1. Economic Development Lands
Planning Pilot Project
Links to Learning
Vancouver
December 18, 2013

2. Presentation Overview
 Urban Systems Overview
 First Nations Economic Development
 EDLP Pilot Project – Phase I (2012-13)
 EDLP Process & Action Plan
 EDLP Project Highlights
 EDLP Pilot Project – Phase II (2013-14)
 Questions & Comments

3. Who is Urban Systems?
 Founded in 1975
 350 employees and growing
 Inter-disciplinary professional
practice specializing in:
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Community Planning
Economic Development
Civil Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Science
 Our higher calling:
“Spirit in Service for Vibrant
Communities”

4. Where We Work…
Western Canadian
Owned with Offices in:
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Saskatoon
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Edmonton
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Calgary
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Fort St. John
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Kamloops
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Kelowna
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Vancouver
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Nelson
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Victoria
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Whitehorse
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Yellowknife

5. Who We Work With…
 We focus on building long-term client
relationships
 We specialize in working with First
Nation Communities
 We also work for:
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Municipalities
Regional Districts, Rural
Municipalities & Counties
Provincial & Federal Governments
Private Business
Land Developers
 We work with our clients!
 Close collaboration with our clients
is the key to our success
 Our goal is to provide great service for
great clients!

6. The New Saskatoon Office
 Fully Staffed Office of Urban
Systems Professionals:
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Economic Development Specialists
Community Planners
Civil Engineers
Landscape Architects
 Key Clients:
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Cowessess First Nation
Mistawasis First Nation
Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation
Red Pheasant First Nation
Cote First Nation
 Key Staff Members
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Tonii Lerat
Clayton Drewlo
Danny Gray
Vince Lahaye

7. Economic Development
 What is Economic Development
 First Nations Economic Development
in British Columbia
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Resource Extraction
High-End Retail
Industrial Activities
Market Housing (99-Year Lease Residential Projects)
Resorts & Tourism
 Showcase First Nation Economic
Development Projects
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Sliammon First Nation
Stz’uminus First Nation
Tsawwassen First Nation
Westbank First Nation

8. Sliammon First Nation
Sunshine Coast
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Strong Relationship since 2001
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Highest & Best Use Study of Treaty Settlement Lands
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Treaty ratified in 2012
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Key Economic Development Initiatives:
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Establishment of a Regional Economic
Development Commission
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Eco-Tourism Projects
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Forestry Ventures
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Natural Water Springs
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Mariculture Business
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Vineyards Study

9. Stz’uminus First Nation
Vancouver Island
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Strong Relationship Focused on Economic Development
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Establishment of Coast Salish Development Corp. (2009)
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Recent Projects Include:
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Economic Development Assessment of Oyster Bay Reserve
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Market Assessment/Highest and Best Use Studies
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Land Use Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Design Guidelines (IR 13)
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Development Regulations & Servicing Options (IR 13)
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Marketing Package for 300 acre Redevelopment Project
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Conceptual Development Plan for Oyster Bay Neighbourhood

10. Tsawwassen First Nation
Metro Vancouver
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20 Year relationship with Urban Systems
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Assisted treaty negotiations – first modern day urban treaty
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Review & Selection of Treaty Settlement Lands (H&BUS)
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USL represents Nation on Planning & Engineering Issues
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Current Economic Development Projects:
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2,000,000 sq. ft. Regional Shopping Centre (Ivan-Cambridge)
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Construction of 1,500 new market housing units
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Construction of 5,000,000 sq. ft. of industrial space
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Development of an “On-Shore” Logistics Facility to support Port
Metro Vancouver

11. Westbank First Nation
Central Okanagan
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30 Year relationship with Urban Systems
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Major Economic Force in the Okanagan
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Market Housing: On-Reserve population now over
9,000 (only 650 WFN members)
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Commercial Development: second highest
concentration in the Okanagan Valley
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Industrial Activity: Largest concentration and
employment numbers on the west side of Lake
Okanagan
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Other Initiatives:
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$150 million Bill Bennett Bridge
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$25 million Project with Province to expand
Highway 97 through IR10
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$30 million Campbell Road Interchange
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Canada’s first Private Hospital on Native land

12. BC First Nations Developments
99-Year Market Housing
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
• Raven Woods Neighbourhood
Tk’emlups Indian Band
• Sun Rivers Development
Musqueam Indian Band
• Marine Drive Neighbourhood
Westbank First Nation
• West Kelowna
Squamish Indian Band
• Park Royal Mixed Use Redevelopment

13. Economic Development Lands
Planning (EDLP) Pilot Project
 AANDC pilot project to Jump-start economic
development opportunities for First Nations
across the Province
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Realize economic development potential of land
holdings owned by First Nations
Focus on properties with the greatest potential for
economic development & revenue generation
Share examples of economic development project
from other Provinces
Connect First Nations directly with private sector
expertise
 Project Goal: Build Economic Development
Capacity!
 Develop new revenue streams;
 Create employment opportunities; and
 Promote economic prosperity in each Community.

14. EDLP Pilot Project – Phase 1
Selected Communities
 Four (4) First Nations selected for first round of
Pilot Project
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Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation
Cote First Nation
Mistawasis First Nation
Red Pheasant First Nation
 Nations with significant and strategic land holdings
 Nations located across the Province (with assets
both in urban and rural areas)
 Existing Economic Development activities include:
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Gas Stations;
Agricultural Leases;
Lodging and campgrounds;
Several business entities; and
One (1) Economic Development Corporation

15. EDLP Process – An Overview
Core Components
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Emphasis on community
consultation
Extensive GIS mapping
Rigorous land use planning
review
Detailed site assessments
Economic Development Action
Plan for Priority Projects
Land Acquisition Strategy to
guide future purchases
Strong Environmental
Management framework
Community
Consultation
Land Use Planning
& Policy
Site Analysis
Economic
Development
Strategic Action
Plan & Business
Development
Policies, Documents
& Mapping
Environmental
Planning
Land Acquisition

16. EDLP Process – Our Approach
Key Steps:
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Preparation of Environmental Management Plan
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Review of Land Portfolio & Business Operations
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Preparation of Land Database & GIS Mapping
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Review of Existing Land Use Planning & Policies
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Extensive Community Consultation
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Review of Existing Economic Development Structure
Identification of Highest Priority Economic Development
Opportunities (Top 3 Priorities)

17. EDLP Process – Our Approach
Key Steps
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Detailed Site Assessments of each Priority Area
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Highest & Best Use Study for each Priority Area
10. Preparation of Conceptual Development Plans
11. Economic Development Action Plan for each Community
12. Land Acquisition Strategy to guide future land purchases
13. Overview of Business Development & Marketing Opportunities
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September Event – The Link to Funding & Potential Business Partners

18. Existing Economic Development
Structure and Plans
Project Launch
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Established Working Groups and worked
closely with Chief and Council to ensure
project success
Collection & Review of Key Documents
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Identify key documents & policies
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Economic Development Policies
Land Use Planning Policies
Site Development Studies
Agreements (e.g. MSCAs)
Etc.
Consolidate information, identify gaps, and
build on previous economic development
efforts of community
We didn’t want to repeat previous work; and
we recognized that a lot of good work had
already been completed.

19. Environmental Management Planning
Environmental Management Plans
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An Environmental Management Plan ensures
development has minimal environmental impact on
the land over the short, medium, and long term
Policies had to be written to ensure that any
contamination or impact on the environment from
new development was the responsibility of the
developer – The Polluter Pays Approach!
None of the communities had a Environmental
Management Plan in place before the EDLP Project
LEAF Program
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Subsequent to the preparation of Environmental
Management Plans, two of the communities in the
Pilot Project were selected to participate in the LEAF
(Lands Environmental Action Fund) Program:
 Red Pheasant First Nation
 Mistawasis First Nation

20. Land Holdings & Mapping
“Knowing & understanding
what your community owns
is essential!”
Inventory of Land Holdings
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Reserve Lands
TLE Lands
Specific Claim Lands
Fee Simple Lands
Lease Lands
Preparation of Digital Mapping (GIS)
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Collection of all data required to build GIS
platform
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Legal subdivision plans (cadastral)
Aerial imagery
Ownership Information (LTO)
Municipal and IR Boundaries
Highway Network

21. Mapping - The Starting Point…

22. Building Capacity with Mapping
Mapping
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Confirm existing land holdings:
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Reserve Lands
TLE Lands
Specific Claim Lands
Fee Simple Lands
Lease Lands
Develop GIS-based land inventory:
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Aerial/Satellite Imagery
Cadastral & Ownership Information
LTO and Lease Information
Infrastructure & Transportation
Political Jurisdictions
Etc.
Review of Land Portfolio
 Establish Land Portfolio & Identify
Economic Development Opportunities
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23. And where we are today?
We know each Community’s Portfolio!

24. Review of Land Use Policy
(Going Beyond the Main Reserve)
Land Use Policy Review
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Review of Existing Land Use Policies at Main
Reserve
Review of Municipal and RM Policies near or at
land holdings outside Main Reserve:
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TLE Lands
Non-Reserve Lands
Lease Holdings
Etc.
Goal of Land Use Planning Review
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Ensure each community had a strong foundation
to direct future growth and development!
 Three (3) Communities had Strong Land Use
Planning Policies in place
 Cote First Nation – Decision to focus on completing
a Community Development Plan
Economic Development Structure Review
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One (1) Community had an Economic
Development Corporation:
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Misty Ventures Inc.

25. Community Consultation
Economic Development & Community Input
Activities
 Regular Meetings with EDLP Working
Group
 Meetings with Chief & Council
 Open Houses & Presentations
 Community Wide Survey
 Treaty Day Celebrations
 Community Meetings
Outcomes
 Raise Community Awareness of
(and Participation in) EDLP Project
 Obtain Community Feedback
 Identify Community Priorities
 Ensure Transparency & Community
Support
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26. Identifying Highest Priority Projects
for Economic Development
Each Community selected three (3) priority
economic development opportunities
 Two (2) Land Development Projects; and
 One (1) Resource Development or Rural
Project
Red Pheasant First Nation
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North Battleford Properties (347 acres)
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Corman Park Properties (78 acres)
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Pierceland Properties* (17,827 acres)
Mistawasis First Nation
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Lucier (Leask) Properties (164 acres)
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Dalmeny Properties (81 acres)
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Galloway Properties* (299 acres)
Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation
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Blackhawk’s Gas Redevelopment (4-11 acres)
Camp Tawow (12 acres – Provincial Lease)
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Wynyard Properties* (11,180 acres)

27. Detailed Site Assessment
Highest and Best Use Analysis
Review Development Potential
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Land Use Planning Review
Servicing Review & Assessment
Collection of Traffic Counts
Access Review & Options
Adjacent Ownership Review
Municipal Services & Compatibility
Agreements (MSCA)
 Development Options
 Conceptual Design
Highest & Best Use Analysis
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Land Valuation Information
Local Market Demands
Proximity of Development Projects
Absorption Rates
Etc.

28. Conceptual Development Plans
Conceptual Development Plans
 Completed for Highest Priority
Development Projects
 Preliminary Development Concept:
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Site Configuration
Future Land Uses
Building Footprints
Frontage Improvements
Servicing Connections
Access Points
Etc.
 Conceptual Development Plans to
assist with future negotiations :
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Business Partners
Financial Institutions
Local Authorities
National Retailers
Etc.

29. EDLP Pilot Project (Phase I)
Showcase Projects
Beardy’s & Okemasis
 Blackhawk Gas
Redevelopment Project
Mistawasis
 Dalmeny Neighbourhood
Project
Red Pheasant
 Corman Park Industrial
Development Project
 North Battleford
Neighbourhood Project
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30. Blackhawk’s Gas (Beardy’s)
The Site currently has a well and on-site
Potential 6km east of of Beardy’s land
Site is locatedfor expansion main reserve
septic systemApproximately 5,000
but Municipal services are
holdings to a surrounding parcel. and
and at the junction of Highway 212 A new
nearby. Electricity, gas, pass by the are
vehicles and telephone
parcel of approximately of Duck could
Highway 11 nearthe Site 11 acres Lake
all available at the Town
be created Site each day
4.1 acres
Recent realignment
of Highway 11
Preliminary Development Concept:
Highway Service Centre with New
Gas Station, Convenience Store,
Restaurant, Rest Area with trail
network, and Truck Stop

31. Dalmeny (Mistawasis)
Realignment and
upgrades of
Highway 684 were
completed earlier
this year
Approximately 5,000
The Site currently has
vehicles pass by the
access to electricity,
Site each day
gas & telephone
81.36 acres
Located along
There are Municipal water
Highway 684
and sanitary services
Preliminary Development Concept: 150
available at the Town of
Residential Lots (1/4 Dalmeny as New Gasprivate
acre in size), well as
Station & Convenience Store, Trail
water utilities
Network, Wetland Reserve, and New Park.
Ministry of
Highways to
provide access
to new Highway

32. Corman Park (Red Pheasant)
Power (three 5,000 vehicles along 71 Street
Approximately phase), telephone, and gas
The City of Saskatoon owns
are &Located
Private 12,500 vehicles
Westavailable. thein Corman Park are
approximately water services along
land adjacent to
Corman
located adjacent plans to each Municipal
tothe Site – NW of
Highway 16 pass by the Site and day
Park Properties and
Rural Municipality
services are located into
develop and bring themless than 500m from
Saskatoon
the Site
the City
78.3
acres
Preliminary Development
Concept: 4 Large Industrial
Lots, and the renaming of
range road 3055 to Red
Pheasant Boulevard

33. N. Battleford (Red Pheasant)
City of N. Battleford Owned Land
350 acres
City of N. Battleford
Traffic volumes along Territorial
Owned Land
Road are approximately 11,000
Preliminary Development Concept:
Municipal services are available for
vehicles per day
Commercial Development Lots, 6
the development of this Site
Large Industrial Lots, Approx. 100
Residential Lots & Agricultural Use.

34. Economic Development Action Plan
 Identification of Necessary Actions to
advance development of Priority Projects
 Approximately 15 – 20 Key Economic
Development Actions per community
 Several Actions already Started!
 Economic Development Actions Focus on:
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Site Preparation & Servicing Options
MSCA Agreement Requirements
Development Approvals
Site Expansion Opportunities
Partnering Opportunities (CoNB & CoS)
Engagement with Local Authorities
Completion of Market Assessments
Highest & Best Use Studies
Marketing Plans
Leasing Options
Etc.

35. Land Acquisition Strategy
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L.A.S. designed to assist each Community with future land purchases
Based on Input from Community Members and Leadership:
 Chief & Council
 Community Survey
 EDLP Working Group
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Land Acquisition Strategy identifies:
 Priority Regions (and specific locations) for future acquisitions
 Priority Land Uses for future acquisitions
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All future purchases to include Due Diligence Phase to allow the completion
of a Detailed Site Assessment:
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Recommendation to Chief & Council and/or Future Ec. Dev. Corporation
Priority
Region
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Planning Review
Servicing Review
Highest & Best Use Analysis
Management Capacity Review
Priority
Land Use
Site
Analysis
Strategic
Acquisition
(Y/N)

36. Business Development
EDLP Business Networking Event – Sept. 25, 2013
 City of Saskatoon – Aboriginal Business Liaison
 First Nations Bank of Canada
 Aboriginal Business Canada
 First Nations Market Housing Fund
 AANDC – CEOP Program
 AANDC – FNLM Information
 Province of Saskatchewan – Ministry of Economy
 Saskatchewan Indian Economic Fund
 First Nations Tax Commission
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37. Business Development
Connecting Opportunities with Potential Partners
 Marketing Plans
 Networking Events
 Aboriginal Business
Match (June 2014)
 IBA and Partnerships
 Aboriginal Economic
Leaderships Summit
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38. 2013/14 EDLP Pilot Projects
EDLP Phase 2 – First Nations:
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Sturgeon Lake
Canoe Lake
Thunderchild
Sakimay
Carry the Kettle
6. Peter Ballantyne*
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39. Meegwetch!
Háw'aa!
Thank You!
Merci Beaucoup!

40. Comments or
Questions?

41. Project Highlights
Project Highlights
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42. Red Pheasant
 Corman Park
78 Acres
Site identified to part
of City of Saskatoon
Existing MSCA
 North Battleford
347 Acres
In the City of North
Battleford
 Pierceland
17,827 Acres
North Western
Saskatchewan

43. Mistawasis
 Leask
164 Acres Site
Prime location on Highway 4
near Leask
 Dalmeny
80 Acres Development Site
High Growth Bedroom
Community for Saskatoon
 Galloway
300 Acres
Near main reserve
Pristine environment

44. Beardy’s & Okemasis
 Duck Lake – Blackhawks Gas
4.1 Acres
Fronting new Highway 11
Highway Service Centre
 Camp Tawow
12 Acres
Beautiful Candle Lake
Lakefront Lodging Facilities
 Wynyard
11,179 Acres
Near Jansen Mine Site
Heavy Truck Facility

45. Cote
 O Mee Mee Lodge
10 Executive Rooms
Beautiful Valley Views
 Duck Mountain Lodge
100 Seat Restaurant
10 Cabins, 20 Condos, 20 Hotel
Rooms
Marina
 Cote Market
Fresh Produce
Full Service Gas Bar