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FIRST NATIONS – MUNICIPALITY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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The Feasibility Study • The The CEDI CEDI partner partners ar are seeki seeking to to explore the ex the feasibility asibility of of a Re Regional Di Distribut bution on Cen Centre (RDC) tha (RD that wo would ser serve as as a cen central di distri ribut bution poin point fo for fr fresh esh fo foods and and consum nsumer er goods goods

Purpose of the Feasibility Study • to test the hypothesis that there is an unmet market demand for affordable ‐ accessible local, fresh food products and consumer goods in Northern Ontario

Definition of Feasibility • More affordable/accessible food products and consumer goods • Financially sustainable operating model • Social enterprise (not to maximize profits). • Revenues to sufficiently manage risk. • Assumption of readily available capital • Participation interest among a significant group of First Nations.

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

Social Social En Enterprise rprise Co Co ‐ oper operative Mo Model In many ways, developing a co‐operative business is a lot like developing a traditional business. Where things differ is that a co‐op is shaped through collective effort and group decision‐making as well as a set of co‐operative principles that help to guide the business. This makes the business planning more complex, but it also means the resulting corporation is stronger and more likely to succeed.

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

Regional Distribution Center 31 Communities in Service Area 1. Bearskin Lake First Nation 17. Martin Falls First Nation 2. Cat Lake First Nation 18. Nibinamik First Nation 3. Deer Lake First Nation 19. North Spirit Lake First Nation 4. Eabametoong First Nation 20. North Caribou Lake First Nation 5. Eagle Lake First Nation 21. Ojibway Nation of Saugeen 6. Fort Severn First Nation 22. Pikangikum First Nation 7. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug 23. Poplar Hill First Nation 8. Kingfisher Lake First Nation 24. Sachigo Lake First Nation 9. Kasabonika Lake First Nation 25. Sandy Lake First Nation 10.Keewaywin First Nation 26. Slate Falls First Nation 11.Koochiching First Nation 27. Wabigoon Lake First Nation 12.Lac Seul First Nation 28. Wapekeka First Nation 13.McDowell Lake First Nation 29. Wawakapewin First Nation 14.Mishkeegogamang First Nation 30. Webiquie First Nation 15. Muskrat Dam First Nation 31. Wunnumin Lake First Nation 16. Neskantaga First Nation

Serving Northern Ontario Sioux Lookout Lac Seul Wabigoon Eagle Lake Thunder Bay

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

RDC RDC Bene Benefits fits to to the the Fa Far Nort North • Employment Opportunities • Training Opportunities • Increased Capacity on supply chain • Longer Expiration Periods • Increased Security on shipments • Lower Costs • Healthy Choices • Quality Assurance • Consolidated Deliveries • Good Customer Service Component

Re Revers rse Econom onomy Concep Concept – W – What is is it? it? • Prospect for Future Development • Creation of a whole new Economy • Wealth Creation Opportunity • Employment Opportunity • Training Opportunity • Community Development • Economic Development • Stepping Stone to Self Sufficiency

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RDC Feasibility Study Timeline February April 30 July/August 2015 April 9 ‐ 10 May 1 –21 2015 June ? May 1 March 11 – April 8 Feasibility  Project Study Startup  Research, Analytics Complete  Industry and Community Visit and Creation of Draft Logistics x2 Feasibility Report  2nd Community Research  1st Community Engagement Engagement  Date TBD at 1st Conference in Engagement Sioux Lookout  Review Draft Report

Pa Partners rs To To ‐ Da Date te • Kit Kitchenuhm henuhmaykoosib osib Inninuwug nninuwug (Big (Big Tr Trout Lak Lake) • Lac Lac Seul Seul Fir First Na Nati tion on • Municipality unicipality of of Sioux Sioux Look Lookout • Fe Federat ration Canadian Canadian Municipalities unicipalities • Council Council fo for the the Adv Advancem ncemen ent of of Na Nati tive Developmen Development Office ficers • Lak Lakehead head Univ Univer ersity sity – F – Food Security Security Re Research Netw Network ork “M “Mapping apping Loc Local Foods oods Syste Systems in in North Northwes estern rn On Ontario” o” • Sioux Sioux Look Lookout out Me Meno Ya Wi Win Heal Health Cen Centre “Greenhouse enhouse Pr Project” • Thunder Thunder Ba Bay Ec Economic Devel Developmen pment Commi mmission “Logis “Logistics tics Pr Project” • Cl Clov overbel erbelt Loc Local Food ood Co Co ‐ op op • On On Co Co ‐ op op – T – The On Ontario Co Co ‐ oper operative Associa Association ion • Fr Fresh esh Ma Market et Foods oods – S – Sioux Look Lookout out • Advi Advisor sors: Fe FedNor and NOHF NOHFC

2014 ‐ 15 Highlights

Keondaatiziy iziyin ing Con Confer erence: ence: Septem Sep ember ber 16 16 ‐ 18, 18, 2014 2014 Lac Seul First Nation and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout were pleased and proud to have been chosen to host the 3rd annual Keondaatiziying Conference from September 16 ‐ 18, 2014. This conference was a gathering of leaders to discuss cross ‐ cultural collaboration in sustainable economic development. The three (3) day conference focused on social and economic sustainability through the sharing of best practices, including: • Health Care • Education and Training • First Nation ‐ Municipal Economic Development Partnerships • Resource Sector – Forestry & Mining

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

CEDI Meeting: November 27, 2014 The CEDI Partners met in Winnipeg on November 27, 2014

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

Sysco Tour: November 28, 2014

Sysco Meeting: November 28 The CEDI Partners met with Sysco Executives to discuss the Regional Distribution Centre

Hi Hiri ring ng of of CEDI CEDI Coor Coordi dina nator: tor: Fe February 3, 2015 3, 2015 On February 3 rd , CEDI Partners signed a contract with Noah Chapman, of KI, awarding him the position of CEDI Project Coordinator. The CEDI Coordinator will liaise between the partners and the consulting firm and will oversee the Feasibility Study (6 Month contract). There were 15 applicants for the position.

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

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

FedNor Announcement: February 13, 2015 The Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Minister of Natural Resources and FedNor and Minister responsible for the Ring of Fire announced FedNor funding of $81,500 toward the development of a joint project for a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) for food and consumer goods led by Lac Seul First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (KI, formerly Big Trout Lake) and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. Leaders and staff from all three communities were present, including the Friendship Accord partners, Slate Falls First Nation and Cat Lake First Nation.

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

CEDI Meeting: February 13, 2015 Following the FedNor Announcement, the CEDI Partners, Coordinator and MNP met with CANDO and FCM to discuss highlights, lessons learned, and next steps.