2016 Trust Annual Report, Mattagami Trust Chairperson, Jennifer Constant

1. MATTAGAMI FIRST
NATION
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TRUST
By Jennifer Constant – Chairperson
August 18, 2016
Mattagami Complex

2. OVERVIEW
 Trust Information
 Goal
 2015 Project Review
 Trust Purpose
 Meetings of the Trustees
 Trustee Complement
 2015 Highlights

3. TRUST INFORMATION
The 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.

4. To carry-out a strategic planning with the trustees to
help determine direction.
GOAL
To focus & utilize project funding to areas that would have
the biggest impact on as many members possible with the
limited funds available.

5. PURPOSE
Community
Development
Economic
Development
Health
Culture
Development
Education
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

6. 2015 PROJECTS
 Educational Bursary
 Mattagami First Nation Annual
Powwow
 Elder’s Facility Feasibility
 Elder’s Trip
 Mattagami History Book
 Community Discretionary Fund

7. Trustees
• January 16
• April 2
• June 22
• August 20
• October 29
• December 11
AGM
• August 20, 2015
Chief & Council
• October 29, 2015
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

8. 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 Council Appointed – Term Renews Election Year
2015 TRUSTEE COMPLEMENT

9. 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…

10. Goodbyes
Bimaapii’s
 James Naveau
 Term ended April 2015
Welcome
B’iindigaan’s
Dorothy Naveau Elected June 2015
Gary Naveau Appointed April 2015

11.  Over the past 11 years we
have been able to not only
maintain the Trust Principal
Balance of $4M but grow it
by a $1M all while
distributing $1M to projects
& initiatives.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Strategic Planning Process
has begun for the Trust.
This process will help the
trust determine our
priorities, focus and
direction.

12. CHI-MEEGWETCH!
Thank you!