2015-2017 ECN Strategic Plan

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Enoch Cree Nation
Maskêkosak – “people of the land of medicine”
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2017
Vision Statement
We strive to be a self-sufficient, unified, and prosperous Nation.
Mission Statement
We, the Enoch Cree Nation, proud member of Treaty No. 6, actively seek to preserve and promote our
culture, language, history, and spirituality while advancing our economic, education, health, and social
well-being of our people.
Our Core Values
Respect – manâcihtowin
Transparency – ê kanawapatêhiwêhk
Honesty – kwayask itâtisiwin
Growth – ê akamêmototamihk
Balance – mîyo pimâtisiwin
Integrity – kwayaskâtisîwin
Fairness – wapasowin
Commitment – asotâmawin
Mutual Support – sîtoskâtowin
Empowerment – mâmawi wîcihitô
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from Chief Morin .................................................................................................................. 3
Enoch Cree Nation Profile ................................................................................................................... 4
SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 4
Priority #1: Governance ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Develop an Enoch Cree Nation Constitution ................................................................................. 5
1.2 Develop a Code of Conduct for Chief & Council ........................................................................... 5
1.3 Develop a Financial Law with a Policy & Procedure Manual ......................................................... 5
1.4 TransAlta Negotiations ................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Yekau Lake Bombing Range Land Claim ..................................................................................... 6
1.6 Create Partnerships...................................................................................................................... 7
Priority #2: Infrastructure & Economic Development ....................................................................... 8
2.1 Complete Lapotac Boulevard ....................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Develop Enoch Cree Nation Land Use Plans ............................................................................... 8
2.3 Economic Development ................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 River Crossing & Commercial Development ................................................................................. 9
2.5 Infrastructure Master Planning .................................................................................................... 10
2.6 New Elders Centre ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Develop Health as a Business Model ......................................................................................... 11
Priority #3: Redefine Band Operations............................................................................................. 11
3.1 Operational Review .................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Financial Restructuring ............................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Re-evaluate KEA Board ............................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Revise Housing Policy & Procedures ......................................................................................... 12
3.5 Communication Strategy ........................................................................................................... 13
Priority #4: Unity through Culture .................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Cree Language Initiative ............................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Establish an Elders Advisory Council ......................................................................................... 14
4.3 Mental Health & Addictions Strategy .......................................................................................... 15
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ECN Strategic Plan 2015-2017
MESSAGE FROM CHIEF WILLIAM (BILLY) MORIN
Tansi Maskêkosak,
I am pleased to provide you with Chief & Council’s 2015-2017 Strategic
Plan for our Nation. This document is a result of a fundamental review
of our Nation’s current position and is designed to reflect the goals of
our Nation and guide leadership and management in its decision
making over these next 18 months.
The world around us is forever changing and with that come
challenges and great opportunities for our Nation. Our Strategic Plan looks at addressing some of these
challenges and capitalizing on opportunities by focusing on the following four priorities designed to
ensure a better tomorrow for our Nation and our children:
1. Stronger Governance
2. Infrastructure and Economic Development
3. Improved Band Operations
4. Unity through Culture
Now, this plan won’t make everybody rich, it won’t relieve every hardship. That’s not the job of Chief &
Council. Our job is to set the strategic direction for our Nation over the long-term, giving every single
Enoch Cree Nation member an equal opportunity at a better quality of life. We know, over time, our
Strategic Plan and priorities must and will evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities. Until then,
we ask that Membership support these ones to bring our Nation’s vision to of being a “self-sufficient,
unified, and prosperous Nation” to a reality.
Hiy-hiy,
Chief William (Billy) Morin
Enoch Cree Nation
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ENOCH CREE NATION PROFILE
Enoch Cree Nation #440
Treaty
Signed:
Membership
Population:
Total Land
Base:
Chief:
Council:
Maskêkosak
No. 6 in 1877
2,087 (2015)
12,933.5 acres
Industries
Served:
Revenue:
William (Billy) Morin
Amanda Morin, Lorna Morin, Lyle Morin,
Shane Morin, Kirby Peacock, Shane Peacock,
John Thomas, Nola Wanuch, Michelle
Wilsdon
Government, For-Profit Organizations,
Nonprofit Organizations
$62 M (2015)
Employees:
470 (2015)
2015/2016 SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths
Weaknesses
Land Location
Treaty Rights as Aboriginal Peoples
100% ownership of River Cree Resort &
Casino
Significant amount of revenues
Growing population
Human capital
Lack of governance & structure
Government restrictions
Land mass
Lack of infrastructure
Revenue diversification
Culture
Opportunities
Threats
Land development to create economic
opportunities
Adjacent to one of the largest Aboriginal
populated cities in Canada (Edmonton, AB)
New governments willing to work with First
Nations (federal, provincial, municipal)
Opened to creating partnerships
Located in one of the wealthiest provinces in
Canada (Alberta)
Rapid rate of land development around us
Governmental Acts and Policies being
imposed on First Nations that effect our
Treaty Rights
Downturn in oil prices
Downturn in oil prices
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PRIORITY #1: GOVERNANCE
THE ROLE OF
LEADERS
1.1 DEVELOP AN ENOCH CREE NATION CONSTITUTION
Purpose: Establish a Cree constitutional basis of governance
which will specify who we are and the overall design of Enoch Cree
Nation’s government, its structure and the distribution within it of
rights and authority.
Action: Establish a working committee, led by Dr. Wilton Littlechild,
to engage Membership and develop ECN’s very own constitution.
Responsibility: Chief Billy Morin.
Support: Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Working Committee.
Timeframe: Draft completed by May 2017 to present to
Membership. Ratification by June 2017.
1.2 DEVELOP A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CHIEF & COUNCIL
Purpose: Establish acceptable standards of behavior and ethics
that is required by ECN Chief & Council in carrying out their daily
duties and responsibilities. A Code of Conduct will ensure a Council
that works for the Nation as a whole and keeps each other
accountable to Membership.
Action: Draft Code of Conduct. Coordinate three readings for
Council and table a motion for approval. Present to Membership.
Support: Dr. Wilton Littlechild.
Timeframe: Draft completed by the end of March 2016. Ratification
by April 2016.
1.3 DEVELOP A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LAW WITH A POLICY
& PROCEDURE MANUAL
Purpose: Assemble and identify the policies, regulations and
procedures respecting the financial affairs of Enoch Cree Nation;
authorize and enable ECN authorities/officers to make decisions
pertaining to the Nation’s public funds; provide for effective financial
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 Elected leaders
create a climate in
which success can
occur.
 They set a vision of
where the Nation is
headed.
 They create a
government capable
of effectively
implementing a
national vision.
 They create rules of
the game under
which Membership
and outsiders must
“play.”
 They send signals
that decisions will be
made by the rules
and their fair
interpretation.
What Governments Do
They establish and
enforce the rules by which
communities and their
citizens organize action,
cooperate, and interact
with each other and with
outsiders.
planning, sound financial management and open accountability to Membership.
Action: Draft Financial Management Law, accompanied by a Policy & Procedures Manual, with
support of a working committee and external organizations. Coordinate three readings for Council
and table a motion for approval. Present to Membership.
Responsibility: Councilors Amanda Morin & Nola Wanuch.
Support: Chief Financial Officer, Working Committee.
Timeframe: Ratification by 2017.
1.4 TRANSALTA NEGOTIATIONS
Purpose: Achieve a resolution on the TransAlta dispute which has been unresolved for over four
years. A resolution will position Enoch Cree Nation to focus more time and resources towards the
Yekau Lake Bombing Range Land Claim.
Action: Retain Ed Molstad of Parlee McLaws LLP to assess the strengths and weaknesses of
TransAlta’s rights and provide legal advice regarding terms of a negotiated settlement. Form a
negotiating team as required to seek a negotiated settlement with TransAlta.
Responsibility: Councilors Michelle Wilsdon & Shane Peacock.
Support: Legal Counsel Ed Molstad & Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Negotiating Team.
Timeframe: Resolution by March 2016.
1.5 YEKAU LAKE BOMBING RANGE LAND CLAIM
Purpose: Negotiate on a without prejudice basis for the
settlement of the Yekau Lake Bombing Range Specific
Claim and in the event that the claim is not settled,
advance the claim to the Specific Claims Tribunal.
Action: Appoint Wilton Littlechild Q.C., Edward H.
Molstad, Q.C. and Parlee McLaws LLP as legal counsel to
represent ECN in relation to the Yekau Lake Bombing
Range including the negotiation of the resolution of this
claim on a without prejudice basis. Form a negotiating
team to support the land claim and negotiations.
Support: Legal Counsel Ed Molstad & Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Negotiating Team.
Timeframe: Draft settlement to present to Membership by 2017.
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“Governance is how we organize ourselves, how we make decisions, how we
resolve disputes, and the message we send about how the Nation works.”
1.6 CREATE PARTNERSHIPS
Purpose: To create partnerships between Enoch Cree Nation, governments, organizations and the
business community. These partnerships will help ECN accomplish goals, achieve economic
diversification and bring more opportunities for Membership. Intergovernmental relationships bind
organizations together in a positive way that encourages collaboration and helps ensure potential
conflict is resolved more effectively when it arises.
Action: Continually seek out new partners, maintain positive relationships and eliminate bad
partnerships.
Responsibility: Chief & Council.
Support: All ECN departments.
Timeframe: Ongoing.
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PRIORITY #2: INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2.1 COMPLETE LAPOTAC BOULEVARD
Purpose: Extend Lapotac Boulevard from the River Cree Resort & Casino to 231 Street, providing
a safer alternative to 79th Avenue for Membership to access Edmonton.
Action: Review the RFP that was sent out in 2015 and obtain a qualified construction company for
the project. Integrate road upgrade activities with training for employment initiatives for
Membership.
Responsibility: Councilors John Thomas & Shane Peacock.
Support: HRD, O&M, Infrastructure.
Timeframe: November 2016.
2.2 DEVELOP ENOCH CREE NATION LAND USE PLANS
Purpose: To develop an Integrated
Land Use and a Traditional Land Use
Plan that involve community
engagement and that capture the past,
present and future land use needs of
ECN. It will project the population,
housing and land use requirements of
our Nation up to a 100 years from now.
The goal is to develop a well
understood and supported document
that is used by the Nation as a guide in
making land related decisions for our
Reserve lands.
Action: Retain Urban Systems to coordinate a land use planning project. Assemble a working
committee to support community engagement and development of the plan.
Support: Urban Systems, Lands, Housing, RCDC, Infrastructure.
Timeframe: Final draft complete by June 2016.
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2.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Purpose: To undertake a collection of initiatives that will establish a foundation for sustainable
economic development and attract investment opportunities into Enoch Cree Nation.
Action: Establish a team to lead negotiations for a Master Servicing Agreement between Enoch
Cree Nation and the City of Edmonton. Undertake specific planning and engineering (Area
Development Plans) for the North East Development Area and Village Area. Begin to work on the
Land Use Bylaws for ECN and related land use designation referendum.
Support: EUL, RCDC, Infrastructure.
Timeframe: Ongoing.
2.4 RIVER CREE CROSSING & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Purpose: To take necessary actions required to
successfully complete Phase 1 of the River Cree
Crossing commercial development. As well as begin
preliminary concept design for Phase 2 and examine
additional business development opportunities.
Action: Retain qualified consultants to assist with
market analysis, economic modeling, and preliminary
design work.
Support: Infrastructure, RCDC, Urban Systems.
Timeframe: June 2017.
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2.5 INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANNING
Purpose: The Integrated Land Use Plan (ILUP) will include a high level understanding of the water
demands and sewer flows of Enoch Cree Nation. In order for advance planning for ECN’s
infrastructure, it is necessary to evaluate the basic servicing scenarios from cost, timing and political
perspectives. These scenarios are expected to include water and sewer connections to the existing
commission systems to the north, additional connection to the City of Edmonton to the east, on
reserve treatment or expanded capacity at the Northeast Development Area tie-in. This will involve
discussions between Enoch Cree Nation and the City of Edmonton, EPCOR, Alberta Capital
Region Wastewater Commission and Capital Region Parkland Water Services Commission.
Action: Direct Urban Systems, ECN’s retained engineering and design firm, to proceed with
Infrastructure master planning after the Land Use Plan is finalized.
Support: Urban Systems, Infrastructure, EUL, RCDC.
Timeframe: Infrastructure Master Plan complete by October 2016.
2.6 NEW ELDERS CENTRE
Purpose: To increase the wellness and enjoyment of life for ECN Elders by improving social,
mental and physical health. This is done by getting the Elders together, stimulating their interests by
participating in cultural activities, mobilizing them both physically and mentally. The construction of
a new Elder’s Centre will provide the physical gathering space required.
Action: Engage engineering firm to complete a conceptual plan which will form the basis for
consultation with Elders. Appoint a Project Manager to oversee project.
Support: Infrastructure, Elders, Housing.
Timeframe: Concept design work to be completed by August 2016. Engineering and detailed
planning complete by June 2017
2.7
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DEVELOP HEALTH AS A BUSINESS MODEL
Purpose: To provide Membership with the needed health services locally, by owning health care
related businesses. Accreditation of ECN health care services will provide evidence that ECN
services are comparable to those available to other Canadians, and will work to create a business
case for developing health care related businesses.
Action: Improve and revise quality management processes of ECN’s health services to a level that
is required for accreditation.
Responsibility: Lorna Morin, Shane Morin, Kirby Peacock
Support: Health.
Timeframe: March 2017.
PRIORITY #3: REDEFINE BAND OPERATIONS
3.1 OPERATIONAL REVIEW
Purpose: Complete a comprehensive Operational Review of ECN’s entire organization. This review
will identify key management, operational and financial issues, generate recommendations for
improvement and outline a plan for implementation. The review is being undertaken to ensure that
ECN resources are utilized to their fullest potential thereby ensuring ECN members receive the
most effective and efficient service possible. Ultimately, a review of ECN’s internal operations will
improve sustainability, transparency, accountability and employee relations.
Action: Engage Nichols Applied Management to provide an objective, third party review of ECN
operations. Assemble a Review Team to support Nichols throughout the review process, and to
support employee and committee engagement activities.
Responsibility: Chief Operating Officer
Support: Nichols Management, Review Team, Chief & Council
Timeframe: Review complete by March 2016. Implementation of recommendations to begin April
2016.
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3.2 FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING
Purpose: To provide accountability and transparency through effective financial management.
Action: Review recommendations arising from the Operational Review and work towards
implementation throughout 2016-2017. At a minimum, restructuring shall include consolidation of
existing debt, new budgeting process, clear roles and responsibilities for staff, more efficient
systems (technology).
Responsibility: Councilors Nola Wanuch & Amanda Morin.
Support: Chief Financial Officer, Treasury Committee.
Timeframe: Implementation to begin April 2016.
3.3 RE-EVALUATE KEA BOARD
Purpose: Look at removing Chief & Council as the Board of Directors for the Kitaskinaw Education
Authority, to ensure that politics never interferes with our children’s right to a quality education. The
goal is to implement a new Board of Directors that is comprised of individuals with the necessary
competencies, expertise and time that our children deserve.
Action: Examine options for removing Chief & Council from the KEA Board, and select the option
that is in the best interest of students, and the Nation. Establish partnerships with Edmonton Public
and Catholic School Boards to access the expertise needed to accomplish this goal.
Responsibility: Councilors John Thomas & Nola Wanuch.
Support: Executive Director of Education.
Timeframe: Options presented to Council by September 2016.
3.4 REVISE HOUSING POLICY & PROCEDURES
Purpose: To ensure Membership have equal access to affordable housing on/off Reserve and to
establish criteria that is fair, transparent and consistent for all ECN members.
Action: Draft new criteria for housing selections, develop an equitable rent subsidy program and
draft any additional amendments as deemed appropriate. Coordinate three readings for Council
and table a motion for approval. Present to Membership.
Responsibility: Councilors John Thomas & Shane Peacock
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Support: Housing, Finance.
Timeframe: Policy amendments drafted by May 2016. Policy amendments ratified by August 2016.
3.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Purpose: Leadership of Enoch Cree Nation require the engagement of the community in order to
govern effectively and efficiently. Chief & Council need to encourage Membership to get involved
and show genuine interest in furthering the Nation’s goals. For individuals to become engaged,
there needs to be a positive emotional attachment to the Nation. Membership needs to feel that
their contribution makes a real difference, that their presence is noticed, and that their voice is
heard. A communication strategy will guide Chief & Council and ECN management in ensuring
effective communications, accountability and transparency to Membership.
Action: Develop a communication strategy for Enoch Cree Nation and undertake any additional
initiatives that will establish new channels for communicating with Membership.
Responsibility: Chief Morin, Councilors Amanda Morin & Nola Wanuch.
Support: Chief of Staff, Echo, IT.
Timeframe: Strategy completed and implemented by August 2016.
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PRIORITY #4: UNITY THROUGH CULTURE
4.1 CREE LANGUAGE INITIATIVE
Purpose: Our vision is that all areas of Enoch Cree Nation work together, doing what we can to
help one another speak and retain our traditional Cree language. This will help build our Nation by
strengthening our individual and community identity, increasing our sense of belonging, and valuing
the wisdom and strength in the gift of our language. Our goal is to identify, increase and develop
what is working well in language learning.
Action: Establish a working committee to
undertake the development of a framework
that will chart out the steps towards
revitalizing the Cree language at ECN.
Responsibility: Councilors John Thomas &
Nola Wanuch.
Support: Cree Language Initiative Project
Manager, all ECN departments.
Timeframe: Ongoing.
4.2 ESTABLISH AN ELDERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Purpose: To provide insight and advice to leadership in the areas of governance, traditions, cultural
undertakings and dispute resolution. Chief & Council will be accountable to our Elders and with their
guidance, C&C can work together to build a stronger Nation.
Action: Engage with Elders, facilitate a series of working sessions to establish a terms of reference
document.
Responsibility: Chief Billy Morin
Support: Wilton Littlechild, Elders, Council.
Timeframe: August 2016.
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4.3 MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS STRATEGY
Purpose: To develop a framework for improving programs, services and community supports that
will work to address the mental wellness and substance abuse concerns within Enoch Cree Nation.
These services are envisioned to be a part of a broader wellness system – a system that does not
treat illness in isolation but recognizes the importance of changing the status quo “medical model”
to a “wellness model.” This is necessary in order for our Nation to become a healthy, selfdetermining and prosperous Nation that can achieve the highest level of personal and collective
wellness.
Action: Establish a cross-departmental committee to initiate discussions and begin drafting a
community wellness model that focuses on mental health and addictions. The model shall include
an education, prevention and aftercare plan.
Responsibility: Councilors Lorna Morin, Shane Morin and Kirby Peacock.
Support: Health Division.
Timeframe: Complete strategy by March 2017.
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Enoch Cree Nation
PO Box 29
Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3
Tel:
780 470 4505
Web: enochnation.ca

2015-2017 ECN Strategic Plan

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