HR/Shared Services, ICT will continue to provide technical support services to all departments in Sagamok Anishnawbek by continuing its focus on improving connectivity and communication between departments and all staff facilities in Sagamok.  Our main priorities for the coming year include:

• Improving disaster recovery plans through implementation of redundant systems for backup and restoration of server system data.
• Continued purchase of mobile computing systems.
• Configuration and training provided to staff for off-site or remote access to on-premises assets using virtual private network technology.
• Continue management updates regarding High-Speed internet access in the community such as Bell Fibe and SpaceX StarLink Satellite Service.
• With the emergence of SaaS (Software as a Service), continue collaboration with 3rd party vendors to provide enhanced online services for the protection of Sagamok Anishnawbek staff and computer technology.
• Implement high definition surveillance electronics in MEC to provide added protection to assets in the building.
• Train employees in utilizing Sagamok WebEx for enterprise online video conferencing and collaboration services.
• Continue to research best practices and implement communications plan to go-live with live streaming of Sagamok Anishnawbek Chief and Council Meetings.
• Cut-Over to new Miter Finch timekeeping system.

The goal of the  Economic  Development   Program is the  development of  economic wealth of the reserve for the well-being of the community.  It is a sustainable in-crease in living standards that  includes an in-crease in per capita income, better  education and health, as well as environmental  protection while keeping close ties with our culture and traditions

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE & OTHER GRANT PROGRAMS

Tools of the Trade Program and Grant Program approvals for this year include:

• Approved 20 applications for Tools of the Trade totaling $18,679.78
• Approved 3 applications for the Grant Program totaling $782,766.00

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