Manitoba Uske Update 5th National Lands Managers Gathering Dakota Dunes Casino and Conference Centre

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Manitoba Uske Update 5th National Lands Managers
GatheringDakota Dunes Casino and Conference
Centre September 18, 19, 20, 2007
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Uske Mission Statement

• The Mission of the Manitoba Uske is to share
  unique experiences and common interests in the
  area of First Nation Land Management, to
  incorporate cultural values and traditions, and
  to endure that the Crown maintains it fiduciary
  relationship with First Nations.
• Through the participation, co-operation and
  sharing of knowledge and experiences relating to
  land issues within the Manitoba Uske and with
  other First Nations, progress can be made towards
  new initiatives in the management of First Nation
  Lands.

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Uske Membership

• Maurice Sutherland, Chairperson (Peguis Indian
  Band)
• Shane Robinson, Vice-Chair, (Roseau River First
  Nation)
• John Queskekapow Secretary (Norway House)
• Thomas Myran, Treasurer (Long Plain First Nation)
• Ida McGillivary, (Opaskwayak Cree Nation)
• Carol Crosby, (Buffalo Point First Nation)
• Thomas Shannacappo, (Rolling River First Nation)
• Walter Mentuck, (Waywayseecappo First Nation)
• Eric Cameron, (Swan Lake First Nation)
• Land Manager, (Brokenhead Ojibway Nation)
• Land Manager (O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation
• Nina Forbes (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)

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Goals and Objectives

• The goal of Manitoba Uske is to provide a source
  of networking between Manitoba Region First
  Nations Lands Managers, INAC and the National
  Aboriginal Lands Managers Association on land
  related issues, to create systems that will
  assist First Nations in all areas of Land
  Management. Guided by the following principles
• Develop an on-going communication link (INAC,
  NALMA, Regional Lands Associations)

• To participate in the areas of policy (revisions,
  development) and procedures with regard to Lands
  Management
• To contribute in the growth of developing a fair
  and consistent professional process for
  administering First Nation Lands.

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Uske Activities

• providing capacity building, training and
  expertise in the area of land management for
  Lands Managers in Manitoba
• providing professional development workshops with
  up-to-date and relevant information
• tailoring training to Manitoba Uske members
• developing and supporting on-going communication
  and networking links
• operating as a non-political technical body

• assisting INAC with input into land management
  policies
• offering tools and systems to manage lands
• recruiting members from First Nations in Manitoba
• introducing professional expertise in the field

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2006-2007 Projects and Highlights

• Recruitment Strategy
• Hosted a Manitoba Regional Gathering to promote
  the benefits of Manitoba Uske Regional Land
  Association
• Membership Meetings
• met four times to keep abreast of current Land
  Management issues to support effective
  communication and networking links, and to assist
  Land Managers with changes in policies, programs
  and situations..

• Professional Development
• Hosted a Regional Gathering in February where the
  theme was A Holistic Approach to the Environment
  with workshops focusing on the Environment
• CEIR Presentation
• Species at Risk
• Roles and Responsibilities of Board of Directors
  
• Proposal Writing
• Sponsored members to attend various land
  conferences

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2007-2008 Work Plan

• Manitoba Uske plan to
• Continue with Recruitment Strategy
• Have at minimum 3 membership meetings to keep
  abreast of Land Management Issues.
• Conflict Resolution Training and Negotiation
  Skills Training in May, 2007 Completed in May,
  2007
• Computer Skills and Presentation Skill
  Training is scheduled for October or November
  2007.
• International Right of Way Courses Ethics
  101 and Principles of Real Estate Appraisals
  training are in the planning stage.

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On behalf of Manitoba Uske we want to thank you
for being here and hope you enjoy what the
National Gathering has to offer you.