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Annual Report - 2011/2012

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Annual Report 2011

Gwaii Trust Society Annual Report - 2011/2012

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eople are like trees, and groups of people are like the forests. While the forests are composed of many different kinds of trees, these trees intertwine their roots so strongly that it is impossible for the strongest winds which blow on our islands to uproot the forest, for each tree strengthens its neighbour, and their roots are inextricably intertwined.

In the same way the people of our Islands, composed of members of nations and races from all over the world, are beginning to intertwine their roots so strongly that no troubles will affect them.

Just as one tree standing alone would soon be destroyed by the first strong wind which came along, so it is impossible for any person, any family, or any community to stand alone against the troubles of this world. Chief Skidegate - Lewis Collinson

March 1966

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Sandspit’s volunteer firemen were trained in extrication techniques this past year.


GWAII TRUST YOUTH BOARD 2012 – 2013Shelley Sansome, Chairperson

Tianna Grosse, Director, Graham Island North Paige Atwell, Alternate

Jesse Condrotte, Director, Graham Island Central Abigail Mitchell, Alternate

Chasz Hodgson, Director, Graham Island South Geoffrey Martynuik, Alternate

Michael Berg, Director, Area ‘E’ TBA, Alternate Chloe Good, Director, Council of the Haida Nation TBA, Alternate

Brandon Gibbard, Director, Council of the Haida Nation TBA, Alternate

Jaadgaljuus Yakgujanaas, Director, Council of the Haida Nation Guudixigans Yakujaanas, Alternate

Khataya Brown, Director, Council of the Haida Nation TBA, Alternate

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Gwaii Trust PO Box 588, Massett, Haida Gwaii V0T 1M0 250.626.3654 or 1.800.663.2388

Highway 16, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii V0T 1S0250.559.8883

GWAII TRUST BOARD 2011 – 2012Peter Lantin, Chairperson

Fran Redick, Director, Graham Island North Karen McMurray, Alternate

Jim Abbott, Director, Graham Island Central Brock Storry, Alternate

Shelley Sansome, Director, Graham Island South Jacques Morin, Alternate

Kristi Schmitz, Director, Area ‘E’ Warren Foster, Alternate Trevor Russ, Director, Council of the Haida Nation John Yeltatzie, Alternate

Percy Crosby, Director, Council of the Haida Nation Cindy Boyko, Alternate

John T. Jones, Director, Council of the Haida Nation Cecil Brown, Alternate

James Cowpar, Director, Council of the Haida Nation Robert Mills, Alternate

INSIDECONTENTS

Message from the Chair 7

Introduction 9 Where It All BeganThe Road Map

The Vision 10Value and Beliefs PrinciplesBoard Structure

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board 11 Legal Status

Finances - Statement of Operations

Finances - Statement of Changes in Net Assets

Finances - Notes to Financial Statements

Finances - Program Budgets

Finances - Operating Budgets Cover – Around the fire at T’aalan Stl’ang (Rediscovery).

Page 5 – One of the long houses going up at the Hiellen River. The complex of houses is a project of the Old Massett Village Council.

Back – A participant at Taalang Slaang (Rediscovery) enjoys a swing on the beach.

© Gwaii Trust, December 2012 Published by the Gwaii Trust


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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Peter Lantin, Chairperson

It is hard to believe that my three-year term is nearing its completion; time has truly gone by in a flash. I must admit that this has been one of the greatest challenges of my professional career, but one of the most rewarding experiences as well. I hope to summarize my term in what is my final message, as well as lay out the Board’s plan for the future of the Gwaii Trust Society. In 2013 the Gwaii Trust Society will have a new Chairperson as I move full time to focus on Haida Nation issues.

Since 2010, my messages have had a similar theme; preparing for the worse. It has been the course of action of the Board since the market collapse of 2008, to better prepare for another financial crisis. This proactive solution was very chal-lenging, it required an education plan for everyone involved on how to best protect the Trust and continue maintaining the necessary growth required of a perpetual fund. It is fitting that this stage of diversification of the investment portfolio is near-ing completion; from beginning this journey that started almost 3 years ago, I can now say that the Gwaii Trust’s investments are better protected for another market downturn. All this protection has occurred while still maintaining community pro-gram budgets of over $1 million dollars bringing the total amount allocated to-date to an astounding $51.8 million dollars since Sep 16th 1994. The Gwaii Trust contin-ues to be not just a success story for Haida Gwaii, but for societies and foundations across North America .

While I consider the past three years a success, there is still more that the Trust needs to do. Now that the protection of the investments are entrenched, it is now time for the Board to focus on improving returns on investment to allow for greater spending in and around Haida Gwaii. This need for greater returns does not neces-sarily require additional risk; it means the types of returns will need to focus on what the Trust requires; which is cash. Cash flow type investments such as real es-tate are perfectly suited for an organization like the Gwaii Trust, where cash is used to fund programs and administration. These further steps will assist in enabling the Trust to continue making an impact throughout the communities of Haida Gwaii regardless of the economic challenges the markets face.

I want to conclude this message with an observation of my three years as Chairper-son of Gwaii Trust – this is the best example we have of Islands governance. The fact that six communities (Old Massett, Masset, Port Clements, Skidegate, Village of Queen Charlotte and Sandspit) and the CHN can co-exist and govern the man-agement of almost $100 million dollars is a true success story. I strongly believe that the Gwaii Trust can be the genesis of Islands governance if the communities of Haida Gwaii really believe in it: we need to start realizing that we have been doing it at the Gwaii Trust table for over 15 years, we need to expand on this reality for the benefit of all Islanders. The spirit of Islands governance is there, what we need

As part of Special Initiative in Education, the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (SHIP) has developed a Haida language dictionary.


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INTRODUCTIONTo ensure a sustainable “Islands community” we must plan and manage our development in ways that reflect our cultural and environmental uniqueness. The Gwaii Trust offers us an opportunity to pursue fundamental economic and social transition. The lack of some of the most basic community infrastructure demands immediate attention. The pursuit of a sustainable community requires us to address and implement responsible stewardship. The Gwaii Trust offers us an opportunity not readily available to the rest of the world. As individuals we may choose to act together for the common good of our “Islands community.” Quality of life is an essential issue. As we make the “Islands com-munity” a better place to live, we make it a more desirable place to visit and to conduct business.

WHERE IT ALL BEGANIn 1985, the political standoff at Lyell Island brought worldwide attention to the Gwaii Hanaas issues of the land title dispute, the environment and economic matters. In 1987, the Haida Nation designated the area a Haida Heritage Site. In 1988, Canada designated the area a National Park Reserve. Representatives of the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) and the Residents Planning Advisory Committee (RPAC) established an Accord on a Commu-nity Development Fund. In spite of legislative hostilities and other societal encumbrances to cross-cultural un-derstanding, and after years of difficult work, the results evolved into the Gwaii Trust Interim Planning Society (GTIPS). The GTIPS was established in ac-cordance with the Society Act of Brit-ish Columbia in November 1991. Its purpose was to develop a permanent model for a locally controlled, interest-generating fund. The Gwaii Trust Soci-ety would be founded on principles to achieving a sustainable “Islands com-munity”. The Gwaii Trust Society was formed in September 1994 to operate the perpetual Trust Fund, and the GTIPS was dissolved as a society.

Old MassettMasset

Port Clements

Tlell

SkidegateQueen Charlotte Sandspit

Area E

AREA & REPRESENTATIONCouncil of the Haida Nation encompasses all of Haida Gwaii. - CHN Massett- Old Massett Village Council- CHN Skidegate- Skidegate Band Council

is the will to do it. I for one will play my part to continue growing this concept because in light of recent environmental events, I respect and cherish Haida Gwaii more than ever.

I would like to depart my post with well wishes to the existing Board of Directors and alternates, as well as any new directors or alternates coming in. I also wish the best to my successor as Chairperson, you will find it a very rewarding and challenging experience. Best wishes in 2013 to you and your families.

OUR MISSION The Gwaii Trust will enhance environmentallysustainable social and economic benefits to

Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands through the use of the Fund.

Graham Island North

Graham Island Central

Graham Island South


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• Graham Island South; South of Latitude 53° 30’ – Graham Island • Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) 4 members: CHN Old Massett, Old Massett Village Council, CHN Skidegate, Skidegate Band Council, and • Area ‘E’ - Sandspit, including South Moresby

ROLEs & REspONsIBILITIEs Of THE BOARDThe Executive Committee is responsible for media relations.

All Board members have a duty to be fully aware of Gwaii Trust Society policies, criteria and implementation procedures.

Every Board member is encouraged to give his or her opinions.

Full disclosure of pertinent information is expected in order to make informed deci-sions.

If conflict occurs between or amongst Board members, the Chair will call a break, and attempt using mediation to find middle ground.

If mediation does not work within 15 to 20 minutes, the Chair will reconvene the meeting and move on to the next agenda item.

All Board members will honor Board decisions.

In-camera sessions will be called to deal with issues of personnel, legal and financial matters, and program allocation decisions. After the Board has taken a decision, the results will be published.

The Chair and Board members will attend meetings punctually or provide 24 hours notice, for their alternates to attend.

Board development and training will be scheduled annually.

The Board may at its discretion, schedule separate session(s) prior to Board meetings to obtain any needed technical advice.

LEGAL sTATUsThe Gwaii Trust Society is registered as a non-profit Society tomaximize tax exemption for the Trust. In addition, the Gwaii Trust Society will research the possibility of becoming designated as a “charitable status” organization.

THE VIsIONThe Gwaii Trust will advocate and support an Islands community characterized by respect for cultural diversity, the environment, and a sustainable and increasingly self-sufficient economy.

VALUEs & BELIEfsThe Gwaii Trust Society values and believes in: • fairness and equity, • effective communication, • willingness to change, • building and demonstrating trust, • a holistic approach to a healthy Islands community, • consensus decision-making, • a Trust Fund in perpetuity, • credibility, and • collaborative problem solving.

pRINCIpLEsIn delivering its business plan, the Gwaii Trust Society will: • follow the constitution and bylaws, • communicate effectively with Island communities, • provide effective guidance to communities on proposal preparation, • maintain a strong financial management plan that respects its investment policy and is reviewed on a regular basis, • encourage all Islands participation in the Gwaii Trust and its programs, • set consistent criteria for each program, • be guided by principles of fairness and equity, • emphasize programs that will lead to the vision of an Islands community, • follow policies and criteria developed by the Board of Directors, • listen to and consider public input, • not replace or duplicate existing government programs, • encourage partnering with existing programs or agencies to maximize benefit to the Islands communities, • continue to refine its programs and operations, and • attempt to maximize the available funding.

BOARD sTRUCTUREThe Gwaii Trust Society has a volunteer eight (8) member Board of Directors that represents all participating communities on Haida Gwaii.

One Board member represents each of the following communities: • Graham Island North; Latitude 53° 50’ north • Graham Island Central; Between Latitude 53° 50’ north and 53° 30’ north


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ARTS PROGRAM Ben Davidson Apprentice $3,000.00Dutes Dutheil Apprentice 2,391.00Nancy Hett Apprentice 2,430.00Val Malesku Apprentice 1,500.00Jack Litrell Baracoa – Haida Gwaii 3,770.00Swan Bay Culture Woodworking 3,888.00HG Arts Council Drop Spindle 1,622.00 Images on the Archipelago Film Festive 2012 4,356.00Swan Bay Leave out Violence – Media Skills 3,096.00 Debra Gardiner Wkshop Acrylic 1,395.00 Haida Gwaii Museum Wkshop Felt Making 3,584.00Kathy Pick Wkshop Japanese Weaving 1,334.00Tiffany Vanderhoop Wksp Weaving Chilkat 1,793.00 $34,159.00

FOOD SecURITY School District 50 Food Program11.12 85,000.00 $85,000.00

MAjOR cONTRIBUTIONS OMVC Hiellen Long House $190,619.00Sandspit Volunteer Fire Dept 29,381.00SBC Volunteer Fire Dept 30,000.00VOQCC Teen Centre 150,000.00 $400,000.00SPecIAl INITIATIveS Literacy Program Open Multi-year $2,310.00Tahaghen Winter Activities Project 4,000.00 NWCC Minute-Taking Course 3,000.00NWCC Beat Looping Course 3,000.00SBC Labour Market Partnership 2,100.00 QCSS Project Gwaii 9,270.00 School District 50 High School Job Readiness 6,639.00 SHIP Skg Haida Dictionary 9,990.00 TEWSS French For Fun 7,340.00 $47,649.00

PROjecTS FUNDeD IN 2011/2012

A dance was held to commemorate the opening of the Youth Centre in Old Massett.

PROJECTS continued next page


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cOMMUNITY PROGRAM BUDGeT 2012/2013 PROGRAM BuDGET Arts 35,000.00 Arts Workshops 10,000.00 Christmas Funds 60,000.00 Food Security (Includes School Food Program) 150,000.00 High School Bursaries 45,000.00 Major Contributions 400,000.00 Mature Student Bursary 75,000.00 Parity – Post-Secondary Education Grants 75,000.00 Special Initiatives in Education 50,000.00 Travel 100,000.00 university Tours 40,000.00 Youth 150,000.00

Total Allocation $1,190,000.00

PROGRAM AllOcATION DATeS FOR 2012/2013

PROGRAM SUBMISSION DATe BuDGETArts March 1 & October 25 , 2013 35,000.00Arts Workshops Open 10,000Christmas Fuds Nov 22, 2013 60,000Food Security (includes School Food Program) May 3 & Oct 25, 2013 150,000High School Bursaries May 3, 2013 45,000Major Contributions Jan 25, 2013 400,000.00Mature Student Bursary Open 75,000ParityPost-Secondary Education Grants August 30, 2013 75,000.00Special Initiatives in Eduction Open 50,000Travel Open 100,000university Tours Open 40,000Youth April 5 & Sept 27, 2013 $150,000.00


YOUTH PROGRAM Chief Mathews Taalan Stlang $10,000.00 Ministry of Lands Youth Stewardship 10,000.00 MMAC Forest Stewardship 20,000.00 Ngystle Youth in Action 6,902.00 OMVC Youth Planning 2,600.00 OMVC T’aalan Stl’ang Culture 20,000.00 OMVC-Youth Council Gathering Our Nation 10,000.00 Skaadgaa Naay Ele. Gr 7 Jasper Trip 10,000.00 Swan Bay HG Maori Exchange 8,260.00 Swan Bay Redi. Pre-Teen Camp 20,000.00 Symposium All Island Youth 10,000.00 Youth Scholarship12 2 – $200.00 scholarships 400.00 Youth Dance 2 – $1,0000 dance grants 2,000.00 130,162.00 FOOD SecURITY PROGRAM Masset Food Bank Food $38,750.00 GIEC Farmers Institute Farmers Market 15,000.00 Haida Heritage Center Community Garden 4,286.00 HG Healthy Communities Feeding those in need 5,000.00 Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementry Greenhouse 7,810.00

$70,846.00 OPeN PROGRAMS university Tours GMD $4,500.00 Christmas 2012 60,000.00 Haida Gwaii Foundation 178,625.00 High School Bursaries 40,000.00 Mature Student Bursary 125,000.00 Post Secondary Grants 88,500.00 Travel Assistance Program 120,000.00 Haida Parity Skg Fundraising Project 61,000.00 Hiadsa Parity Skg Jobs for Tomorrow 28,000.00 $705,625.00



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OPeRATIONS BUDGeT FOR 2013

OPeRATIONAl eXPeNSeSAdvertising and Promotion $25,000.00 Bank Charges and Interest 2,500.00 Computer & Internet Costs 15,000.00 Equipment Rental 16,500.00 Honoraria 60,000.00 Insurance 15,500.00 Meetings 13,500.00 Office/Postage/Miscellaneous 11,000.00 Rent & utilities 12,500.00 Office Supplies 20,000.00 Telecommunications 30,000.00 Training & Development 40,000.00 Travel 60,000.00 Vehicle Expense 8,500.00 Wages and Benefits 330,000.00

Sub Total $660,000.00

PROFeSSIONAl eXPeNSeS Accounting and Audit $55,000.00 Actuary 40,000.00 Custodian Fees 59,000.00 Investment Administration 301,000.00 Legal – Included in Accounting & Audit Sub Total $455,000.00 SPecIAl PROjecTS Parity $450,000.00 Website Redesign 10,000.00 Sub Total 460,000.00 TOTAl eXPeNSeS $1,575,000.00

GWAII TRUST SOCIETY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS AT AUGUST 31, 2010AS AT AUGUST 31, 2011


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