NATOA
The National Indigenous Trust Officers Association (NATOA) and co-host New Relationship Trust, invites you to join us at the first regional 1-day Indigenous Trust and Investment Workshop “Building for Success” held in Vancouver, BC at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, September 22, 2015
The 1-day Workshop is designed to provide an informative and interactive venue for all those involved with Indigenous Trusts, including topics specific to Communities in British Columbia. Speaker and facilitators will represent both the Indigenous Communities who have established, or in the process of establishing, and maintained successful Trust operations, and members of the Corporate Industry that effectively service these Communities.
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NATOA
1 – Day Indigenous Trust & Investment Workshop, Sept 22,2015 Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
The National Indigenous Trust Officers Association (NATOA) and co-host New Relationship Trust, invites you to join us at the first regional 1-day Indigenous Trust and Investment Workshop “Building for Success” held in Vancouver, BC at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.
The Workshop is designed to provide an informative and interactive venue for all those involved with Indigenous Trusts, including topics specific to Communities in British Columbia. Speaker and facilitators will represent both the Indigenous Communities who have established, or in the process of establishing, and maintained successful Trust operations, and members of the Corporate Industry that effectively service these Communities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Chief and Council
• Mining and Energy Executives
• Executive Directors
• Indigenous Consultants
• Trust Officers
• Academic Leaders and Students
• Educators
• Economic Development Officers
• Program Managers
• Band Administration
• Finance
• Indigenous Business Owners
• Band Managers
• Elected Leaders
• CEO’s
• Law Firm Executives
• All Interested Groups and Individuals
• Other Decision-Makers

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NATOA
NATOA announces the first regional Trust and Investment Workshop to be held September 22, 2015 in Vancouver, BC
June 8, 2015 – Toronto, ON – The National Indigenous Trust Officers Association (NATOA) and co-host New Relationship Trust is excited to announce the first regional Trust and Investment Workshop that will take place on September 22, 2015 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia.
NATOA is pleased to be hosting their first regional one-day Trust and Investment Workshop. This event is designed to provide an informative and interactive venue for all those involved with Indigenous Trusts, including topics specific to the Communities in the province of British Columbia. Speaker and facilitators will represent both the Indigenous Communities who have established, or in the process of establishing, and maintained successful Trust operations, and members of the Corporate Industry that effectively service these Communities.
“We are very excited to be launching the first of a series of one-day Regional Workshops,” says Mark Sevestre, President of NATOA. “The Workshops will be aimed at providing Indigenous Communities across the country relevant information to help our Communities and Leaders effectively manage and maintain their own Trust and Investment operations. Workshops will be specific to issues and topics to each province or territory.”
For more information about NATOA, please visit www.GoToRegister.ca/NATOA.
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Aborcom Resources
Dear Chief and Council,
Hello / Tanisi. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is George J. Morissette and I am a member of the Mistawasis Cree Nation of Saskatchewan. I reside in the small community of Rockland, Ontario a short distance east of Ottawa / Gatineau. I am proud to introduce to you my company Aborcom Resources Corporation (“Aborcom Resources”) which I founded on June 21, 2013.
After 11 years of working with Canada’s federal government, most of which with Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada, I took the step forward to create my company with the mission to assist Bands and organizations in taking that step forward in realizing greater autonomy and control over their financial future and be a corporate player in enhancing their economic development and community initiatives, which includes assisting Bands taking control over their Indian moneys.
For the majority of my career with Indigenous Affairs I served at a national level as one of two Band Moneys Advisor providing advice to Indigenous Affairs senior and executive management in the administration of the Indian moneys provisions of the Indian Act and the First Nations Oil and Gas and
Moneys Management Act. As part of my duties I also provided advice on the administration of settlement moneys with respect to claims negotiations with the Crown, and advice regarding federal reserve land management with Indian moneys implications.
Career highlights: In August 2011, I was the lead advisor to recommend the Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development approve the release of $11.7 million of capital Indian moneys, pursuant to a settlement agreement between Canada and the Huron-Wendat Nation of Quebec, into its private trust. Notably, in that same month I was the lead advisor to recommend the Minister approve the transfer of $240 million of capital Indian moneys of the Ermineskin Cree Nation of Alberta into its private trust. In March 2014, I was also the lead advisor in the implementation process for the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act whereby the Kawacatoose First Nation of Saskatchewan became the first community in Canada to assume legal authority over the management and control of its’ Indian moneys, that would no longer be administered by Canada under the Indian Act.
Since 2008, while working with Canada’s department of Indigenous Affairs, I have recommended the approval and release of over $365 million of Indian moneys to Bands.
For your convenience, my company information can be found at: www.aborcomresources.ca. I may also be reached by email at: aborcom.resources@gmail.com.
I thank you for your time and consideration and look forward to speaking with you in the future to explore how I may help your community with its initiatives.
George J. Morissette
Chief Executive Officer
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Playing the White Man’s Game
‘Playing the White Man’s Games’ tells the extraordinary stories of Native American athletes who not only overcame tremendous obstacles to play, but dominated the NFL, CFL, PGA, Olympic Games, NHL and Professional Wrestling.
Thorpe, who ABC TV has dubbed “Athlete of the Century,” began his track and field career by besting the competition on the college varsity high jump team — wearing street shoes—then went on to win gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympic Games. But he didn’t stop there. Next he tackled football, dominating the NCAA and NFL. After that he turned his talents to major league baseball. In all, Thorpe excelled in every one of the twenty-two sports he attempted… including a national championship in ballroom dancing.
Meet Billy Mills, who improved his best time by an unheard of fifty seconds to win the 10,000-metre Olympic race in “the greatest upset in Olympic history.”
Notah Begay III, the grandson of a Navajo code talker, had played golf only on public courses until he won four PGA tournaments in his first two years on the pro golf tour.
The incomparable Ed “Wahoo” McDaniel was an NFL star who also won hundreds of professional wrestling championships.
Along the way he fought thousands of matches, and received over 3,000 stitches. Never one to back down from a challenge, he once washed down a gallon of jalapeño peppers with a quart of motor oil on a dare.
The fascinating stories of these colourful characters, sometimes referred to as the “forgotten Americans,” shows how these Native American were heroes, not only on the field of play, but in their communities, where they were both role models and champions for Native history and culture.
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Algoma University
Scholarship & Awards 
Algoma U Diploma Recognition Awards of Excellence are available to students applying for a degree-completion program under an articulation agreement, after earning a 2- or 3- year diploma from an Ontario community college. Only those Algoma U students who are enrolled in and maintain 30 credits or more over two consecutive terms (fall/winter) of study are eligible. Awards are decided using the overall average obtained by the candidate on completion of the college diploma. These awards are non-renewable. No application required.
$1,000 to candidates with an average of 3.70-4.00
$750 to candidates with an average of 3.00-3.69
$500 to candidates with an average of 2.50-2.99
Paul and Bricken Dalseg, Pioneers of Lake-of-the Woods
This award will provide financial assistance of up to $5,000 to one Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit), student entering his/her first year at Algoma U, who is a resident in the Treaty 3 Area of Ontario, and with demonstrated financial need. If no such student qualifies for the award in any academic year, the awards may be given to an Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit) student, entering his or her first year at Algoma U, who is resident in Ontario and with demonstrated financial need, at the discretion of the University. The award is non-renewable.
For more information about our Scholarships and Awards, please visit our website at
www.GoToInfo.ca/AlgomaU or
email AlgomaU@GoToInfo.ca
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Canada Post 
Are You  Eligible?
Canada Post’s Indigenous Education Incentive Awards celebrate the hard work and determination of individuals of Indigenous heritage who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. The awards are open to all Indigenous Canadians who have been out of school for one year or more, who have since decided to return to an educational system, and who have now been back at school for at least one year. The Canada Post Indigenous Education Incentive Awards are granted annually to select applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $1,000 in recognition of their efforts.
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF…
1. You are an Indigenous Canadian (member of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit),
2. You have been out of school for one year or more,
3. You returned to school and have recently completed one year of studies (between January 2014 and August 2015), and
4. You have never received this award in the past (previous award recipients are not eligible).
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Write an essay which details your efforts to get an education. Be sure to include any challenges you have faced in order to pursue your education, why you were out of school for one year (or more), and what life was like during that time. Your essay should also include the reason(s) you decided to return to school, any extraordinary challenges you might now be facing, and how you’re dealing with those challenges. Tell us how your life has changed since you’ve returned to school and what your next steps will be. Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on letter-sized stationery, and no more than five pages long.
2. Complete an application form and return it by August 31, 2015. Be sure to include:
• Your essay,
• School transcripts or school letter confirming you’ve completed one year of studies between January 2014 and August 2015 (photocopy is acceptable), and
• A clear photocopy of your membership card or an official letter from a community member confirming that you are an Indigenous Canadian.
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Canada Post
ÊTES-VOUS ADMISSIBLE?
Les Prix d’encouragement aux études à l’intention des Autochtones offerts par Postes Canada rendent hommage à l’assiduité et à la détermination des personnes d’origine autochtone qui ont saisi une nouvelle occasion de poursuivre des études. Tous les Canadiens d’origine autochtone qui ne sont pas allés à l’école pendant au moins un an, qui ont ensuite décidé de réintégrer le système d’éducation et qui sont retournés à l’école pendant au moins une année complète sont admissibles à ces prix. Les Prix d’encouragement aux études à l’intention des Autochtones offerts par Postes Canada sont remis annuellement à des candidats qui ont été sélectionnés dans l’ensemble du pays. Les lauréats recevront 1 000 $ en reconnaissance de leurs efforts.
VOUS ÊTES ADMISSIBLE SI…
1. Vous êtes un Canadien d’origine autochtone (membre d’une Première nation, Métis ou Inuit).
2. Vous n’êtes pas allé à l’école pendant au moins un an.
3. Vous êtes retourné à l’école et avez récemment terminé une année complète d’études (entre janvier 2014 et août 2015).
4. Vous n’avez jamais reçu ce prix avant (les anciens bénéficiaires d’une bourse ne sont pas admissibles).
COMMENT SOUMETTRE SA CANDIDATURE :
1. Écrivez une composition qui décrit de façon détaillée les efforts que vous déployez pour recevoir une éducation.
N’oubliez pas d’inclure les obstacles que vous avez dû surmonter pour poursuivre vos études, pourquoi vous n’êtes pas allé à l’école pendant un an (ou plus), et comment était la vie pendant cette période. Votre composition doit aussi inclure la ou les raisons pour lesquelles vous avez décidé de retourner à l’école, tous les défis importants auxquels vous faites maintenant face et comment vous les surmontez. Dites-nous comment votre vie a changé depuis que vous êtes retourné à l’école et quelles seront les prochaines étapes. Votre composition d’un maximum de cinq pages doit être dactylographiée en double interligne et présentée sur du papier format lettre.
2. Remplissez un formulaire de demande et envoyez-le d’ici le 31 août 2015. N’oubliez pas d’y inclure :
• votre composition;
• un relevé de notes ou une lettre d’une école qui confirme que vous avez complété une année d’études entre janvier 2014 et août 2015 (photocopies acceptées);
• une photocopie lisible de votre carte de membre ou une lettre officielle d’un membre de la communauté qui confirme que vous êtes un Canadien d’origine autochtone.
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Rodgers Investment Consulting
Rodgers Investment Consulting welcomes you to attend the 11th annual Indigenous Trust and Investment Workshop. The three-day workshop is designed to educate and engage participants in discussion on the fundamentals of Indigenous Settlement Trusts and Investment management.
Leaders from across all sectors, Indigenous Government, private, public, and philanthropic, as well as some of the best minds working with Indigenous trusts from the trust, legal, accounting and investment professions, will converge for three days of informative, must-attend sessions. Attendees from across Canada will gather to hear from some of the nation’s most knowledgeable and dynamic speakers. Workshop features will include leading Trust professionals, private, public and Indigenous community sector leaders, networking receptions, and more!
Participants will expect:

• Impact and SRI Investing
• Implications of FBAR on Trustee selection
• Protecting your Trust from FATCA Challenges
• Fiduciary Duty and Conflict of Interest
• The ‘Investment Challenge Game’
• Impact Benefit Agreements and Industry Partnerships
• Effectively Manage and Invest Settlement
• Effective Administration and Recordkeeping
• Building Endowments from Resource Revenue
• Special Keynote Speakers
• Meet leading Tax, Trust Law and Investment Experts
• Learn about Successful Strategies from Communities across Canada

Who should attend:

• Trustees
• Chiefs
• CEO’s
• Executive Directors
• Band Management
• Trust Managers
• Council Members
• Educators
• Legal Advisors Program Managers
• Band Administration
• Financial Officers
• Indigenous Advisors
• Elected Leaders
• Academic Leaders
• Economic Development Officers
• Students
• Other Decision-Makers

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Manitoba Hydro
Did you know that your education can put money in your pocket?
Manitoba Hydro recognizes the outstanding achievements of Manitoba’s Indigenous youth. In the 2014/2015 school
year, we are offering the following awards specifically for high school students. Consideraon is given based on
academic performance, community involvement, and career interests.
Trio Award
Indigenous students completing Mathematics (Applied or Pre-Calculus), English and Science (by grade):
• 20S Math & English, 20F Science (One award of $200)
• 30S Math, English and Physics (One award of $300)
• 40S Math, English and Physics (One award of $500)
Northern Student Award
Teachers can nominate Indigenous students in Junior High or High School who live north of the 53rd parallel.
(Three awards of $300 each)
Physics Award
Indigenous students who are enrolled in either Physics 30S or 40S and are from Fox Lake, Nelson House, Split Lake,
War Lake and York Factory communities are eligible to apply. (One award of $200).
The application deadline is July 15. 2015
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