Economic Development for a Brighter Future – Current and Prospective Projects

Prepared by JP Gladu, BScF – MBA Candidate Senior Advisor – Business Development [email protected] 613-866-4161

A New Start – A Bright Future

Land use Plan Pilot Project Only First Nation in Ontario to be selected for Pilot Project by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. BNA is one of eight communities from across Canada. Objectives, build the foundations for land-based economic development for: • Community engagement for future land use decisions • First Nation community well-being and economic development • The creation of a land management toolkit (land use planning, legal surveys, law making)

First Nations Land Management Act The Act is federal law which provides First Nations the authority to develop laws in relations to reserve lands. Greatly improves efficiently of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek to direct lands and economic development from 2-years in Aboriginal Affairs hands to 2-weeks in BNA hands. The FNLMA will allow BNA the authority over reserve lands, natural resources and revenues on its reserve land base. The FNLMA removes the barriers to economic development that FN’s typically experience under the archaic provisions under the Indian Act. http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/br/mrp/ip/ipn8-eng.asp

Cedar Value Added Sawmill

Cedar Value Added Sawmill cont.. •

Wood Committed to mill is currently 6,000 m3

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Additional 9,000 m 3 being supported by MNDMF

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Contracts to provide pallet material to two pellet producers in Ontario (contract start 2012)

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$1 Million Grant from NOHFC - confirmed

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$460,000 Grant from Fednor – confirmed

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$5.3 Million Project

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21 Full Time Direct Jobs (two shifts)

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4 Full Time Indirect jobs

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Construction – Autumn 2011

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Operational – Autumn 2012

Pellet Facility Wood Committed to mill is 113,000 m3 Confirmed by Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry 67,400 tons annual output of pellets $15-$18 Million Project 16 Full Time Direct Jobs 15 Full Time Indirect jobs Construction – Spring 2012 Operational – Spring 2013

Lot A: Cedar Mill on South Side, Cogeneration on North end. Lot B: Pellet Mill Lot C: Expansion – potential for leasing opportunities and partnerships

First Nation Market Housing Fund * Support for finance staff in obtaining designations, certifications, communications and software training;

* Support for the development of an organizational and administrative structure, policies, procedures and agreement templates; * Support for setting up a Housing Authority; * Support for development of a land tenure system, land use plan and land registry; * Support for the Capital Planning process; * Support for the development of a Human Resources policy including conflict of interest and oath of confidentiality; * Support for the delivery of community education

workshops.

Cogeneration Facility Strategic Geographic Location – heart of forest unit Business to Business Scenario for hog fuel 1.1 MW Combined Heat and Power facility Green energy to community Integrated into Pellet and Cedar Facilities $20 Million facility 8-10 Full Time Jobs 4-6 Indirect Jobs Construction Spring 2012 Operational Spring 2013

Wind Power Development BNA erected MET Mast fall 2010 Partnership with Innergex – 260 MW’s off reserve $600 Million++ project Estimated 20 to 25 MW’s on-reserve Canadian Wind Atlas suggest strong wind resources in the Lake Nipigon Region Current data recorded average of 7.3 meters/sec (Actual wind data exceeding Atlas estimates)

Solar Park Showcase northern opportunities Utilize energy for community purposes Utilize energy for industrial use Prefeasibility wrapping up summer 2011 Aboriginal Renewable Energy Fund support

Copper Thunderbird 5-Star Eco-Lodge $250,000 Comprehensive Business Plan $15 Million dollar project 20 Full Time Jobs 80 person years of employment during construction Seeking Financial Partnerships including neighbouring First Nations on Lake Nipigon

Lake Front Cottage Development Prime Lake Front Development Rare resource – L. Nipigon Fully Protected * one public access point * less than 3 private access points * 3 First Nations including BNA Highway Access High Value Market Opportunity World Class Ice Climbing, Hunting and Fishing

Lithium Mine Rock Tech Lithium partner 9.8 Million tons (historical) at 1.18% grade 150 person mine operation 43-101 report out (RCK is ticker) 20-30 year mine life Project Construction 2013 Mine Operation 2014

Long-Term Elders Health Care Facility 136 - 210 Bed Unit for the North * Narcotic Clinic * Pregnancy Clinic * Diabetes Clinic Management Company Partner * Financial Resources

* Managerial and Operational Excellence Exploring partnership with Aboriginal organizations, Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.

Advanced Communication Platform * The Keewaytinook Okimakanak – Kuhkenah Network (K-Net). K-Net is a leading First Nation organization providing broadband networking throughout northern Ontario. * Develop and sustain a private, managed wide-area broadband network * Development of locally owned and managed

broadband networks that deliver connections for band office programs, health, justice, and education services along with other applications in Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

Net-Zero + Energy Export Model The BNA wholeheartedly support the concept of developing a community from the ground up that generates, from its own renewable sources, as much or more energy than it consumes. For the designers of the community, this objective aligns seamlessly with other goals of sustainability, individual and community health, economic stability and prosperity, and leadership.

Infrastructure Requirements: Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Community Road Networks Bridges and Culverts Electrical Distribution System Telephone and Internet Distribution System Landfill Site Fire Protection

Historic Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek photo