‍Present:

Angus Toulouse
Anna Marie Abitong
Arnelda Bennett
Lawrence Solomon
Leroy Bennett
McKenzie Toulouse (virtual)
Michael Abitong
Nelson Toulouse
Nicole Eshkakogan
Paul Eshkakogan
Rhonda Stoneypoint

Staff:

Andrea Hajt-Jacobs, Assistant Director – Council Secretariat
Claudette Jones, Education Executive Assistant
Julie Toulouse, Community Wellness Office Manager
Meggan McCracken, Director of Finance
Melanie Lazarus, Director of Community Wellness
Natalie Spencer, Human Resources Manager
Dr. Pamela Toulouse, Director of Education
Roger Jones, Council Secretariat
Ross Assinewe, Director of Planning & Infrastructure
Samantha Keysis, Director of Lands, Resources, & Environment
Sean Cassidy, Director of IT and Communications
Shelley Watt-Proulx, Director of Mental Health and Addictions
Susan Deschamps, Director of Long Term Care
Wade Owl, Political Office Coordinator

Guests:

‍Tara White, First Nations FinancialManagement Board

Regrets:

‍Sheldon Toulouse
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Opening Prayer by Nelson Toulouse

Meetingcalled to order @ 9:42 AM.

Motion 2023/03#15

‍Sagamok Chief& Council motion to accept the agenda as presented.

Moved by:Arnelda Bennett
Seconded by: Lawrence Solomon
A/O: 0
Discussion: CARRIED

Motion2023/03 #16

‍SagamokChief & Council motion to accept the Chief & Council minutes ofMarch 7th, 2023.

Moved by: Lawrence Solomon
Seconded by: Nelson Toulouse
A/O: 0
Discussion: Elaborate on the purposesof the BCRs approved and rescinded. Both relate to the Maamwesying OntarioHealth Team and their ability to access needed information for services. CARRIED

Consent Agenda Items

Correspondence: Onita’s issue with the timing of a bingo called may relate to poor internet quality resulting in a delay in what is shown on the stream. Holly Bennett can view the game played, determine the timing of the first call of Bingo relative to the numbers call, and respond to Onita with the findings.

Second, Terry McNichol submitted correspondence regarding security. Ron of Wiky has a security company called CanCom. The response is that the matter can be brought forward to Senior Management prior to coming to Council. Seeking suggestions for dates to meet with Nogdawindamin, possibly sometime in April.

Housing Working Group Update

Arnelda had circulated a BN outlining the current findings of the HWG, and has 5 recommendations to put forward for Council consideration.

Motion 2023/03 #17

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to accept BCR 2023-03-123 Housing Working Group Recommendations.

Moved by: Lawrence Solomon
Seconded by: Rhonda Stoneypoint
A/O: 0
Discussion: Remove the line “effective immediately” in recommendation 4, outlining the use of the ZEI building on River Road. CARRIED

Health and Wellness Working Group Update

Renamed the group to the Health and Wellness Working Group to achieve a greater amount of inclusivity. Reviewed all documents from previous incarnations of the working group and pulled the priorities set by the previous iteration. Looked at the knowledge and skills of staff and their available capacities, and worked to identify both existing and new sources of funding. Lastly, reviewed the Terms of Reference, worked on the Strategic Plan, and aligned the HWWG with operational plans.

Education

Motion 2023/03 #18

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to support the recommendation of the Interim Education Director to develop a strengths-based, choice driven, and culturally rooted leave program for Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik teaching staff.

Moved by: Nicole Eshkakogan
Seconded by: Anna Marie Abitong
A/O: 1 – Nelson Toulouse
Discussion: Move the amount of days allotted to 10 days to align with federal standards. CARRIED

2023-24 Work Departmental Work Plan Overview

Will be approving the presented work plans as part of an omnibus motion to approve the work plans in principle, as there is a need to have them approved before the end of the fiscal year. The motion to accept in principle will allow for us to maintain compliance while still allowing for any needed adjustments ahead of the April 4th Chief & Council meeting.

Motion 2023/03 #19

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to approve the attached departmental work plans in principle.

Moved by: Anna Marie Abitong
Seconded by: Leroy Bennett
A/O: 0
Discussion:

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