Whitecap Dakota First Nation. Strengthening Community. Building Opportunity

Whitecap Dakota First Nation Strengthening Community Building Opportunity 1

Presentation Overview Community Profile Building the Sustainable Governance Foundation Transparent, Accountable Governance 2 2

Community Profile History Seven Council Fires Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Historical military ally of the British Pontiac Rebellion 1763 American Revolution 1775 1782 War of 1812 3 3

Community Profile Land 4,913.5 acres 26 Kms south of Saskatoon on Chief Whitecap Trail Current location since 1879 Longstanding relationship with Saskatoon since 1882 4 4

Community Profile Responsible Governance Governance Accountability Transparency Community Consultation Advisory Committees 5 5

Sustainable Governance Foundation Responsible Governance Stable leadership Sound financial position Environment conducive for business Facilitates partnerships and growth 6 6

Sustainable Governance Foundation Responsible Governance 19 consecutive unqualified audits Cumulative surplus Audit presented annually at a Community meeting Whitecap Dakota Council Compensation Commission 7 7

Sustainable Governance Foundation Legislation, Laws and Policies First Nation Land Management Act Whitecap Dakota First Nation Land Code Development Servicing Agreements Policy 8 8

Sustainable Governance Foundation Legislation, Laws and Policies Business Licensing Bylaw Matrimonial Real Property Law Law Respecting Traditional Interests Provincial Traffic Safety Act (via Band Council Resolution) 9 9

Sustainable Governance Foundation Proposed Legislation, Laws and Policies Environmental Management Agreement - Step 2 Membership Code Self Government Agreement Tri-partite Policing Agreement 10 10

Economic Development Strategy Taxation Real Property Tax Whitecap Community Improvement Fee (WCIF) Whitecap Liquor Consumption Fee (WLCF) Provincial Fuel and Tobacco Tax Agreement 11 11

Sustainable Development Foundation Land Use FNLMA Land Use Planning Land Zoning Development Standards Infrastructure 12 12

Economic Development Strategy Land Use Surveyed road ways and lots Street Names 13 13

Economic Development Strategy Land Leasing Up to 49 year commercial leases Traditional mortgage lending Up to 99 year residential leases All lease lots legally surveyed and registered with NRCAN Lease renewal option formula First Nations Land Registry Working with CMHC for mortgage insurance Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency Agreement 14 14

Community Benefits Improved Housing CMHC Section 95 Private home ownership program (99-year residential leaseholds) FNLMA 49 lot subdivision Three 12-suite apartment development 15 15 15

Community Benefits Partnership with the Province 16 16

Community Benefits Commercial Infrastructure Water distribution Expanded natural gas Sewage collection Expanded telecommunications Storm water collection Three phase power Access/service roads High speed internet 17 17

Community Benefits Water Treatment Plants Commercial Water Plant Community Water Plant Whitecap Water Utility Reverse Osmosis System Certified Operators Water and Sewer Billing Self-Sustaining Water Plant Expansion 2010-11 Currently in design stage Certified Operators Proposed Reverse Osmosis System Expanded Fire Protection Reservoir 18 18

Development Foundation Employment Partnerships 19 19

Development Foundation Chief Whitecap Trail $24 million highway upgrade Whitecap construction management contract Chief Whitecap Trail tourism corridor designation 20 20

Existing Businesses Dakota Dunes Golf Links Partners Whitecap Muskeg Lake La Ronge 21 21

Existing Businesses Dakota Dunes Casino 22 22

Existing Businesses Whitecap Trail Gas Bar & Confectionary 23 23

Proposed Development Dakota Dunes Hotel Hotel 24 24

Proposed Development Dakota Dunes Resort Residential 25 25

Proposed Development Whitecap Trail Business Park High-tech and green technology focus Aero-space and defense sector focus 40 acre business park Feasibility study and business plan under development 26 26

Proposed Development Dakota Vehicle Systems 27 27

Proposed Development School Expansion, New Health Centre and Daycare K-8 elementary school 50 seat daycare Community Health Centre Commercial kitchen and cafeteria Trades Training Centre 28 28

Community Benefits Community Policing Tri-partite Community Policing Agreement (52% Federal, 48% Provincial) Currently two RCMP officers reside in Whitecap Low crime rate, but high visitation; 1.4 million tourists annually RCMP Satellite office 29 29

Community Benefits Fire Protection Partnership with Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services SFPS provide on-going volunteer fire fighter training and back up services SFPS provide all vehicle lease and maintenance Communication System 30 30

Community Benefits Economic Impacts Whitecap government revenues from: land leases property taxes consumption fees utility payments business profits 31 31

Community Benefits Economic Impacts Over $100 million capital investment Over 700 jobs created $90 million of revenue generated annually Over 1.4 million tourist visits annually 32 32

Community Benefits Economic Impacts Social Assistance Reduction 1993 2003 2008 Sept 2010 87 clients 32 clients 14 clients 8 clients 33 33

Community Benefits Economic Impacts Unemployment Reduction 1993 67% 2010 2003 34% 2008 8% Target 4.0% 4.7% (Prov. Avg.) 34 34

Community Benefits Economic Impacts Jobs Created Whitecap Trail Golf Course Casino Whitecap Govt. 8 62 540 60 Total to Date 670 35 35

Community Benefits Targeted Results Transparent, accountable governance Sustainable self governance Responsible land use Employment opportunities Improved quality of life for residents Participation in the regional economy 36 36