MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUSTBy Jennifer Constant – ChairpersonAugust 18, 2016Mattagami Complex

OVERVIEW

Trust Information Goal 2015 Project Review Trust Purpose Meetings of the Trustees Trustee Complement 2015 Highlights

TRUST INFORMATION

The Mattagami First Nation Community Development Trust is set up for the long term benefit of the members of Mattagami First Nation.The Trust was established and operates under the Trust Agreement that was ratified by Mattagami First Nation members in April 2004.One of the roles of the Trust is to determine where to invest the annual interest earned each year.

To carry-out a strategic planning with the trustees to help determine direction.

GOAL

To focus & utilize project funding to areas that would have the biggest impact on as many members possible with the limited funds available.

PURPOSE

Community DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentHealthCulture

DevelopmentEducation

Excerpt from Trust AgreementThe Trustees shall administer the Trust in accordance with the terms set out in the Mattagami First Nation Community Development Trust Agreement to enhance among other things, the growth and capacity of the First Nation in respect of community development, health, education, economic development and cultural development of the First Nation and its members

2015 PROJECTS Educational Bursary Mattagami First Nation

Annual Powwow Elder’s Facility Feasibility Elder’s Trip Mattagami History Book Community Discretionary

Fund

Trustees• January 16• April 2• June 22• August 20• October 29• December 11

AGM• August 20, 2015

Chief & Council• October 29, 2015

QUICK FACT• Annually the Trust is required to

meet a minimum of 4 times per year to carry out Business of the Trust as per the Trust Agreement.

• An AGM is required each year to update members on the Activities of the Trust to the beneficiaries.

• We also meet with the Chief & Council annually to report on activities of the Trust - this ensures that we maintain a good working relationship with the leadership.

MEETINGS OF THE TRUSTEES

The Mattagami Trust is made up of seven (7) trustees.Term Duration for each Trustee is staggered in accordance with terms of the Trust Document.

Dorothy Naveau Community Resident Trustee - 2015 (6 Year Term) Cathy Naveau Community Resident Trustee - 2013 (6 Year Term) Tracy Harnack Community Resident Trustee - 2013 (6 Year Term) Greg Luke Community Non-Resident Trustee - 2013 (6 Year Term) Darlene Lafontaine Independent – Re-Appointed 2014 (3 Year Term) Gary Naveau Council Appointed – Term Renews Election Year Jennifer Constant Council Appointed – Term Renews Election Year

2015 TRUSTEE COMPLEMENT

Trust Elections took place on June 30th, 2015 to fill:

• One (1) Community Resident Trustee position

Community Resident TrusteesDorothy Naveau was elected

Council Representation

Gary Naveau was appointed

Trustee Complement con’t…

GoodbyesBimaapii’s James Naveau Term ended April 2015

WelcomeB’iindigaan’s

Dorothy Naveau Elected June 2015Gary Naveau Appointed April 2015

Over the past 11 years we have been able to not only maintain the Trust Principal Balance of $4M but grow it by a $1M all while distributing $1M to projects & initiatives.

HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Planning Process has begun for the Trust. This process will help the trust determine our priorities, focus and direction.

CHI-MEEGWETCH!Thank you!