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REGIONAL FOODS AND GOODS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
LAC SEUL FIRST NATIONS
Community Economic DevelopmentInitiative (CEDI)
THE PARTNERS
FIRST NATIONS – MUNICIPALITY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Project Pillars
The Feasibility Study
•The CEDI partners are seeking to explore the feasibility of a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) that would serve as a central distribution point for fresh foods and consumer goods
• to test the hypothesis that there is an unmet market demand for affordable ‐accessible local, fresh food products and consumer goods in Northern Ontario
Purpose of the Feasibility Study
Definition of Feasibility
• More affordable/accessible food products and consumer goods
• Financially sustainable operating model• Social enterprise (not to maximize profits).• Revenues to sufficiently manage risk. • Assumption of readily available capital• Participation interest among a significant group of First Nations.
The objective is to source direct from manufacturers or importers to allow for:* competitive pricing, * better ‘use by’ dates, * shorter delivery times, and * reduced stock holding.
Objective
Social Enterprise Co‐operative ModelIn many ways, developing a co‐operative business is a lot like developing a traditional business. Where things differ is that a co‐op is shaped through collective effort and group decision‐making as well as a set of co‐operative principles that help to guide the business. This makes the business planning more complex, but it also means the resulting corporation is stronger and more likely to succeed.
Why start a co‐op?.
You (and your organizing group) want to respond to a need/challenge/opportunity in your community in a democratic and sustainable way; www.ontario.coophttp://cloverbeltlocalfoodcoop.comhttp://www.foodbanksnorthwest.ca/
Co‐operative Model
Regional Distribution Center31 Communities in Service Area1. Bearskin Lake First Nation2. Cat Lake First Nation3. Deer Lake First Nation4. Eabametoong First Nation 5. Eagle Lake First Nation6. Fort Severn First Nation7. Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug8. Kingfisher Lake First Nation9. Kasabonika Lake First Nation10.Keewaywin First Nation11.Koochiching First Nation12.Lac Seul First Nation13.McDowell Lake First Nation14.Mishkeegogamang First Nation 15. Muskrat Dam First Nation16. Neskantaga First Nation
17. Martin Falls First Nation18. Nibinamik First Nation 19. North Spirit Lake First Nation20. North Caribou Lake First Nation21. Ojibway Nation of Saugeen22. Pikangikum First Nation23. Poplar Hill First Nation24. Sachigo Lake First Nation25. Sandy Lake First Nation26. Slate Falls First Nation27. Wabigoon Lake First Nation28. Wapekeka First Nation29. Wawakapewin First Nation30. Webiquie First Nation31. Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Serving Northern Ontario
Sioux LookoutLac Seul
Thunder Bay
Eagle Lake
Wabigoon
Assorted RegionsFoods and GoodsSuppliers Cater to the RDC
First Nation ReceivesFoods & Goods byPlane
First Nation sends Manufactured items onPlane as backhaul
Regional D. CenterDistributes ItemsTo the World forThe First Nations
RDC INSOURCES ITEMS FROM NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES
RDC TRANSPORTS FOODS & GOODS TO THE NORTHERN FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES
Current Feasibility Study on a Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Center
Prospect for Future Development of the Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Center
Reverse Economy Concept
First Nation CommunityHas processes for Distribution; stores etc..
• Employment Opportunities• Training Opportunities • Increased Capacity on supply chain• Longer Expiration Periods• Increased Security on shipments• Lower Costs•Healthy Choices•Quality Assurance•Consolidated Deliveries•Good Customer Service Component
RDC Benefits to the Far North
Reverse Economy Concept – What is it?
• Prospect for Future Development• Creation of a whole new Economy• Wealth Creation Opportunity• Employment Opportunity• Training Opportunity• Community Development• Economic Development• Stepping Stone to Self Sufficiency
Distribution
RDC Feasibility Study Timeline
February 2015
ProjectStartup
March 11 – April 8April 9‐10 April 30
May 1 June ?
Industry and Logistics Research
1st Community Engagement Conference in Sioux Lookout
Community Visit
x2 2nd Community
Engagement
Date TBD at 1st Engagement
Review Draft Report
May 1 –21
Research, Analytics and Creation of Draft Feasibility Report
July/August 2015
FeasibilityStudyComplete
• Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake)
• Lac Seul First Nation
• Municipality of Sioux Lookout
• Federation Canadian Municipalities
• Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
• Lakehead University – Food Security Research Network “Mapping Local Foods Systems in Northwestern Ontario”
• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre “Greenhouse Project”
• Thunder Bay Economic Development Commission “Logistics Project”
• Cloverbelt Local Food Co‐op
• On Co‐op – The Ontario Co‐operative Association
• Fresh Market Foods – Sioux Lookout
• Advisors: FedNor and NOHFC
Partners To‐Date
2014‐15 Highlights
Lac Seul First Nation and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout were pleased and proud to have been chosen to host the 3rd annual Keondaatiziying Conference from September 16‐18, 2014. This conference was a gathering of leaders to discuss cross‐cultural collaboration in sustainable economic development.
The three (3) day conference focused on social and economic sustainability through the sharing of best practices, including:
• Health Care • Education and Training • First Nation‐Municipal Economic Development Partnerships • Resource Sector – Forestry & Mining
Keondaatiziying Conference:September 16‐18, 2014
Keondaatiziying Conference
Signing of CEDI agreement between KI, Lac Seul and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout on September 18, 2014 at the Keondaatiziying Conference
CEDI Meeting: November 27, 2014
The CEDI Partners met in Winnipeg on November 27, 2014
CEDI Partner Meeting with Sysco: November 28, 2014
Sysco invited the CEDI Partners to meet with the Executives and tour their Winnipeg facility on November 28, 2014
Sysco Tour: November 28, 2014
Sysco Meeting: November 28
The CEDI Partners met with Sysco Executives to discuss the Regional Distribution Centre
On February 3rd, CEDI Partners signed a contract with Noah Chapman, of KI, awarding him the position of CEDI Project Coordinator. The CEDI Coordinator will liaise between the partners and the consulting firm and will oversee the Feasibility Study (6 Month contract).
There were 15 applicants for the position.
Hiring of CEDI Coordinator: February 3, 2015
On February 3rd, MNP was awarded the contract for the Feasibility Study to develop a Regional Foods & Goods Distribution Centre at the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport. The Feasibility Study is anticipated to be complete by August 2015.
RDC Feasibility Study: February 3, 2015
CEDI Meeting: February 3, 2015
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, Minister of Natural Resources and FedNor and Minister responsible for the Ring of Fire announced FedNor funding of $81,500 toward the development of a joint project for a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) for food and consumer goods led by Lac Seul First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (KI, formerly Big Trout Lake) and the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
Leaders and staff from all three communities were present, including the Friendship Accord partners, Slate Falls First Nation and Cat Lake First Nation.
FedNor Announcement: February 13, 2015
FedNor Announcement
L‐R: Noah Chapman, Mayor Doug Lawrance, Minister Rickford, Chief Morris, Chief Bull, Ian Craven
CEDI Meeting: February 13, 2015
Following the FedNor Announcement, the CEDI Partners, Coordinator and MNP met with CANDO and FCM to discuss highlights, lessons learned, and next steps.
For more information, contact:• Bruce Sakakeep, KI Director Economic Development [email protected]
• Chris Angeconeb, Lac Seul Economic Development, General Manager [email protected]
• Vicki Blanchard, Sioux Lookout Economic Development Manager [email protected]
First Nations‐Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative
Noah A. Chapman, Coordinator for the Feasibility Study on Regional Foods and Goods Distribution Center.
Contact Information:Noah A. ChapmanPO BOX 208Big Trout Lake, Ontario. POV [email protected]: 807 212 2828