July 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Financial support and programs…………………….......3 1.1 Community 1.2 Entrepreneurs 1.3 Cultural 1.4 Human Resources 1.5 Environment 1.6 Contest 1.7 Miscellaneous

2. Sources of information………………………………..….7 2.1 Regional Development 2.2 Support to Entrepreneurs 2.3 Taxation, regulations, accounting 2.4 Studies, reports, statistics, material 2.5 News follow-up 2.6 Directories and searching tools

3. Networking…………………………………………..….13 3.1 Community Economic Development Agents 3.2 Departmental aboriginal affairs coordinators

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1. Financial support and programs 1.1 Community Economic Programs (CEOP, CEDP, New Framework) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Phone : 1 800 567-9604 Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ep/index-eng.asp Aboriginal Initiatives Fund (AIF) Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones (SAA) Phone : (418) 643-3166 Web site : http://www.saa.gouv.qc.ca/programmes_et_services/fia/index-en.html All the programs Economic Development Canada Offices contact information : http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/business-offices/business.html Web site : http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/programs/index.html

First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) Program Guide : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ih/ci/fni-eng.asp Assistance Fund for Single-industry Municipalities Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation (MDEIE) du Québec Web site : http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=5131 Community Adjustment Fund Canada Economic Développement Web site : http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/programs/caf/caf.html Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program Canada Economic Développement Web site : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Nouvelles_News/Recreational%20Infrastructure%20Canada_First%20Nations_July%207%202009.PDF

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1.2 Entrepreneurs Aboriginal Business Canada - Industry Canada Phone (Toll-Free) : 1 888 237-3037 Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/abc/index-eng.asp Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM) Phone : 1 800 463-2216 Web site (French only): http://www.cdem.ca Native Comercial Credit Corporation (NACCC) Phone : 1 800 241-0972 Web site : http://www.socca.qc.ca/prets.php?langue=en&PHPSESSID=dadd65f342af835bded233e56acf8448 Aboriginal Contract Guarantee Instrument (ACGI) National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA) Information Document : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1081944215927&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=Finance Phone : 613 688-0894 Capital Connexion @ Autochtone Phone : 450 430-6666 Web site : http://www.capital-connexion.com/Autochtone Canadian Youth Business Foundation Phone : 450 688-2923 Web site : http://www.cybf.ca Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation (MDEIE) du Québec Regional offices : http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=866 Web site : http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=4094 Quebec Local Development Center (CLD) Offices contact information (french only) : http://www.acldq.qc.ca/ACLDQ/index_f.aspx?ArticleID=238 Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) Offices contact information : http://www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=46&lang=en

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Business Development Bank of Canada

• Aboriginal Business Development Fund : http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/aboriginal_fund.htm

• Peer Lending: http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/peer_lending.htm?cookie%5Ftest=2

• Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business : http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/growth_capital_financing.htm

CAPE Fund Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurs Web site: http://www.capefund.ca/en/investment-strategy.html

1.3 Cultural

Grant programs available for Aboriginals artists and arts organization Aboriginal Arts Secretariat - Canada Council for the Arts Phone : 1 800 263-5588 Web site : http://www.canadacouncil.ca/aboriginal/default.htm Funding for Aboriginal-Language Productions Canadian Television Fund Phone : 1 800 567-0890 Web site : http://www.ctf-fct.ca/ctf_home_en.html * *Producers section / Aboriginal Language-Stream subsection Operating Assistance for Local Aboriginal radio stations Culture, Communications et Condition féminine Québec Phone : (514) 873-2255 or (418) 380-2346 Information Document Project Assistance for Algonquin Cultural Projects Culture, Communications et Condition féminine Québec Personnes-ressources : Abitibi-Témiscamingue (André Fradette; (819) 763-3517) and Outaouais ((819) 772-3286) Culture, Communications et Condition féminine Québec Regional Directorates including a component of native content Resource person (Web site in french) :

• Bas-Saint-Laurent : Euchariste Morin - 418 727-3650 – http://www.mcccf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=416

• Centre du Québec : Sandra Baron - 819 371-6001 – http://www.mcccf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=456

• Côte-Nord : Gérard Pourcel - 418 295-4979 – http://www.mcccf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=495

• Outaouais : Gianni Gioseffini - 819 772-3286 – http://www.mcccf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=651

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• Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean : Gaston Gagnon - 418 698-3500 – http://www.mcccf.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=670

Funding Programs – Section of the Canadian Culture Online (CCO) strategy of the Department of Canadian Heritage Web site : http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pcce-ccop/cntct/index-eng.cfm Phone : 1-866-811-0055 (Toll-Free)

1.4 Human resources

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) Resource person : Jody Hamilton (jody.hamilton@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca) Phone : 819 956-8860. Web site : http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/employment/aboriginal_training/index.shtml BEAHR Internship Program Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources Phone : (403) 233-0748 Web site : http://www.beahr.com/Default.aspx?language=0 First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Phone : 1 800 567-9604 Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/ys/iye/index-eng.asp Aboriginal Job Center Aboriginal Canada Portal Phone : 1-888-399-0111 Web site : http://www.autochtonesducanada.gc.ca/abdt/apps/aboriginalemployment.nsf/pSiteHomeEn?openpage E-mail : AboriginalJobs@ainc-inac.gc.ca Corporation Anionwentsaen The An’onwentsa project Web site : http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/employment/aboriginal_training/projects/project_profiles/caa.shtml

1.5 Environment

EcoAction Program Environment Canada Phone : 418.648.3391 Resource person : Jérôme Desrosiers

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Web site : http://www.qc.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/index_a.htm 1.6 Contest

E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Phone : 1 877 232-2269 Web site : http://www.bdc.ca/espirit/en/default.htm?iNoC=1%3Fcookie%5Ftest%3D2&cookie%5Ftest=1 First Nations Prize Quebec Entrepreneurship Contest Phone : 418 644-4255 E-mail : cqe@riq.qc.ca Web site : http://www.concours-entrepreneur.org/ Young Entrepreneur Award - Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Phone : 1 888 463-6232 Web site : http://www.bdc.ca/en/about/events_publications/young_entrepreneur_awards/default.htm Grands Prix québécois de la qualité - Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation (MDEIE) du Québec (french only) Téléphone : 1 888 874-9933, poste 228 Site internet : http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=1986 1.7 Miscellaneous First Nations Venture Capital of Quebec Phone : 418 843-7070 Web site : http://www.investpn.ca/en/prensentation_/presentation_.htm Dealing With Your Banker & Other Lenders Canada Business Web site : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1081945276951&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideFactSheet Financial institutions offering financial services to First Nations: o Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) :

http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/growth_capital_financing.htm?cookie%5Ftest=2&iNoC=1

o RBC Royal Bank : http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/aboriginal/bank_serv.html

o CIBC : http://www.cibc.com/ca/small-business/aboriginal/index.html

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o BMO Bank of Montreal : http://www4.bmo.com/aboriginalbanking/0,4442,35649_975748,00.html?pChannelId=244704

o Scotiabank : http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID338_LIDen,00.html

o First Nation Bank of Canada : http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/fnbank Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) A section of the Web site is dedicated to First Nations. Phone : 1 800 561-0687 Web site : http://www.ceso-saco.com/english/national/aboriginal/index.php

2. Sources of information 2.1 Regional Development Practical guide on economic development Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/pubs/index-eng.asp

• Mining development • Management of Forests • Infrastructure • Sustainable Development • Land Management • Community Development

Aboriginal Success Stories Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Stories of several First Nations communities across Canada Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/ss/index-eng.asp Info-guide – Cooperatives Steps needed to start a cooperative and inform you about the major resources available. Internet link : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1162390826785&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideInfoGuide 2.2 Support to Entrepreneurs Support guide for entrepreneurs (various topics) Canada Business • Info-Guide – Business Start-Up :

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099569600889&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideInfoGuide

Before starting your business Ways to get into business Forms of business organisation

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Training and mentoring Developing a business plan Financing your business Promoting your business

• Info-Guide – Young Entrepreneurs :

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099569601061&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideInfoGuide

Support organisations Training, mentoring and networking Employment Tools and other resources

• Managing your business :

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1184871733772&pagename=CBSC_FE%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&lang=en&c=CBSC_WebPage

Bookkeeping and Financial Management Banking Pricing, Marketing and Sales Finding Suppliers Protecting your interests Exiting your Business

• Info-Guide – Export : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099569600804&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideInfoGuide

• Before exporting • Selecting a market • Developing your export plan • Entering the market • Documentation and logistics • Sudies Available

• Examples of businesses at the start-up phase

• Starting a convenience store : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1113387587657&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto

• Starting a Bed and breakfast : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=11192441

61620&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto By the Tourism Development Office of Mashteuiatsh :

http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Guide%20de%20demarrage%20gite_2009_par%20Mashteuiatsh.pdf

• Starting a business in multimedia, culture and communications : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099569601494&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideInfoGuide

• Starting an Early Childhood Centre: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099483437463&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto

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• Starting a Personal Care Home for Seniors: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099569594864&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto

• Starting a Beauty Salon/Barber Shop/Esthetics/Tanning: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1106739781705&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto

• Starting an Alternative and Complementary Health Care Business: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099399145269&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto

• Starting a Consulting Business: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1106739780776&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideHowto

Hiring and Managing Staff Canada Business Site internet : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1184871487024&pagename=CBSC_FE%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&lang=en&c=CBSC_WebPage

Marketing research for small businesses Internet link : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Marketing%20research.pdf The book on business planning Internet link : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/HurdleBook.pdf Winning retail Internet link : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Winning%20Retail.pdf Communications Strategy for First Nations Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/pub/atr/index_e.html Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (AINC) The PSAB helps Aboriginal firms to do more contracting with all the federal departments and agencies. Phone : 1 800 400-7677 Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/psa/index-eng.asp ; http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1184871697707&pagename=CBSC_FE%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&lang=en&c=CBSC_WebPage CIDA'S Aboriginal Procurement Strategy (CAPS) Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Phone : 1 800 230-6349 Web site : http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/CIDA WEB/acdicida.nsf/En/REN-218124638-P5F?OpenDocument

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Public Sector Aboriginal Business Association (PSABA) PSABA was developed to serve the needs of Aboriginal companies interested in conducting business with the public sector. Phone : 613-795-5407 Email : info@psaba.com Web site : http://www.psaba.com Mentorat Québec (French only) Web site : http://www.mentoratquebec.org/ Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment Business Development Bank of Canada Web site : http://www.bdc.ca/en/business_tools/entrepreneurial_self-Assessment/selfassessment.htm?WT%2Emc%5Fid=CS%5FFR%5FCB&cookie%5Ftest=2 Business Canada Web site : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1081945275631&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideFactSheet Business Information for the Regions Info Entrepreneurs Site internet : http://entreprisescanada.ic.gc.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1182857329498&lang=en&pagename=CBSC_QC%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&c=CBSC_WebPage Importing – Information Business Canada Web site : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1184871186921&pagename=CBSC_FE%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&lang=en&c=CBSC_WebPage Can you make money with your idea or invention? Business Canada Web site : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1081945275785&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideFactSheet

2.3 Taxation, regulations, accounting Michael Benedict – Fiscal Advisor Bureau des relations fiscales de l’APNQL Phone : (819) 294-6190 E-mail : michaelbenedict@cgocable.ca

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Quick reference to information for Status Indians Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Phone : 1 800 959-5525 Web site : http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/brgnls/ndns-eng.html Regulations, permits and licenses (general) Web site : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1184871733752&pagename=CBSC_FE%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&lang=en&c=CBSC_WebPage Regulations, permits and licenses (for certain businesses): • Management permit for the supply of a wood processing plant:

http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=7634&table=0&

• Trading and exporting pelts: http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=429&table=0&

• Classification certificate / tourist accommodation establishments: http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=4070&table=0&

• Building contractor's licences: http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=1134&table=0

• Plumbing and/or heating contractor licence : http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=7947&table=0&

• Prospection permit : http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=3124&table=0&

• Management of commercial fishing permits : http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=3224&table=0

• Archaeological research permit :

http://www.formulaire.gouv.qc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossier=572&table=0& »»» All the permits : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099569601148&pagename=CBSC_FE%2Fdisplay&lang=en&c=GuideInfoGuide Ratio calculators Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) • Leverage ratios: examine how assets of the business are financed

o Debt-to-asset ratio o Debt-to-equity ratio

• Liquidity ratios: determine the capacity of the business to meet current obligations o Current ratio o Quick ratio o Inventory to net working capital

• Operations ratios: measure the effectiveness of internal operations o Sales per employee o Days of sales in inventory

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o Average collection period o Average days payable o Asset utilization o Fixed asset utilization o Accounts receivable turnover o Inventory turnover

• Profitability ratios: how much profit is being generated o Earnings per share o Net profit margin o Return on total assets o Return on shareholders’ equity o Coverage ratio

• For more details about financial analysis using ratios : http://www.bdc.ca/en/business_tools/calculators/Financial_analysis_using_ratios.htm?cookie%5Ftest=2

2.4 Studies, reports, statistics, material

Virtual Library of Statistics Canada General : http://www.statcan.ca/start_f.html First Nations content : http://cansim2.statcan.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=F&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=10000 Depository Services Program Internet link : http://dsp-psd.tpsgc.gc.ca/index-e.html Virtual documentation center Fondation de l’entrepreneurship Web site : http://204.19.44.91/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=Catalogue%20Web&-loadframes Studies pertaining to international trade Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada General Web site: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-fr/IndustrySector.jsp Specific studies for First Nations : 2006 - Aboriginal arts and crafts market in Germany : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Aboriginal%20Arts%20and%20Crafts%20Market%20in%20Germany_2006.pdf 2006 - Aboriginal arts and crafts market in Italy : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Aboriginal%20Arts%20and%20Crafts%20Market%20in%20Italy_2006.pdf 2003 - U.S. Market for Canadian Exporters of Aboriginal Arts and Crafts : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Exportateurs%20canadiens_Art%20et%20artisanat%20autochtone_Marche%20USA_ANGLAIS.pdf

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2003 – Aboriginal goods market in the United Kingdom : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Aboriginal%20Goods%20market%20in%20the%20UK_2003.pdf First Nations Statistics Web site : http://www.firststats.ca/home.asp Interests and the needs of First Nations entrepreneurs for a support service Léger Marketing Study prepared for the FNQLEDC Web site : http://www.cdepnql.org/pdf/Rapports/Report_Leger%20Marketing_FNQLEDC.pdf Statistics and Maps Aboriginal Canada Portal Web site : http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao35225.html Policy and Research Aboriginal Canada Portal Web site : http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao35224.html Aboriginal Co-operatives in Canada – Case Studies Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/ra/coo/index_e.html Analyses sur l'entrepreneuriat au féminin (French only) Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation du Québec Web site : http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=2224 Key Small Business Statistics – July 2008 Industry Canada Web site : http://www.ic.gc.ca/cmb/welcomeic.nsf/cdd9dc973c4bf6bc852564ca006418a0/85256a5d006b972085257494004f8155!OpenDocument 2006 Census on Aboriginal Peoples Web site : http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/highlights/aboriginal/pages/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo=PR&Code=01&Table=2&Data=Change&Sex=1&Abor=1&StartRec=1&Sort=2&Display=All Research and Studies Business Canada Web site : http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1184871725056&pagename=CBSC_FE%2FCBSC_WebPage%2FCBSC_WebPage_Temp&lang=en&c=CBSC_WebPage

2.5 Follow-up on news

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APTN News Web site : http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao04226.html CDEPNQL – News Section Web site : http://www.cdepnql.org/eng/news/news.htm Aboriginal Banking Newsletter Business Development Bank of Canada http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/bdc_initits/aboriginal_bdc_newsletter.htm?cookie%5Ftest=1 Calendar of Aboriginal Events Aboriginal Canada Portal Web site : http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/apps/calendar.nsf/vWeb/calendar?OpenDocument&lang=en Aboriginal Press Review – La Chaîne d’Alliance (Paper format) Phone : (418) 529-3625 E-mail : chall2@bellnet.ca Canada News Centre Government of Canada Web site : http://news.gc.ca/web/dsptch-dstrbr-eng.do?mthd=tp&crtr.tp1D=1 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – News releases Web site : http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/nr/index-eng.asp Canada Economic Development – Press releases Web site : http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/media-room/news-releases/news.html Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones – Latest News (French only) Web site : http://www.saa.gouv.qc.ca/index.asp

2.6 Directories and searching tools

Aboriginal Canada Portal Government of Canada An easy access to First Nations online resources, information and government programs and services Web site : http://www.autochtonesaucanada.gc.ca

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Aboriginal Business Directory - Industry Canada Free registration in the directory which promotes an enhanced visibility for a business - Phone : 1 800 328-6189 Web site : http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc_coinf/ccc/index_gen/company.pl?lang=e&profileId=629_t Canada’s Virtual Aboriginal Trade Show Free registration in the directory which promotes an enhanced visibility for a business. Phone : 1 888 399-0111 Web site : http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/abdt/apps/vats2.nsf/splash.html Nunavut Business Directory Nunavut businesses’ on-line directory Web site : http://www.nunavutbusinessdirectory.ca Outils de financement autochtone Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (AINC) Web site : http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/apps/fundingtool.nsf/index_en.html

3. Networking 3.1 The AFNQL and the First Nations regional

commissions Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Web site: http://www.apnql-afnql.com/en/accueil/index.php First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission Web site : http://www.cdepnql.org/eng/home/home.htm First Nations Education Council Web site : http://www.cepn-fnec.com/accueil_e.aspx First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission Web site : http://www.cssspnql.com/

First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec Web site : http://www.cdrhpnq.qc.ca/index.html

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute Web site : http://www.iddpnql.ca/

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First Nations Youth Network Web site : http://www.reseaujeunessepn.com/Index.php?langue=en

3.2 Community Economic Development Agents Abenaki Nation Odanak Band Council Mr. Paul Gosselin – Economic Devlopment Officer Phone : (450) 568-2810 E-mail : p.gosselin@cbodanak.com Communication : French

Abenaki Nation Band Council of Wôlinak Mr. Denys Bernard – General Manager Phone : (819) 294-1686 E-mail : denys_bernard@yahoo.com Communication : French

Algonquin Nation Eagle Village First Nation – Kipawa Ms. Madeleine Paul - Economic Development Officer/Councillor Phone : (819) 627-3392 E-mail : madeleinep@evfn.ca Communication : English, French Corporation Wabak Pimadizi Mr. William Cheezo – General Manager Phone : (819) 736-2131 E-mail: william.cheezo@lacsimon.ca Communication : French Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Ms. Rebecca Printup - Bs Dev./Marketing Officer Phone : (819) 449-5170 E-mail: rebecca.printup@kza.qc.ca Communication : French, English Timiskaming First Nation Band Office Ms Lynn Cyr – Executive Director Phone : (819) 723-5333 Email : directorakonitage@parolink.net Communication : French, English Timiskaming First Nation Band Office Ms Cherie Stanger – Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 723-2335 Email : economic@timiskamingfirstnation.ca

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Communication : English First Nation of Abitibiwinni Socioeconomic Development Mr. Bruno Kistabish – Advisor Phone : (819) 732-6591 E-mail : brunok@pikogan.com Communication : French First Nation of Abitibiwinni Socioeconomic Development Ms. Chantal Kistabish – Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 732-6591 E-mail : chantalk@pikogan.com Communication : French First Nation of Abitibiwinni Socioeconomic Development Ms. Sharon Wylde – Interim Director Phone: (819) 732-6591 E-mail : sharonw@pikogan.com Communication : French Algonquins of Barriere Lake Mr. Hector Jerome – Economic Development Officer Phone: 819-435-6591 Email : gracyratt@hotmail.com Communication : English Wolf Lake First Nation Ms. Rosanne Van Schie - Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 627-3628 E-mail : development@wolflakefirstnation.com Communication : English Conseil Anicinapek of Kitcisakik Ms. Adrienne Anichinapéo - Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 736-3001 E-mail: adrienne.anichinapeo@kitcisakik.ca Communication : French Conseil Anicinapek of Kitcisakik Msr. Denis Lefebvre - Economic Development Advisor Phone : (819) 736-3001 and (819) 825-1466 E-mail: dlefebvre@cablevision.qc.ca Communication : French Long Point First Nation Mr. Bill Rodgers Tél: (819) 722-2441 Email: billrodgers@lpfn-aki.ca Communication : English Atikamekw Nation

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Waban Economic Development Corporation Mr. Raoul Flamand - Economic Development Coordinator Phone : (819) 971-8813 E-mail : rflamand@hotmail.com Communication : French Opitciwan Economic Development inc. Mr. Normand Lainey – Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 974-8837 E-mail : nlainey@opitciwan.ca Communication : French Atikamekw Nation of Wemotaci Ms. Lina Chilton – Economic and Human Resource Manager Phone : (819) 666-2237 E-mail : lina.chilton@hotmail.com Communication : French Cree Nation Cree Nation of Chisasibi Mr. Eric House – Director general Phone : (819) 855-3380 E-mail : erhouse03@hotmail.com Communication : English Cree Nation of Eastmain Mr. John W. Brown - Wabannutao Eeyou Development Corporation Phone : (819) 977-0211 E-mail : jwbrown007@hotmail.com Communication : English Cree Nation of Mistissini Ms. Margaret Wapachee - Economic Development Agent Phone : (418) 923-3461 E-mail : economic.agent@mistissini.ca Communication : English Cree Nation of Mistissini Mr. Don Macleod - Economic Development Agent Phone : (418) 923-3461 E-mail : economic@mistissini.ca Communication : English Nemaska First Nation Mr. Robert Kitchen - Agent de développement économique Tél : (819) 673-2512 Communication : English Ouje-Bougoumou Eenou Companee Ms Rachel Etapp - Economic Development Officer Phone : (418) 745-2519 E-mail : rachel.etapp@ouje.ca Communication : English

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The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation Mr. Jack Diamond Phone : (819) 895-8650 Communication : English The Crees of the Waskaganish First Nation Mr. Hugo Hester Phone : (819) 895-8650 Communication : English Waswanipi Economic Development Department Ms. Marlene I. Kitchen - Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 753-4000 E-mail : wedd@waswanipi.com Communication : English Cree Nation of Wemindji Ms. Mary Shashaweskum - Economic Development Officer Phone: (819) 978-0264 Communication : English Whapmagoostui Eeyou Enterprise Development Corporation Mr. Sidney Orr - Economic Development Officer Phone : (819) 929-3364 E-mail : weedco@xplornet.com Communication : English Huron-Wendat Nation Huron Wendat Band Council Mr. Réjean Gros-Louis - Economic Development Officer Phone : (418) 843-3767 E-mail : rejean.groslouis@cnhw.qc.ca Communication : French Huron Wendat Band Council Mr. Gaétan Sioui – Family Chief delegated to economic development Phone: (418) 843-3767 E-mail : sondaky@videotron.ca Communication : French Innu Nation

Innu band Council of Pessamit Mr. Maxime Vollant - Development Advisor Phone : (418) 567-8863 E-mail : maxime.vollant@pessamit.ca Communication : French

Innu band Council of Ekuanitshit Mr. Ghyslain Piétacho - Economic Development Officer Phone : (418) 949-2234

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E-mail : ghysp@ekuanitshit.qc.ca Communication : French

Unamen Shipu Montagnais band Council Mr. Alexis Lalo Phone: (418) 229-2927 E-mail : alexisl@unamenshipu.qc.ca Communication : French

Innu Band Council of Essipit Mr. Marc Genest - Economic Development Manager Phone: (418) 233-2509 E-mail : marcgenest@essipit.com Communication : French

Montagnais Band Council of Lac Saint-Jean Mr. Fabien Paul - Chargé des affaires extérieures Phone: (418) 275-5386 E-mail: fabien.paul@mashteuiatsh.ca Communication: Français Ilnu Economic Development Organization Mr. Édouard Robertson – Directeur général Phone : (418) 275-5757 E-mail : edouard.robertson@sdei.ca Communication : French Mushuau Innu Band Council Economic Development Officer Phone : (709) 478-8827 Communication : English Innu Development Limited Partnership M. Bart Jack – Développement de la communauté et conseiller exécutif Tél: (709) 896-3219 Communication : Anglais Economic Development Corporation of Nutashkuan Mr. Nicolas Wapistan Phone: (418) 726-3529 E-mail: conseil@nutakuan.com Communication : Français

Montagnais Band Council of Pakua Shipi Mr. Jean Paul-Lavoie - Economic Development Officer Phone : (418) 947-2253 E-mail : jlavoie012@sympatico.ca Communication : French, English

Matimekusk Lac John Economic Development Organisation Economic Development Officer

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Phone : (418) 585-3303 Communication : French

Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Mr. Alfred Mackenzie - Economic Development Officer E-mail : fredmckenzie1@hotmail.com Phone : (418) 962-0327 Ext. 5277 Communication : French Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Ronald Fontaine – Economic Development Advisor Tél : (418) 962-0327 Communication : French Inuit Nation

Researsh and Economic Development Department Mr. Eliasie Nowkawalk - Kativik Regional Government Phone: (819) 254-8621 E-mail : enowkawalk@krg.ca Communication : English Kativik Regional Government Mr. Adel Yassa Phone : (819) 964-2035 E-mail : ayassa@krg.ca Communication : English Malecite Nation Malecite First Nation of Viger Mr Pierre Nicolas - Advisor Phone : (418) 867-4618 E-mail: pierre.nicolas@malecites.ca Communication : French Nation Mi’gmak Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band Council Ms. Catherine Johnson - Economic development Officer Phone : (418) 759-3441 E-mail : johnson@globetrotter.net Communication : English Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation Government Mr. Tim Dedam – Economic Development Liaison Phone : (418) 788-3062 E-mail : lmg_edev@listuguj.ca Communication : English Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation Government

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Ms Sherri Morrison – Economic Development Officer Phone : (418) 788-3062 E-mail : smorrison@listuguj.ca Communication : English Micmac Nation of Gespeg Ms Marie-Lise Bastien - Economic Development Coordinator Phone : (418) 806-1267 E-mail: marie-lisebastien@videotron.ca Communication : French Nation Mohawk Kahnawake Economic Development Commission Ms. Barbara McComber Phone : (450) 638-4280 E-mail : barbara.mccomber@kedc.biz Communication : English Mohawk Council of Kanesatake Mr. Patrick Gélinas - Economic Development Officer Phone : (450) 479-8373 E-mail : gelinas.patrick@kanesatake.ca Communication : English Naskapi Nation Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach Ms. Theresa Chemaganish - Economic Development Officer Phone : (418) 585-2686 E-mail : nlmb@naskapi.ca Communication : English Naskapi Community Economic Development Organization Mr. Christopher Coggan - Facilitator Phone : (514) 482-6887 E-mail : coggan@atmacinta.com Communication : English

3.2 Departmental aboriginal affairs coordinators (Government of Quebec)

Affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes Rersource-person : Ms Matilde Théroux-Lemay Direction des politiques institutionnelles et constitutionnelles Phone : (418) 528-1401 E-mail : matilde.theroux-lemay@mce.gouv.qc.ca Ministère des Affaires municipales et des Régions

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Mr. Jean Gagnon Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 691-2015, poste 3016 E-mail : jean.gagnon@mamr.gouv.qc.ca Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation Mr. Jacques Brunet Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 380-2100, poste 3859 E-mail : jacques.brunet@partenaires.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca Commission de la construction du Québec Ms Édith Garneau Conseillère aux affaires autochtones - Direction générale Phone : (514) 341-7740, poste 6610 E-mail : edith.garneau@ccq.org Ministère de la Culture et des Communications Ms Monique Barriault Directrice générale des régions Phone: 418 380-2348 poste 6348 E-mail: monique.barriault@mcccf.gouv.qc.ca Ministère du développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs Mr. Daniel Berrouard Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 521-3933, Ext. 7252 E-mail : daniel.berrouard@menv.gouv.qc.ca Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation Mr. Dominic Bédard Executive Assistant and Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 691-5698 poste 4585 E-mail : dominic.bedard@mdeie.gouv.qc.ca Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport Ms. Anny Bussières Chef de service des affaires institutionnelles et autochtones Phone : (418) 643-3810 poste 3940 E-mail : yannick.routhier@mels.gouv.qc.ca Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale - Emploi-Québec M. Raymond Milette Phone : (418) 646-0539 Email : raymond.milette@mess.gouv.qc.ca Ministère de la Famille, des Aînés et de la Condition féminine

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Mme Sylvie Desjardins Phone : (514) 864-8088 Email : sylvie.desjardins@mfa.gouv.qc.ca Ministère des Finances Ms Caroline Beauregard Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 644-7403 Email : caroline.beauregard@finances.gouv.qc.ca Société d’habitation du Québec Mme Sophie Niquette Chief of Aboriginal Affairs Service Phone : (418) 644-8885 Email : sophie.niquette@shq.gouv.qc.ca Hydro-Québec Mr. Mathieu Boucher Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (514) 289-2211, poste 6453 E-mail : boucher.mathieu@hydro.qc.ca Ministère de la Justice Mr. Jacques Prégent Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 643-4464 E-mail : jpregent@justice.gouv.qc.ca Ministère des Relations internationales Ms Marie-Josée Desmarais Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 649-2320 E-mail : marie-josee.desmarais@mri.gouv.qc.ca Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune Mr. François Dupuis Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 627-6264 poste 3098 E-mail : francois.dupuis@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca

Ministère du Revenu du Québec Mr. Gaétan Hallé Aboriginal affairs coordinator (interim) Phone : (418) 652-5582 E-mail : gaetan.halle@mrq.gouv.qc.ca Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail

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Mr. Michel Gagnon Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 266-4387 E-mail : michel.gagnon@csst.qc.ca Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux Ms Nathalie Rosebush Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 266-5833 E-mail : nathalie.rosebush@msss.gouv.qc.ca Secrétariat à la condition féminine Ms Catherine Girard-Lamoureux Phone : 418 644-4403 Email : catherine.girard-lamoureux@scf.gouv.qc.ca Ministère du Conseil exécutif - Secrétariat à la jeunesse Mr. Thomas Poirier Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 646-7302 E-mail : thomas.poirier@mce.gouv.qc.ca Ministère de la Sécurité publique Mr. Richard Coleman Aboriginal affairs ministerial coordinator Phone : (418) 646-6919 E-mail : richard.coleman@msp.gouv.qc.ca Services Gouvernemantaux Mr. Jacques Blanchet Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 528-5518 E-mail : jacques.blanchet@msg.gouv.qc.ca Société des établissements de plein air du Québec Mr. Jean-Charles Morin Phone : 418 686-4875 Email : morin.jeancharles@sepaq.com Tourisme Québec Mme Nathalie Harvey Téléphone : (418) 643-1380 Courriel : nathalie.harvey@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca Ministère des Transports Mr. Jacques-Olivier Théberge Aboriginal affairs coordinator Phone : (418) 528-6416 #3041

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Email: jacques-olivier.theberge@mtq.gouv.qc.ca