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Alberta First Nations Governance Pilot Projects

Tallcree First Nation - Governance Administration Code

Tallcree First Nation intends to produce and ratify a governance administration code that includes: procedures to cover meeting of Council, Elder's Council and membership; appeal and redress; roles and authority of elected and appointed officials; administration of government and other matters.

Total Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) funding: $70,000

Project Spokesperson:

Ray Dupres
Band Administrator
Tallcree First Nation
780-927-3727

Smith's Landing First Nation - Band Constitution Codes

Smith's Landing First Nation will finalize codes to create a band constitution. This includes election regulation codes, membership codes and procedures for meeting of Council and membership. The First Nation is also developing other bylaws, including a redress mechanism.

Total INAC funding: $118,440

Project Spokesperson:

Chief Jerry Paulette
Smith's Landing First Nation
867-872-4950

Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) of Alberta - Inventory of Existing Financial Management Codes

AFOA Alberta will complete an inventory of existing financial management codes. This newly established organization will gather all "best practices" in financial management and post the results on the AFOA Alberta website, providing First Nations with capacity development tools.

Total INAC funding: $51,250

Project Spokesperson: Romeo Crow Chief

President
AFOA Alberta
403-934-7129

Wesley First Nation - Band Enforcement Bylaw and Revised Human Resources Policy

Wesley First Nation will work on the development of a band enforcement bylaw, addressing Section 23 of the proposed First Nations Governance Act. The First Nation will also work on the development of a human resources policy.

Total INAC funding: $79,000

Project Spokesperson: Roy Tutshek

Band Administrator
Wesley First Nation
403-881-2614

Piikani First Nation - Communications Centre

Piikani First Nation will develop a communications centre. This involves the operation of a community radio station and the printing of a newsletter that offers accurate reporting on news and issues affecting the First Nation. An annual report will also be printed.

Total INAC funding: $50,000

Project Spokesperson: Kirby Smith

Band Administrator
Piikani First Nation
403-965-3940

Siksika Nation - Annual Report

Siksika Nation will prepare a comprehensive annual report to be distributed to on and off-reserve members, as well as various federal government agencies. The report would keep all members fully informed of Nation business. It would also include statistical information relating to INAC reporting requirements.

Total INAC funding: $40,000

Project Spokesperson: Robert Breaker

Tribal Manager
Siksika Nation
403-264-7250

Bearspaw Band (Stoney Tribe) - Redress, Complaints and Appeals Code

Bearspaw Band will develop a Redress, Complaints and Appeals Code to be ratified by membership. Under this code, an impartial body will deal with grievances of band members and residents who allege a breach of the code.

Total INAC funding: $43,700

Project Spokesperson: Moez Maherli

Band Manager
Bearspaw Band
403-881-2655

Chiniki Band (Stoney Tribe) - Governance in Action

Chiniki Band will create an action plan and develop a human resources policy. The action plan includes clarification of the roles of Chief and Council, administration staff and business managers, as well as detailed policies to ensure financial accountability, transparency and stability. The human resources policy includes a fair and equitable salary grid with performance- based incentives for band staff and a fair, equitable and efficient appeal process for all human resource issues.

Total INAC funding: $63,000

Spokesperson: Rick Butler

Band Administrator
Chiniki Band
403-881-2665

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