REGIONAL FOODS AND GOODS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

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1 REGIONAL FOODS AND GOODS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) THE PARTNERS LAC SEUL FIRST NATIONS

2 FIRST NATIONS MUNICIPALITY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

3 Project Pillars

4 The Feasibility Study The CEDI partners are seeking to explore the feasibility of a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) that would serve as a central distribution point for fresh foods and consumer goods

5 Purpose of the Feasibility Study to test the hypothesis that there is an unmet market demand for affordable accessible local, fresh food products and consumer goods in Northern Ontario

6 Definition of Feasibility More affordable/accessible food products and consumer goods Financially sustainable operating model Social enterprise (not to maximize profits). Revenues to sufficiently manage risk. Assumption of readily available capital Participation interest among a significant group of First Nations.

7 Objective The objective is to source direct from manufacturers or importers to allow for: * competitive pricing, * better use by dates, * shorter delivery times, and * reduced stock holding.

8 Social Enterprise Co operative Model In many ways, developing a co operative business is a lot like developing a traditional business. Where things differ is that a co op is shaped through collective effort and group decision making as well as a set of co operative principles that help to guide the business. This makes the business planning more complex, but it also means the resulting corporation is stronger and more likely to succeed.

9 Co operative Model Why start a co op?. You (and your organizing group) want to respond to a need/challenge/opportunity in your community in a democratic and sustainable way;

10 Regional Distribution Center 31 Communities in Service Area 1. Bearskin Lake First Nation 2. Cat Lake First Nation 3. Deer Lake First Nation 4. Eabametoong First Nation 5. Eagle Lake First Nation 6. Fort Severn First Nation 7. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug 8. Kingfisher Lake First Nation 9. Kasabonika Lake First Nation 10.Keewaywin First Nation 11.Koochiching First Nation 12.Lac Seul First Nation 13.McDowell Lake First Nation 14.Mishkeegogamang First Nation 15. Muskrat Dam First Nation 16. Neskantaga First Nation 17. Martin Falls First Nation 18. Nibinamik First Nation 19. North Spirit Lake First Nation 20. North Caribou Lake First Nation 21. Ojibway Nation of Saugeen 22. Pikangikum First Nation 23. Poplar Hill First Nation 24. Sachigo Lake First Nation 25. Sandy Lake First Nation 26. Slate Falls First Nation 27. Wabigoon Lake First Nation 28. Wapekeka First Nation 29. Wawakapewin First Nation 30. Webiquie First Nation 31. Wunnumin Lake First Nation

11 Serving Northern Ontario Eagle Lake Sioux Lookout Lac Seul Wabigoon Thunder Bay

13 Current Feasibility Study on a Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Center Assorted Regions Foods and Goods Suppliers Cater to the RDC RDC TRANSPORTS FOODS & GOODS TO THE NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES First Nation Receives Foods & Goods by Plane First Nation Community Has processes for Distribution; stores etc.. Prospect for Future Development of the Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Center Regional D. Center Distributes Items To the World for The First Nations RDC INSOURCES ITEMS FROM NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES First Nation sends Manufactured items on Plane as backhaul Reverse Economy Concept

14 RDC Benefits to the Far North Employment Opportunities Training Opportunities Increased Capacity on supply chain Longer Expiration Periods Increased Security on shipments Lower Costs Healthy Choices Quality Assurance Consolidated Deliveries Good Customer Service Component

15 Reverse Economy Concept What is it? Prospect for Future Development Creation of a whole new Economy Wealth Creation Opportunity Employment Opportunity Training Opportunity Community Development Economic Development Stepping Stone to Self Sufficiency

16 Distribution

17 RDC Feasibility Study Timeline February 2015 March 11 April 8 April 9 10 April 30 May 1 21 May 1 June? July/August 2015 Project Startup Industry and Logistics Research Community Visit x2 1st Community Engagement Conference in Sioux Lookout Research, Analytics and Creation of Draft Feasibility Report 2nd Community Engagement Date TBD at 1st Engagement Review Draft Report Feasibility Study Complete

18 Partners To Date Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake) Lac Seul First Nation Municipality of Sioux Lookout Federation Canadian Municipalities Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers Lakehead University Food Security Research Network Mapping Local Foods Systems in Northwestern Ontario Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Greenhouse Project Thunder Bay Economic Development Commission Logistics Project Cloverbelt Local Food Co op On Co op The Ontario Co operative Association Fresh Market Foods Sioux Lookout Advisors: FedNor and NOHFC

19 Highlights

20 Keondaatiziying Conference: September 16 18, 2014 Lac Seul First Nation and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout were pleased and proud to have been chosen to host the 3rd annual Keondaatiziying Conference from September 16 18, This conference was a gathering of leaders to discuss cross cultural collaboration in sustainable economic development. The three (3) day conference focused on social and economic sustainability through the sharing of best practices, including: Health Care Education and Training First Nation Municipal Economic Development Partnerships Resource Sector Forestry & Mining

21 Keondaatiziying Conference Signing of CEDI agreement between KI, Lac Seul and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout on September 18, 2014 at the Keondaatiziying Conference

22 CEDI Meeting: November 27, 2014 The CEDI Partners met in Winnipeg on November 27, 2014

23 CEDI Partner Meeting with Sysco: November 28, 2014 Sysco invited the CEDI Partners to meet with the Executives and tour their Winnipeg facility on November 28, 2014

24 Sysco Tour: November 28, 2014

25 Sysco Meeting: November 28 The CEDI Partners met with Sysco Executives to discuss the Regional Distribution Centre

Hiring of CEDI Coordinator: February 3, 2015 On February 3 rd, CEDI Partners signed a contract with Noah Chapman, of KI, awarding him the position of CEDI Project Coordinator.

26 Hiring of CEDI Coordinator: February 3, 2015 On February 3 rd, CEDI Partners signed a contract with Noah Chapman, of KI, awarding him the position of CEDI Project Coordinator. The CEDI Coordinator will liaise between the partners and the consulting firm and will oversee the Feasibility Study (6 Month contract). There were 15 applicants for the position.

27 RDC Feasibility Study: February 3, 2015 On February 3 rd, MNP was awarded the contract for the Feasibility Study to develop a Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Centre at the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport. The Feasibility Study is anticipated to be complete by August 2015.

28 CEDI Meeting: February 3, 2015

FedNor Announcement: February 13, 2015 The Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Minister of Natural Resources and FedNor and Minister responsible for the Ring of Fire announced

29 FedNor Announcement: February 13, 2015 The Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Minister of Natural Resources and FedNor and Minister responsible for the Ring of Fire announced FedNor funding of $81,500 toward the development of a joint project for a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) for food and consumer goods led by Lac Seul First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (KI, formerly Big Trout Lake) and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. Leaders and staff from all three communities were present, including the Friendship Accord partners, Slate Falls First Nation and Cat Lake First Nation.

30 FedNor Announcement L R: Noah Chapman, Mayor Doug Lawrance, Minister Rickford, Chief Morris, Chief Bull, Ian Craven

31 CEDI Meeting: February 13, 2015 Following the FedNor Announcement, the CEDI Partners, Coordinator and MNP met with CANDO and FCM to discuss highlights, lessons learned, and next steps.

32 First Nations Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative For more information, contact: Bruce Sakakeep, KI Director Economic Development Chris Angeconeb, Lac Seul Economic Development, General Manager Vicki Blanchard, Sioux Lookout Economic Development Manager

33 Noah A. Chapman, Coordinator for the Feasibility Study on Regional Foods and Goods Distribution Center. Contact Information: Noah A. Chapman PO BOX 208 Big Trout Lake, Ontario. POV IGO Mobile:

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