Annual Report 2020-2021 ALIB

Adams Lake Indian Band

6453 Hillcrest Rd PO Box 588 Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Website: www.adamslakeband.org Phone (250)679-8841 Toll Free 1-877-679-8841

Secwépemc Prayer Kukstéc-kuc Tqelt kúkpi7 t̓e skectéc-kuc t̓e tmicws-kuc.

Yucwmínte xwexwéyt r stem ne7élye ne tmicw.

Knúcwete kuc es cwelcwélt.s xwexwéyt r swet.

Yucwmínte r qelmúcw, r mesmescén, r spipyúy̓e, r séwllkwe, ell re stsíllens-kuc.

Knúcwete kuc es yegwyégwt.s kuc.

Kukstéc kuc t̓e pell s7elkst.s kuc.

Kukstéc-kuc Tqelt Kúkpi7 t̓e skectéc-kuc t̓e xwexwéyt t̓e stem.

We thank you Creator for giving us this beautiful earth.

Take care of everything on this earth.

Help everybody to be well.

Take care of the people, animals, the birds, and our food.

Help us to be strong.

Thank you that we have work.

We thank you Creator for giving us everything that we need. tucwt̓silem.

Table of Contents

Education Dept

Chief and Council

Chief Atahm School

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Chief Clifford Arnouse Report 4

Sahhaltkum Daycare

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Band Councillor’s Reports

K-12, Post Secondary

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Publics Works Dept

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Administration Administration Dept

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Housing Dept

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Finance Dept

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Natural Resource Dept

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Human Resources Dept

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Lands & Taxation Dept

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Economic Development Dept 22

Title & Rights Dept

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Information Technology Dept 24

2021 Statement of Finances

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Communication Dept

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2020/2021 Highlights

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Health & Wellness Dept

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Staff Directory

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Acknowledgements

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Adams Lake Indian Band Vision Statement

Re Tqeltkúkwpi7 tntels ne7élye ne tmicw es yecwemínte re k̓wseltktn-kt, re ck̓úl̓ten-kt, re xqweqwlúten̓-kt, re tmicw-kt, re tk̓wemíple7ten-kt, re stselxmém-kt, re pellsúten-kt ell re keknuctn-kt welmé7 yews, welmé7 yews. Me7 tsyecwemínste es le7s r stsyem-kt ne7élye ne tmicw, es yecwestsút-kt, es sxyestém r ek̓ultn-kt tikumíte7, es tselxestút-kt ell es sxyestwécw-kt tel7éliye te pyin.

Our Creator placed us on this land to take care of our people, our land, our language, our customs, our knowledge, our culture, our title, to be ours forever and ever. Ensuring that we live in a safe, healthy, self sufficient community where cultural values and identity are consistently valued promoted and embraced by all.

Mission Statement

R “Adams Lake Indian Band” melk̓wetés r qelmúcws, xqléllcu es tsetset.s r stuqném̓qst.s ne tmicws ell e stuqwném̓qst.s ne stems es tselxestés k̓weseltkns ell es tnmin̓s r timicw es cwelcwelts,es tslleq̓éms,es yegwúps ne Secwepemctsín ell es tselxestés r ekultns me7 knucwestsút es tsetse.s r tsyems welmé7 yews ne7élye ne r tmicws Cstélnec te sq̓7ests.

Through a unified First Nations process and supported by a community process, the Adams Lake Indian Band will succeed in exercising title and rights, enhancing our natural resources, promote community, economic development, health, education, language, and cultural awareness thereby continually improving the overall quality of life for all Band members.

Kukpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse Wéytk kp Xwexweytk tep, my (skewst) name is Frederick Clifford Arnouse. My (kwesalktn) family and wife is Gladys Arnouse of 50 years. I am blessed with six children, daughters, and sons and 26 grand children, also two great-great grand children.

My mother was the late Regina A. Arnouse (Michel), My father was the late Frederick A. Arnouse. I had six brothers and one formidable sister.

Also, there are numerous knowledgeable caring sharing, uncles and aunties, cousins, nephews, nieces… too many to mention and because of limited space and time I can only mention it.

I have lived away from the reserve life since a young man, learning to work hard and plan. Building my experience and skills in working with BC Hydro, Tugboat Deck Hand, BC Rail, Construction and Mill work for 25 years. And of course, truck driving.

My political career began in 1995 here at ALIB, with my first nominations by Mary Jules as a Band Councillor when at the old hall. Not very many people knew me then, however I have built on, trust, unity, my political and negotiating experience since then.

This year 2020 has gone by so fast, there does not seem to be sufficient time to have acceptable plans in this short period. In the end all things that are essential consistently are accomplished.

Our challenge is a division of politics and administration. As politicians our duty is to strategize, vision and have an overview plan or lobby for the organization and have trust in the managers and directors to do their duties.

Administration is the action of the policies, with job descriptions, employee guidelines, and directions from our Executive Director (ED). Managers are there to administer the various departments according to the plans and visions set out in the policies. The substantial political focused on the policies that is a duty of administration to draft the initial assertions is disquieting for some.

As a leader it is relevant to promote better communication and transparency. To assist with governance, it makes sense to draw on the wisdom, experience and knowledge of others.

The communications of the leaderships meetings was put in the newsletter, ALIB web site and meeting became more frequent. The year end report is a process to be accountable and transparent to membership.

The use of computer for meetings has been more so in todays C&C meetings and other processes through

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Zoom, Teams. My phones were used more than ever.

Some calls usually can be directed back to Departments for answers to their inquiries, to ensure we follow our policies.

The bigger challenge was working through the Covid -19 and doing so within the organizations responsibilities. This is unprecedented for me as a Kukpi7, to keep the offices opened to serve the community and ensure every one’s safety, at the same time.

The fear of losing our Elders, is especially concerning because of the knowledge they retain in language, culture, and songs. We will all have our story of surviving the Covid-19, to tell our children and family.

The changes and sacrifices we all had to make because of the worldwide pandemic. We have been through this type of diseases according to our Elders and history. The stories from Elders help us appreciate our families more because of the suffering and loss we have experienced or been through. We have hope that the virus is running its course and we have our second shots beginning with the eldest to the youngest in May and June. My thanks go out to all that have listened to the precautions and limited the spread of Covid-19.

The plans to build much needed homes for families were put in place while dealing with the virus. Its been a decade or more since ALIB built houses due of the lack of Band land. The purchase of ten acres from a Certificate of Possession (CP) holder has never been done before, it is new to our community.

The negotiations with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) were initiated in the early part of the 2020 year. There was plenty of discussions on being updated on our budgets to go along with this major project.

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Continued…...Kukpi7 (Chief) Cliff Arnouse Focusing on the waterline to have clean potable water, were numerous conversations and lobbying trips to Vancouver to Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) offices. The negotiations were done and then we had a project to be planned for the year. The three phases were planned with all good negotiations of savings we put to the next phases, therefor saving on spending any Own Source Revenue (OSR). The great team of Political, Administration and Technical staff.

Here are some attributes: • Teamwork has been a theme throughout. Trust is a very important part of the position of leadership that was indicated throughout each department and organization.

• When ever a decision did not go the way we were working towards, we still got behind it and supported it, afterwards.

• Our finances, ALIB operating budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 was around 15 million dollars.

• This fiscal year 2020-2021 audited asset value is now approximately 24 million dollars.

• Our Capital budget of 9 million dollars is also additional.

• ALIB has created more employment.

• Has completed our 3.5-million-dollar 6 KM water line.

• Started a multi-million-dollar multi purpose health facility.

• The plans to build 16 new housing units at IR 4 & IR 6, there has not been any built since 2008.

• Plans for four buildings at West Harbor Village.

• There are plans to fix the damaged infrastructure at Sandy Point and Pierres Point campgrounds to accommodate more RV camp sites.

• Employment for youth apprentices that participated in the carpentry training program with TRU. • We are strengthening our Security Department to better serve the community.

• Construction of a Kikuili for ceremonies and other gatherings.

• Communications to inform membership in the directions and activities being planned such as water, housing, economic development, forestry, and title and rights.

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ter services, and funding for sports and other areas not often considered. There are families that require help when they are troubled and in a dark place when their mental health is not an issue of ordinary understanding.

The need and want for justice and safety or peace and quiet in the community, where they can walk around safely.

Title & Rights are important for all Secwepemc people. Hunting and fishing, rights as well. Sun Peaks has been a struggle and to get the discussions started we have signed a MOU with BC. This is just the starting point to begin important legal discissions that will include Elders, land users and other communities.

Children are important to be brought home to their healthy contributing families, where Elders, in the family can be teaching the youth where they came from and the customs and traditions of their community.

There are interests in sports. Everyone needs the same opportunities to play baseball, hockey, soccer, or sport of their choice.

Next years growth and more employment will be awesome to watch. Keep an eye on the economics opportunities. Economic Development is one key to getting us out from under the thumb of ISC, DIA, INAC.

The faith in the resilience of our people to do what ever we put our minds to, will help us survive these next new struggles of our survival. Doing the same things, the same way will only end in the same.

Everyone stay safe, healthy, and soon we will be able to gather for the ceremonies, we need to let our ancestors finish their journey. Kukstemc to all the newborn,

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Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse working on unity and Secwepemtsin.

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Tḱwemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Chelsea (Jules) Weytk; I want to send my gratitude out to our Front Line Workers who have continued to keep us up to date and provide services where they could over this past year and a half. Thank you to the community for continuing to do your part and keeping your bubble small and keeping those around you safe.

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Ways we communicate are and have changed and will continue to change  Technology will become part of how we meet even when we are able to meet in person, we incorporated the tools to make it work.  Technology is good as long as it works, this has led us to become aware of how we can help those become connected when it may not be at their finger tips.

Not to take anything or anyone for granted  Although this is something I live by everyday, it’s become more so because we are not able to see one another in person, we are not able to gather like we once use to where we could see community come together, share stories and laugh.

Upholding our Secwepemc Values  This has got me through the last year and a half of self isolation, practicing what has been taught to me and allowing myself to move forward through our cultural practices  When uncertainty occurs, the land, the water, the animals, the winged ones never fail us, our ancestors are here guiding us to where we need to go.

Patience  Through this pandemic, I learned to take a step back and let the process run its course, this may mean things do not happen when you want or expect them to happen but to

trust the process, everything happens for a reason.

It’s been a trying time and not any one of us has all the answers, but to remember that when people are left alone or their way of life has adapted to a different way of living, we need to remember to support one another, and empower one another, mental wellness is all within us, and each of us have our own story and journey when it comes to our own mental well being, so be kind to one another.

Infrastructure: The Water Line has now been extended to the end of Kamloops-Shuswap Road and has been turned on end of March, beginning of April. This has been a long time coming, and I am so happy to see our members homes benefit from good clean drinking water. A small Water Ceremony occurred April 15th to give thanks to Creator for good drinking water for all our people, and to continue to pray for our communities overall health & safety. This truly is a milestone, being on boil water advisory has become a normal part of living growing up, and now our upcoming children can have good clean water for the future.

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Continued….Tḱwemíple7 (Councillor) Brandy Chelsea (Jules) The construction for our new subdivision continues to occur; and November 2020 Adams Lake completed an Ancestral Remains Ceremony where we moved the Ancestral Remains from the site to the Cstélen Gravesite. This was my first time witnessing a ceremony like this.

With the Water Line extension, we will need to plan for a Water Treatment Centre, first completing a Feasibility Study, then a Design request and then the Project Proposal. Once this is approved, it will go out to tender and we would likely be looking at construction late 2022.

The Adams Lake Health Facility has gone out to tender and we plan to do a Groundbreaking Ceremony in May/June we will likely see construction by summer months.

Telus/Mascon- Fibre is being extended to the end of Kamloops-Shuswap Road, so all our members can receive the same connections as our main village.

Estimated connection for all the homes is mid June.

Telus/Mascon is completely funding this project.

Secwepemc Child & Family Services: I serve as the primary Board member on behalf of Adams Lake. We are one of seven communities that have a Protocol with Secwepemc Child & Family. In February 2020, the Board completed their draft 5 year strategic plan that identifies six strategic priorities: Relationships, Excellence, Jurisdiction, Language &Culture, Governance and Finance.

Our Vision and Mission are guided by these Principles: Respect, Courage, Honesty, Love, Humility, Wisdom & Truth.

The Agency has remained focused on reconnecting and reuniting children and youth with their families and this will continue to be a focal point of our work moving forward.

Going forward, as visions and goals change this means that our Protocol Agreement will change to ensure we are consistently and continually upholding our Values that provide our children a better and brighter future.

Stsmémelt Engagement Urban Community Liaison for ALIB This past year Adams Lake was able to implement as a pilot project, an Urban Liaison worker. Living away from community, there is a disconnect in ways of communication. However as we were hit with a current Pandemic, it was a blessing in disguise that we transformed to meeting more virtually which gave our urban members the opportunity to connect with Community. Through this program, we were able to provide assistance to Family Court for members. More of our members were able to access support services such as Education, Grief/Loss, Mental Health, Crisis Support and Housing.

Stsmémelt In Canada, 7.7% of children are Indigenous yet and they make up over half of those in Foster Care. The passing of the Federal Legislation Bill C-92 recognizes our inherent right to assert jurisdiction over a nation based, family focused, and community driven approach to child and family services.

The work of Stsmémelt began in 2009 when the 17 Chiefs committed to a community driven, nation based approach to achieve full jurisdiction over Secwepemc Children and Families in the Traditional Territory.

In January 2021, Stsmémelt Technical Working Group began to start the planning process over a course of a couple of months to ensure there is a Strategic Action Plan to guide the work of the Nation.

The guiding principles which will assist us in moving this work forward are: Sense of Belonging, Support & Safety, Family Connections & Healing, Nation Based, and Community Driven. The Strategic Priorities include: Healing, Revitalization of Secwepemc Law an Capacity Development.

We got to set the foundation for those yet unborn.

All my relations Quote:

“Be the Change you want to see”

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Tḱwemíple7 (Councillor) Elaine Jules

Weytk;

Pillars: Administration, Finance and Community Wellness 

Finance and Audit Committee Member

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Finance Administration Law Policy Member

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Qwelminte Secwepemc (QS ) Finance Member

With Covid 19 still happening, practically everything at the office is done virtually. At first it was a challenge to get used to and now I set up my own virtual meetings. We did our last General Band Meeting (GBM) virtually, it was a success. In the last year, our lives changed, covid-19 brings challenges physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Remember, If you need assistance, do not be afraid to ASK, you will be pointed in the right direction. I cannot wait until this pandemic is over.

Administration & Finance The majority of my time is spent working on Administration and Finance issues.

After numerous hours spent on policies, they are finalized and being adopted by Council. The four policies that need to be adopted are the Finance, Governance, Human Resources and IT policy. Councillor Gina and Laura Bouchard I have worked with Laura Bouchard from Finance Management Board (FMB) to ensure these policies are completed. Yahoo! This year they are complete. Other policies that are finalized are: the Donations, Honorarium, and Recreation policy and the Letter of Commitment. Two others that were worked on but because of Covid 19 they could not be brought forth, for required readings are the Membership Rules and Election Regulations. Other financial matters that I have input in are meetings with the Auditors, the Investors, and I attend Finance and Audit Committee meetings

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where we make recommendations to Council. And this past year, I attended a Finance Workshop that was hosted by FMB; it assisted with explaining what financial documents that need to be presented to Council.

Qwelminte Secwepemc I also sit on the Qwelminte Secwepemc (QS) financial committee where we make decisions on the yearly budget that is presented. This budget affects seven Secwepemc Bands; Adams Lake, Little Shuswap Lake, Splatsin, Simpcw, Shuswap, Skeetchestn and Tk'emlups. These seven Bands have a Letter of Commitment (LOC) with the province, namely Ministry of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation (MIRR), Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum (MEMPR), Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (ROFL_RD) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE), where resource dollars are shared with the seven bands. In previous years, the Bands received and shared $750,000. This year the Bands received and will share 3 million dollars from the provincial government to assist in reaching their goal of an enabling self determined governance.

Elders I sure miss the Elders gatherings and meetings. I miss sharing a meal and sitting and talking about our traditions, beliefs and values, and I miss listening to the Elders sing traditional songs. I miss medicine and berry picking with Elders.

Capital Projects When Council and Directors did strategic planning with Stephan Cornell, some pressing goals were to provide housing for our members, to have the waterline continue down to the end of the reserve on IR#4, and to have the new health centre built. Public Works, Administration and Council members negotiated with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) for extra funding and received it, this lessens the amount the Band has to put into the projects.

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Elaine Jules

with Charles Narcisse Crew

Margaret with son Jim Abel

Now these projects have become reality. In order to build homes, land was purchased from a CP land holder. The homes are being built and the new health centre will begin this year and the waterline is complete. The 26 homes on the Kamloops Shuswap Road do not have to worry about having harmful minerals in their water any longer. They now can drink the water and shower (as one of the children said, “I don't have to worry about getting water in my mouth.” Another new project that will be happening this year is the building of a ce7istken (location to be determined).

Repatriation Ceremony For November 2020, Kukpi7, ALIB cultural worker and I organized a repatriation ceremony for two of our ancestors who were uncovered at the new construction site. This was one of the most spiritual ceremonies I have attended, it was a beautiful ceremony, especially having the touch of the horse and wagon. Our ancestors now lay at rest at the IR#4 cemetery. There will be another ceremony in May, for the additional four ancestors who were uncovered in the riverbanks on the east side of the river.

Staff Recognition It was a pleasure to attend the ALIB staff recognition days for staff who have been employed by

ALIB for 5, 10, 15, 20+ years. It was a well organized 2-day event; it was done virtually, and there was a high number of employees who received recognition.

ALIB Oldest Member I have also had the honour of meeting the family of our oldest Band Member Margaret Bennett; she turned 99 years old in March 2021. Her children are Jean Duckmanton, Jim Abel, Ray Abel and Lena Louie. Margaret is recovering from a fractured hip. Doctors told her family that she wouldn't walk again, she fooled them. Right now, she waiting to go into an assisted living unit. For now, during Covid 19, her son Jim helps her out. Great genetic in her family.

Self-Care I believe in taking care of myself physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I attend regular healing sessions; I take part in Psychology of Vision (POV) workshops. I read tons of wellness books, attend ceremonial sweats and use traditional medicines. As the saying goes, if I don't look after myself, then I’m no help to others. Some other important meetings and events I was involved in:

Attended all C&C meetings & GBMs

Labour Standards Workshops

Dinner with Village of Chase Council

Suicide Prevention Workshop

West Bay Trail MOU Signing in Swits

Insurance Meetings with housing

Protocol Signing with Upper Nicola

Mtgs with Minister of Transportation& Infrastructure

Finished with & did report on the ISC grant

Search- lost band member-Star Lake

This term of Council is complete, it is a pleasure serving our communities.

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Tḱwemíple7 (Councillor) Steven Teed With a year filled with unforeseen setbacks and restrictions due to the pandemic, my goal was to continue moving forward the good work this Chief and Council has been doing and our goals of development and improvement for the community. To see the waterline be extended to the end of I.R4 and bring clean drinkable water to homes with children and grandchildren is why I wanted to be a part of Council. During the year we struggled with meetings, work, safety, and balancing work and life but through it all we managed to accomplish some goals and strengthen our financial standings. Here are some highlights.

Even during a pandemic, it is important to advocate and promote ALIB within the Provincial and Federal Government funding structures so we can maintain good working relationships and support for new projects. ALIB has been able to move large projects forward with the hard work and dedication of our team. With the approval of the new Health and Wellness Centre we will see a new and exciting facility for community use for years. Health and Wellness are important pillars in the community and investing in our future is important to a healthy community.

It was a pleasure this year to plan and deliver the Garden Box Program and to see all the gardens that were planted while the youth and elders reconnected with the soil. I hope everyone plants a garden again and continues the effort, its not easy but every season we get a little better and with community support we can continue to make progress in achieving food security. I plan on continuing to promote, educate and support member and community food initiatives.

government where we discuss water quality and invasive species mitigation. It has been another important year on water quality with an algae bloom occurring in the Shuswap Lake and invasive species near Salmon Arm. We are working on educational material on the importance and danger of water quality and how we can all play a role in protecting the water locally and implement new and innovative ways at monitoring and protecting our water.

I have been attending the Government-toGovernment table with 11 other Secwepemc Bands, we have completed the Joint Intentions Paper and continue to work with the Provincial government and the Nation on asserting our jurisdiction on the land and incorporating them into policy. It has been difficult with Covid 19 to meet and negotiate but we continue to make progress internally and see opportunity with the NDP government.

In 2020 I also welcomed my second child into the world. Children are a gift from the Creator, and I took time off to be with my family. Spending time with our loved ones is valuable and we can’t get back lost time. In this colonized world we live under the belief that we must work 40 hrs. a week to be a ‘productive’ citizen. This is only in place because of the industrial revolution and corporate greed. Our Secwepemc lives are free and we need to get back out on the land and in the water with our families living freely and independently from government rules and policy.

Kukstsemc kal Kukpi7 for the land, the water and all the creations, you have given us beauty and paradise. I vow to serve the creator and protect all its creations.

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Tḱwemíple7 (Councillor) Gina Johnny Weytk xwexweyt Gina re Skwest, T’kwemi’ple7 Cstelnec te Sxwetsmellp.

I cannot believe how fast 2020 flew by. Even with Pandemic restrictions that sent ALIB departments, Tkwekwem7iple7 to remote and teleconference business. What I relearned personally was how to stay busy and went back to reading which I love, With Policy Committee Members – Marilyn J, Pauline A, Leona H, Iris J and Tkwemiple7 Elaine completed community engagement sessions, a mail out for feedback on three Policies, Governance and Membership. Committee completed a 5 day telephone survey questions to membership on ALIB Membership Rules. All policies completed.

This term also supported development and assisted in amendments to Human Resource Policy – aka: employment guidelines, ALIB Finance Policy- R Stqweqines r Cstélnec – both approved Dec 2020. Information Technology is work in progress

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for respecting a Cooperative Working Relationship for the Management of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Park was signed by Kukukupi7s. This agreement was completed by a Secwepemc working group from ALIB, Neskonlith, Splatsin, Simpcwulecw, Shuswap and Little Shuswap Lake and Parks Canada.

Appointed Interim Sxqeltkemc Enterprise Inc (SEI) and its Sexqeltkemc Limited Partners (SLP) Board of Director (BoD). Completed final shut down of the various LP accounts and Administrations.

Banishment BCR’s and Incident reports will be addressed under the Justice and Safety plan.

I found, I attended up to three virtual meetings in a day, more than I would on a regular day. The following is Witness to work of 2020.

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Very involved with completing Tkwekwem7iple7 Minutes and Committee Minutes. Reminder signed Minutes of Tkwekwem7iple7 are the official business, holds direction and supports Administration and Departments in all endeavors.

Especially where sqelew is involved.

Picture with lawyer George Petel, legal review on the Governance Policy 2021

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Gina Johnny Goals & projects set out to complete in 20182020 term: West Bay Trail – currently, Team has applied for Healthy Community Canadians & Communities funds. Reminder, this is a multi-purpose elevated pedestrian/bike pathway link between CSA, on Neskonlith1 ALIB #6 & #7 on the west side of Shuswap Lake Bay. (Warf to Sandy Point) the Team has working on securing enough funds to complete a Bid – have a ready engineered technical design.

The Vision, support and plans are in place along with a signed MOU. Klela7scen - Mt. Ida agreement. been coordinating with Neskonlith Tkwemiple7 Louis T. Next steps is to recreate a team of resource personnel and redraft Klela7scen Agreement.

At every MOTI meeting advocated for a – under or over pass on TCH and 50th/Pierre’s Point road and give detail on why it is important.

Supported for a Contractor- Mike Moyer (son of Verna A) to do a review and recommend improvement on all levels of safety and create with community input, to address social issues within the communities. General goal was to increase sense of Safety in Communities. This program is moving forward.

BC Family Information Liaison Unit (BC FILU) introduction, meet and greet with Secwepemc Leadership was cancelled. BC FILU is a team of indigenous trained personnel who provide services around: Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women & Girls. Hopefully, can reschedule meeting and workshop when we can gather safely. And can be completed with Justice and Safety Plan.

Sxwetsmellp6/Sxwitsmalph Cemetery rebuilding and clean-up, work in progress.

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Shuswap Lake from Pierre’s Point beach– Mel Charters

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Gina Johnny ALIB Switsemalph6 Land Use Planning: ALIB contracted Two Worlds Consulting and now working with Urban Systems and invited Committee Members. Plans for community engagement is extended.

Overall Plan is to take a second look at Lakefront Sandy & Pierre’s Point. Put your qmut on and share your options/your vision for lakefront plan.

ALIB is one of seven Secwepemc Communities who is signatory to the Secwepemc-BC Government -to- Government (G2G) Letter of Commitment (LOC) with province of BC Ministries. this LOC agreement transcended aka: Secwepemc RFA. Since 2016 LOC, has been strengthened its principals, goals, as Campfires and moved to a G2G level (Ministries to Secwepemc Leadership) therefore 2020/21 brought a newly developed LOC agreement that transcended to Sku7pecen Journey that includes and recognizes a shared path to a long-term reconciliation agreement to advance the G2G relationship based on shared goals to reconcile respective jurisdictions, governance, laws, values and responsibilities as a Campfire Signatory.

Signatories are: ALIB, Little Shuswap Lake, Shuswap, Splatsin, Simpcw, Skeetchestn, Tkemlups and Ministries are: Indigenous Relations& Reconciliations (MIRR), Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources (MEMPR), Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development (FLNRO_RD) and of Environment (MOE). On March 11th, 2021, G2G/BC, Senior Council Meeting Sku7pecen Journey Package – Joint Intentions Paper (JIP) dated Dec 17/20 was accepted. ALIB Tkwekwem7iple7 are expected to participant on various collective tables: i.e. leadership, G2G senior council, SWG-

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strategic working group, FWG or forestry working group and finance. Qwelminte Secwepemc (QS) the QS Administration is the hub for operations to the various tables.

5 Secwepemc Communities (the Pespesellkwe) have a Political Accord agreement (aka: Lakes Division) signatories are Kenpesqt (Shuswap), Splatsin, Skwlax (Little Shuswap Lake) Sexqeltqin (ALIB), Skatsin (Neskonlith). And have a signed Community Lead protocol.

2020 brought virtual technical teleconferences, ALIB continued with addressing membership requests for information and supports, by email, updating addresses to ensure all financial assistance continued as regular as possible. Supported events, with C19 precautions, like: supper clubs, meals to family during their isolation, Christmas decorating, Halloween fireworks, assisted with 1st delivery of Covid financial assistance, garden box project, Tkwekwem7iple7 supported Capital projects to development stage: complete design & location of Administration/Health Multiplex, Chief Atahm addition, purchased land for Housing. Waterline to the end of IR4 community and to each house. Re-started developing West Harbor Village (WHV), plans and location for a C7istkten. And looking forward fruition of 2021/22 goals and objectives.

Send great appreciation to staff, T’kwekwem7i’ple7 and Receptionists who provided time to assist and contact individuals and to technical for techey supports setup so that everyone is connected.

E Tsuks – yecweminte. Me7 wikleme7 neneneses.

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Tḱwemíple7 (Councillor) Shelley Witzky Weytkp, Shelley Witzky re skwes.

Secwepemc ka.

Tk’wemi’ple te Cstalnec. Hello, my name is Shelley Witzky, daughter of Cecilia George (nee Sampson) of Sahhaltkum and Hub George of Osoyoos Indian Band, granddaughter of Henry and Ann Sampson of Sahhaltkum. I am Secwepemc and a Tk’wemi’ple (Councillor) of Adams Lake Band. Here is my Annual Report on major activities. Please contact me if you have any questions: Switzky@alib.ca 250-6798841, ext. 2217 or by cell 250-819-0872.

2020 was such a challenging year on so many levels due to Covid-19. We learned as a Council to put technology to good use and host most if not all Council, General Band Meetings, and many other meetings online in virtual meetings to keep everyone physically safe in this time of Covid-19 crisis. As a Council we worked hard together on many Band initiatives with our Executive staff and all staff. Some of these are the safe drinking water line extension west to the end IR#4 on Shuswap Road; the groundbreaking for a 12-unit housing development so Members of our community can move home or start homes of their own. Housing is such a huge issue on every reserve community in Canada with regards to overcrowding; and the septic tanks and fields at both Sandy Point Campground and Pierre’s Point Campground have been brought up to code and are safe for our visitors and the environment.

Mica Hunting Kekuli The Mica Hunting Kekuli is slated to be constructed this year, one hour north of Revelstoke in our traditional territory on what is now known as Lake Revelstoke. The photo below is an example of what it could look like, with a cooking woodstove to be as self-sufficient as possible but safe as well. This kekuli will be open to the communities and individuals of the Secwepemc Nation for hunting, traditional ceremonies, harvesting, cultural and language camps throughout the year. The Secwepemc have private and exclusive use of this kekuli and it is located out of the public eye but within the Downie Creek Campground plot of land. The application process was stalled a few times as various staff responsible to conduct the application left or are no longer with the ALIB organization. Because of this I decided to tackle the application process myself and it is 95% complete, the final step is obtaining approval for the budget, BCR, and letter of support from ALIB, Neskonlith, and Splatsin Councils. Then we can construct the kekuli.

Secwepemc Lakes Tourism Project This project Phase 1 is finally moving forward again, because of Covid 19, we could not do much work on it in 2020.

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Shelley Witzky The DRAFT storyboard below is slated to be put up later this year at the Craigellachie highway pullout east of Sicamous. There are three other signs to be put up at Trans-Canada Highway 1 Stop of Interests to create awareness of and showcase Secwepemc in our own traditional territory. Elders from the four local Secwepemc communities have provided all information for these signs. There will also be a tourism training workshop once it’s safe to meet again.

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Secwepemc Landmarks Project This project is almost completed Phase 1 with two large sculptures and six smaller ones, all with storyboards, being put up in various locations around the Shuswap region. The design below is of the Coyote Pillar at the Memorial Park in Chase, BC with viewing portals in the shape of tree caches, each pointing to a different mountain or landmark within the territory by line of sight. Elders from the four local Secwepemc communities provided all information for the designs and storyboards.

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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT The Administration Department is very happy with the results that we have been able to produce during this pandemic year. Administration oversees the daily operation of the Adams Lake Indian Band. All Directors and Managers report to the Executive Director. The programs and services that comprise the Adams Lake Indian Band Administration includes the following: • • • • • •

Human Resources Information Technology Economic Development Communications Finance Administrative Assistants

Mission Statement To provide efficient, effective, professional Administrative and Financial Services consistent with Adams Lake Indian Band’s vision statement.

To support the Adams Lake Indian Bands government for the benefit of community members.

Accomplishments This is the third consecutive Annual Report for the Adams Lake Indian Band and we are happy to see the waterline completion, houses under construction and financial commitment toward the construction of a new Health Facility. The fiscal year saw 2020/2021 experienced the completion of the third year with an annual budget cycle. The new budget was approved in June of 2020 because of the pandemic. The directors and managers all presented to the full Council. The consolidated budget was presented to the Finance Audit Committee prior to passing the overall budget. The audit was completed in August of 2020 and was on time. As a team, we

are proud to say that we have now completed the 6 km waterline to 25 homes that have historically had poor water quality. We have obtained approval of $3.7 million dollars toward a new Health Facility.

The housing subdivision is scheduled to have 16 units built at the subdivision and I.R. #6.

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) – The Adams Lake declared a state of emergency in late March of 2020. We opened our own EOC shortly after this declaration. The EOC was operated by a combination of staff and Council. The EOC was responsible for such things as the food security cheques being sent to Membership, the gardening boxes, the Covid procedures in all band buildings, the weekly communique and support to the Health Department. This initiative has been a valuable experience for future community emergencies.

10 Year Funding Arrangement – The Adams Lake Indian Band accepted the 10 year funding arrangement in the summer of 2020. This arrangement has more flexibility, less government reporting and the funding cannot be clawed back by the government. The Adams Lake Indian Band made the decision to accept this arrangement because it has a CPA accountant, along with the Finance Administration Law (FAL) and good financial practices. Adams Lake has received its first level of certification for its financial management practices.

The ten year grant not only allows for more flexibility but also additional monies and support from ISC since Adams Lake is taking on more responsibility financially. This is an important step in the development and governance of the community.

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Continued...ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT The Management of the Campsites – The summer of 2020 saw the Adams Lake Indian Band manage the Pierre’s and Sandy Point campsites for the first time in many years. A management tender was put out and the winning bid came from a couple that had previous experience managing another campsite. The campsites allowed for 14 community members to find seasonal employment in such areas as maintenance, finance, security and administration.

The infrastructure at the campsites was upgraded and the environment has been protected. The revenues gained from the leasing and sales at the campsites is now targeted to assist in the repayment of a capital loan which will be used for Band projects such as the Housing Subdivision, the new Health Facility, the waterline and future infrastructure projects.

The Waterline Completion – The Adams Lake Indian Band is very proud and happy to see the recent completion of the waterline. Many people had to deal with bad tasting and foul smelling water for most of their lives. In late March, the waterline had reached the end of the community. We are very proud of Jerry Andrew and the team at Public Works to have completed this project. It was a long time in coming and it is now operational. Ordinarily we would have had a community meal and a celebration. The pandemic does not allow for gatherings and as such a traditional meal was delivered along with a fruit basket for those families along with waterline on the Kamloops Shuswap Road. This historic accomplishment began in 2019 and was completed in March/April of 2021.

certification to hang onto a wall. This new initiative needs to be repeated on an annual basis to recognize long term employees and normally 5-7 employees reach a milestone on a given year.

Policy and Planning – There were a number of policy and planning initiatives completed during the fiscal year 2020/21. The Finance and Human Resource Policies were approved by Council Resolution and are now implemented. Funding was received for a Comprehensive Community Planning Update and that is now under way. We completed a review of the Security and a Justice Manager has now been hired to further review staffing, equipment training needs and liaise with the community to set a direction for the future. An economic development strategy has begun and it will be completed next fiscal year. Many plans and policies have been worked on despite the Covid 19 pandemic and Adams Lake has done a good job in furthering our planning initiatives.

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Employee Recognition – The Adams Lake Indian Band has never formally held an employee recognition prior to the last fiscal year. In February of 2021, over 70 employees were recognized for long term service. This included those employees with 5 year, 10 years, 15 years and 20 plus years of service to the Adams Lake community. Since it was the first year of this initiative, each employee received a gift or a gift certificate, a congratulatory letter from the Kukpi7 Cliff Arnouse and a ALIB Annual Report 2020-2021

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mission Statement: Finance Department mission statement is to provide useful and accurate financial information in a timely manner to all stakeholders, Adams Lake Indian Band Community and Chief and Council.

Summary: The Finance Department is responsible for financial planning and budgeting, procurement, financial reporting. Adams Lake Indian Band Council and Management are assisted in maintaining the financial integrity of the Band under the Financial Law passed in 2017 and amended in 2019 by establishing comprehensive financial policy and internal control. Finance department is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring compliance with the following policies approved by Chief and Council: • •

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Annual integrated planning process of budget, strategic plan, and annual financial reporting.

Investment policy, purchasing procedures, budget variance reporting and analysis by each department to ALIB Finance and Audit Committee and as well to the Chief and Council on a quarterly basis.

Monitoring and reviewing monthly financial statement and budget allocation with each department.

Expense authorization policy.

General and capital reserve funds.

Following Council instructions on financial transparency in presenting annual budget and audited statements to the Community.

Ensuring that all Adams Lake Indian Band significant financial transactions are reviewed by ALIB Finance and Audit Committee and their recommendations submitted to the Chief and Council.

Highlights of Year 2020-2021: •

Council approved Adams Lake Indian Band Comprehensive Financial Policy.

• All Finance staff pursued professional development courses and workshops.

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Each member of Finance team obtained academic and accounting certifications in accounting/finance functions.

Despite Covid 19 pandemic, the team were able to provide excellent financial services to the community in a timely manner.

Obtained higher level of proficiency in their daily tasks and obtained various certificates relating to finance and accounting profession.

ADAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND FINANCE TEAM:

Jacqueline ManuelAccounting Officer- Receivable Weyt-k, Jacqueline Manuel en-skwest; I am from the Adams Lake Indian Band and a proud member. I am happy to say I am the Accounts Receivables Officer for ALIB; I am responsible for Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable and support other financial duties and various departments with their financial transactions. Having worked with the ALIB for three years, I have great working relations with the Chief, Councillors, and community members; and will continue to do so. I have successfully completed my Bookkeeping Certificate through Okanagan College, and currently working on my Certified Financial Accounting Certificate also through the Okanagan College. Kukstsemc for having me as a valued employee for ALIB, I will continue to strive for brilliance for our community.

Alysa DeshimaAccounting Officer-Payroll: This year has had it challenges.

The new paperless timesheet program was put on hold during Covid but has recently been set to move forward once again. The program is being developed so the implementation stage is taking a little longer. I work daily with technicians getting the program started. We hope to have the new program set to go in the next short while. It has been a great honor to work for the Adams Lake Indian Band, there is always something new around the corner.

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Bernice AugustAccounting Officer-Payable: I have been working in the Accounts Payable position for two years now, with all the expansions the Band has been doing, and the past year with Covid Relief cheque runs, I have been keeping very busy. I am doing online classes to complete my Bachelor of Business Administration; and at the same time, I am completing the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager. Stay Healthy, Happy and Helpful. Bernice August-Accounting Officer-Payable: Tanya ArnouseFinance Assistance In 2018, I graduated with my Administrative Assistant Certificate and Business Fundamentals certificate from Thompson Rivers University. I am currently taking courses online for my Bachelor of Business from Okanagan College. This coming May I will be pursuing my Bookkeeping certificate from Okanagan College. I started working in the finance department end of June 2020 to October 2020 as Finance Assistant for Pierre’s Point and Sandy Point campgrounds. After the campgrounds were finished for the season, continued working at the finance department and I sure learned lots on how to use the adagio programs. This year I will be working again with Pierre’s Point and Sandy Point campgrounds as Finance Assistant when they open on May 1st,2021.

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(CFO) Chief Financial Officer John Adebanjo – Chartered Professional Accountant has been with ALIB for over two and a half years. He has over three decades of First Nation Accounting Experiences. John work closely with other directors and managers to prepare annual budgets and systematically calculate and forecasts community financial needs and capital projects. Apart from day-to-day finance functions, CFO involves with the nation governing body (Chief and Council and the Executive Director) in planning long term financial strategy of the community. Due to the support and professionalism of ALIB Finance team including Finance and Audit Committee oversight, ALIB has obtained unqualified audit opinion for two years in a row for Fiscal Year 2018/2019, and Year 2019/2020 and we are confident that Year 2020/2021 audited financial statement will achieve same high standards of unqualified audit opinion.

Tracy Friesen-Finance Supervisor Donna Lyons-Senor Accountant Both Tracy and Donna have contributed significantly to the success and achievements of finance department in this Fiscal year 2020/2021. Tracy Friesen had work for Adams Lake Indian for over four and a half years training and implementing high financial standards for the organization.

Donna Lyons has been working in Finance since year 2017, She support all finance team members and work closely with our social assistant clerk ensuring accurate financial data and reporting.

Finance department appreciate the contributions of Tracy and Donna.

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Human Resources Activity:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Executive Summary of 2020-2021: Adams Lake Indian Band engaged Highbridge Human Capital to strengthen it’s HR delivery model. Highbridge Human Capital’s mission is to elevate ALIB’s people and our community.

The Highbridge team of HR professionals provides advisory and administrative support across the entire HR function. This includes HR Strategy, Talent & Recruitment, Employee Engagement, HR Operations & Infrastructure, Total Rewards & Compensation, and People Performance.

Key deliverables include: the development of an internal compensation wage grid, completion and approval of a refreshed Human Resource Policy, acceleration of hiring and recruitment, and ongoing support with employee relations.

Staff in your Department. The Highbridge Human Capital team (Highbridge) is comprised of HR professionals and specialists: David Takahashi [Practice Leader] Marlena Klassen [Engagement Manager and Sr. HR Business Partner], Nooshin Towfigh [Recruitment and Talent Lead], Bonnie Thomas [HR Business Partner, People and Culture Consultant], Claire Thornley, [Recruitment Advisor], and Carly Snow and Taylor Knott [Covid -19 Specialists and HR Generalists].

HBC began working with ALIB in the Fall of 2020.

Recruitment activity has been very brisk and we continue to see an increased volume in the number of open positions. Since our involvement, the Recruitment team has actively supported the placement and hiring of numerous key roles. These roles have included: POSITIONS FILLED Main Receptionist

Project Accountant (consultant)

Construction Manager x 2

Justice Manager

On call Janitor

Social Worker x 2

Natural Resources Director

Co-op Student to support projects

Comprehensive Community Plan Coordinator

Janitor

Title & Rights Technical Assistant Natural Resources Technical Assistant Public Works Reception/Finance Assistant

Community Facility Coordinator Director, Health & Wellness Natural Resources Finance Assistant Individual Land Holding Clerk

Economic Development Officer Campground Managers Office Manager Administration - Executive Assistant

Covid Sanitizer Income Assistant Clerk x 2 Community Employment Coordinator

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The HR team points of contact are Marlena Klassen and Bonnie Thomas, both of whom can be reached at Human-Resources@alib.ca.

In person appointments coordinated by calling or leaving a message at: (250) 679 – 8841, Ext. 2311.

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In addition to actively recruiting for key roles, the HR team has also worked at enhancing the recruitment process by expanding sourcing channels for candidates, refreshing job descriptions and postings to be more current, and leveraging the expertise of recruitment professionals to ensure best and new practices. This has resulted in improving the breadth and depth of candidates even in an increasingly competitive market for talent.

Human Resources Employee Relations: HR has supported the resolution of numerous employee relations matters through the interpretation of HR policies, establishing best in class HR practices, and supporting HR coaching and education across the organization.

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Refresh and standardize on-boarding/orientation process for new hires.

Participate in comprehensive workforce planning and staffing plan.

Participate in building and launch of Indigenous Talent and Employment Network.

On-gong review of Total Rewards programs including assessment of employee benefits and possible marketing benefits plans.

Identification of HRIS solution for future consideration.

Continuous Review of existing compensation and benefits programs, policies, and practices.

Compensation and Total Rewards: The HR team completed a review and development of the Adams Lake Indian Band compensation program. The outcomes were the establishment of a philosophy to guide compensation choices and a refreshed internal compensation structure/wage grid that helps ensure compensation is internally equitable, aligned with ALIB’s values, and reflects the contributions people make to the Band and Community.

HR also played a key role in supporting ALIB in the pandemic process on the Emergency Operations Committee and assisting with providing support in policy development for Covid 19 and how it affects the employees of the Band.

GOALS for 2021/2022: •

HR Audit – ensure the administration of employee information is compliant and current.

Orange Shirt Day, Sept 30, 2020

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DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The goal of facilitating growth and increased community capacity. The profit from proper management of businesses and new opportunities is reinvested in ways that enable the community and its members to become more spirited and full of life with each passing year.

Executive Summary Of 2020-2021: ALIB is working with Urban Systems to assist in

inventory of existing economic development initiatives market research on the regional economy foundational initiatives and sector-based opportunities a draft implementation framework.

As ALIB continues to make progress on the 5-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development we are mindful of the recently announced Community Opportunity and Readiness Program (CORP) funding (see below).

Staff in your Department.

One (1) staff member. Jason Peters, Economic Development Manager, a Mi’kmaw from Nova Scotia, has experience leading and working for the provincial government, Indigenous organizations, non-Indigenous organizations, private sector, and local and international board of directors. This includes the brokering of profitable partnerships between First Nations communities and Canadian businesses. His encounters as a two-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assist his understanding of both board and Chief and Council culture.

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developing a 5-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development. This strategy will provide a road map for economic developments priorities now and in the very near future. The plan will incorporate the following: •

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The Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) provides project-based funding to support First Nations and Inuit communities in their pursuit of and participation in economic opportunities.

CORP support opportunities with the potential of generating incremental community economic benefits (e.g., employment; business revenues; leasing revenues).

As ALIB is in a unique position to explore and create new own source revenue streams near the Sandy Point Campsite.

ongoing community engagement • an overview of the community and the current land uses and infrastructure

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Continued...ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The funding will allow the ALIB Economic Development Department to properly perform our due diligence and mitigate many issues in the front end.

On March 12, 2021 an application was submitted to Indigenous Services Canada for the Community Opportunity Readiness Program in support the IR#6 Lakefront Development Plan (Marina, Restaurant, Hotel) project. The total ask was $127, 631.00 to assist with the feasibility studies; business plans and other related planning documents leading to establishment, acquisition or expansion of community-owned businesses.

Pierre’s Point and Sandy Point Campgrounds The Manager’s of both the Pierre’s Point and Sandy Point Campgrounds have been preparing for a big camping season in 2021. With the seasonal flooding and the Covid pandemic still upon us, expectations are high as many people will be looking to escape the cities to camp and experience nature this Summer.

The campgrounds are now part of on online booking system called Let’s Camp. This will provide a simplified booking experience for our seasonal and weekend campers.

training in office staff and outdoor maintenance techniques. This will improve the services provided to our customers, while employing more ALIB community members.

The campgrounds will be greeting campers on May 1st, 2021.

West Harbour Village Our new Economic Development Manager is moving forward to reinvigorate West Harbour Village through generating more interest and increasing sales. Activity is ramping up as all available lots will soon be posted on the MLS site.

Interest in West Harbour Village is once again picking up as Spring is upon us. Sales will be sure to follow.

GOALS for 2021/2022: • • • • •

Increased sales and activity at West Harbour Village Making the Adams Lake Development Corporation (ALDCo) a viable entity Increased revenues from both Sandy Point and Pierre’s Point Campgrounds Successfully completing our 5-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development Explore and create new Own Source Revenue streams.

A Campground Training Program is currently being offered through a partnership between Okanagan College, the Government of British Columbia and ALIB. Ten of our potential employees are receiving

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Adams Lake Indian Band Information Systems Department (IT Dept) is committed to delivering an efficient and effective technical support program to all users of technology.

The IT Dept will work with all other Band departments to improve communication to our own people and to the outside world.

Executive Summary Of 2020-2021: The IT Dept has continued to provide technical support to the organization as the Covid 19 pandemic has been with us for well over 18 months now. All departments have had to implement a hybrid model, work at our offices when we can and work from home remotely when we have been directed to stay away from our offices.

As previously reported the IT Dept has been implementing an Emergency Preparedness Plan for about five years now. The main focus is to prepare and be fully set up to move to our Salmon Arm offices if we were forced out of our Chase offices through some form of emergency, e.g., fire, earthquake, flood, natural gas disaster, etc.

Telus, Shaw, Mascon, and other internet providers are external partners we work with to ensure we obtain the best internet service available. Recently Mascon/Telus has provided cable internet coverage to our rural homes in our IR#4 reserve in Chase.

One of the biggest projects this past year has been to upgrade and replace our core virtual host infrastructure: Dell servers, Nimble storage servers, and corresponding switches and cables.

This past year we have upgraded to a 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) fiber optic internet service. A far cry from our initial 10 Megabit per second (Mbps) fiber optics connection in 2012. We have had to continuously upgrade our servers, switches, connections, and cables to fully utilize our larger capacity connections over the years.

Other IT Projects we have been involved with this past year: • We have worked with Finance and both Pierre’s Point Campground and Sandy Point Campground to provide Moneris debit\credit point of sales machines, Let’s Camp reservation booking software, internet services, web services, and other technical assistance.

• The IT Dept has assisted in ALIB Security equipment and software projects.

• We have continued involvement in an enterprise timesheet, vacation accrual, and leave request project to streamline this common finance activity. This is a very large project, and we hope to have this in production this fiscal year.

• We are currently working with the Communication Dept to update a community database. We are also involved in implementing another digital sign in Salmon Arm IR6.

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DEPARTMENT Staff in your Department.

The IT Dept currently has four full time staff: IT Manager, Network Administrator, IT Help Desk Support, and IT/Communications Support.

Over the years we have added work that has been handled by other departments in the past: photo-copy machine management; Telus long distance code; Mitel Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone management; cell phone management, technical purchases advice, and first tier support for custom software, e.g., Adagio; PayDirt; Esri Arc GIS; Mustimuhw health information system; etc.

All IT Dept staff are involved in various technical training initiatives: online training, classroom training, training webinars, project conference calls, and many forms of technical support communication. Technology constantly evolves, we utilize informal and formal channels to keep up with changes in the industry.

GOALS for 2021/2022 • Install three (3) Dell Servers and two (2) Nimble storage servers to replace our core virtual host equipment.

• Replace network switches and wireless access points as required.

• Continue with remote management to outside organization (s).

• Work with Communication Dept to upgrade website.

• Launch paperless timesheet, vacation accrual, and leave request software.

• Implement and test final stages of disaster recovery and emergency preparedness program.

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Communication Tools

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT Communication Department is a key component to provide linkage between Band Council, Administration, Band Membership, as well as external bodies. Serves the entire organization to promote ALIB and use appropriate methods to communicate to the Membership and Public.

Everyone in the organization has a role and responsibility in communications.

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Promoting ALIB with advertising, branding and marketing materials.

2020/2021 highlights include: Due to the on-going Covid 19 pandemic was getting the information out to staff and community members.

Functions included collaboration with Administration Department and Health Department to distribute the important updates on the pandemic via Community Communiques, website postings, Facebook page, LED sign board and sending out communications to Membership.

Staff: The Communication team has one full time and one shared employee. Participating in training workshops that strengthen and optimize the function of the Department and the various communication tools. Participated in several training exercises in April and June for our Emergency Operations Centre.

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Website: Manage and co-ordinate the updates of the website and monitor on-line presence. Collaborate to make edits/refresh content for changes or additions to pages. Archiving documents. Uploads are done frequently to ensure important documents are shared with our Membership and stakeholders.

Website Traffic April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 Total Number of Visitors 9,489.

Returning visitors 152.

Top Pages Viewed

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Home Page

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Contact Us

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Employment

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Chief & Council

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About Us

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Newsletter

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Health & Wellness Lands & Taxation

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Cstelnec Newsletter/Notices: Published twice a month. We solicit, gather items for the bi-weekly publications, edit content contributions, layout page design, production printing for distribution via hard copy and electronically. Maintain list of readers and Newsletter Delivery Carriers.

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Communication Distribution Email List

March 2020 163 email

March 2021 185 email

Postage Mail Out

23 addresses

103 addresses

Door to Door Delivery IR4&IR6

82 houses

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Continued… COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT ALIB Annual Report: In accordance with Financial Administration Law and Indigenous Service Canada requirements, third consecutive year of producing ALIB Annual Report. Duties include design, format layout, collection of content submissions, grammar, proofreading, editing, source out printers and distribute out to Community, Band Members and stakeholders.

Communication Contact Database: We have a pretty good up to date Band Members contact information, we collected the data from the three batches of Covid-19 Relief cheques sent out to membership. Our duties include managing and inputting Contact Information received from Band Members and Community Members. Retrieve data for reports and statistics. Share updates with Membership Clerk. Make notes according to how the member preferences for how they want to be contacted.

Duties include to collaborate with other Departments within the organize in planning, implementation and evaluate various surveys. We assist in determining the details of survey projects, procedures and design.

Collaborate in monitor and evaluate survey process and performance. Send survey summaries/analyses of survey data to the originating Department seeking the feedback on their projects.

Public/Media Relations: This year we coordinated the media relations for the Chief Atahm School Grand Opening, Ground Breaking Ceremonies for the IR #4 Subdivision and Waterline Project. Our duties include to develop and maintain media relations with local area media, manage all the advertising activity of ALIB, coordinate, create, produce advertising content, act as liaison between the media agents and the organization. Attention to detail and readability prior to publication.

ALIB Facebook Page: April 23, 2021 we launched our official page. Our duties include to manage the page by creating, editing and delete posts and promotions of events. Monitor page insights and page quality.

Band Members Living On Reserve Band Members Living Off Reserve

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Band Members No Addresses Community Members On Reserve Community Members Off Reserve

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Facebook

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306 page views

217 page views

Post Reach

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529 post views

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LED Sign Board: Duties include to manage the electronic board with design content layout and graphic types to display, replace old messages with new ones, brightness, contrast and presentation of the messages to promote ALIB events, activities and messages.

Surveys/Questionnaires: This fiscal we assisted with the following surveys: Winter Home, Crime Perception, Lakes Division Training, Employment, Artisian & Enterreprise surveys.

615 people follow this April-May 2020

April- May 2021

30 people checked in ALIB https://www.facebook.com/ AdamsLakeIndianBand or https://fb.me/AdamsLakeIndianBand

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Community Communique: Supported Administration Department, Health Department and Chief & Council during Covid 19 pandemic by way of participating in the Emergency Operations Centre weekly meetings and preparing collaborative communication to distribute out to the Community on updates on Covid 19. Produced and released many Covid videos with Chief’s messages and from Band staff. Duties include: Support Directors/Managers/ Band Council with advice, proofreading, recommend edits, formatting layout on their Communiques out to the Community.

Other Projects throughout the fiscal year: • Set up the logistics/planning for General Band Meetings via Zoom for test runs, gather Membership RSVPs for the meetings held in August and March.

• Collaborated with Finance Department on three Covid Relief cheques, receiving 1,000’s of emails for addressupdates@alib.ca, entering on data base and replying back to the emails.

• Logistics to set up the Employee Recognition event with Letters of Appreciation, Certificates of Service, gifts, create agendas, work with Directors/Managers for list of employees for Years of Service and emceed the three day event.

• Liaison with ALIB Urban Community Liaison worker to distribute Band information out to off reserve Band Members.

• Assisted Kukpi7 in preparing and releasing many videos throughout the year from Covid messages, Grad congratulations. ALIB Home Talent Video Contest, Home Decorating Contest, Christmas Card Contest.

• Photocopy many Draft Policies and distribute out to the Membership for their review and input into Recreation Policy, Donation Policy, Cultural Policy, Membership Rules, Governance Manual etc.

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Assist and manage the fundraising for two families in the community with 50/50 raffles, wheel spins, donation cards/cash, collect merchandise for prizes donated. Liaison with the families contact persons.

Participate and aid on the Christmas Committee with food boxes, liaison with Chase Food Bank for Christmas Hampers and frozen chicken to distribute to Membership.

Goals for 2021/2022 • Continue to build capacity within the organization for clear, consistent and collaborative communications.

• Enhance existing Communication Tools.

• Continue to enhance two way communications between the Band Office and the Community.

• Mentor and have succession plan to achieve effective communication to support the organization.

• Have a second LED sign board for the Switsemalph community.

• Sustain and create more use social media vehicles.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Nursing Department – Shauna Buchannan, Manon Tremblay, Jackie Jones (retired)

Mission Statement: To work with our health service partners to provide, co-ordinate and evaluate the provision of quality health programs for ALIB community members.

The Nursing department has been navigating the Pandemic since it was noted by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a pathogen of concern back in January 2020. Back in the early days, work revolved around detailed work of the Pandemic Plan, community awareness, preparedness and communication, and ordering large amounts of PPE. The Nursing department was able to order PPE before we saw a worldwide shortage hit the markets, thanks to the detailed work outlined in the Pandemic Plan created in 2017. The world saw the official declaration of the global Pandemic by the WHO in March 2020, which set the remainder of the Pandemic Plan into motion. Ensuing work has revolved around continued communication and community preparedness, positive case and contact management (which at times was high during the second wave of the Pandemic), working collaboratively with First Nations Health Authority and Interior Health, vaccine procurement and vaccine rollout, and post Pandemic recovery planning. This has been a challenging time for everyone, and the Nursing department would like to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment to keeping the community as safe as possible during these incredibly difficult times by following Public Measures. We know these times have been unprecedented on a global scale, and many health care services have looked differently during this time. People have been adaptable and flexible, which has led to many successes.

The Sexqeltqin Health Centre in IR4: The Sexqeltqin Health Centre is a fully accredited health centre with Accreditation Canada. Being an Accredited Health Centre improves the quality, safety and efficiency so we can provide the community with the best care and service possible.

The Sexqeltqin Health Centre completed our first accreditation survey in 2014 and our second successful survey in October 2018.

Nexe7yelst Pierre Moyese Health Administration Office in IR 6: The health and wellness team at the building are the Community Health Nurse, Social worker, Cultural worker, Youth worker and other team members can be available for appointments.

An overview from the Health and Wellness Team:

Health Administration - Shirley Anderson and Rhonda Jules Due to Covid Protocols the way we operated in April 2020- March 2021 has been different and we learned to adapt. The health services changed or were put on hold. We did our best to be as inclusive as we could to accommodate the needs and services of on reserve members as well as off reserve members. We learned how to “Zoom” and sign documents electronically. The amount of meetings attended seemed to have increased because travel didn’t have to be factored in; so this meant as many as three zoom meetings could be attended in a day during pandemic and emergency updates as well as regular board and committee meetings. Time went by fast and the same amount of work was always required.

In February 2021, we were finally able to deliver the first dose of Moderna vaccine to our on reserve adults and this served 240 members and community members.

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Continued...HEALTH & WELLNESS Nursing Department continued February 2021 saw the retirement of Community Health Nurse Jackie Jones. She provided strong nursing leadership and care to the community for over a decade.

We look forward to the next fiscal year with renewed hope that we are getting closer to the end of the Pandemic with each passing day, thanks to the continued commitment of a strong community, standing together to make Adams Lake a stronger, healthier community. Kukstsemc.

Social Work Department

Parent Legal Centre (PLC) to Adam Lake Indian Band on reserve We have partnered with Neskonlith Indian Band to support our Band Members and families that have been contacted or already addressing concerns from Ministry organizations This launch will be happening in June, they will be on reserve in IR6 and IR4 every second alternating Tuesday to support ALIB families, and the PLC will be in the Community of Chase and NIB Salmon Arm on opposing Tuesday’s, for easy access to the legal help that family’s need. This will allow for our family’s that are contacted by MCDF and other systemic organizations to access support in community and legal advice. They will have access to family mediation, advocacy when directly dealing with MCFD, legal advice and legal aid if needed. There will be a poster distributed in our community, new letters, and face book page.

Grandparent raising grandchildren.

Returning our children Adams Lake has the highest rate of children in care, these children are residing on and off reserve in resources and foster homes. We are happy to report that we are working towards two of Adams Lake Children returning home to live with their mother.

We have also supported an urban member regain custody of their child and working on one other child who will slowly be reintegrated with his father as soon as father can secure housing. We are working with another ALIB family in securing housing and their children will be returned home slowly once the family has housing.

MCFD Salmon Arm Working Relationship We have established a working relationship with Ministry of Children Family Development (MCFD) Salmon Arm. For the first time they will be following legislation under Bill C92 and reporting and will involve the Adams Lake Band social worker and Adams Lake Band representative all decision regarding ALIB

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children within the Salmon Arm jurisdiction. They have agreed to appoint a liaison/ Social worker of MCFD that will oversee holding ALIB client files.

The month of December was a great success we went from 13 to 26 participants capturing both on reserve and urban area. The Health Centre and social work department wanted to honor and support ALIB grandparents that have stepped up and supporting their family members by raising their grandchildren.

Community Wellness Projects Due to Covid 19 there was funding from SCFS prevention funds, we were granted permission to use the money to better our community. We have been working with Jerry Andrews from Public Works and Housing Dept and with the support of C&C we will be installing a new dock in IR6 and extending the dock in IR4, these docks will ensure that all ALIB band members will have access to the water for ceremony and family entertainment, the dock will be wheelchair accessible. IR 6 will also be receiving a gazebo for sacred fire, ceremony, and family functions.

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social workers, head start and daycare. I am also doing Nobody’s Perfect Training every Monday.

Continued...HEALTH & WELLNESS Complimentary Gift/ Community Engagement In Covid times it is hard to engage family members in working toward keeping our children safe in our community, so working with Sandy Lund (youth worker) and Robin Murphy (Headstart). We purchased complimentary gifts for Adams Lake children on and off reserve a choice of a bike, scooter, or a skateboard with the expectation of filling out a survey regarding making ALIB safe for all members.

Mental Health & Substance Use Worker Carly McMeekin The wellness program provides 1-1 support, resources, and referrals for ALIB members. We have a Harm Reduction approach which seeks to minimize risk and work towards best possible outcomes. Education has been provided through workshops such as ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, and Naloxone Training, these will help further awareness and alleviate stigma. The Wellbriety program focuses on fundamentals of prevention and the pathway to quality of life. With the support of FNHA First Nations Health Authority and networking partners, we aim to offer a range of services that can be accessed by the community.

Youth Tim Johnson and Sandy Lund

“New” Urban Liaison Worker (Vancouver) Rebecca Jules We have contracted an urban worker out of Vancouver that is instrumental in supporting urban members and ensuring they are kept up to date with ALIB information.

“New” Direct Support Worker Elizabeth Thom

The Youth workers are comprised of Sandy Lund working in IR 4 and Tim Johnson in IR 6. Due to Covid-19 this past year has looked quite different with both youth workers helping with Covid-19 response/support, while continuing ways of engaging youth with current restrictions. We were able to host an online internet safety workshop with the ‘White Hatter’, helped with community gardens, food prep, skiing/snowboarding, medicine/berry picking, hiking, ran scavenger/treasure hunts in the community, partnered with some cultural videos, and even had a winter wellness bingo. We are continually looking for ways to meet the physical, spiritual, mental, and social needs of the youth in our community.

We have contracted a one-to-one support worker for ALIB young children who are struggling with day-to-day tasks like school and or daycare.

Elizbeth was hired as a Direct Support Worker at Adams Lake Band in December 2020 Elizabeth has introduced herself and built relationships with guardians and children. We have worked with IHCAN process, Affordable childcare benefit form for daycare enrollment. I have also been doing kindergarten transition training.

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Continued… HEALTH & WELLNESS Head Start Program Robin Murphy, Niomi Boadway, and Eva Michel This year flew by quickly. Eva Michel was in school taking the language course and working part time in the classroom. Niomi Boadway left in April for maternity leave and is now back working in the classroom and Robin returned in September to start the new school year.

We did two family game nights which went over well. We supplied families with a game which they played in their own home and a gift card for snacks or pizza. They took place on Valentine's Day and second week of March. Also gave out books to the school and daycare on holidays for the kids and helped with the renovation of the T House in Gleneden.

This year we had 10 families in Chase and 8 families in Gleneden a total of 24 kids.

Covid closed the Health Centre down shortly after the new year which had us working from home. Robin started back to work in September and started to prepare for the new school year, although tried to open a few times ended up sending home program activity bags and purchasing snowsuits to encourage outdoor time so the children could burn off energy.

We implemented zoom meetings on child development, which didn’t go over well. It was hard to get people to remember to sign in or the children made it hard to participate in the conversations.

Early Years Program As with the Head Start program Covid made it hard to get together for programing but a lot of planning was put in place. We ordered drum, drumstick and rattle kits so we can move into small groups outside once the weather is nice.

Participated in the bike scooter and skateboard give away. By buying and handing out the bikes and scooters as well as helmets for each child on the reserve and five families living off reserve.

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Elder Program and Recreation fund 2020-2021 We definitely had our challenges last year during Covid but we managed to have two Elders picnics in Chase and one in Gleneden when the social distancing group numbers were raised to up to 50 people outside (Summer 2020). Puzzles, books and magazines were handed out to the ALIB Elder households (Spring 2021) If you did not receive one, please contact Daidri Marr to request a drop off at your household. Additional funds were also sent out last Christmas so the Elders could spend a little bit of money on themselves to treat themselves to something nice over the holidays. (Winter 2020).

The recreation funding was accessed by ALIB Band members last year and we did not exceed the total amount allotted to ALIB membership $75,000.00

Numbers were down last year due to gyms, sporting clubs like baseball, hockey, soccer being temporarily disrupted last year by Covid measures across Canada. Community Wellness funding (OSR) was accessed by some members but most of the funds were rolled over to the new fiscal 2021/2022.

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CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL

Grade 5 to 10

At Chief Atahm School, ”We have a vision of a Secwepemc speaking community living in balance with nature . Individuals will be prepared for today’s world and help protect the earth for Tellqelmucw, the people to come, and for all living beings. “

In 2020-2021 school year, three elective courses were added to the core program of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education. The students completed the Drone Academy course, where they learned how to build and fly a drone. The WeVideo on-line course taught the students how create a digital video production. The students are enrolled in a Fine Arts course where they will be introduced graphic art software using graphic art tablets.

Executive Summary 2020-2021:

Physical Education

Chief Atahm School has successfully operated for 30 years. We believe that we are defined by our language, land and traditions. The school is based on Secwepemc language and culture. In September 2020, there were 45 students enrolled at Chief Atahm School.

The school is part the Northern Spirit Program. The whole school enjoyed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing at Skamana and Larch Hills on new equipment. Mountain biking and hiking are part of the outdoor education program. As well, one basketball clinic were held at the school via Zoom.

Chief Atahm School continues to have strong physical education program.

Robert Matthew: Principal Vision and Principles

The new Chief Atahm School Language Centre has the capacity to develop and produce immersion curriculum, from concept to finished product.

Chief Atahm School offers post secondary language courses through it’s Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Secwepemc Knowledge Institute. We are in our third year of successful operation.

Chief Atahm School has 25 employees: a Principal, Administrative support, Teachers, Teacher Aides, Fluent Elders, Curriculum and Nest staff , janitor, and bus driver/maintenance man.

We are happy to announce that the new high school and curriculum centre is functioning without any issues.

Programs Kye7e’s House: NEST Due to the pandemic, the NEST program was moved from the NEST building to a pilot remote delivery program through a dedicated Facebook site.

Parents were invited to enrolled in on-line language lessons with their children. Learning resources were provided. The program will continue in 2021.

Secwepemc Traditions Continue Teachers continue teaching Secwepemc traditions.

Along with singing, the students learned how to cut meat and get it ready for making “skec”. In the spring every year, the whole school digs “scwicw” and “stinestn”.

Language Centre Chief Atahm School has the capacity to research, develop and produce Secwepemctsin resources. In the spirit of “Knuwetsut”, the school has trained its own staff in all phases of language resource development. The school has a Learning Resource catalogue on the school websites. www.chiefathm.com/ http://www.atahm.info/ https://www.chiefatahmgames.com/

Immersion N/K to 4 Total immersion instruction at Chief Atahm School is for six years, from Nursery /Kindergarten to grade 4. All the courses are taught in Secwepemctsin. The school develops high quality immersion resources for the students. The Elders play a very significant and valuable role in the production of Secwepemc curriculum. Several students are receiving instruction remote instruction. All the classes have Smart Boards and have remote instruction accessible

by Zoom.

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Continued… CHIEF ATAHM SCHOOL Stselxméms R Secwepemc: Knowledge Institute

Secwepemc

CAS GOALS for 2021/2022: • Increase the enrolment at all grade levels

Dr. Kathryn Michel

• Development Immersion language arts books

The Institute, founded in 2018 at Chief Atahm School, continues to offer language programs.

• Digitize the school language collection and add then to the On-line Secwepemctsin resources

In September 2020, the Stselxmems R Secwépemc Department began a new cohort of adult learners of Secwepemctsín to add to our growing group of Secwepemc speakers and teachers of our language.

Covid-19 presented us with a challenge that we successfully overcame as we moved language into the digital age. Two beginning level language courses that are accredited through Nicola Valley Institute of Technology were developed that can be taken entirely online. These two courses are transferable to Thompson Rivers University, University of Victoria or Simon Fraser University. Six other online courses were completed by the cohort to bring them to over 90% completion of the Simon Fraser University Indigenous Language Proficiency Certificate Program. In the fall the cohort will continue with completion of the certificate and will begin the 2 year diploma.

• Buy a new bus • Re-new the affiliation agreements with post secondary institutions to offer language courses.

The success of our language cohort and their incredible language development has erased initial doubts about online teaching and language learning.

One of the bonuses of an online program has been the ability to have students from across Secwepemcúlecw and beyond our borders participate. We have Secwépemc students from our Band, the local area, Invermere, Simpcw, Vancouver, Alberta, Ontario and even Santa Cruz, California.

Our conversations classes and other Zoom-based courses have connected us together and the Facebook group the students created have provided support and camaraderie to one another.

Although we certainly miss the physical presence of our Elders, Lawrence Michel, Lucy William and Anna Michel, we were still able to make great gains in language proficiency. We look forward to being able to host face-to-face instruction again in the fall (involving online students also) and continuing to celebrate and learn our amazing language together.

We are currently working on adapting our credited online courses into a non-credited version and/or a year long course for those that need extra time and support to get through it. Announcements for our online courses in the fall will be sent out.

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SAHHALTKUM DAYCARE Sahhaltkum Daycare team continues to make improvements to quality early learning and childcare. Although we were closed for five months due to the pandemic, we were still able to move forward in many ways and work towards our vision “to create a loving, peaceful and culturally responsive early learning centre that nurtures children’s minds, bodies and spirits in changing and evolving contexts.”

During this past year, we received a minor capital grant from BC Aboriginal Childcare Society that has allowed us to make huge improvements to the environment and building at the centre. We have new flooring and cabinets throughout the building, a new roof, new furniture and outside covered areas.

We will continue to use the funding to make a few more indoor improvements but mainly to improve the playground areas for more outdoor learning opportunities.

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To continue improving the quality of our early learning and care To clarify our philosophy vision statement To strengthen our language and culture program To continue professional development with Indigenous focus To continue exploring funds through BC Aboriginal Childcare Society who are the professional body helping to support quality indigenous early learning and care To create a quality environment for both staff and children with a goal of retaining staff and to create a stable learning environment for children.

We also received several Covid-19 related grants.

The first grant allowed us to hire staff members during the summer- one staff (Michelle) was able to create Covid policies and procedures. The other staff (Terri, Violet & Joyce) were able to create outreach learning packages for all our families. The other grant we received allowed us to purchase supplies for health and safety protocols.

The staff here continued to take the professional training offered by BC Aboriginal Childcare Society and engage in First Nations Pedagogy Network Focus meetings to strive towards quality learning and care. We also attended Children First Meetings to work towards collaboration with all the ALIB early learning programs.

Our number of children has remained low due to the pandemic and to staffing issues. We operated with three full time staff (2 ECE’s and 1 ECEA).

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Adams Lake Band Education program will provide: • our members with tools to be self-sufficient/ reliant • to work toward developing knowledge, skills and attitude for employment or • further education.

The overall vision statement is to take care of our resources, protect our language, culture and customs through education.

Field trip to UBCO Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12): • Implemented two Local Education Agreements with School District #73 & #83 • Conduct home and schools visits in both Adams Lake Band Communities • Successfully prepared Nominal Roll • Attended Post Secondary & Highschool graduation Ceremonies • Negotiated new BCTEA Transportation Agreement

Zoom Session with parents & students Community & Summer Planning: • Employed two Summer Students Workers through ASETS • Attended Zoom graduation ceremonies • Held two Post Secondary information sessions for Parents and High School Students • Student field trip UBCO • Invited Guest speakers to community • Held Zoom sessions with students and with guest speakers • Held Zoom session with grade 12 students and guest speakers • Set up Bus Shelter for IR4 & IR6.

2021-22 Goals • Increase High School & Post Secondary graduation rates • Plan parents education awareness events • Plan motivational events for students • Increase access for training for community members through Short Term Program.

Post Secondary & Short Term Program: • Completed required AANDC report • Assisted members with Post Secondary & Short Term inquiries for programs or courses • Visited Post Secondary students • Visited Post Secondary Institutes • Assisted various members in training needs through Short Term funding Bus Shelters

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PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE, FIRE DEPT, WATER/SEWER, SECURITY AND RECREATION CENTRE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:

Provide a standard level of service to the Community; develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for the existing buildings and infrastructure.

Coordinate & communicate with different ALIB departments to accomplish common goals.

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Our Department staff are continually improving and developing skills as technology is improving and new materials and equipment are available. During Covid our staff has been working to ensure that all the community services are operational.

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2020-2021: PUBLIC WORKS Our Public Works Staff prepared the Band buildings to meet the Covid requirements with safety equipment and sanitizers plus helped with distribution of supplies to the Community.

2020 was a bad year for flooding and Public Works stepped up the tasks of removing debris from drainage channels and helping with pumps and hoses for dewatering.

Our water systems supply the community and individual Band Members with water. We are continually looking for funding to provide clean drinkable water for all Band Members.

Investigate and rehabilitate failed septic systems that have caused untreated sewage breakouts and backups into homes.

Emergency Services are improving relationships, techniques, equipment and operations with other local departments to provide the best possible service.

Gatherings, funerals, weddings, celebrations, and sports are a big part of our community. Maintenance of the gym will provide a great place for these events to happen with room for our growing community.

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Continued...PUBLIC WORKS

SANITARY

The IR4 23 lot community subdivision was started, this will provide new homes and rental units to the community for years to come.

The Adams Lake community has over 65 septic disposal systems.

These systems have been failing and causing issues at an alarming rate. We have been maintaining and monitoring the rehabilitated process.

In conjunction, Public Works has been assisting the Housing Department with lot development for new rental units that will be available to community members.

The Public works crew connected the new outdoor

FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire department has been growing, teaching and equipping new volunteers.

They are continually being called out to fire alarms, uncontrolled fire burns and local fires this past year.

ALIB has a great team and group of volunteers to be proud of.

washroom at IR6 Gleneden beach. This included excavation, place and packing of the gravel pad, digging in new water line and sanitary lines.

WATER We have been vigilant on proceeding with removing the boil water to the residents on Kamloops Shuswap Road on IR4.

With the combined efforts of the Band and INAC, we were able to start Phase III extension down Kamloops-Shuswap Road. This phase consists of 1.6Km of 10”, 1.3Km of 8” and 0.6Km of 3” HDPE watermain. This final extension will deliver community water to the limits of IR4 and remove 14 boil water advisories plus provide water for future homes.

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ALIB SECURITY

GOALS for 2021/2022:

Security Department is tasked with covering all seven reserves and notifying authorities when needed. They have assisted and attended numerous incidents from car crashes, theft, substance abuse and various disturbances.

• Repair, replace broken un-maintained equipment and work more efficiently • Continue to secure funding for subdivision development •

Update current policies

• Proceed with the construction of the new IR4 Community Multi-Use Building •

ADAMS LAKE RECREATION CONFERENCE CENTRE

Work on funding to upgrade and extend community water treatment and sewer systems.

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The IR4 gym staff has been maintaining, organizing events, fixing broken equipment and making improvements to the overall image. New Heat/AC units were installed in the Gym meeting and fitness rooms. The Gym has been utilized as the main Centre for organizing the deliveries of foods and sanitization supplies during the Covid 19 Pandemic.

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HOUSING DEPARTMENT

Fortier, also Delair and Charissa from Neskonlith Indian Band.

Mission Statement:

Our band equipment demolished the old trailer at 6407 Village Road, this will now have a duplex put in that location a 3 and a 2 bedroom modular unit.

We also have another 2 bedroom modular going at 5941 Mountainview Road.

Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) Housing Department is committed to providing, promoting and maintaining adequate, safe, sustainable and affordable housing which strives for a greener environment and planned development. Our key objective is to promote homeowner responsibility, home ownership and personal growth.

Our goal in the future is to build sustainable and affordable housing for our membership.

From March 2020 to date have done seven mold renovations and eight regular renovations, they have come to a close now. This will be all for now as we are going forward with new construction.

Applied for CMHC Section 95 housing and got approved to build six Social Housing Units this spring/summer of 2021/2022.

Worked with Thompson River University (TRU)

CMHC gave the Band Supplemental Funding to renovation our Phase 11 units (5 plex). All renovations must be complete by March 31st, 2021.

Renovations included doing on demand hot water, furnaces and heat pumps with Fortis and BC Hydro rebates, also flooring, cabinets, countertops, appliances and painting. Which all of this has been complete.

Done some new roofs for Phase 13, 1 & 2, put on metal roofing and continuous gutters with snow stops. Six homes in total. Will be looking into more being done this next fiscal year.

We are also replacing or repairing stairs as well as building ramps for the Elders and members with disabilities.

In our Housing Department we have three office staff and three maintenance workers.

Housing is working on a database for each house on reserve. Working on the Housing Policy and making progress on this.

Pictures taken by Housing Assistant Karla Turner ALIB Carpenters &Chief Clifford Arnouse & Councilor Elaine Jules and Neskonlith Indian Band to do a Level 1 carpentry course for our Band Members which in turn they are building a duplex for us in the new subdivision. This will be finished in the summer of 2021.

Level 1 course has finished for the students on March 12th, 2021. Nine students finished the course and all of them passed.

Thanks to their instructor Tristan Duncan, and from TRU Heather Hamilton, Tom Hanks and Will

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NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT

Mission Statement: By developing management processes through direct involvement from the community as well as Chief and Council we will ensure our lands are being utilized in a sustainable manner while making sure we protect our culture and heritage for future generations.

The purpose of the Natural Resource Department is to insure ALIB is developing capacity to engage with government and proponents on land use planning and development projects throughout the territory.

Strategic Priorities The Adams Lake Indian Band Natural Resource Department continues to be self-sustaining through generating external revenue and building capacity.

With the assistance of our supervisors, crews and employees we strive to make all our projects a success.

Natural Resource Staff: Dave Nordquist, RPF, Acting Director of Natural Resource Jen Pooley, Natural Resource Office Manager Stuart Parker, Forester

Dave Nordquist oversaw the Natural Resource Operations securing and managing contracts for all facets of the Natural Resource Management.

Jen Pooley managed the safety program, administration of equipment and office procedures, finances, assisting with project management, report writing and scheduling of crews.

Sandy Andrew continues to supervise crews for archaeology, fuel management and brushing projects.

He also assists as a silviculture surveyor, layout and development for Fuel Management work and assists with forestry.

Brennan Lund has joined the team to looks after the Adams Lake Salmon Restoration Project as well as build and expand the Fisheries Program.

Training hosted by NR; completed by staff/ technicians Due to Covid 19 the training scheduled for the crew was delayed. The only course completed was a falling and bucking course.

Avis Deneault, GIS Technician Margaret Weaver, GIS Technician Sandy Andrew ,Forestry/Field/Archaeology/ Supervisor Technician Leah Gaze, Finance Bookkeeper Brennan Lund, Fisheries Technician Employees that have assisted the Natural Resource Department over the last year – Corey Saul, Ruben August, Dylan John, Kevin Sampolio, Jamie August, Mark Michel, Cody Gaze, Jamie Kenoras, Daylen Williams, Fern Jules, Harold Narcisse, Shawn Kenoras, Agnes John, Donald Boulette, Gary Michel, Karen August, Brent Oscar, Hunter Jeanson and apologies for those that have been missed.

Thank you to all these employees for your hard work and dedication to making our projects a success.

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Continued… Natural Resources Dept Ministry of Transportation Projects Throughout the year contract opportunities came up which we push to ensure ALIB has the opportunity to do the work •

Clearing and Brushing and fencing of the Chase West Project

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Further Archaeological Work on various projects like the Kicking Horse Project.

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GIS Department Overview

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Verifying Civic Addresses for ALIB reserve parcels; this will be brought forward to emergency services, they will then be able to serve communities efficiently.

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Support ALIB departments and community mapping; overlay, banners/poster printing/ design, data management, parcel mapping, land management mapping, hunting camp direction map.

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Shuswap Trail Alliance; attend meetings and contract mapping.

Project involved in this year: •

ALIB Forestry Development; operational mapping (Recce, Site Plan, Cruise, Appraisal Maps), data management, track our data and update government with data using Phoenix Pro.

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ALIB Silviculture Programs; use our system to report data/spatial data to government (ensure we meet our obligations), data management (track our data and update government using Phoenix Pro), planting mapping, survey mapping.

GIS Technician—Forestry Referrals Margaret Weaver Complete AOA (Archaeological Overview Assessment) Report to decided which blocks ALIB will field review.

Create Field Maps for crews (Access map & map with AOA/TUS information)

Report field results back to company.

Were there any archaeological and/or cultural heritage concerns? No (Negative), Yes (Positive)

Schedule crews for PFR reviews.

Manage and organize field data from the crews.

If results are positive: A second assessment is completed to confirm the recommendations. The company is given option to complete an AIA or remove the area of potential from harvesting.

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2020 PFR Season The PFR crew started their season slowly but with the larger increase in lumber prices more PFR’s where completed from May through to the beginning of November.

The crew took the Falling and Bucking course toward the end of May. The crews are always in the forest and have even had a few encounters in the past to validate good reason for the crew to have this training.

Receive referrals for proposed forestry development.

There were over 100 blocks assessed this year for roughly 10 different proponents throughout the season. The crews found archaeological and/or cultural heritage concerns within some of these blocks and recommended a second opinion.

Some of the features recommended this year include debitage/flakes, possible CMT’s (culturally modified trees), possible traditional trails and potential traditional overnight areas. Other non archaeological/cultural features are often observed also .

If results are negative: PFR reports indicate no concerns with the proposed development and the company will continue with harvesting plans.

PFR report is finalized and sent. Referral is closed and can be invoiced to company.

An AIA (Archaeological Impact Assessment) is the inspection of the area which often requires subsurface testing to verify if archaeological materials are present (below the surface). If positive, the area is recorded and protected from harvest and recorded.

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Recreation Site Maintenance Employees: Gary Michel and Karen August We have a co-management agreement with Recreations Site and Trails BC to manage and maintain the recreation sites around Adams Lake including Dennis Lake, Johnson Lake, Skmana Lake, Squaam Bay, Gannet Lake, Gordon Bay, Honeymoon Bay, Rocky Point, Stukemapten Lake, Tsikwustum Creek North & South.

Brennon Creek Site is closed indefinitely due to the land sliding down the mountains.

Fisheries Program Adams Lake Fisheries Communication and Management • This program allows for consultation with the general membership on fisheries policy and planning issues; •

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This also includes reviewing local conservation concerns, facilitating development of fishing plans, issuing permits, organizing communal fishing events and arranging enforcement protocol discussions with DFO; Coordinate annual Salmon Ceremony and Organize the canning of salmon.

Rec Site map created by Avis D

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Catch Survey is the bands community fisheries program. We use the boat to set nets and catch salmon to bring to the fish cleaning station for processing. Due to Covid things were run differently this year with the Salmon handed out directly to the community members and the rest processed and delivered to the community freezer.

This year we caught and shared and stored over 500 salmon. Special shout out to Greg Witzky who volunteered to lead and make sure this program happened.

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Adams Lake Creel Survey: •

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The purpose of the project is to conduct Coho assessments on the tributaries of Adams Lake.

The enumeration method consists of stream walk surveys at set intervals and within set stream sections during the period of adult Coho presence within the tributaries. Data collection standards have been set by local DFO Stock Assessment Division. Data collected from these surveys will be used by SFC, the Secwepemc communities and DFO Stock Assessment to estimate Coho escapements.

NR employees conduct Coho Stream assessments on the following creeks (tributaries): Sinmax, Huihill, Nikwikwaia, Harbour, Cayenne and Momich River.

Archaeology Department We continue to develop our Archaeology Department each year with equipment and trained staff. We will continue to push having First Nation Archaeology Technicians monitor all ground disturbances within our Traditional Territory. As Archaeology Consultants we will continue to issue our own permits for companies who wish to operate in our territory with the condition we have our certified technicians accompany them. ALIB continues to push for contracts for Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIA), Mitigation and Monitoring.

NR Employees conduct patrols of the South Thompson River, Adams Lake Bridge, Hoffman’s Bluff, Pritchard Bridge and interview sport fisherman for the purpose of collecting harvest information such as type of gear used, length of time spent fishing, species caught and released, hourly levels of gear type (fishing activity), biological sampling, relay of fishing opening or closure information and reporting of illegal fishing activities.

Other Fisheries: • Adams Lake implemented year one of a 4-year program to fertilize the upper Adams Lake with the goal of replicating what used to happen when millions of Salmon returned to the Adams Lake system in order to see the return of these runs. This projects consists of environmental monitoring such as limnology, C14 sampling, Smolt sampling, perch monitoring and bull trout monitoring in order to make sure no further harm is done as the fertilizer is applied.

Projects our Arch Field Technicians assisted with • Chase West AIA (MOTI) •

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Guardian Watch Arrow Lakes (Hydro)

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Tappen to Ford 4 Laning (LSIB)

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Kinbasket RAP (Tipi)

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Kicking Horse AIA (Stantec)

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Chase Hydro Pole Replacements (Hydro)

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Forestry Department

Silviculture

We have continued to be SAFE (Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise) Certified for 10 years. This program is designed to ensure the health and safety of our employees. We aim to ensure our Health and Safety policy and program meets current industry safety standards.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Fuel Management) •

This plan identifies wildfire threats that could impact reserves and surrounding areas of Adams Lake Indian Band. Treatment includes danger tree removal, spacing, pruning and surface fuel removal. This past year our fuel management crew completed the area close to the Squaam Bay Reserve.

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Planting: Spring and Summer planting was completed by our regular contractor, Blue Collar Silviculture. Planted over 300,000 trees.

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Silviculture surveys are used to measure reforestation (tree planting) success and predict inventory conditions of our forests

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Brushing Crew: Brushed approximately 20 hectares. We also planted a few thousand Traditional Plants as part of a new program. Soopallallie, Rose, Huckleberries and Choke cherry.

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Brushing involves using either manual or power saws to cut back competing vegetation around the planted trees.

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Pruning involves cutting select branches off trees to encourage height growth and minimize disease

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Greenhouse •

A new cover was put on the greenhouse this year

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Power was delivered to the greenhouse

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A new is being installed to protect the area

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Water will be installed

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A heating system will be devised moving forward

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Water will be run this year.

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Firewood is cut and delivered for funerals and homes with wood stoves. This year over 100 pickup loads of firewood were delivered to the community.

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Meet with Ministry to discuss new recreation site locations.

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Continue to pursue contracting and employment opportunities

On reserve monitoring of projects for Cultural, Heritage and Archaeological protection.

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Continue to educate band members regarding archaeology, plants, animals and birds

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Protect sensitive cultural/berry sites

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Further Develop the field staff to undertake guardian activities.

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Plant 300,000 plus trees

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Plant additional tradition use plants and gather berries

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Further fire safe the community

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Complete PFR’s and associated works

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Pursue forestry related economic activities

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LANDS & TAXATION Administer the lands program in a responsible, fair and relevant manner that strikes a balance between cultural values and economic use of the land and resources.

Pursuant to section 5 of the First Nation Fiscal Management Act, the council of a first nation may make laws respecting taxation for local purposes of reserve lands, interests in reserve lands or right to occupy, possess on reserve lands.

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Completing the scanning and archiving all the old Lease and Taxation files that where downstairs in Public Works, all the scanned documents were placed in the C can Lands purchased. We have started working on the files in out offices in fireproof filing cabinets, scanning and organizing and creating a system within the Lands/ILH/ Taxation Departments on our H Drive. Membership files are scanned and saved on membership h-drive, due to confidentiality.

Staff in your Department. Kristina Deleeuw is a new addition to the Adams Lake Indian Band Membership Department; Kristina has completed training June 2019 and had a refresher course 2020 online with ISC. Karla Turner tax clerk had moved to the Housing Department, and we wish her all the best. Wesley Oscar has completed his first year of Lands training at the University of Saskatoon. We have our on-call archive clerk Carla Sam who has been working on scanning and filing and organizing the offices, Carla has completed the scanning and archiving of old files and is currently working on the in-office files.

New for 2020-2021. Will be starting process with other reserves to locate pins on lease lots. Planning completion of renovations and next steps for lands rentals, one rental will be a tear down and replaced.

Planning a strategic planning session for lands taxation and membership.

For IR#1 Hustalen started the process to locate pins, waterline of vacant lots and clearing trees and brush, we will then get Natural Resources Archaeology team out to investigate Next steps will be getting a Kent McPherson out to appraise each lot for value for sale, also getting BC Assessment out to appraised for taxation.

Renovation of the Lands Department rental units we have half completed, and now have house insurance on the rental homes. The Lands Department has 7 Lease rentals and we have completed 3 completed renovations, working on 2 renovations at present, 1 will begin work later this year and 1 maybe be a tear down and rebuild.

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TITLE & RIGHTS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Through a First Nations Process and supported by a community process, the Adams Lake Indian Band will succeed in exercising Title and Rights, enhancing our natural resources, economic development and ensuring our Title and Rights are respected thereby continually improving overall quality of life for all band members The Adams Lake Indian Band holds Aboriginal rights and unextinguished title to our territory. There are a number of active and future major projects related to lands and resources that are located within Adams Lake territory.

Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) are part of the Secwepemc Nation located in central British Columbia. The Secwepemc territory is extensive and includes seventeen communities. The ALIB is one

of five communities that make up the Eastern most bands of the Secwepemc. Now being call the Pespesellkwe. The Lakes Division communities work collaboratively on projects and technical or traditional land use studies where that makes sense to all parties.

The Title and Rights department was created to support the Adams Lake Indian Band in its pursuit of it goals and to defend the unextinguished rights of the Adams Lake Indian Band Staff •

Dave Nordquist, T&R Coordinator and Special Projects

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Deanne Anthony, Title and Rights Assistant

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Columbia River Treaty

Involvement decreased significantly as SNTC led and coordinated the process for the last year. An ALIB CHA was researched and a report submitted to the SNTC Letter of commitment was negotiated, and the table is focused on the forestry chapter Weekly internal meetings bring the QS band representatives up to speed on developments and projects. ALIB is a member of the Pespsellkwe te Secwepemc (PteS) Campfire-Technical Advisory Committee (P-TAC) with Little Shuswap Lake, Neskonlith, Shuswap and Splatsin First Nations, and participating in biweekly meetings. A QS-Wildlife Working Group is evolving internal and G2G representation and developing policy and protocols.

Qwelminte G2G

Shuswap Watershed Council BC Hydro Protocol

Corridor Wide Agreement Parks Canada

A Government table that works on issues common to the Shuswap Lake Watershed.

The Pespesellkwe have withdrawn from the protocol due to lack of progress and are working on alternative arrangements to reach the same goals.

An amended and Restated Corridor Wide Agreement was renegotiated completed. It provides for a process to deal with he Provinces plans to 4 lane the Trans-Canada between Kamloops and the Alberta Border.

A process was initiated with Parks Canada to discuss 4 Laning of the Trans Canada and other issues like the Renewal of Parks Management Plans.

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Continued… TITLE & RIGHTS Project Salmon Arm West Chase Creek West Bruhn Bridge Trans Mountain Canada IR# 7 Ruddock Creek

Description CWA Agreement Project. Led by Neskonlith. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities CWA Agreement Project- led by ALIB. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities CWA Agreement Project – Led by Splatsin. Will provide accommodation, Jobs and opportunities Completed scientific studies and submitted as a basis of ALIB’s objection to the project.

CWA Agreement Project. A 4 laning project that deals with some trespasses and allows for some land use planning on IR 6, access on IR 7 and to a pedestrian overpass on IR 6.

Ruddock Creek Mine, 50% owned by Imperial Metals is a proposed underground mine located in the headwaters of the Upper Adams watershed. The mine life is proposed to be about 8 years with 7000 tonnes of ore extracted daily.

The mine is at the initial stage of the BC Environmental Assessment Process but has been suspended Its EA extension is under review and has been opposed by ALIB

Yellowhead Mining Inc.

Was bought by Taseko Mine and ALIB has participated to present the position that it needs to go through an Secwépemc led Environmental Assessment.

Quartz Creek, Jumping Creek, Illecillewaet River Donald Guardian Project

Various Projects being led by the Shuswap Indian Band. Currently have a cultural heritage assessment underway.

Accommodation Agreement Signed Accommodation Agreement Signed Ongoing implementation happening but is slowed due to COVID-19.

BC Reservoir Archaeology Program (RAP)

Various Columbia Reservoir Archaeology Program (RAP) Tri-Nation (Secwepemc, Ktunaxa and Syilx Okanagan) projects including Guardians (see below), development of a Cultural Management Plan for the reservoirs, Repatriation Projects, Monitoring and Technical Working Group (TWG) archaeology updates.

Is an ongoing Guardian project with the Ktunaxa and Syilx People to safeguard the Archaeology site in the draw dawn zones in the Columbia. Done in conjunction with the NR department.

In the process of establishing our own archives & repository for our archival materials and archaeological artifacts etc.

Looking at implementing the Wildlife planning tool on a larger scale.

BC Hydro Guardian Project Archives/Artifacts Wildlife project ALIB Fish Project ALIB Caribou & Grizzly Project Sun Peaks Forestry

A grant from the Secwepemc Fisheries Commission funded a CKK research project, gap analysis and report about information on fish in ALIB territory to support cumulative effects projects Recent funding from CIER and CWS will support a CKK research project, gap analysis and report about these two Species at Risk in ALIB Territory which will support cumulative effects projects A table has been established with the Government to discuss the resolution of the existence of Sun Peaks on our interests.

A table has been established with the Pespesellkwe to facilitate discussion between ourselves and with outside interests on development in the territory.

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Continued… TITLE & RIGHTS The departments progression towards achieving its objectives of 2020-2021.

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Participate in Qwelminte G2G

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Participate in the CWA

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Develop/Initiate/Expand a Guardian Program

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Participate in talks with Parks Canada

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Participate in BC Hydro Protocol

The Title and Rights Department will develop strategies to most effectively add lands to our control and to exercise our Yecweminte on others.

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Monthly Community Meetings

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ALCES- and Land Use Planning

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Land Use Planning

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Cumulative Effects Work

The Title and Rights Department will develop a strategy to effectively educate and involve all membership in matters effecting their Title and Rights

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Support Governance Meetings

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Finish Cultural Heritage Assessments

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Deal with ongoing Referrals

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Deal with Sun Peaks Resort

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Keep informed on Columbia River Treaty

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Deal with Forestry Companies

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Cumulative Effects Community Workshop.

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The Title and Rights Department will respond effectively and efficiently to referrals in a timely matter that reflects our Title and Rights

Support the Governance initiatives of the Adams Lake Indian Band:

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIALS UN-AUDITED* 

This will be different from Audited Balance Sheet Statement due to Audit re-grouping.

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The changes are due to audited consolidated statements that account for all ALIB subsidiaries such as West Habour Village and other corporations.

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Audited financial statements will be presented at a future General Band Meeting and will be uploaded to our website.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIALS UN-AUDITED* 

Subject to changes after audit. Current fiscal year 2020/2021 is work in progress and actual audited statement will be available after the publication of Annual Report.

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2020/2021 HIGHLIGHTS

November, 2020

April, 2020

December, 2020

ALIB facilities and events continue to be closed until further notice as a public health measure to combat the spread of Covid 19. Band staff work remotely.

Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

Emergency Operations Centre team members work to ensure cooperative efforts as we strive to get through the crisis.

Distribute Crime Survey.

Christmas Card Contest.

Corporate Christmas Greetings.

Christmas Hampers/Food Bank.

Covid Relief Cheque distribution.

Covid Relief Cheque distribution with Christmas letter and card.

May, 2020

January, 2021

Develop and implement Back to Work plan.

Band Council Election postpone and term extended.

Front Door Decorating Contest and ALIB Home Talent Video Contest.

New budget presentation via Zoom.

Continue to share out and distribute Covid 19 Information and Resources.

February, 2021

June, 2020 Community Watch Program initial meeting.

Information Check Point on Sexqeltqin Bridge.

ALIB Graduation Congratulations and Ceremonies done virtually and Chief’s congrats video.

July, 2020 Flood mitigation at Sandy Point Campground.

Chief Video Covid Messages.

ALIB Employee Recognition Ceremony over 3 days with gifts, Letter of Appreciation and Certificate of Service.

March, 2021 Covid Relief Cheque distribution.

General Band Meeting on new budget via Zoom.

Winter Home Survey.

August, 2020 Summer Staycation Photo Contes Online free fun activities learning Secwepemctsin.

Garden Contest General Band Meeting via Zoom.

September, 2020 Assorted Draft Policies mailed out to membership input.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Subdivision Project and Waterline Line Project Ground Breaking.

October, 2020 Fundraising activities for families.: raffles, wheel spins, donations.

Winners: Jada and Anika Michel

Election Notices distributed.

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Staff Directory

Title & Rights Natural Resources Department Dave Nordquist, Director Email: dnordquist@alib.ca Address: 6443 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Lands & Taxation Department Rena Gregoire, Tax Administrator/Lands Manager Email: rgregoire@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC

Administration Department Vaughn Sunday, Executive Director Email: vsunday@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Chief & Council Dorry William, Executive Assistant for C & C Email: dorryw@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC

Sahhaltkum Daycare Marnie Baxter, Daycare Manager Email: mbaxter@alib.ca Address: 6349 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC

Finance Department John Adebanjo, Chief Financial Officer Email: JAdebanjo@alib.ca Address: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC

Chief Atahm School Rob Matthew, Principal Email: rmatthew@alib.ca Address: 6371 Chief Jules Dr, Chase, BC

Education Department Rob Matthew, Director of Education Email: rmatthew@alib.ca Address: 6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Health & Wellness Shirley Anderson, Director of Health & Wellness Email: sanderson@alib.ca Address: 6424 Village Rd, Chase, BC Public Works & Housing Department Jerry Andrew, Director Email: jandrew@alib.ca Address: 6451 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC

Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre Christine Eustache Email: alrcc@alib.ca Address: 6349 Chief Jules Dr, Chase, BC Communication Department Karen Everard, Manager Email: keverard@alib.ca Address: 6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC IT Department Art Michel, Manager Email: amichel@alib.ca Address: 6447 Hillcrest Rd, Chase, BC Switsemalph IR#6 Annie Williams, Reception Email: awilliams@alib.ca Address: 2516 Pierre’s Pt Rd NW Salmon Arm

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Adams Lake Indian Band 2020/2021 Annual Report for: Design, Illustrations, Content Collection, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Formatting and Layout by ALIB Communication Department Karen Everard and Denise Michel.

Reports by Chief & Councillors, Directors, Managers and Supervisors are chosen and written by ALIB staff and expressed opinion of the staff.

Copyright 2021.

Produced by Adams Lake Indian Band. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used any manner without the express written permission of Adams Lake Indian Band.

Printing and binding by ARC Document Solutions, Burnaby, BC Canada.

For additional copies contact ALIB Communication Department at 250 679 8841 or see electronic copy found on ALIB website: www.adamslakeband.org

Creative and Prepress editing team: Karen Everard, Denise Michel and Vaughn Sunday.

Congratulations to the Graduates of 2021

Jasmin John

Damion Ignace

Masin Netowaysin

Maxmus Young

Chase Secondary

Chase Secondary

Sasha Johnny

Chase Secondary

Chase Secondary

Salmon Arm Secondary

Post Secondary /Certificate Program: TRU Graduates

Okanagan Collage Graduates

Charmayne Wilson Bachelor of Education

Garret Jules Audio Engineering & Music Production

Steven Arnouse Welding Foundation Level 1 Carpentry Foundation Carden Alec Corbyn Arnouse-Phelps Cory Johnny Louie Anthony Dakota Lund

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Campsite Training Audie Billy Alex Johnny Jeffery Johnny Melissa Kenoras Russel William

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Water Ceremony, April, 2021 A small ceremony was held at the Island with prayers, drumming, songs, speeches, drink of juniper water/tea and tobacco giving thanks for water of life and to celebrate the completion of the waterline project on Kamloops Shuswap Road. Also a traditional meal package of salmon chowder, moose stew, Bannock and desserts were handed via roundabout at the ALCC and pick up Salmon Arm office.

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