Michelle Kovacevic

Seeking a regulatory change under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which would allow the FNFA to issue loans to special purpose vehicles that qualify for the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program announced in Budget 2024 The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, with respect to annual infrastructure funding

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures. The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, Section 141

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, Section 141 Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

Detail title: Federal impact assessment and consultation for major projects affecting Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Description: Impact Assessment Act, federal environmental assessment policy, and the Canada–Alberta Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment, with respect to federal decision-making, Indigenous consultation, accommodation, cumulative effects, and protection of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation’s Treaty and Aboriginal rights in relation to major projects in Alberta that may affect the Nation’s lands, waters, rights, and interests. Detail title: Treaty 8 annuity payments and related compensation issues Description: Treaty 8 annuity payment obligations and related federal policy or program matters, with respect to the administration of annual treaty annuity payments, past annuity compensation, and federal engagement with Treaty 8 First Nations on the fulfillment of treaty annuity obligations. Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to develop programs and services that will address socio-economic issues impacting Members of the Nation Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is exploring a renewed fiscal relationship with Indigenous Services Canada Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking support for economic development projects such as the development of new retail locations as well as manufacturing facilities on reserve lands Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to assert and affirm its inherent and constitutional Rights over the delivery of Child & Family Services. This includes funding made available through Indigenous Services Canada's First Nation Child & Family Services Program (FNCFS) as well as through a Fiscal Agreement signed in conjunction with a Coordination Agreement pursuant to An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Children, Youth and Families

Consultation C-5 Alberta Federal Memorandum of Understanding and Environmental Protection to waterways Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to develop programs and services that will address socio-economic issues impacting Members of the Nation Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to assert and affirm its inherent and constitutional Rights over the delivery of Child & Family Services. This includes funding made available through Indigenous Services Canada's First Nation Child & Family Services Program (FNCFS) as well as through a Fiscal Agreement signed in conjunction with a Coordination Agreement pursuant to An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Children, Youth and Families Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking support for economic development projects such as the development of new retail locations as well as manufacturing facilities on reserve lands Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is exploring a renewed fiscal relationship with Indigenous Services Canada

Increase support and funding on issues related to global migration and forced displacement, including on operational responses to new arrivals in Canada. Engage in governmental dialogue on issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL), with specific reference to ensuring the protection of populations experiencing increased vulnerabilities and the delivery of humanitarian assistance during times of armed conflict. Build support and obtain grant funding for community service organizations in Canada. Build support for health and public initiatives, including but not limited to supports targeted to mental health and seniors. Increase support and investment in diverse programming for indigenous communities, including preparedness, risk reduction, emergency response and recovery. Secure investments in readiness for all-hazard response, including health emergencies and public health crises in Canada and around the world.

Communicating with government officials about the potential acquisition of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation.

Communicating with government officials about the establishment of a new Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) depot for the Fisher River Band. Communicating with government officials about the potential acquisition of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation.

Increasing awareness of Hydro One's activities in the electricity sector and advocating for policy responses to increased electrification. We will be actively participating in regulatory discussions regarding the Clean Electricity Standards being proposed by the Government of Canada; Securing funding options to support rural broadband development Securing funding options to support electrification Securing funding options to support electricity transmission development Conducting outreach and advocacy to the Federal Government on: Electrification, Clean Energy Resources, a National Grid Council, Clean Emissions Standard ZEV Vehicles, Electricity Transmission Project Development, Joint Use of Electricity Infrastructure, Funding Mechanisms for Indigenous participation in transmission project ownership; Advocating for tax polices regarding the payment in lieu (PIL) regime associated with the selling of electricity assets. Advocating for removal of trade restrictions on imported products necessary for the energy transition and electricity reliability; Advocating for changes to the incoming regulations banning the use of Pentachlorophenol as a wood pole preservative;

KTC Child & Family Services is seeking continued support for implementation issues surrounding its Coordination Agreement with the Governments of Alberta and Canada. KTC Child & Family Services is seeking continued support to advance capital projects in relation to its fiscal arrangements with ISC pursuant to An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit and Metis Children Youth and Family

Advocate for federal support to address infrastructure gaps in community.

Seeking support for renewal of Urban Program for Indigenous People;

Seeking funding for Friendship Centres to deliver programs and services to urban Indigenous Peoples and to discuss opportunities for collaboration with the Government of Canada to strengthen supports for urban Indigenous communities. Seeking Friend Centres' participation in Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) and other programs that address Friendship Centres' evolving security and safety needs. Seeking funding to support Friendship Centres delivering emergency assistance to Indigenous Peoples and their families impacted by wildfires and flooding. Seeking federal support for Friendship Centre-led housing and infrastructure initiatives, including funding opportunities under the Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy. Seeking support for renewal of Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

Communicating with government officials about education funding for Siksika Board of Education.

Seeking government support for the development and completion of an all-season road.