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History of the AANTC
Before AANTC creation: Technical services were offered by a division of Public Works Canada through INAC. These services were delegated to “Tribal Councils” a creation of the Federal government
AANTC was created in August 1992, with 5 member communities (Abitibiwinni, Eagle Village, Kitigan Zibi, Lac Simon, Long Point).
History (continued)
1996, AANTC started offering technical & advisory services (Engineering Technician, Architectural Technician, Construction Technician, Human Resource Advisor)
1999, Kitcisakik becomes the sixth member community
2000, at the AGA held in Lac Simon Wahgoshig becomes a political member
2001, AANTC moves to its current location
2003, add the services of an information agent & an economic development officer
2004, A Civil Engineer is hired, upgrade from Technician.
2013 economic development officer replaced with policy analyst/writer
Organizational Chart
Member Communities
Board of Directors
Director General
Executive Secretary
Secretary/Receptionist
TECHNICAL SERVICES:- Engineer- Construction Technician- Architecture Technician
Capacity Building:- Information Officer- Human Resources Advisor- Policy Analyst/Writer
Administrative Sector
6 Full Status Member Communities: Abitibiwinni, Kebaowek, Kitcisakik, Kitigan Zibi, Lac Simon, Long Point
Technical Services only provided to Timiskaming First Nation
Governed by a Board of Directors made of up administrators from the member communities (usually the Director General)
Our Services
Adapted to the needs of the communities
3 branches:
Administration:
- Management and Finance
Technical services: Capacity Building:
- Engineer - Information Officer
- Construction Tech. - Human Resources Advisor
- Architecture Tech. - Policy Analyst/Writer
Administration
Director General/Norm Odjick
Tasks:
Responsible for the overall functioning of the office, including staff related issues, budgeting, internal policies, and finance
Reports directly to the Board of Directors
Provides Management and Finance advice to the member communities
Supports the Political Sector
Represents the Algonquin Nation within external organizations, such as the Executive Council of the Quebec DG’s, the Native Benefits Plan, etc.
Technical Services
Engineer/Claude Rollin
Tasks:
Urban Planning;
Geotechnical Studies;
Water resources, potable water and treatment;
Environment, studies, impact, assessments;
Roads, bridges, ditches;
Waste management, garbage disposal. Landfill, etc.;
Project Management and construction supervision;
Sewage treatment plant, design, maintenance, etc.
Technical ServicesConstruction Technician/
Douglas Odjick
Tasks:
Performs conformance inspections for housing and community buildings;
Provides building conformance Code information;
Provides cost estimates for community projects;
Produces preliminary concept designs for residential and community buildings;
Assists in the preparation of terms of reference and the analysis of bids and proposals.
Technical Services
Architecture Technician/Rene Boulet
Tasks:
Develops execution plans for residential projects and conceptual plans for institutional and commercial projects;
Develops construction specifications and call for tender documents;
Performs site inspections and follow-ups on construction projects;
Provide cost estimates.
Capacity BuildingInformation Officer/Georges Lafontaine
Tasks:
Making sure that information is circulating between the Tribal Council and the member communities;
Gather information that could be of interest for the communities and dispense it;
Maintains the AANTC’s website;
Is in charge of the newsletter;
Makes sure that the AANTC is known by other organizations.
Capacity Building
Human Resources AdvisorKristy Whiteduck
Tasks:
Assistance in the interview process (screening of candidates, interview questionnaires, sample letters to candidates, etc.)
Statement of qualifications/Job posting;
Post interview/Appeal Process;
Human Resources Advisor can be part of your selection board;
Can help build a salary scale;
Can give information on Work Norms.
Capacity Building
Policy Writer/Analyst Lynn Whiteduck
Tasks:
Assist the member communities in the development of policies for the services under their responsibility.
Responsible for supporting policy discussion within the member communities.
Provides them with advice on all aspects of the various policies to be implemented.
ADMINISTRATION SECTOR
Base budget from INAC, Tier 2 $350,00 to cover all Administration, Capacity Building and overhead costs
Technical Services funded separately No annual indexation: Same annual budget year after year Surpluses must be spent in the program it was generated in, the
following year – no flexibility Cannot use funds for political activities or advocacy Services delivered at no cost to the communities
Funding
Political Sector
7 member communities, : Abitibiwinni, Kebaowek, Kitcisakik, Kitigan Zibi, Lac Simon, Long Point and Wahgoshig
AANTC Political Council made up of 12 members, including the Chiefs of the member communities, a Grand Chief, Vice-Grand Chief, and representatives for the Elders, Women and Youth
Report to the membership annually during the Annual Political Assembly
The Grand Chief, Vice-Grand Chief and Representatives are elected by the grassroots membership in the member communities every 4 years
Governed by the Interim Political Structure
Political SectorMembers of the Political Council
Grand Chief Verna Polson
Vice-Grand Chief Jimmy Hunter
Elders’ Representative Pierre Papatie
Women’s Representative Kathleen Jerome
Youth Representative Trishia Hazelwood
Political SectorMembers of the Political Council
Chief David Kistabish – Abitibiwinni
Chief Lance Haymond – Kebaowek
Chief Adrienne Anichinapeo – Kitcisakik
Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck – Kitigan Zibi
Chief Adrienne Jerome – Lac Simon
Acting Chief Elvis Chief – Long Point
Chief Joel Babin - Wahgoshig
POLITICAL SECTOR
Not eligible for funding from the Federal or Provincial government
Operates off of the previously accumulated administrative surplus from when there was flexibility
Annual Political Assembly is not funded either
Unable to meet the needs of the member communities or membership due to lack of funding
Increasing demands for collaboration with governments and organizations
Funding
POLITICAL SECTOR
No dedicated support staff – administrative staff must perform double duty and support both sectors
Funding will most likely be exhausted during the 2018-19 fiscal year
Political Council and Members frustrated with the inability to meet the needs of the membership
Increased demands by government with no financial support to meet those responsibilities
Challenges
POLICING
Not all communities have a local police force
Local police forces inadequately funded
Local police forces lack funding to do drug investigations, etc
Local policing not deemed an essential service
In communities without a local police force response times are too slow
Questionable conduct of outside police forces, such as the Val d’Or incidents
Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership
JUSTICE
Over representation of First Nations members in the justice system
Justice system does not help to reform the inmates
Difficult to access good lawyers/legal advice
Need to educate the justice system members on the history/conditions of FN people
Communities would be better served by putting in place sentencing circles etc for lesser crimes
Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership
HEALTH SERVICES
Difficult to access services in English
Dire lack of mental health resources, despite huge needs
Lack of mental health support leads to high suicide and alcohol/drug dependency rates
Lack of detoxification services
Lack of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres for youth
Difficult to access services such as dialysis
Looking ahead there is a huge need for senior/pallative care with aging population
Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership
SOCIAL SERVICES
Social Services staff need to be educated on the realities of FN people
Need for more First Nations people delivering these services
Trust issues with the services providers
Members feel providers lack empathy and compassion – they feel judged
Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership
YOUTH PROTECTION SERVICES
Currently strict rules result in too many children being permanently removed from their parents
With the conditions that the parents face (lack of employment, lack of mental health services, difficulty getting treatment) it is hard to changes conditions within 12 months
Need more support for parents…not punishment
Challenges faced by the AAANTC Membership
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