Resource Partnerships Program (RPP): co-funds activities leading to the creation and early implementation of a joint working agreement.

Total funding provided in fiscal year 2002-2003: $1,961,308

Projects funded under the RPP program in the Manitoba Region during fiscal year 2002-2003 include:

1. Keewatin Tribal Council - KTC Energy Sector Initiative- Phase II - To develop economically viable independent power production to serve four communities currently using diesel generation.



2. Chemawawin Cree Nation - Heritage Recovery and Preservation Project - To conduct strategic planning activities that are intended to lead to negotiations with Parks Canada for a joint working agreement leading to the establishment of an Interpretive Centre within the new proposed national park and recreation tourism opportunities within the community.



3. Chemawawin Cree Nation - Hog Barn Biofilters Project- To conduct strategic planning activities relating to the proposed business opportunities from chipped debris timber being used as biofilters in hog barn operations.



4. Hollow Water First Nation - Bi-Pole III Joint Development Agreement - To develop a strategic plan to assist the First Nation to determine the type of benefit and economic spin-offs resulting from the proposed Bi-Pole III project.



5. Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation - Wuskwatim Negotiations - To assist in negotiations leading to the Project Development Agreement with Manitoba Hydro regarding the Wuskwatim Generating Station.



6. Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation - Jackhead River Dam Feasibility Study - To conduct a feasibility study for the reconstruction of the Jackhead River dam to control water levels on the river and at Lake St. George in an effort to improve local tourism opportunities.



7. Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation - Economic Development Strategic Planning - To conduct strategic planning to establish a framework for an economic development plan for local resource based industries.



8. Little Black River First Nation - Walleye/Sauger Spawning Bed - Establishment of the Walleye/Sauger Project Committee made up of community members and government and private to provide technical development and support for the project.



9. Opaskwayak Cree Nation - Traditional Territories Resource Co-Management Initiative - To develop and complete a joint working agreement that will possibly lead to a resource co-management regime with the Province of Manitoba.



10. St. Theresa Point First Nation - St. Theresa Point Fisheries Feasibility Study - To complete a feasible study on the viability of a community based fish plant at St. Theresa Point First Nation.



11. First Nations Limited Partnership (made up of 11 member First Nations) - Hardwood Forestry Negotiations- To begin the process of exploring market diversification with European and other markets in terms of value added options focussing on hardwood products.



12. Lake St. Martin First Nation - Hardwood Project - To complete a feasibility study on establishing a large scale hardwood products sawmill operation.



13. Southeast Resource Development Council - Strategic Planning and Community Consultation for Winter Road Construction - To conduct strategic planning activities that are intended to lead to negotiation with private sector and/or provincial authorities for a joint working agreement.



14. Mosakahiken Cree Nation - Stage One: Strategic Economic Planning - To undertake the first phase of a strategic economic planning process though a community planning process.



15. West Region Tribal Council-Resource Co-management Negotiations - To assist with the strategic planning and negotiating components of the creation of a resource co-management regime for the Dauphin Lake fishery.



16. Norway House First Nation - Commercial Fisheries Co-op -To develop a management plan that organizes the commercial fishing industry in the community, facilitates participation in a joint working agreement and assists with the development of a business plan for the creation of a Cree Nation Processing plant.



17. Brokenhead First Nation - Exploring Opportunities from Ethanol Industry- To complete strategic planning activities prior to negotiating on the possible establishment of an ethanol plant in the region.
    

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