Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 13 - Minutes of Proceedings
KELOWNA, Wednesday, October 26, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:05 a.m., this day, in the Waterfront room of the Manteo Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Fitzpatrick, Lovelace Nicholas, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, the committee continued its study on the involvement of aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. (See Issue No. 2, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Westbank First Nation:
Robert Louie, Chief;
Mike De Guevara, Councillor.
Okanagan Nation Alliance:
Christina Rowland, Economic Development Officer.
Indian Taxation Advisory Board:
Clarence (Manny) Jules, Chairman.
All Nations Trust Company:
Ruth Williams, CEO.
Brenco Media Inc.:
Brenda Chambers, Owner.
The Chair made a statement.
Chief Robert Louie made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Rowland made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Jules made a statement and answered questions.
At 10:38 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 10:50 a.m., the committee resumed.
Ms. Williams made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Chambers made a statement and answered questions.
At 11:44 a.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
KELOWNA, Wednesday, October 26, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 1 p.m., this day, in the Waterfront room of the Manteo Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Fitzpatrick, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (8).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, the committee continued its study on the involvement of aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. (See Issue No. 2, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Okanagan Indian Band:
Tim Isaac, Band Councillor.
Ktunaxa Nation Council:
Sophie Pierre, Chief, St. Mary's Indian Band.
Osoyoos Indian Band:
Clarence Louie, Chief.
The Chair made a statement.
Mr. Isaac made a statement and answered questions.
Chief Pierre made a statement and answered questions.
At 2:30 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 3:06 p.m., the committee resumed.
Chief Louie made a statement and answered questions.
At 4:10 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TSUU T'INA, Thursday, October 27, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:34 a.m., this day, in the Veterans' Hall of the Chief Joseph Big Plume Building, in Tsuu T'ina, Alberta, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, the committee continued its study on the involvement of aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. (See Issue No. 2, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Tsuu T'ina Nation:
Lyle Dodginghorse, Councillor;
Peter K. Manywounds, Special Projects Consultant.
Treaty 7 Management Corporation:
Edwina Stump, CEO;
Ryan Robb, Business Development Officer.
Athabasca Tribal Council:
Roy Vermillion, CEO.
Sunchild E-Learning Community:
Harry Goodrunning, Education Portfolio Holder, Sunchild First Nation;
Nelson Daychief, Chairman of the Board and Education Director;
Martin Sacher, CEO and Program Administrator.
First Nations Oil and Gas Pilot Project:
Leonard Good Eagle, Chair;
Harley Frank;
Kirby Manyfingers.
The Chair made a statement.
Mr. Dodginghorse made opening remarks; Mr. Manywounds made a statement.
Ms. Stump made opening remarks; Mr. Robb made a presentation and answered questions.
Mr. Vermillion made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Goodrunning made a statement and, with Mr. Daychief and Mr. Sacher, answered questions.
Mr. Good Eagle made a statement and, with Mr. Manyfingers, answered questions.
At 12:04 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TSUU T'INA, Thursday, October 27, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 1:02 p.m., this day, in the Veterans' Hall of the Chief Joseph Big Plume Building, in Tsuu T'ina, Alberta, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, the committee continued its study on the involvement of aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. (See Issue No. 2, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Metis Settlements General Council:
Alden Armstrong, President.
Metis Nation of Alberta:
Karen Collins, Minister of Economic Development;
John Parkins, Economic Development Sector Advisor.
Western Cree Tribal Council:
Richard Kappo, Grand Chief.
Little Red River Cree Nation:
Larry Hutchinson, Senior Administrative Officer;
Patrick Cleary, Senior Research Advisor.
Indian Resource Council:
Roy Fox, President;
Kirk Purdy, Investment Sector;
Larry Kaida, Assistant to the President.
Mr. Armstrong made a statement and answered questions.
Ms. Collins made a presentation and answered questions.
Grand Chief Kappo made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Hutchinson made a presentation and answered questions.
At 2:28 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 2:33 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Fox, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Kaida each made a statement and answered questions.
At 3:50 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
TSUU T'INA, Friday, October 28, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:10 a.m., this day, in the Veterans' Hall of the Chief Joseph Big Plume Building, in Tsuu T'ina, Alberta, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Campbell, Christensen, Lovelace Nicholas, Peterson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Zimmer (7).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament: Lisa L. Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier, analysts.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, November 4, 2004, the committee continued its study on the involvement of aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. (See Issue No. 2, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, for the full text of the Order of Reference.)
WITNESSES:
Siksika Resource Developments Ltd.:
Clement Doore, Chief Executive Officer;
Trent Blind, Chief Financial Officer.
Piikuni Utilities Corporation:
William Big Bull, Energy Manager.
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta:
Bert Crowfoot, Chief Executive Officer.
Henry Bird Steinhauer Development Foundation Ltd.:
Melvin Steinhauer, President;
Arthur New, Business Manager.
Nakoda-Wesley First Nation:
Ron Stonier, Economic Development Officer;
Trent Fox, Program Manager.
The Chair made a statement.
Mr. Doore and Mr. Blind each made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. Big Bull made opening remarks in his native language, proceeded to make a statement and then answered questions.
Mr. Crowfoot made a statement and answered questions.
Mr. New made opening remarks; Mr. Steinhauer made a statement. Both answered questions.
At 11:30 a.m., the committee suspended.
At 11:45 a.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Fox made a statement and, with Mr. Sonier, answered questions.
At 12:16 p.m., it was agreed that the committee adjourn to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Gaëtane Lemay
Clerk of the Committee