Mattagami First Nation Community Development TrustBY JENNIFER CONSTANT – CHAIRPERSONAUGUST 20, 2015MATTAGAMI COMPLEX

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OverviewTrust Information

Goal

2014 Project Review

Trust Purpose

Meetings of the Trustees

Trustee Complement

2014 Highlights

Trust InformationThe 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 survey to gather member feedback

GoalTo 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 Agreement

The 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

2014 Projects Educational Bursary

Mattagami First Nation Annual Powwow

Trustees• March 3

• July 18

• August 8

• October 1

• December 15

AGM• August 8, 2014

Chief & Council• October 1, 2014

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

2015 Trustee Complement

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

• One (1) Community Resident Trustee position

Community Resident Trustees

Dorothy Naveau was elected

Council Representation

Gary Naveau was appointed

Trustee Complement con’t…

GoodbyesJames Naveau

Term ended April 2015

WelcomeDorothy Naveau Elected June 2015

Gary Naveau Appointed April 2015

Highlights

10 Year Anniversary Accomplishment

Over the past 10 years we have been able to not only maintain the Trust Principal Balance of $4M but grow it by a $1M all while distributing close to $1M to projects & initiatives.

Trust Survey Carried-Out & Report

Copies available to review &was also posted online

Chi-meegwetch!Thank you!