Key Stakeholders First Nation communities Post Secondary Institutions (ie. Confederation College, Seven Generations) Mining companies (ie. Goldcorp Inc.) Corporate Canada (TD Bank, 3M) Indian Affairs and Northern Affairs Canada Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund Other organizations, including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Non-government organizations

2011 Economic Development Information Session Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, ON

Incorporated in 1984, Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) is a non-profit, independent, Aboriginal financial institution providing business support and financial services to Métis and Aboriginal entrepreneurs and organizations in Treaty #9, Treaty #3, Treaty #5 (Ontario portion), Robinson-Superior 1850. Our Products: Commercial Loans Term Loans and Bridge Loans Flexible Interest Rates (8.5% – 12%) Commercial Youth Loans (18 – 35 yrs) Between 18 – 35 years of age 8.5% Interest Commercial Leasing Equity Financing (INAC-ABC) Local Initiative Contributions Special Projects Our Services: Business Support Business Plan Guidance Workshops Community Planning Resource Development

Mining Information for Native Empowerment….First

Background Developed by NADF, and in partnership with key stakeholders, MINE First is a training program that will enhance the business, communication and analytical skills of students through the delivery of a series of modules concentrating on mining-specific themes. Design and implementation of the training program will be overseen by a consortium of public and private sector professionals – The MINE First Training Alliance.

Brian Davey, NADF Delbert Horton, Seven Generations Pauline Veenstra, Attawapiskat Zeb Kenequanash, North Caribou Micah Winter, Kingfisher Lake Eliezar McKay, Wunnumin Lake Louis Sugarhead, Eabametoong Colin Webster, Gold Corp Inc. Ken Jacobs, INAC Peter Campbell, Keewaytinook Okimakanak 3M TD MINE First Advisory Board

Workshop To Review Course Several Stakeholders and First Nation representatives met in Thunder Bay to review and make revisions to the course outline. The workshop was facilitated by Walter Kornas and Spring Sault of Zarex Business Center, London, ON. Gitchi Meegwetch to INAC for supporting the workshop.

Training Overview The proposed curriculum will build upon the student’s existing skills and knowledge utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including: Instruction Lecturers/Guest Speakers Case studies Site visits

Training Objectives To offer a practical, hands-on learning experience from a First Nation’s perspective. To enhance economic development services available in First Nation communities. To build confidence and empower decision-makers. To improve computer and internet skills. To develop proposal writing skills. To improve business plan development and assessments skills.

Training Objectives (cont’d) To strengthen project and human resource management skills. To foster and strengthen partnerships between First Nations and the public and private sectors. To provide a working knowledge of the mining industry. To provide a better understanding of bureaucracy. To improve communication techniques and networking skills.

Training Outline (DRAFT) Nine (9) one-week modules delivered monthly over a nine month period Each module will have a specific theme delivered over 4.5 days Training sites will vary and include tours and site visits Maximum of 20 students (2 per community and/or Tribal Council), plus 2 students from NADF Tuition fee of $5,000/student Achieve a minimum grade of 65% to graduate

Module Overview (DRAFT)

Training Sites and Delivery Partners

Content Overview (DRAFT)

Student Selection Student’s apply through an application process. Application to include applicant resume, bio, band council resolution and/or motion Applicant submissions to be reviewed by a panel comprised of MINE First Training Alliance members. Student selection will be the final decision of the MINE First Training Alliance panel.

Skill Set Evaluation Myers-Briggs (or alternative) completed prior to Module 1 Full-day entrance skill assessment (Module 1, Day 2) Potential to measure skill set improvement by revisiting full day assessment near end of course

Case Studies Attawapiskat Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Diavik Diamond Mine Eskay Creek Musselwhite Detour Gold Ekati Voisey Bay

Additional Details One (1) dedicated staff member within NADF (Project Coordinator). Laptops/software will be purchased for students. Develop a website for tools, templates, lectures, etc. All lectures recorded for future reference.

Additional Details (cont’d) Internet training/mentoring platform (i.e. Go To Meeting, Skype) Computer skills upgrade (i.e. MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Student project selection be relevant to mining

Special Guests Depending on module and host site there is potential to have special guest lecturers/speakers deliver a presentation to the students. Private sector, government, First Nation, Aboriginal organization. Suggestions include: RBC, Tribal Council Investment Group, Chief Clarence Louie, Air Creebec

Measuring Success Increased productivity in economic development More empowered EDO Improved project management skill set Real assistance to local entrepreneurs Capacity to identify and evaluate business opportunities Improved due diligence skills

Measuring Success (cont’d) Resource for Board of Directors and committees Improved knowledge of funding areas Successful proposal writing skills Capital available to First Nation Improved community and strategic planning

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Thank You! Brian Davey Special Initiatives Advisor Tel: (807) 623-5397 ext. 19 E-Mail: bdavey@nadf.org