Paula Hadden-Jokiel

Discussions of programming to support social and economic development both on and off-reserve.

Discussing the community's projects with an objective of determining best practices to reach full capacity for community-led large-scale projects. This has included asking for direction on potential funding opportunities that are available.

Discussing the community's projects with an objective of determining best practices to reach full capacity for community-led large-scale projects. This has included asking for direction on potential funding opportunities that are available.

Financial assistance and policy advice regarding the provision of policing and public security in the First Nation. Discuss federal role in regulating/restoring sturgeon habitat that has been damaged by Manitoba Hydro, operating under a federal license. Seeking government apology/redress for irregularities concerning the adhesion of the First Nation to Treaty No. 5. Negotiation towards a Treaty Land Entitlement settlement Federal funding to enable the development of hard infrastructure (e.g. water, sewer) necessary to develop housing and community facilities. Seeking funding for the construction of new schools to aid the growing population and cultivate the education needs of the community.

Supporting the client in seeking funding and government support to strengthen community policing services, public safety, and culturally informed policing initiatives. Seeking government apology/redress for irregularities concerning the adhesion of the First Nation to Treaty No. 5. Discuss federal role in regulating/restoring sturgeon habitat that has been damaged by Manitoba Hydro, operating under a federal license. Negotiation towards a Treaty Land Entitlement settlement Federal funding to enable the development of hard infrastructure (e.g. water, sewer) necessary to develop housing and community facilities. Seeking funding for the construction of new schools to aid the growing population and cultivate the education needs of the community.

Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss supporting First Nations literacy, numeracy, and land-based learning programs to strengthen community education. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation midwifery and request funding to establish and support midwifery training programs and services for First Nation communities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities.

Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss supporting First Nations literacy, numeracy, and land-based learning programs to strengthen community education. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation midwifery and request funding to establish and support midwifery training programs and services for First Nation communities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects.

Engage with government in support of critical infrastructure on-reserve, such as educational and community facilities. Specifically in regard to Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy, and potential funding opportunities related to infrastructure, such as Green and Inclusive Community Buildings and First Nation Infrastructure Fund. In particular, aiming to secure commitments and action plans on key priorities, including Treaty Land Entitlement and Annuity Settlements, improved public safety and emergency management, with a focus on wildfire response.

Seeking potential funding opportunities related to infrastructure, such as Green and Inclusive Community Buildings and First Nation Infrastructure Fund. In particular, aiming to secure commitments and action plans on key priorities, including Treaty Land Entitlement and Annuity Settlements, improved public safety and emergency management, with a focus on wildfire response Engage with government in support of critical infrastructure on-reserve, such as educational and community facilities. Specifically in regard to Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act

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

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

Meeting with Public Office Holders to support the implementation - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - of Lake Babine Nation’s (LBN) Foundation Agreement. LBN is also pursuing an Incremental Fisheries Agreement, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, from Canada to fund the LBN Fisheries Department so that it can do more research and fisheries management. LBN is seeking additional on-reserve funding for housing.

Meeting with Public Office Holders to support the implementation - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - of Lake Babine Nation’s Foundation Agreement. LBN is seeking additional on-reserve funding for housing. LBN is also pursuing an Incremental Fisheries Agreement, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, from Canada to fund the LBN Fisheries Department so that it can do more research and fisheries management.

Support Misipawistik Cree Nation in pursuing financial support in order to develop critical infrastructure on reserve supporting education, housing, and community spaces. Current policies and funding programs include but are not limited to "Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program" and "Jordan's Principle."

Seeking federal partnership in social impact investment opportunities involving indigenous communities in Canada Federal Government policies impacting social impact investment models between the federal government and the private sector.