 2013. It outlines how Siksika Nation and
the GOA will work together to repair and rebuild homes affected by the 2013 flood
MOU Joint Steering Committee is responsible for the organization of the
implementation of the government of Alberta and Siksika Nation 2013 Flood
Recovery MOU
The Siksika Rebuild Steering Committee is responsible for the organization of flood
recovery, specifically the implementation of the Siksika Nation and the Province of
Alberta 2013 Flood Recovery Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed
November 6, 2013. The SRSC was established to ensure the interests of Siksika
Nation are reflected in the implementation of the MOU
Siksika Rebuild Team
o Siksika Nation has taken over project management of the entire flood rebuild
project. The SRT leads this work and carries out the day-to-day functions
including; interim housing needs, demolition, construction and relocations,
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procurement, community planning, and consultation planning, and policy
development
• Community Wellness
o The Siksika Community Wellness Committee meets regularly to ensure the
needs of the community are being met during the flood recovery phase by
overseeing the Community Wellness initiative. They provide quarterly
reporting and gain direction from the Siksika Rebuild Steering Committee as
required
o Dancing Deer Outreach Centre continues to provide multi-disciplinary
supports for flood evacuees
o On March 5 & 6, 2015 Siksika Nation held a Community Resiliency
Conference to acknowledge the strength and perseverance of the entire
community
• Interim Housing
o New Temporary Neighbourhoods (NTNs) have been set up at Deerfoot and
Crowfoot. Both locations are reserved for people who are waiting for their
homes to be rebuilt as a result of the flood. Deerfoot has 47 homes and
Crowfoot has 97 homes
o 66 flood affected homes have been temporarily repaired for occupancy until
new homes can replace these units
• Rebuilds
o SRT is projecting Phase One Poor Eagle homes to be move-in ready by
Summer 2015
o Chief and Council have approved the Housing Location Policy for Homes
Affected by the 2013 Flood. Recommendations for location of the remaining
126 homes in Phase Two and Phase Three are based on Siksika’s residential
development practices, infrastructure capabilities, and consultations with 98
households affected by the flood
• Employment & Training
o The MOU includes provisions for training Nation members to participate in
the housing rebuilds and demolitions. To date, 265 Nation members have
been trained in various trades to support the project including; security officer,
construction worker, heavy equipment operator, accounting and early
learning childcare.
• Aboriginal Entrepreneurial Training
Community members participated in the Siksika Nation Aboriginal Entrepreneurial
Training that was facilitated by Myers Norris Penny (MNP)
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ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS
Ian Breaker – Service Area Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
Our mission is to provide quality economic, social, and administrative services for the
Siksika Nation. Our mission is to provide quality economic, social, and administrative
services for the Siksika Nation
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Main goals are to provide a complete administrative, technology and communication
services that offers a postal outlet, media revenue services and shelter solutions for
Siksika Nation members and to provide facilities and risk management for Siksika Nation
employees and properties
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Siksika Administration and Operations Service Area was established in January 2003 to
provide services and programs for the Siksika people and to act as a support service for
the Siksika Tribal Administration. The program provides Risk Management, Media
Services, Natoyikiimaan Men’s Lodge, Information Technology, and operates a Canada
Postal Outlet. Siksika Media was established in 1989 to operate a nation-owned Type-B
(104.7 FM) radio station and to deliver the nation’s newspaper Aitsiniki. The Media
department operates out of Old Sun Community College, and after extensive renovations
the department expanded to include; a new Alberta Emergency Alert system, upgrade
professional recording studio, install Internet radio, purchase video editing suite, and a
install a new surveillance security system. The Siksika Postal Outlet is on a dealership
agreement with Canada Post. Postal Outlet was opened in 1994 to provide post office
services for the nation. The Siksika Men’s Lodge was constructed in 2001 and was built
to accommodate a 10 unit men’s shelter. The Information Technology Department was
formed in 2000 and created a communication network, which allowed the business
offices to connect to the World Wide Web
The service area has 11 staff members and works with an estimated $1.6 million budget.
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Program Statistical Information
Department Budgets
2013-14
2014-15
Media
$123,084
$140,000
Manager
$ 85,168
$ 79,368
Office Rent
395,000
$478,581
Insurance
$450,000
$450,000
Men’s Lodge
$ 50,091
$ 50,000
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ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS – SIKSIKA MEDIA
Wade Healy – Media Coordinator
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide timely, effective communications to Siksika Nation members
through the use of newsprint, broadcast, video and audio recording
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Renew CRTC broadcast license and increase radio coverage
Incorporate Blackfoot Communications Society
Maintain coverage of important events to publish 12 issues of Aitsiniki
Increase revenue generation through public address system rental, newspaper
advertising, radio announcements, etc.
Produce 1 – 2 videos of Siksika content for inclusion on the Siksika Nation website
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Hired two full time positions; Office Administrator and Communications Officer
Published Aitsiniki newspaper on a monthly basis, uploaded to website
Increased Blackfoot speaking content on Siksika radio with Blackfoot speakers
Digitizing cassettes into CD format for several Siksika members
Increased music library content with Aboriginal artists (1,500 songs)
Participated in numerous workshops and meetings for newspaper coverage
Staff training in radio production, audio recording, and photography
Rented PA system to approximately 12 events
Approval for technical assessment for radio station from Industry Canada
Radio station broadcasts
Aboriginal artists as well
as mainstream music
including Siksika talent.
Blackfoot speakers on the
radio station including
Annie Wells, Harry Big
Throat, Simon Big Snake,
Mervin Wolfleg, Herman
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Aitsiniki is available at all
retail establishments i.e.
M&R, Arrowhead, Siksika
gas station, Family Foods
in Gleichen, Pete’s in
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Radio station broadcasts
30 hours of Blackfoot
language each week
including the New
Testament on Sundays
Yellow Old Woman,
Vivian Ayoungman,
Donna Weasel Child,
Verna Weasel Child,
Cluny and Buffalo Rock
Store along highway 847
and the Band Office
Professional video editing
system now operational
PA system is available for
live sound applications to
record live shows, pow
wows, Run-As-One
festival
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CFXX 104.7 FM Radio Control Room
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ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS – I T
Cassius Smith – IT Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
Siksika Nation Information Technology (IT) Department was formed with two primary
objectives; to reduce our costs and dependence on outside telephone service providers and
to create a computer network that allows Administration to more efficiently share and
process information.
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I upgrade major equipment located so that we are current with industry standards
Create more cost savings opportunities with our communication and network services
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Completed the provision of both wireless and wired networks that provide
internet/phone/email services to all departments under the Siksika Nation Tribal
Administration and to other legal entities such as Museum, Resource Development,
Family Services and Community College
Maintenance of the Siksika Nation website/ public broadcast terminals located
throughout Siksika Nation Tribal Administration Building
Launch of the new siksikanation.com website which allows streaming audio for the
Siksika Nation Radio and for the online availability of Aitsiniki Newspaper
Cost-saving measures to reduce our monthly expenditures with our IT Services –
Internet, telephones and cell phone
Cost saving on the
Internet service equaled
close to $38,000
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ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS - INSURANCE
Ian Breaker – Admin & Ops Senior Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide insurance protection for Siksika Nation staff members and properties.
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To develop a centralized risk management program that reduces risk and liability
issues against Siksika Nation tribal administration
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Provided insurance coverage for the Wind Storm and Flood damages
Automobile Insurance Policy - This is the Commercial Automobile Fleet policy,
which covers the automobile fleets. The policy includes Third Party Liability with
limits of $5 million inclusive, Accident Benefits, All -Perils (physical damage) with
$1,000 or $5,000 deductible depending on type of unit. The renewal premium at
April 1, 2014 was $131,694.00 based on 140 units
Nation Plus Package Policy - This is the commercial package policy, which provides
the insurance on the fixed assets - buildings and contents. In addition also includes
the Mobile Equipment. The coverage is All-Risk with normal deductible of
$2,500.00. The policy all includes coverage for the Boiler & Machinery exposure in
the various properties. In addition the Package policy includes Crime Employee
Dishonesty and Money cover with limit of $100,000.00. The determined renewal
premium at April 1, 2014 was $443,763.00
General Liability Policy - This is the Commercial General Liability policy covering
the operations of the Siksika First Nation. It includes Bodily Injury and Property
Damage with limits of $5,000,000.00 inclusive. The premium at April 1, 2014 was
$26,914.00. The total premium costs for all departments and legal entities is $602,301
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Property Values
# Items
Property
Type
Total Value
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Buildings
$ 108,399,136
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Contents
$ 15,116,920
119
Equipment
$6,815,264
Total Asset Costs
$ 130,331,320
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Premium Total
$450,606
$479,575
$493,573
$491,851
$538,318
$602,371
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$105,401
$79,263
$60,010
$399,357
$2,385,922
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ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS – POST OFFICE
Bernice Leather – Post Office Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
To offer premium mail distribution services
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Provide a convenience for postal service on behalf of surrounding towns
Capacity to accommodate growing population (over 1000 mailboxes)
Biggest customer is band office provide them with daily courier services, registered
mail, and stamp purchase transactions
Program serves as communication media for membership – announcements,
minutes, and flyers
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Canada Post installs portable wireless modem to track inventory on the Internet
Sales, CPC paperwork, parcel-tracking information, all our mailbox information, can
be tracked at www.canadapost.ca
Canada Post updates POS system for improved financial recording/reporting
Finalize Dealership Agreement with Canada Post – allows Siksika to continue the
satellite operations
Sales Revenue
$31,591
650 mailboxes
Waiting list is 250
General deliver is 150
25 business mail boxes
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ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS – MENS LODGE
Olivia Good Rider – Men’s Lodge
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide a facility to temporary shelter Siksika single men who need a
place to live and to assist their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency
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Provide shelter for Siksika homeless men
Serve as a community emergency shelter
Partner with other service areas to secure funding from governments to build more
shelters and homes
Encourage tenants to participate in community training programs
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The only shelter program of its type in or around the reserve that cater to single men
only
We have successfully assisted men back into the community as contributing
members
The Men’s Lodge provides a place where the men can re-establish themselves into
the community
The tenants can also use our nation’s broad base of referrals so that they can get the
help they need
They can also use the lodge as a “home base” to go back to school or to find work
related programs within the community.
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Tenants
Social Assistance
2
AISH
1
Employed
3
Short Term (SA, Health,
etc)
2
Average age
Full Time Occupants
50
3
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BLACKFOOT CROSSING HISTORICAL PARK
Jack Royal, General Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
BCHP provides a wide range of Products, Programs and Services to
promote and preserve the Siksika Way of Life
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To continue to offer our exceptional Products, Programs and Services to the Siksika
Nation membership and general public at large.
To implement cut backs without affecting staffing and the delivery of products,
programs, and services
To achieve and balance budget for the fiscal period ending 2013/14
To grow existing business lines and expand products and services
To seek out additional outside funding and resources to offset and cutbacks in budget
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Achieved balanced budget for fiscal year ending 2013/14
Implemented cutbacks while continuing to offer same level of products, programs
and services
Able to obtain some additional outside funding
Developed a Blackfoot
Crossing Historical Park
annual Report that
contains all statistics for
the year. Please see annual
report as there is
substantial information
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Our operations for this fiscal year were extremely affected by the flood of 2013. We were
closed to the public for approximately two months. We are still continuing to recover from
its effects.
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SIKSIKA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Staahtsisttayaaki Dr. Genevieve A. Fox, Superintendent (July 2015)
Lenora Rabbit Carrier, Assistant Superintendent (Acting Superintendent 2014-2015)
Darren Pietrobono, Treasurer
Siksika Board members (2014-2015):
Chair Stewart Own Chief, Gerald Sitting Eagle, Marsha Wolf Collar, Elder representative
Rena Sinclair, Laura Asham, Lillian Crow Chief, Jaylene Mcguire, and Sonia Duck Chief.
PROGRAM MANDATE
It is the expressed philosophy of the Siksika Board of Education that
Education is a means by which each Child may develop Physically, Socially,
Intellectually, Emotionally and Spiritually
So that he or she may become a competent and responsible member of the
Siksika Nation and the Canadian Society at large.
School is only one of the various agencies responsible for the Child’s
Lifelong Learning.
Education is viewed as a shared responsibility of the community among
which the Home is the most important
Siksikaw’a Itiaomai’takiya Niipaitapiiwahsin, Siksikai’powashsin,
Niitastawatsimaan
The Siksika Board of Education will continue to integrate Siksika Indigenous
Knowledge and traditions into the education programs from Kindergarten to
Grades 12, targeting all areas in:
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Integrity
Kindness
Strength
Innovation
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Knowledge
Accountability
Wellness
Achievement
The Siksika Board of Education will work with the community, agencies,
parents and surrounding school districts to meet the educational needs of all
Siksika Nation students.
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Technology and Student Information System upgraded for all schools
Teachers and Staff trained in the new technology
Collaboration with Old Sun Community College in the development of a Blackfoot
Language App (to be accessed from Itunes)
High School Graduates from Siksika Nation at 72
Purchase of computers, Ipads, and other equipment for all schools from FNSSP
Chief Crowfoot School construction underway, to be ready for school students
September 2016
Siksika Board Office
15 staff.
Total of 122
Administrators, Teachers,
Educational Assistants,
Support staff, and O&M,
for SBE.
STUDENT
ENROLLMENT
GRADE 12
GRADUATES
On-Reserve Schools:
For Siksika Nation
TOTAL
72
Total Sept. 2014: 972
Total June 2015 948
Siksika Nation High
School
Graduates
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Siksika Outreach School
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Bassano
7
Strathmore
13
Calgary Schools
13
Transportation
IT
O&M
Lou Ann Solway
Harlon McMaster
John Hardy
Mandi Running Rabbit
Mark Cheadle
Support staff – SBE
HR
Payroll
Amanda White
Elsie Backfat
Florine Duck Chief
Delphine Doore
Jackie Many Guns
Student Services
FNSSP
Lenora Poundmaker
Dr. Genevieve A. Fox
Freda White (August
2015)
Crowfoot School
Crowfoot School
26 staff,
Sept. 2014
181
Principal Delia Spring
Chief
June 2015
163
Chief Old Sun
Chief Old Sun School
31 staff,
June 2015
373
Principal Wanda Calf
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Assistant Principal
Natasha Calf RobeAyoungman
Siksika Nation High
School
Siksika Nation High
School
38 staff,
Semester 1
255
Principal Roberta Olds
Semester 2
241
Assistant Principal Tyrone
Sitting Eagle
has
12 staff
Principal Bruce Dobbin
Sept 2014
163
June 2015
171
SIKSIKA NATION HIGH SCHOOL
Basketball & Volleyball
• Sr. Girls Team-Won 1 tournament
• Sr. Girls & boys teams won Calgary League
• Sr. Girls-advanced to zones
• Both Teams participated in local tournaments.
• 2 Jr. teams tried their best but no success this year.
Track meet
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Tyrine Sun Walk advanced to Zones and Provincials. He placed 5 in provincials.
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Presentations
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Judge Creighton-Youth Justice System
7 Siksika Role Models-Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
Spike Eagle Speaker & Yvonne Black Horse Resident for SNHS
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1 Annual Art Show-very successful
Siksika Health Donation-$7000 for Breakfast program
Students & Teachers attending Community Conferences – Resiliency
st
Mayor Naheed Nenshi
Student Achievements
 Number of modules completed: 992 (994) (616)
 Number of credits earned: 388 (312) (133)
 Service learning projects: 15 (12) (12)
*Note: brackets indicate previous years
Major successes
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Grade 9 graduations
Grade 12 grad list for June 2015…26 (18)
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Awarded CEPF leadership school
School site/program nominated for Best Practice model
Using the Circle of Courage as a foundational philosophy
Exam tutoring
Student mentoring (YPP)
Junior Achievement
92% drop in behavior and discipline issues ( low key, relationships, proactive,
restorative justice, healing vs punishment)
Service learning projects…(carnival, Christmas shop, fam. Literacy center, free
store)
Community partnerships
Restorative justice/Elder facilitations
Student recognition/celebrations
Author Ruth Scalp Lock visits
CROWFOOT SCHOOL
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4 All Round Students who received Bikes (80% Academics, 100 % Attendance,
Citizenship)
14 Honourable Mention All Round Students
17 Academics (Math, Science, Social Studies, LA)
Monthly Perfect Attendance: Sept. 36, Oct. 43 Nov. 39 Dec. 38 Jan. Feb.38 Mar.29
Apr.31 May 35 Jun 30 = 3 Students
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18 Citizenship Awards
16 Most Improved Student
4 Athletes of the Year
4 Siksika Language/Culture
4 CLP (reading program)
4 Speech & Language
Certificate Awards to Recognize Bus Drivers & Volunteers
Track & Field Team
Crowfoot School 2014-2015 Grade Six Graduates
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CHIEF OLD SUN SCHOOL
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Hosted the Awards Pow Wow November 2014
Highest Student Enrollment in SBE
Grandmother’s Literacy Project
TRANSPORTATION
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The Board operates 10 bus routes and contracts 13 independent bus contracts that
operate from 1 to 3 buses each. There are 40 bus routes, transporting 1200+ students
per day on and off-reserve traveling 7000 kilometers per day.
Board of Education currently provide student transportation services to 4 Siksika
Nation schools (Siksika Nation High School, Crowfoot School, Chief Old Sun
School and Store Front School) 8 off-reserve schools (Golden Hills School Division
No. 75, Strathmore Senior High School, Crowther Memorial Jr. High School,
Westmount School, Strathmore Store Front School, Central Bow Valley School:
Palliser Regions Schools (Milo School, Arrowwood School; and Grasslands Public
Schools, Bassano School).
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
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Increased Band Width for SuperNet
Power School Training for Certification
Purchased Laptops for Schools
New Student Information System
Power School Implementation
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
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John Hardy is the O&M supervisor for the custodians and maintenance staff at the
four schools.
Operations and Maintenance at the four schools is on-going, safety for students and
staff are a priority.
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FIRST NATIONS STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN (FNSSP)
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Funding and resources from AANDC (now INAC) flow through from Treaty 7
Management Corporation FNSSP program
Support for all four schools with an FNSSP Educational Assistant, Resource Worker
and part-time teacher.
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Priority for Literacy, Numeracy and Student Retention in all four schools
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OLD SUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Post-Secondary Student Support Program
Amelia Crowfoot Clark - President
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide our members with a quality-learning environment based on
Siksika Ways of Knowing while recognizing that education is a lifelong
pursuit. Old Sun Community College develops and offers quality courses,
programs and services tailored to meet the needs of Siksika Nation and
individuals while preserving the Siksika Way of Life.
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Improve the quality of education at all levels
Providing in-services and professional development services to Siksika departments.
To develop a Master Plan for the College
Effectively utilize the information technology available at the College (i.e. Moodle,
digitization, archiving and restoration of historic documents)
Collaborate with other departments and institutions in the provision of quality
educations for all students
To strengthen the Siksika cultural and language component in the education process
To continue working with Siksika Knowledge keepers in researching Siksika ways of
knowing as a foundation in developing Siksika Knowledge courses, curriculum and
resources
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The STORY ROBE LITERACY Project & EXTENSION TO THE STORY ROBE
Project (funded by Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education) using OSCC
Winter Count have been completed
o Many additional resources have also been developed to accompany the Story
Robe Project such as DVD of Story Robe, which has been used in
presentations to schools, conferences, Siksika agencies and various other
education entities. It has been very well received as an excellent tool on
Siksika history
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o Another resource that has been developed is a CD of pre-contact ceremonial
songs for use on the Siksika Winter Count DVD
o When the winter count was presented to elementary school students, they
were so eager to learn more Siksika History. Thus, Old Sun is now creating
story books
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RESEARCH FOR SIKSIKA WOMEN’S STUDIES
o The RESEARCH for SIKSIKA WOMEN’S STUDIES (funded by Alberta
Innovation and Advanced Education) was completed in April 2014. The
research has proven to greatly enhance the development of more Siksika
Knowledge courses
o OSCC sponsored a Siksika Child Rearing Workshop on May 1, 2015. Much
of the research findings for women’s studies proved valuable for the Siksika
Child Rearing course (Siksika Knowledge 220) and the workshop.
ADULT LITERACY
o This is the second year of the ADULT LITERACY project. Many students
have been assessed and have been placed at an appropriate level of
instruction. Students were taught both literacy and numeracy skills and must
most are ready to continue their educational journeys in the fall
o Their graduation is scheduled for June 24, 2015 at the Strathmore Station
DIGITIAZATION & TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
o OSCC just completed the DIGITIZATION & TECHNOLOGY Project from
Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education. Through this project OSCC
digitizes resources such as archival documents, oral histories, photographs,
archival manuscripts and other materials discovered through research. The
data and research findings being digitized will serve as a foundation of OSCC
Siksika Knowledge courses that will be offered for many years
o OSCC offered a course in photography (March 2014) and encouraged
community members to bring old family photographs and pictures so that
they could be digitized and “restored” if necessary.
FIRST NATION COLLEGE GRANT
o OSCC has been approved for its second year. This funding has been essential
to providing key student support services such as tutoring, curriculum
development, literacy services to name a few.
ACCESS TO THE FUTURE FUND
o OSCC was approved for $187,000 from the Access to the Future Fund.
$60,000 will go to student bursaries and $127,000 will be expensed on
curriculum development of Siksika courses in Museum and Tourism studies.
FIRST NATION DEVELOPMENT FUND (FNDF) BURSARIES:
o OSCC received additional funding to provide bursaries for post secondary
students based on academic results. Future findings to be determined.
Students were very appreciative of this funding and support.
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SIKSIKA KNOWLEDGE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
o Over 35 Siksika Knowledge courses have been developed under the guidance
of the Siksika Knowledge Keepers. Seven courses were approved for
transferability to the University of Calgary and Athabasca University in
September 2012 and an additional eleven courses were accepted for
transferability in September 2013 and ten more courses are currently being
finalized for submission at a later date.
o All Siksika Knowledge courses are bilingual by design with a wealth of
digitized resources. The storybooks, DVDs, CDs, and all oral materials are
presented orally in Siksika with English and all text is presented in both
Siksika and English. All these courses would be excellent when considering
how to use the Indian Residential School Credit.
o An Old Sun Community College Transfer Guide is included at the end of this
report.
SIKSIKA LANGUAGE APP
o Old Sun Community College and the Siksika Board of Education have been
collaborating in the development of a Siksika Language App through the
technical assistance of the Thornton Media Inc. (TMI)
o This project has been a colossal undertaking and words cannot express the
appreciation to the Siksika Knowledge Research and Development team at
OSCC. This has been a labor of love from Siksika Knowledge Keepers. Dr.
Vivian Ayoungman, Kent Ayoungman and numerous others in their quest to
preserve and revitalize the Siksika language and culture.
o Once this App has been completed, it can be purchased at the ITunes store
available to all of Siksika and others interested in Siksika.
INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL PERSONAL CREDITS
o OSCC, in collaboration with the Siksika Indian Residential School (IRS)
Office, began assisting eligible Siksika Nation members in this process of
applying for, and securing their $3,000 personal credits for healing and
cultural revitalization programming.
o In September and October 2014, a number of “open house” forums were
hosted by OSCC and the IRS staff to disseminate information on the process
required to secure the personal credit monies.
o Needless to say, it has been a long, tedious process requiring many, many
man-hours.
o The process has been frustrating not only for OSCC staff, but also for many of
the personal credit recipients.
o OSCC began planning cultural programming from January to April 2015 to
meet the requirements of IRS process. However, all the deadlines were moved
by several months. Instead of expending all monies by April 30, 2015, the
new deadline is August 31, 2015
o Crawford Class Action Services, a taxpayer organization, has been selected to
oversee this whole process.
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o Crawford has not been helpful in answering the myriad of questions asked by
our staff and the personal credit recipients.
o A few cheques from Crawford began “trickling” on May 20, 2015
o OSCC has offered computer classes, a 3-day residential school healing
workshop, a Siksika Child Rearing workshop[ all geared to the personal
credit recipients.
o A three-day conference at OSCC is planned for June 25=27, 2015
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o There were 142 post secondary students sponsored
o There were 35 post secondary graduates, (5 certificates, 16 diplomas, 11
bachelor degrees, and 2 Masters Degrees and 1 professional designation).
# of post secondary
Graduates
# of Adult High School
Graduates
# of assisted from FNDF
2013-2014: 35
• 5 Certificates
• 16 Diplomas
• 11 Bachelors
degrees
• 2 Masters degrees
• 1 Professional
designation
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EXTERNAL AFFILIATIONS:
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OSCC representation on the First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium
(FNAHEC) board.
OSCC representation on the National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB).
OSCC Representation on the National Association of Indigenous Institutes of
Higher Learning (NAIIHL).
OSCC representing FNAHEC on the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education
Consortium (WINHEC
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Otomohtomatapihtsiihpists Moyiists
(The Origin of the Teepee)
Spomikaapi Otsitsini’ksinayi
(From Oral Story in English by
Christopher A. McHugh)
Otomohtomatapihtsiihpists Moyiists
(The Origin of the Teepee)
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SIKSIKA NATION DISABILITY SERVICES
Kathleen McHugh – Director
PROGRAM MANDATE
Siksika Nation Disabilities design and implements programs and activities
for Siksika members with disabilities to ensure inclusion within the Siksika
community. Programs and activities are designed based on the medicine
wheel concept to address all aspects of our lives (mental, physical,
emotional, and spiritual) We offer quality programs and services tailored to
meet the needs of Siksika Nation and individuals with disabilities
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Improve the quality of life for Siksika persons with disabilities
Providing training and mentorship for our people with disabilities and to
advocate for employment and inclusive education, quality housing, adequate
health care and homecare, recreational and cultural activities
To network with other departments within the organization as well as off reserve
to advocate for adequate resources for programs
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Siksika Nation Disability Services has established Inclusion Siksika Society” to
ensure we have opportunities to seek and obtain adequate resources for our programs
and activities, and to ensure that our children with disabilities have a voice in our
community
Community Workshops are held to create awareness
Siksika Elders play a key role in cultural training and participate in our programs and
activates to educate our staff and clients on the role of parents and community
members in the care of people with disabilities
Siksika Media assists with news articles as well as publication or our material for our
community. Many additional resources have also been accessed at assist staff in the
development of quality programs
Siksika Board of Education has worked with Siksika Nation Disabilities Services
with classroom presentations as well as including our department in the EPCAW
annual conference
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Program Participants
Transportation
Medical Transportation
AISH Hearings
Employment
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Research for Siksika Disability Services
There is a need to complete research to compile data on Siksika persons with
disabilities and to use the data for funding applications, which provide adequate resources
for our clients
Personal Care Attendants
There are two personal care attendants who provide support for clients. They
accompany clients on field trips and other activities and assist those who require extra care
such as feeding, grooming and those clients in wheelchairs
Driver
There is one driver, although two other staff members also have a valid operator’s
license to drive the vehicles. The driver is responsible for arranging transportation for clients
and to maintain the vehicles for safety and cleanliness
Volunteers
There are volunteers who assist the staff on field trips and provide janitorial services
for the department. These volunteers are family members who also participate in programs
and other activities
Grants
SNDS has applied for grants to offset the costs of activities. Some applications are
denied however; others have been more accommodating for the needs of our clients. SNDS
will also be submitting a proposal for new vehicles as the current vehicles are in need of
repair and the maintenance costs are very high due to the high mileage of both vehicles
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SNDS has applied for this funding and has not been successful. We will be
submitting another for funding to cover additional costs for our programs
External Affiliations
SNDS also works closely with Spinal Cord Injury Alberta and has been successful in
obtaining much needed equipment for clients such as wheelchairs, lifts, walkers and
participants in their peer support group gatherings in Calgary.
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SIKSIKA NATION ELDERS SERVICES
Larry Waterchief – Director
PROGRAM MANDATE
To enhance for the Elders of Siksika Nation by promoting a healthy
lifestyle through workshops, presentations, and community activities
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Advocate for all Siksika Elders at Siksika Nation
Provide activates for Elders to promote wellness
Assist with Old Age Pension applications and tax returns
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All tax returns completed by deadline, April 30, 2015
Monthly meetings were successful and well attended
Completed new applications for old age applications
Elders support fundraising activities
Elders are involved in various departments regarding culture and language
Total Elders 65+
On Reserve
Off Reserve
Number of houses for
Elders on reserve
Average total for Elders in
nursing homes
Average total for Elders
monthly meeting
Average total for Elders
participating in activities
315
255
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SIKSIKA NATION RECREATION
Laverna McMaster – Acting Recreation Director
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide members of Siksika Nation young and old a variety of leisure
and recreational programs to promote and encourage a better and healthier
lifestyle.
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Organize Sports Program
Organize recreation and leisure activities
Sport Training and Clinics
Fitness and Wellness
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Organized 20 sports events during this past fiscal year 2013
Siksika Parks and Recreation provided 200 organized activities ranging from one-day
trips, one-time events as well supporting annual league for administration and the
community
The Minor sports program had a total of 193 participants in 5 leagues in the
surrounding communities
A total of 1,200 people of all age groups used the facilities weight room and
participated in the annual turkey trot.
Gym & Weight Room
Usage
On the average of 100
people every month
TOTAL: 1,200 individuals
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Gym Bookings
Variety of departments
and companies use the
gym on a yearly basis.
High School
Disabilities
Health Department
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Tae Kwon Do
Turkey Trot
Summer Trips and Day
Camps
Dry Land Training
Minor Hockey/Baseball
Hockey Referee
To name a few
Annual Sport Event
6th Year of Tae Kwon Do
Program. Instructor
teaches the fundamentals
of the sport Tae Kwon Do
Turkey Trot – Annual 5
7th year for Turkey Trot. A
km race for all ages
5 km walk/run in and
around course by Deerfoot
Sportsplex. Turkeys to the
winners in each division
Calaway Park – 25 kids
DAY CAMPS (July)
Sikome Lake – 13 kids
68 kids participated in day
August
camps for the month of
Calaway Park – 13 kids
July, which were held
Heritage Days – 10 kids
every Mon., Wed, and
Sikome Lake – 12 kids
Friday.
Leisure Centre – 12 kids
DAY CAMPS (August)
TOTAL – 122 kids
54 kids participated in day
camps for the month of
August which was held
every Mon., Wed and Fri.
Participants in four
Focused on all aspects of
divisions in Minor Hockey the sport, speed,
(Atom, Pee wee, Bantam
endurance and power.
and Midget)
Ran from Sept. to Feb.
TOTAL – 60 kids
Number of kids
From Novice – Midget
Pre-Novice – 19
level, all teams are in
Novice – 19
CAHL (Central Alberta
Atoms – 19
Hockey League). Teams
Pee Wee – 19
consist from Canmore
Bantam – 19
(west), Olds (North), and
Midget (1) – 19
Lethbridge (South) all in
Midget (2) – 19
between these towns.
TOTAL – 133 kids
After league in done, they
all participate in ATHC
(Alberta Treaty Hockey
Championships) which
consists of about 130
teams in the tournament.
Referee Clinic
Need to provide Referees
Had a total of 8 referees
for our league games and
attend two ref clinics.
the tournaments that were
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Minor Baseball
Baseball Umpires
Bassano and Calgary
NUMBER OF KIDS
T-Ball – 12
Rookie – 12
Mosquito – 12
Peewee – 12
Bantam – 12
Total – 60 children
Total – 6 Umpires
put on through the season
From Mosquito – Bantam
level are all in the
Rockyview Baseball
league which consists of
communities from
Strathmore, Standard,
Hussar, Drumheller,
Irricana, and Siksika
Needed Umps for the
baseball league
SIKSIKA NATION RECREATION MAINTENANCE
Ira McHugh, Superintendent
PROGRAM MANDATE:
Routine operation & maintenance procedures of the Deerfoot Sportsplex. Consisting
of the ice arena, gymnasium, fitness room, sauna’s and meeting rooms
During the summer months, maintain and improve existing playground throughout
the communities
1st Quarter, April – June 2014
As the winter season comes to an end, we proceeded with the ice plant shut down on April
3. We had also retired the old Zamboni. It had served us for 18 seasons. 2,465 ice
maintenance hours. The spring cleanup began immediately.
This first quarter allowed us a chance to get caught up with facility repairs that had been
held off due to a lack of funding. At the Powwow Arbor we had to do electrical repairs on
the interior lighting. This required a rental of a skyjack, bulb replacements, and electricians
costs all done for just under $5,000.
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Our facilities hosted several different events such as Employment and Training sessions,
Health Fair, the 35th and final Blackfoot Invitational Basketball Tournament. Men’s and
Ladies Cursillo, The Cursillos puts our office staff out of work because we get forced our of
our building during the event. There was also floor hockey tournament, individual day
meetings, provincial elections, and 5 funerals in this quarter.
The Community Centre had continued to be used as a flood relief outlet. They finally
agreed to move out as of June 30th.
2nd Quarter July – September 2014
With the spring cleanup complete, we are fully into our routine summer maintenance
activities. This consist of Playground clean ups, grass cutting and trash removal, ball
diamond maintenance. Although we do not officially control the high school ball diamond,
we do all the required maintenance work.
A lot of work goes into preparing for the “Run-As-One” week, which leads directly into the
annual “Siksika Fair and Powwow”.
Staff is encouraged to use up vacation leave during these summer months because our
winter schedule is very demanding. Therefore, we utilize the summer student program to off
set the staff shortage.
The winter preparations have already begun in late August. Our ice plant start up was
September 3. Ice making followed immediately. We opened for the winter season on
September 22 for the Minor Hockey skate camp and hockey school.
Our facilities hosted some day meetings, evening boot camps, church groups and two
funerals during this time.
3rd Quarter October – December 2014
Winter season is back in full swing. Staff has returned to evening and weekend shift work.
Minor Hockey began its league play on the October 18th weekend.
We have been experiencing power surges and failures at the Sportsplex. The result has been
equipment burning out. Reason has been undetected; a meeting with Fortus Alberta has
resolved nothing.
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At a planning meeting in November our senior staff had reported how the budget cuts have
drastically reduced the quality of services that we provide to the community. We brain
stormed on how we could possibly do more with what little operating funds we are
receiving.
Our facilities hosted two powwows, two handgame tournaments, National Addictions
Awareness Week, some day meetings, Jackpot hockey tournament, round dance, a couple
of Christmas dinners and six funerals during this Quarter.
4th Quarter January – March 2015
Happy New Year! The return to work after the holiday break probed to be a bit challenging
as the facility user groups did not clean up after themselves. Our staff put in a lot of extra
effort to get the facilities back into expectable shape.
The winter season is a routine schedule mainly to upkeep of the Deerfoot Sportsplex. The
Sportsplex ice arena is open 16 hours a day. The various school groups use the facility
during the day. The minor hockey program books up the evening and weekend ice. Two
custodians for three facilities are not adequate. The janitors begin to get burnt out because of
the winter workload.
Government health inspectors and fire inspectors gave us a visit; all reports are good and up
to date.
Our facilities hosted a few day meetings, some teen dances, skate programs, Holy Hand
Games, March Madness Week, Baby Fair, Diabetes Conference, Traditional powwow and
three funerals.
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SIKSIKA HOUSING SERVICE AREA
ERIC RED GUN, SERVICE AREA MANAGER
PROGRAM MANDATE
The Siksika Nation Housing Department, through its various programs and services, will provide
shelter for Siksika membership.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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2015 PROGRAM GOALS
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Siksika Housing will continue to enhance current programs and services by working with
other agencies towards an effective service delivery.
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Siksika Housing will develop a transparent communication strategy to inform stakeholders
and Siksika communities and its members.
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SSiksika Housing will assist in developing initiatives to encourage and support the
community members in maintaining our assets assigned to them as per the Housing Policy.
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Siksika Housing will develop and implement a Transfer of Ownership Plan for all On
Reserve Units as per the Housing Policy.
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Siksika Housing, through TSAG and Safety Codes Council, will train staff and support
contractors to become skilled, competent, and professional in providing quality service
delivery to Siksika.
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Siksika Housing will assist in developing a comprehensive rent collection and eviction plan
for the Rental program.
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Siksika Housing will update our database to better communicate stakeholders of Siksika.
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Siksika Housing will develop an effective and working Housing Policy as per the Long Term
Housing Strategy.
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Siksika Housing will develop and implement a Tenant Relation Office to assist with bringing
our plans to the different communities of Siksika.
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Siksika Housing will develop a Housing Repair, Maintenance and Support System Plan for
Band, Rental and Home Ownership units as per the Long Term Housing Strategy.
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Siksika Housing will develop, though the Housing Policy, a comprehensive plan on rent
collection for Band Owned Units.
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Siksika Housing to develop and implement an effective and efficient Siksika Nation Housing
Governance Structure with the department’s Council Committee.
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Siksika Housing will develop a Quality Management Plan for new construction & major
repairs.
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2015 PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
Siksika Housing is proud to report a total of 1040 dwellings on reserve at the start of the 2015
fiscal year, of that total:
-‐ 586 units are Band owned dwellings under the Nation Owned Housing Program (“NOHP”)
(121 units are on the flood list program)
-‐ 510 units are social assisted dwellings rented out under the Home Rental Program (“HRP”)
(15 units are on the flood list program)
-‐ 44 are homes ownership units formerly known as the On Reserve Housing Program (“ORH”).
Of those units 36 units were paid out by the Band, some (15) in default of their Ministerial
Loan Guarantee. (4 units are on the flood list program)
-‐ Completion 25 unit Project 36 construction.
-‐ 2 Basic Home Maintenance Workshops with over 48 participants.
-‐ 21 applications currently under the RAMP (Rehabilitation Accessible Modification Program)
and 4 completed applications.
PROGRAM STATS 2015 (APRIL TO NOVEMBER)
BAND PROGRAM
BUDGET
Mechanical Maintenance Repairs
Furnace Replacement
Senior Program Repairs &
Mechanical
Mortgage Free Units
$
120,000.00
$
380,000.00
$
280,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$
149,663.00
$ 200,000.00
RENTAL PROGRAM
BUDGET
Major Repairs
Emergency Construction Repairs
Operations & Maintenance
Electrical Repairs
Plumbing/Heating Repairs
Emergency Construction Repairs
OTHER
REPAIRED
28 Repairs completed
2 Replaced
REPAIRED
$
351,613.00
BUDGET
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PROGRAMS/SERVICES
Incoming calls (construction
office)
Incoming calls (Reception
phones)
Incoming mail
Outgoing mail
House Transfer Requests
Tenant Grievance/Complaints
Correspondence Letters
577
4,263
3,765
1,426
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BUDGET FOR BAND PROGRAM - $1,159,633
PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT PHOTOS
BASIC HOME MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS: PHOTOS OF PARTICIPANTS
WORKING ON REPAIRS.
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MAJOR REPAIRS PROGRAM: PHOTO OF COMPLETION OF KITCHEN
CABINETS REPAIRED.
SIKSIKA HOUSING SERVICE AREA
PROJECT 36 UNIT: PHOTOS OF INTERIOR SETTING OF COMPLETED UNIT.
RAMP (REHABILITATION ACCESSIBLE MODIFICATION PROGRAM):
PHOTOS OF COMPLETED MODIFICATIONS FOR TENANTS OF DISABILITY.
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SIKSIKA AISKAPIMOHKIIKS PROGRAM
Lenny Calf Robe – Justice Worker, Stacie Calf Robe – Justice Worker
PROGRAM MANDATE
To Create Peace and Harmony
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To reduce tension among Siksika Nation members
To establish authority to make our own decisions
To give Siksika members a sense of pride for this project
To reduce family cases such as Child Welfare matters
To maintain our language and beliefs
To have cost effective resolutions to problems
To reduce criminal cases
To reduce civil court cases
• The Aiskapimohkiiks Justice Workers are responsible to investigate all cases that are
referred through agencies or are self-referred to determine which cases have merit.
Both are responsible for coordinating the mediation sessions, allocating the Mediator
and Elder, and tend to any administrative matters pertaining to the mediation
session. The is an increase in court referrals which are in correlation to the increase
in assaults between couples.
• From April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 the Aiskapimokiiks dealt with 42 cases the
following is a breakdown:
o 22 cases were resolved through the mediation to the satisfaction of all
parties
o 6 mediation cases still pending as of March31, 2015
o 3 cases did not complete process due to the charge being withdrawn from
court. Since the charge was withdrawn, the couple felt that they did not
have to attend a mediation session. We believe that the dispute process is
more effective if both parties are willing to participate therefore to force a
party to participate is counteractive
o 22 cases did not go through the process due to one party refusal to attend
mediation
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o 1 case did not go through the process due to lawyers’ recommendation
that mediation would not work out for his client
o 1 case was rejected because they did not meet program requirements
o Trained Siksika community Mediators & Elders took on the responsibility
of facilitating the case referrals; everyone had a chance to handle 2 or 3
cases as they were double teamed with new trainees. This allowed the new
mediators and elders a chance to witness an actual mediation session. This
helped them to gain greater confidence, therefore helping them to feel
more at ease to mediate a session on their own
o More cases were referred, and trained Siksika community mediators took
on the bulk of the cases and were consistently utilized according to our
projections
o Aiskapimohkiiks Program participates in our yearly Siksika Awareness
Week as well as the Annual Siksika Justice Law Day. The Crown
Prosecutors has been informed of, and has endorsed the mandate of the
Aiskapimohkiiks Agency. All other court personnel have been given
information as we are now working in partnership for referrals.
Aiskapimohkiiks is part of an inter-agency initiative that is aimed at
finding solutions for community issues such as dispute and to help
strengthen our communities
o In March 2015, Aiskapimohkiiks staff participated in a Resiliency
workshop, and attended a suicide prevention workshop
o Mediation training is being provided in the Siksika schools; Siksika
students are trained in mediation skill so that they will be better equipped
to assist in school situations where needed and help diffuse in-school
bullying
o Mediation training was provided to other Elders and mediators who are
much needed to help meet the referral requests to programs, more cases
can be dealt with through mediations and arbitrations if needed
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SIKSIKA SECURITY SERVICES
Kent Red Crow – Shift Supervisor, Bernard Bear Shirt – Security Officer, Darrell Sleigh –
Security Officer, Devon Robinson – Security Officer, Theresa Big Eye – Security
Dispatcher, Suzanne Leather – Security Dispatcher
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide a mobile security service for all Siksika Nation buildings and
communities. Security is provided by patrolling to the Nation-owned
buildings on the reserve and in the communities. The officers walk around
the building to ensure doors and windows are secure, and report findings to
the security shift supervisor.
•
In absence of a Dog Bylaw that regulates and controls dogs running at large, the
security services is assigned to do what they can by working closely with the RCMP,
Calgary Humane Society, Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), and SPCA (Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and they work with local dog kennel
agencies
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48 instances of assisting other agencies
18 Unsecure Premises
32 Patrol requests
26 Intoxicants
18 funeral assignments
34 Livestock/animal calls
104 General Public assistance
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SIKSIKA COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Cherie Spotted Eagle – Probation Officer, Brian Alfred – Probation Officer, Holly Running
Rabbit – Probation Clerk
PROGRAM MANDATE
Siksika Community Corrections strive to provide effective and efficient
correctional services for Adults and Youth
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To administer court orders and sentences of the provincial courts
Assess the risks and needs of adults and young offenders
Assist and encourage Adults and Youth offenders to use the local services and
programs related to their needs for the purpose of developing the abilities and skill
necessary to conduct independent lives
To hold Adult and Youth offenders accountable through supervision and work
services
• All individuals under community supervision are assessed by professional staff to
determine their risks and needs. The assessment process includes; addictions, health,
mental health issues, as well as life management matters are assessed.
• Offenders under the supervision of Siksika Community Corrections are offered the
opportunity to participate on referral basis in rehabilitative program that promote
positive and productive behaviours delivered by other Siksika agencies such as
Siksika Health & Wellness and the Siksika Resource Centre.
• Adult Programs include:
o Pre Trial release
o Probation & Conditional sentence supervision
o Peace Bond
o Alternative Measures
o Fine Option Program/Temporary Absence
• Youth Programs include:
o Extrajudicial sanctions program
o Probation Order
o Intensive support & supervision
Fine Option Program
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SIKSIKA LEGAL AID ALBERTA
Grace Auger – Staff Lawyer, Robbi Robinson – Legal Services Officer
PROGRAM MANDATE
Legal Aid Alberta at Siksika Nation is a joint partnership program; Siksika
Justice Department and Legal Aid Alberta provide Siksika Nation members
(primarily) with a wide range of high quality legal services. Legal services
are provided in a manner that gives meaningful consideration to Siksika
and/or Aboriginal culture and values.
We provide legal services to Siksika Nation members in criminal, family,
and civil law matters. Legal services provide include legal information,
summary legal advice, representation and/or brief services and referrals.
LAA at Siksika Nation provides assistance to individuals in the following
areas:
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Criminal charges
Child welfare matters
Family law matter
Employment & human rights
Consumer rights & protection
Other civil matters
Our legal services officer also takes applications for legal aid if the client’s
issue requires more than summary legal advice or representation.
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SIKSIKA CADET PROGRAM/YOUTH JUSTICE WORKER
Zachariah White Elk – Youth Justice Worker
PROGRAM MANDATE
To improve social, mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of all Siksika
Nation youth. To offer a well respected and effective Cadet Program that
supports the development of leadership skills, crime prevention, and
engaged citizenship.
To promote healthy lifestyle choices while enhancing social development
skills in accordance with our Siksika Customs and Traditions, ethos &
ethics, by utilizing Iikimapiikss we can transform our youth into well
principled members of our Society. Also to start the process of reformation
we will teach our youth who they are, what their role is in society as a
Siksika Cadet and how they can make an impact on both themselves and
their environment. They will learn this through “Ookakii” their identity.
With values and identity must come with respect, “Ainaimma” is to
respect. We will teach youth to respect themselves and honor their uniform
and their peers.
June – ATCO helps out the Cadets
September – Cadets attended Cadet Jamboree
November – Remembrance Day ceremonies held at surrounding schools where
Cadets attend
• December – Christmas Dinner for Cadets and families
• February – Fundraising started, also two Cadets chosen to attend the Inspire Awards
• March – Cadets opportunity to participate at Calgary Shooting Range
April – Siksika Health Fair cadets attended to promote program as well as participate in
ceremonies
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SIKSIKA COURT WORKER PROGRAM
Tracy Many Heads – Siksika Court Worker
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide to Siksika Members and First Nation Members residing within
Siksika a program of counseling in relation to court procedures, rights under
the law, and to ensure access to all legal resources and services that are
available in a culturally sensitive approach.
1. Court Assistance
• In-court Services for Siksika Nation members and other First Nation clients
remain the most time consuming role of the Court Worker. Siksika Court
Worker provides services on Criminal, Traffic and Youth matters as well as
family matters when requested. Siksika Court Worker in-court services
include: providing client support, acting as a ‘friend of the court’ to provide
information to the court on community resources available, providing
explanations to accused in a way that the client understands the procedures,
providing translation services where possible and when required, entering
pleas, speaking to adjournments, as well as providing emotional support to
clients throughout the court process.
• Out-of-town services are provided to both Siksika Members and other First
Nations members dealing with court matters, as well as, and as requested,
assist Siksika victims of crime, extensive contact with and advocacy for our
clients, services include;
i. Conducting client intakes (interviews, needs assessments,
documentation)
ii. Preparing for court appearances including obtaining documentation,
statistics, court briefs and reports
iii. Providing information to clients on court etiquette and procedures,
rights, roles, and responsibilities under the law, and to provide
information on the nature to the charge and available options
iv. Assist in accessing documented information making reminder and
follow-up calls as needed when court date is near
v. Provide non-therapeutic counseling and emotional support when
requested.
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vi. Provide Assistance with referrals to other services when required such
as to Legal Aid, Siksika Health, Siksika Family Services, and other
agencies.
2. Public Legal Education
• The goal of public legal education through the Siksika Court Work Program
is to provide community legal workshops to Siksika Members: organize case
meetings that will be planned through networking other agencies in the
community; to provide effective support and services to Nation members.
3. Developing Partnerships with community services
• Consultations is held with court personnel, RCMP, community corrections,
internal and external agencies to collaborate and build partnerships to make
services and agencies more accessible and “user-friendly” to Nation members.
• Work towards developing working relationships with other agencies in
community, partnering in activities where court work program would be
useful.
4. Siksika Cadet Corps
• The Siksika Nation community Cadet Corp Program is a targeted project that
provides community-based services to Siksika Nation youth. The goals and
objectives are to improve social, mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing,
and to offer a well-regarded and effective Cadet Program that supports the
development of leadership skills, crime prevention and engaged citizenship.
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SIKSIKA CLAIMS AND RESEARCH OFFICE
Joseph Weasel Child, Senior Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
To seek the return of lands and resources where possible, research fair and
equitable compensation and to indemnify areas of Siksika Nation
jurisdiction as applicable to the integrity of Treaty #7 and any other legal,
political, or legislative instruments that may be necessary
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To advance and negotiate specific claims with the Federal Government, Province of
Alberta and other parties; to take all step necessary to advance and protect the
aboriginal and treaty rights of the Siksika Nation through negotiations and when
necessary litigation
To conduct historical and legal research into the genealogy, history and aboriginal
rights and claims of the Siksika Nation
To establish and maintain for the social political and economic education of the
Siksika membership a library of materials regarding the aboriginal and treaty rights
and claims of the Siksika Nation to encourage, foster and develop among the
membership recognition and understanding of the history of the Nation and the
relevance to present-day claims initiatives
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CASTLE MOUNTAIN:
o BCR approval in principal to initiate settlement drafting process
o Completion of all necessary drafting for Settlement Agreement (draft #1)
o Financial and engineering study for valuation of Storm Mountain Lodge and
Castle Mountain Chalets
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL:
o Research at Provincial Archives regarding comparables and other precedents
CPR
o Review of files and submissions of September 29, 2014 letter
o Canada accepted Land Claims submission and mandated Federal
negotiations team
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BRID:
o Prepared material for Department of Justice Canada/Alberta and provincial
updates and recommendations to Council Team
o Extended deadline for completion of negotiations to April 30, 2015
o Completed Draft Settlement Proposal
o Proposal presented to Premier Prentice on Dec. 6, 2014
BASSANO SPILLWAY:
o Engaged with Province, Dept. of Justice and Eastern Irrigation District May –
September 2014 to ensure Siksika’s Treaty/Legal interests are protected
o Completed draft proposal and budget
o Proposal presented to Premier Prentice Dec. 6, 2014
1910 SURRENDER:
o Submitted review and concerns of work and three years delay
o Updated and provided recommendations to Council Team updated and met
with Miller Thompson
SIKSIKA WATER AUTHORITY:
o Met with province in Council chambers in February, 2014 and tabled
recommendations
o Followed up with Siksika Senior Management
o Proposal presented to Premier Prentice on Dec. 6, 2014
BLACKFOOT CONFEDERACY
o Prepared and presented Historical, Treaty and Legal overview with Legal
Panel at Annual Conference
o Ongoing consultation, Elders meetings, and technical support
CONSULTATION:
o Castle Mountain camps and field trip, exercise of jurisdiction with ceremonies
and first Timber Harvest of logs since 1908
o Ongoing presentations to community, Elders, schools, and consultation with
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Total monetary
compensation brought in
excess of half billion
dollars from claims
settlements (1994 – 2010)
Bassano Dam Claim
restored full reserve title
(surface & subsurface to
2,336.8 acres
Acreage Trust Principle
exceeds $100 million to
date
Acreage Trust Revenue
generated equals $25
million up to present
Bassano Dam lands oil
Minimum 33,000
and gas revenue from 1994 acre/feet water licence;
to present day.
approximate value:
&$75,000 equity ***over
and above Siksika water
usage***
Bassano Dam
Castle Mountain with Siksika Flag
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SIKSIKA AGRICULTURE SERVICE AREA
Jason Spotted Eagle – Agriculture Director
PROGRAM MANDATE
To assist farmers and ranchers in carrying out projects or programs that
protects or improves agriculture production capability.
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Siksika Agriculture Service Area shall develop program and services to enhance the
Agricultural Industry on Siksika Nation.
GOAL 1: DELIVER SERVICES TO AG PRODUCERS IN AN EFFICIENT,
EFFECTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER
GOAL 2:
ENCOURAGE THE ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES THAT ENHANCE THE
PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF SOIL RESOURCES
GOAL 3:
SEEK TO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LANDS FROM THE
EFFECTS OF INVASIVE, RESTRICTED AND NOXIOUS WEED SPECIES
GOAL 4:
PROMOTE AWARENESS AND CONTROL OF
AGRICULTURAL PEST
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Community Pasture Development
o A Range study was conducted within the Nation’s 30 Community Pastures
for the purpose of providing a management decision tool allowing grazing
periods for Siksika members. Each Community Pasture is in partnership with
the members participating in Community meeting in programs of R & M
Fencing, Water Development, Stocking Rates, AUM’s and Cattle Guards.
Fencing
Cattle Guard
Water Development
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Horticulture Program
o This horticulture program involves delivering a service program to Siksika
members in the area of gardening, tree planting and canning techniques.
Information is provided to membership in garden techniques, also recognize
outstanding individuals and support Community.
§ Garden Project
§ Shelterbelt Program
§ Canning Program
Gov’t Subsidy Programs
Agriculture Service Board
o Siksika Agriculture entered into Agreement with the Alberta Government to
establish Project and Programs for the Siksika Nation Agriculture Industry
and to provide a program delivery services based on awareness and
demonstrative techniques.
§ Plant Industry
§ Animal Industry
§ Extension Service
§ Rural Industry
Outdoor Rodeo Facility
o Asset Management
The ASB mandate is to provide service to agriculture community and the
outdoor rodeo facility was place under the ASB Program to assign duties in
offset cost from the Nation by using the ASB assets. The assets held at the
rodeo grounds are part of the ASB contribution to the Community and they
are being up keeping ensuring the safety of animals and to the public.
Ag Equipment
Scentless Chamomile
Rental Program
Ag equipment is available
to assist members who are
currently active in the Ag
Industry.
Annual picking weeds
along the Bow River
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Create Awareness and
employment in working
together in eradicating
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Project
Black Henbane Project
which can disturb our
rangelands
Annual picking noxious
weed on dry land is
considered poisonous to
livestock.
Flood Disaster
Emergency Respond
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Seasonal Annual
Activities
New Ag Centre Building
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In partnership with Public
Works, Fire Department,
etc… and Gov’t
Assistance Program where
Ag Services is needed in
assisting by staff and
equipment.
Assist Community
Feed Assistance
Winter Blizzard – Snow
Removal
Outside Rodeo Facility
Plant Industry weed
control program involving
no chemicals allowed
respecting elders concerns.
Schedule to be
completed & open
November 2014
Indoor Rodeo Facility
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SIKSIKA LAND MANAGEMENT
Lars G. Duck Chief
PROGRAM MANDATE
Our mission is to efficiently and effectively manage, regulate and preserve our
lands, environment and resources for the best interest of Siksika Nation.
PROGRAM GOALS
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Increase revenue on Federal Land Instruments (Permits & Leases)
Increase safety measures for Livestock Management.
Increase Environmental Protection on Nation Lands.
PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
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For the current fiscal year, Siksika Land Management has administered 23 Land Use
Requests.
o 2 – Business
o 5 – Cultivated Lands
o 1- Fencing
o 1 – Home
o 3 – Flood home relocations
o 5 – Market Based Housing
o 3 – New Buildings
o 2 – Pasture Lands
o 1 – Cattle Guards
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Section 28(2) Permits
o Agriculture Permits:
§ Last Permits 2012-2015 – Rental rates ran at $32.50 per acre.
• $50 seeded & $15 summer fallow
§ Completed appraisal on permitted lands in November 2014.
§ December 2014 – Negotiations between LMSA & Agriculture
Permittee Holders took place.
§ 6 Agriculture Permits signed for 5 year terms. 2015-2020
§ Annual Revenue Generated: $821,381.00
§ Increase of $352,238 Annually
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Increased Administration Fee from $1/Acre to $2.50/Acre
• Increased Revenue: $20,927.00 Annually.
o Eastern Irrigation District Spillway Permit
§ Successfully assisted negotiations for the construction of the new
Bassano Dam Spillway alongside Land Claims Dept. and Chief &
Council.
o ATCO Gas
§ Successfully renewed a draft ATCO utility permit to reflect all current
and future environmental legislations.
o Grazing Permits
§ Currently working on developing a grazing permit for the Siksika
Resource Developments Ltd. (SRDL) ranching operation.
Bow River Valley Cleanup
o LMSA Successfully completed the River Valley Cleanup for the Disaster
Relief Program (DRP) from the Alberta Govt.
§ This project cleaned up debris left from the 2013 flood.
Source Water Protection Plan
o LMSA was approved $250,000.00 from the Calgary Foundation to enhance
and deliver project goals for the Siksika Source Water Protection Plan. The
Working Committee had 3 priorities, and they are:
§ To decommission abandoned and unused water wells prioritizing
wells potentially contaminated during the 2013 flood. Efforts will be
focused on wells located in the Bow River’s flood plain.
§ To cleanup and properly dispose of unauthorized community and
private dump sites focusing on sites that have the potential to become
mobilized in the event of a flood. Develop an educational program on
the benefits of properly disposing garbage including waste diversion
options.
§ To conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a second transfer
station in the Siksika Nation that will improve solid waste disposal
practices on reserve.
Rebuild Committee
o LMSA plays an active role on the following Rebuild Initiatives:
§ 3 phase home relocation
§ 136 home demolishing/salvage
Fencing
o LMSA is responsible for the maintenance of all boundary fence lines. We also
share the responsibility with Alberta Transportation on fence lines along the
provincial highways that intercede the Nation. As well, there is a shared
responsibility for all livestock owners that utilized fence lines on the
boundary.
§ There is a total of 60 miles of provincial boundary fences.
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LMSA maintains the fences on a weekly basis, or when the office
receives a call.
§ LMSA prioritizes fence lines that are holding livestock off the
highway.
o LMSA shares the responsibility for maintaining all cattle guards on provincial
highways.
§ Total cattle guards: 87
o LMSA is responsible for the fence lines on all community pastures.
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External Projects:
o ALTA Link
§ Upgraded the substation
• Hired 4 nation members.
o ALTA Link
§ Replaced hydro poles along highway 547.
• Hired 1 nation member.
§ LMSA collected a 15% administration fee for the Nation on all ALTA
Link Projects.
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Current Projects:
o Land Designation
§ LMSA is currently in the process of assisting SRDL for the gas to
power project “Live Wire”.
o Industrial Park Leasing
§ Currently assisting SRDL on the leasing of the new proposed truck
stop.
o New Crowfoot School
§ Currently an active member of the New Crowfoot School committee.
Ensuring that all land instruments are in place.
o Hidden Valley Golf Resort(HVGR)
§ Assist Alberta Infrastructure on the procurement strategy of cleaning
up the HVGR.
o Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Implementation
§ Currently developing a TEK model for all on reserve projects.
o Siksika Irrigation Land Corporation (SILC) Head Lease
§ Currently renewing SILC Head Lease. With provisions to generate
revenue for the Nation.
o Nation Land Policies
§ Currently drafting land policies to better reflect the accountability for
all nation land users.
o Nation General Access Permit System
§ Currently developing and updating a general access permit system for
all non-nation trespassing issues.
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o Central Filing System
§ Currently all Land files are properly filed, maintained and protected by
way of digitizing and storing on an off-site server.
Land Regimes:
The Land Management function of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
involves the provision of land management services of over 600 First Nations and covers
2,366 reserves with 2.7 million hectares of reserve land across Canada.
The Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982, the Indian Act, Treaties and other federal statutes
have provided the legal framework for First Nations lands.
Land Management Programs are a transfer of control over land management from INAC to
First Nations. It is part of an overall approach to facilitate assumption by First Nations
control over their communities.
There are 4 land management regimes:
1. Two under the Indian Act
a. Reserve Lands & Environmental Management Program (RLEMP)
b. Delegated Lands Management Program (53/60)
2. Two under Self-Government
a. First Nation Land Management Act (FNLMA)
b. Comprehensive self-government agreements.
Siksika Nation Lands are currently governed under the Indian Act. There are 34 sections
within the Indian Act that Siksika Nation currently follows. We are currently enrolled in the
Reserve Lands & Environmental Management Program (RLEMP) of which provides
external funding for monitoring and compliance of our *Federal Land Instruments. All
Federal Land Instruments are governed through INAC. However, Siksika is continuously
gaining more controls and responsibilities in governing our land base. Through RLEMP,
there are 3 levels, and they are:
Level 1 – Training & Development
Level 2 – Operational
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Level 3 – Delegated Authority
I am proud to inform you that Siksika Land Management is currently operating under Level
2 “Operational Phase” since 2013.
*Federal Land Instruments: Permits, leases, easements etc.
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SIKSIKA NATURAL RESOURCES
Darren Many Heads – Director of Natural Resources
PROGRAM MANDATE
Natural Resources mandate is to effectively regulate and preserve Natural
resources, water and non-renewable resources for the benefit of present and
future Siksika Nation members. Carried out in a manner that gives Siksika
the greatest possible degree of control over our reserve lands and resources.
1. Surface well sites inspection – Siksika has a total of 604 well sites located on Nation
lands, which require semi and annual inspection of the sites for operation, safety and
environment conditions. All deficiency is reported back to company user of lands for
correction and up keeping of well sites, by meeting Oil & Gas guidelines and
regulations.
2. Continuance Review – are Subsurface mineral lease reached the end of its current
term of five years and re now subject for review for continuances pursuant to Section
24 (2) of the Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC) regulation. Either qualified for
another five-year term or not.
3. Rental Reviews – are surface lease agreements, like well sites and access roads and
are subject to a five year rent rate agreement, and after each five year period are
subject for review for rental rate increases.
4. Flood related impact – due to the 2013 June flood, Natural Resources encountered
flood impact damage to pipeline and access road infrastructures.
1. Surface well sites inspection – Siksika Natural Resources started on the second round
of site inspection on various well within all seven areas focusing on three companies;
EnCana Corp., Light Stream Resources, and Response Energy. Out of the three a
total of 68 surfaces leases was inspected during the fiscal year 2013/14
2. Continuances Review – Natural Resources staff handle 28 submissions for lease
continuance from four different companies for subsurface continuance, which
qualified under IOGC regulation for another five-year term.
3. Rental Reviews – Natural Resources personnel conducted a total of 12 submissions
for rent rate review from two companies; Harvest Energy with a total of seven rental
reviews complete, and Journey Energy with a total of five rental reviews completed.
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Now based on the 12 rental reviews, changes to the rental values were increased,
giving the Nation slightly higher revenue from surface rental rates for the next five
years.
4. Flood Related Impacts – Due to the 2013 Flood, flood impact a total of two sites on
Nation Lands, by ways of surface washout of pipelines and road infrastructure from
EnCana sites. First site – at section 29-21-23w4m (Axe Flats) and the second site at
section 10-21-20w4m (Crowfoot) area. Both sites had pipelines exposed and access
roads washed out requiring remediation work done on the two sites by EnCana
crews.
Statistical Items
NR Access Permit
NR lease sites
NR Oil & Gas files
Total # companies
issued permits for
2013/14
Total of 9
companies
Total # of
companies having
lease sites on
Nation lands
Total of 14
companies with
leases on Nation
Lands
Total # of permits
issued for 2013/13
Total revenue
generated for
2013/14
914
$ 27,420
Total # of lease
sites
Source of
revenue from
Oil & Gas
There are a total of
604 lease sites
Total # of
companies with
lease files
Grand total of
activity files house
with Natural
Resources
There are 922
active files
Revenue is
generated from
subsurface,
surface rental,
and production
from wells
Total # of
terminated files
NR has 14
companies
registered with
files
There are 166
terminated files
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Natural Resources Revenue / Forecast amount for 2013 fiscal year.
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$2 Million Oil & Gas production
$1.5 Million Surface Rental
$1.2 Million Property Tax
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SIKSIKA MEMBERSHIP SERVICE AREA
Ida Duck Chief, Service Area Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
We the Siksika Membership Service Area will provide quality services to all
our member in the areas of Registration Services, General Elections and
Referendums, Trust Accounts and Funeral & Estates
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To better serve the Community through program services
Improve communication with the Membership
Develop a new Membership Card/Employee Card
Refine the Membership Code/Blood Quantum Issue
These goals and objectives are derived from a joint meeting with the
Membership Tribunal and the Membership Staff
Band Population
7,057 (March 2014)
Indian Register
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MEMBERSHIP CODE
The membership code was
approved on June 16 1987
with Amendments
approved in July 2003.
Amendments were to
reflect blood quantum
MEMBERSHIP
REGULATIONS
These regulations were
approved in 2001, the only
changes made have been
to the Band Transfer
Policies.
MEMBERSHIP
REGULATIONS
Band Transfers still
require a $1,000 payment
and a 1-year probation
period
MEMBERSHIP
REGULATIONS
ELECTION CODE
This past year was our
ELECTION CODE
No major amendments
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A survey was done last
year to see if the
membership wanted to see
changes made to the
Membership Code and
Regulations. A majority of
the people surveyed are
still satisfied with the
existing Membership
Code, there are no
immediate plans of
changing it
DISTRIBUTION
REGULATIONS
The Distribution Policies
were approved on April 9,
2003. There have not been
an Distributions since
2011.
seventh Election held
under our own Election
System. The first one held
was in 1999. Amendments
to the Election Code were
done in 2003 and 2005, at
which time we changed to
a 3-year term and the Mail
Out Ballots were included
DISTRIBUTION
REGULATIONS
Trust Accounts were set
up for children born from
2002 to 2004 and for
children in care up until
2011. The necessary
paperwork can be
completed at the
Membership Office, but it
must be done by the
individuals reaching the
age of majority themselves
VITAL STATISTICS
NEW INDIAN STATUS
PROCEDURES
CARDS
All Vital events such as
Siksika Nation is one of
Birth Certificates, Death
the First Nations bands
Certificates, Legal Name
across Canada that has
Changes, and
been selected to issue the
Amendments has been
new Secure Indian Status
privatized to any Registry Cards, however, these
Office in Alberta.
cards are presently being
However, the Membership done twice a month by
Office can order
Indian Affairs staff.
Birth/Death Certificates
Changes are being made
for a fee of $40.00
to that process in the near
future, updates will be sent
out as soon as t he changes
are imposed.
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have been done to the
Election Code but the
Regulations were
amended this past year to
include a Polling Station
in Calgary, which proved
to be very successful. Our
next election is scheduled
in November 2016
FUNERAL & ESTATES
ISSUES
The Funeral Policies have
gone through the first draft
and are now pending
approval.
Estate Issues are handled
by Indian Affairs but the
Membership Department
assists with the initial
ground work.
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SIKSIKA PREVENTATIVE SOCIAL SERVICES – WHITE BUFFALO
Merlin Breaker – Service Area Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
Our Mission is to empower Siksika Nation member to discover and share
their many gifts, talents, and leadership capabilities by engaging in a range
of social, cultural, family and community development that will enhance
and lead to overall health, prosperity and wellbeing of our communities and
people
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Compassion: Acting with compassion to connect with self and others
Excellence: Aspiring to excellence in delivery of services to Siksika
Initiative: Acting on initiative to provide services to community
Perseverance: Committing with determination to assist community with
opportunities & service
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Siksika Pokaiks Club planning and organizing – community driven
In-school support program at COSS and SNHS
Anger management and Effective Parenting Workshop
Overnight Culture Camp for Children ages 6-10 years old
Day camps for children in Siksika communities
Community & Family Sober Dances
Youth Workshops
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Merlin Breaker – Service Area Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
The Siksika Daycare endeavors to provide excellent children services for all
Siksika Community members on and off reserve with a holistic and cultural
approach. Further, we believe our Siksika Daycare Centre must meet all
fundamental needs of each individual child
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Learn – Basic Communications skills
Develop – Awareness
Appreciate – Cultural Values and Lifestyles
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Networked and utilized information with external and internal partners
2 employees attended training for level 2 at Bow Valley College
Increase communication between parents and program
Successfully renewed daycare licence
Successfully collecting daycare fees
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SIKSIKA EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Merlin Breaker Senior Area Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
Our Mission is to deliver an employment and training centre committed to
providing Siksika Nation with tools and resources necessary to successfully
manage their careers and employment along with building Partnerships
between employers and the Siksika Community to help develop a skilled
Siksika Labour Force
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Empower Siksika Nation Members with the skills and training to participate in the
Flood Rebuild
o Demolition of unsalvageable building structures
o Construction of new neighborhoods
o Reclamation of damaged lands
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Extended funding agreement with Government of Alberta for Skills Training to
March 31, 2016
Extended ASETS Funding Agreement with Community Futures Treaty 7 or Service
Canada to March 31, 2016
Renewal of ARDA funding arrangement with Service Canada
Career and Employment Counselors completed employment & counseling training
program in February 2015
Staff received training in Mobius, TOWES
Oversaw the first phase of the SETS and SFI integration
Held two Siksika Employment Fairs in Siksika
Developed marketing materials to market Siksika Labour Force
Over 220 Nation members’ skills training to date and approximately 45 students are
currently in training
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DATE
December 2013
January 2014
February 2014
March 2014
ACTIVITY
Introductions of the concept was first announced at the end of December
2013 to Siksika Family Services Corporation.
A Committee and Working Group was established. Both the Committee
and Working consisted of positions and roles that were vacant at the
time; but the expertise required was identified.
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A Draft Plan was developed including a rough timeline. In the
development of the plan, government partners stressed the importance
of completing skills training by end of March to support anticipated
construction start dates of April 2014. New employment positions and
job descriptions were developed to support capacity needs to execute
the Plan. Recruitment activities commenced for various levels
including a Business Industry Liaison, Employment Training
Coordinator, Program Support Workers, Administrative Assistant and
Security Guards.
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Skills Training programs were identified to form part of the Siksika
Skills Training Plan.
• Request for proposals from Training Providers were advertised.
• Proposals from Training Providers were reviewed and the Training
Providers were selected.
• Employees were recruited in support of the Plan.
• Curriculum for the selected skills training programs were customized to
meet the government funder’s timelines. Training programs were
accelerated; often reducing the length of training up to 50%.
• The Siksika Skills Training Plan and Strategies were completed
April 2014
August 2014
September 2014
Training Programs were advertised. A Siksika Career Fair was held to
attract Nation Members to the opportunities.
Early Learning & Child Care Worker Preparatory Course commenced.
• Early Learning & Child Care Worker Training Program commenced.
• Accelerated Accounting Program commenced.
• Customized Office Specialist Program commenced.
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October 2014
Hosted Siksika Career and Employment Fair
Training Program
Phase 1 Programs
Skilled Labor Intake 1
Cribbing Program
Framing Program
Heavy Equipment Operator
Phase 2 Programs
Roofing
Exterior Finishing & Siding
Interior Finishing & Flooring
Painting & Drywall
Heavy Duty Technician Introduction
Phase 3 Programs-In Progress
Early Learning Level II Worker
Accounting
Customized Office Specialist Intake 1
Customized Office Specialist Intake 2
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Enrolled
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15
*15(7)
15
*18(1)
76
16
16
16
16
12
27
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Training Program
Completion
51 (93 % Completion
Rate)
13 (87%)
6 (86 %)
14 (93%)
18 (100%)
73 (96 % Completion
Rate)
15 (94 %)
16 (100 %)
16 (100 %)
15 (94%)
11 (92 %)
20
11
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SIKSIKA SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENCE
Merlin Breaker Service Area Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide income support to qualified Siksika Nation members as a means
to temporarily reduce poverty and/or provide the means to obtain basic
necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. To provide career and
employment services to qualified Siksika Nation members with objectives of
employment or re-employment in promoting long term self reliance and
financial independence
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Assist clients and their families to obtain services from other service areas within
Siksika Nation and external agencies in surrounding communities
Provide our members experiencing financial need with the financial benefits required
to meet the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, and shelter
Partners with Siksika Public Works to improve employability of clients through work
placements and formal trainings under the Siksika Community Employment
Program (SCE)
Facilitates the Essential Skills Program for the SCE clients
Creates and facilitates the Essential Skills Program for youth 18 and 19 years old, in
school and out of school, which addresses communication, social skills, problem
solving and career plans in education and employment
Partners with Siksika Youth Independence Program (SYIP) to motivate youth to stay
in or return to school, seek training and participate in the labour market
Establish, link, and partner with Siksika Employment and Training and Siksika
Supports for Independence at the Calgary Office
Oversee all National Child Benefit Community Reinvestment projects at Siksika
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Finalize Off Reserve Agreement with Government of Alberta for three year term
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Developed and implemented Single Mothers Independence Program in Calgary
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Developed and commenced Community Employment Program – Partnership
arrangement with Siksika Public Works
Oversaw the first phase of the SETS and SFI Integrated service delivery model
Career and Employment Counselors completed employment & counseling training
program in February 2015
SFI and SETS integrated their service delivery as part of the development and
implementation of the Siksika Skills Training Plan
Reduced Income Assistance caseload in Calgary as a result of integrating employment
and income assistance services
Reduced Income Assistance caseload in Siksika as a result of increased document
management control and compliance to legislative policies and procedures
Developed and implemented a Document Management System
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The SMIP is successfully preparing Single Mother Families to move towards
independence and reliability.
The SCE Calgary Program is moving forward towards Phase III.
Staff members participated in drafting Siksika’s Business Plans, Vision, Mission and
Objectives, which are in process of approval from the Board.
The cases have dropped considerably in Calgary due to referrals to employment, training
and academic endeavours.
Many clients have been referred to AISH and have been approved
Extended funding agreement with Government of Alberta for Skills Training to March
31, 2016
Extended ASETS Funding Agreement with Community Futures Treaty 7 or Service
Canada to March 31, 2016
Renewal of ARDA, funding arrangement with Service Canada.
Career and Employment Counselors completed employment & counselling training
program in February 2015.
Staff received training in Mobius, TOWES
Oversaw the first phase of the SETS and SFI integration
Held two Siksika Employment Fairs in Siksika
Developed marketing materials to market Siksika Labour Force
Over 220 Nation members’ skills training to date and approximately 45 students are
currently in training
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SIKSIKA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Keon Doore, Public Works Senior Manager
PROGRAM MANDATE
To provide quality public works services on the Siksika Nation by providing
potable drinking water, waste management, transportation and safety, road
and community facilities maintenance service
ROAD MAINTENANCE (2014 - 2015 BUDGET: $ 60,000)
Purpose: To provide safe and adequate maintenance of all Siksika Nation
roads
KEY FUNCTIONS/PROGRAMS
- Inspect and assess Siksika Nation roads for regular grading and gravelling.
- Cut grass on all Siksika Nation ditches, right of ways, clear and maintain culverts
- Replace and repair existing road signage
- Oversee dust abatement project based on annual budget approval
- Provide emergency and regular snow removal during and after inclement weather
1) SOLID WASTE (2014 - 2015 BUDGET: $ 101,000)
Purpose: To provide adequate waste (garbage) management for all Siksika Nation
infrastructures and ensure solid/hazardous waste removal is properly disposed
- Ensure scheduled garbage pickups
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- Ensure adequate garbage bin and location
- Solid/hazardous waste removal
- Ensure proper backup equipment
- Transfer station site/bin maintenance
Purpose: To provide adequate waste water disposal for all Siksika Nation community
systems (lift stations, lagoons, manholes, flush sewer lines)
Key Functions/ Programs:
- Maintain and regularly inspect all sewer lift stations, community lagoons and manholes
- Schedule regular inspections, maintenance and flushing for all community sewage systems
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- Collect and record accurate data from lift stations
INDIVIDUAL DWELLINGS (Septic Systems) (2014 - 2015 BUDGET: $ 114,000)
Purpose: To provide adequate waste water disposal for all Siksika Nation private and
individual dwelling sewer systems not tie-in to the community sewage systems (septic tanks,
service lines, individual sewage lagoons)
Key Functions/ Programs:
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Clean and flush septic tanks
Provide repair and maintenance service for septic tank pumps
Replace/repair individual septic systems (septic tanks, septic fields and lagoons)
Provide emergency septic system repairs
Maintain and update work order records and files
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1.) Community Systems (2014 – 2015 BUDGET: $110,50
Purpose: To provide quality and safe drinking potable water for Siksika Nation residences
and community facilities linked into the water treatment plants
- Schedule regular inspections and maintenance of all water treatment plants, pump houses
and reservoirs according to the Preventative Management program
- Schedule daily testing of water quality, chlorine, turbidity and PH
- Provides laboratory testing of water in all water treatment plants, pump houses and
reservoirs
- Complete and record maintenance logs and reports
- Emergency plan related to potable water
Purpose: To provide quality and safe drinking potable water for the Siksika Nation
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Replace pressure tanks
Drill new wells
Shock chlorinate wells
Repair/replace water lines
Repair/replace curb stop
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PW’s was able to complete all the Water, Sewer and Road Infrastructure that were
damaged in the 2013 Flood. The following is a list of projects that required repairs
. Project #: Project Name:
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Infrastructure Damage
2.
Emergency Operations
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AAYN Water Treatment Plant
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E. Siksika Water Treatment Plant (Supply)
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Well Construction/Treatment Damage
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South Camp Electrical Contract to Restore Power
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Little Washington Lift Station
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Little Washington Sewage Lagoon
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Siksika Roads - Chicago Roads and Driveway
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Trent’s Road
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South Camp Horseshoe Road
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Nat’s Way - South Camp Roads
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Running Rabbit South Camp
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Washington Roads
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Poor Eagle Roads
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Mike's Road (George's)
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Solway’s Road
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Crowfoot Ferry Residential
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Cody Monroe’s Road
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PW’s was able to attain $2,796,867 from an Alberta Government Grant Program
called FREC (Flood Recovery Erosion Control). This funding was to protect the
water wells (rip rap the river banks) that provide water to the Arthur Ayoungman
and East Siksika Water Treatment Plants
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PW’s purchased a new Caterpillar 140M Grader; this new addition allows us to have
two graders in the East and West Ends of the Nation.
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PW’s purchased two new Volvo Front End Loaders through the DRP Program;
these new additions gave PW’s the capability to assist in flood clean up.
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The Transfer Station that was burnt as a result of vandalism has again been rebuilt at
a cost of $270,000. This is the third time the building has been vandalized and rebuilt
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To date there is
approximately 500 kms of
Nation Roads to be
maintained (this does not
include driveways)
PW’s has 4 graders tasked
will trying to and maintain
these roads.
In recent years we have
noticed the water quality
on private wells
throughout the Nation
have been steadily
decreasing, more and
more these aquifers are
testing positive for either
bacterial and chemicals
that exceed safe human
consumption. Once this
happened the home is put
on a “Do Not Drink” or a
“Boil Water Advisory”
For private water wells
with positive bacterial
results, chlorine is poured
down into the well and left
for at least 24 hours.
Allowing it to remain in
the well this give the
chlorine time to kills the
bacteria. Once the 24
hours is done the well and
water lines in the house
are flushed the system and
the system is retested. Is
the results come back
negative the water is again
deemed safe for
consumption. If the results
are negative the flushing is
done again until the results
come back negative. This
whole process is called
shock chlorinating
For Private water wells
that come back positive for
chemical exceedance the
only way to address these
issues are to install water
treatment filtration
systems, which tend to be
very costly. Costs for these
systems are anywhere
from $1,500.00 to
$4,000.00 and then there is
the cost of maintaining
these systems. Presently
PW’s does not have the
funds to install any
filtration systems so we
are looking at alternative
measure to deal with some
of the bad wells.
Attached are 3 examples of home throughout the Nation that have either tested positive
for Bacterial or Chemical Exceedance.
NOTE: “Boil Water” or “Do Not Drink” Advisory’s can only be issued by Health
Canada and they are the only ones who can lift an Advisory
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Flood Recovery Erosion Control (FREC) Project – Arthur Ayoungman River Bank Soil
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Special
Thanks
Notes
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