Mem?er. RenitaAuger BIGSTONE CREE NATION 2017 TRUST PROPOSAL APPLICATION. 'ThequeTsignirig. inisiion. >R;/iemdwseylection

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1 INFORMATIONABOUTYOU ' T,, T, inisiion I V Fax?z, "" Z > Postal "* 7 77 T I T ",, * T7 BIGSTONE CREE NATION PARTA Date: jar H) I \'\ Primary Contact Person: PriscillaTracv Auger Treaty is._, Address: 531);370 _Big!;one_lE.ducation Authority _ City/Town: Wahasr.a_,_ Province: AB, Te ephone#_, ,5, Cellit:,,,, N7 Code:, _ '0G2lg0, _2_1]8, E - Mail: _Eriscil a.a_uger@@gstone.ca Website: _ To which Trust(s) are you applying to access funding Nation Trus ZoffReserve Members Elcalling Lake :lchipewyan Lake : Wabasca INFORMATIONABOUT YOUR TEAM MEMBERS skip section if you're alone. List the names of each participant team member, describe their position, roles, and responsibilities including Elders, Traditional People and consultants. Indicate if the Member is a Signing Authority. I PriscillaAuger _ Team Member Position on Team Roles & ng Authority Responsi I I ies PSEC Review, Approval and,,,,, L,,, Chester Auger Director Review and Cheque Z,,,,,,, L,,_,,V,», Signing Carmen Auger Member Review and Selection I RenitaAuger chq"a'r]dejifh Mem?er >R;/iemdwseylection 'ThequeTsignirig _ "7 E "7. l *' l

2 19) W BCALJr..&5r.Highstudents, PARTB 4 BIGSTONE CREE NATION INFORMATIONABOUTvoua PROJECT Title of your proposal: Educationlncentive L,, Describe your proposal: W. _,,, _ Youth (Ages 14 will be given the opportunity to attend the "World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education" (WIPCE)2017 held in Toronto, ON. As participants of WIPCE, the youth willexperience programming designed by youth, foryouth, with a leadership program that is experiential and interactive. Theyouth stream willfocuson self-discovery ofone s authentic spiritual self, personal gifts, talents, and passion revealed fromwithin. WlPCEdates are July 24-29, Students and Chaperones wouldfly out an the July 23, 2017 and return on July 30. During the 5 day conference, chaperone s willtake some time to visit Toronto historical sites, Canada Wonderland and other areas ofinterest in Toronto.. Goals of Vour Proposal: (a description of what you/team hopes to accomplish with your proposal). I, along with a select group ofparents, are trying to establish an "Education lncentive that can be accessed by all BCNyouth who meet the eligibility criteria. To ensure we achieve our goals, we will require generous donations frommembers ofour community and outside resources. Our goal is to select a minimum of5 eligible candidates to attend the 2017 World Indigenous Peoples Conferenceon Education that willbe held in Toronto, ON in July The World Indigenous Peoples Conferenceon Education (WIPCE)2014 began a legacy ofindigenous youth empowerment. WiPCE 2014 host, The Native Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA),held the firstever WIPCEyouth day, "La 0pio, on the island ofoahu, Hawaii. indigenous youth engaged in various youth programming activities which later culminated with an indigenous youth declaration. Three ofsix panels created, by the youth and artist Solomon Enos, were gifted to Six Nations Polytechnic & TAP Resources asking them to continue and build upon the youth component in Two days ofyouth programming will be included in WlPCE Youth will be given the opportunity to experience programming designed by youth, foryouth, with a leadership program that is experiential and interactive. The youth stream gifts, talents, and passion revealed fromwithin. willfocuson self-discovery ofone s authentic spiritual self, personal Describe the activities and methods you will use to achieve your project goals and objectives. (What are you going to do and how are you going to achieve the goals and objectives you mention above?) Application willbe provide to potential candidates; and applicants and parents willhave to ensure students meet the following eligibility criteria: Ages: 14+ ( Government Id will be required) lr./srhigh School student (Proof ofregistration willbe required) 80% Attendance {Attendance report willbe required) 6596+Average in each course (Report Card required BCN Member (Treaty Card Mandatory)

3 building BIGSTONE CREE NATION What results do you expect to achieve over the course of your project? How will you know when the project is completed that your goals and objectives have been met? Tbegverull 9,9,-7,1,/'5 to prvyide an ingenrjie for,tlc,nhigh schoolto LmYii5fhQ01mi mgmdes enter a Post Secondary Program without having to do any Academic Upgrading. neededto Report cards and attendance reports willshow that the students are trying and have successfully met the eligibility criteria to go on the trip. Indicate below which item your proposal request falls under. 0 Community Development ** Z I Health Care - Education 8- Training, Providing Scholarships Zr 0 Elders Care - infrastructureimprovement - Preservation of Culture and Language 0 Community Activities 0 Economic Development - Cultural Development - Protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights C] ** If you have chosen Community Development above, which additional items does your proposal request fall under? To improve health and well-being (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual). Benefits from improving awareness of culture, traditions, identity. Networking relationships within the community and outside the community. Z Contribution to the betterment of the Members [Z Z Increase of income to Members and/orthe Community Generation ofjobs Occupational training and development of infrastructure

4 is the funding available from any other source? - l Kl Ves?coirzrtl Qpu BIGSTONECREE NATION What are the benefits to the Communityand /or Members that this proposal will provide? It will give students the motivation to excel in their studies and in their attendance. As a result, will increase their education and promote well-being and a sense ofpride in their accomplishments. They willalso have the opportunity to see other indigenous youth excelin their communitiesand what other youth are doing to make their communities better and to give them the motivation to finishtheir education and pursue a Post Secondary Education. What research and or studies have been completed to determine the needs that this proposal will provide? The attendance and drop-out rate within first nation communities is fairly high. Spoke to Junior and High school students, and they have stated there is no incentive for students after they leave Grade 6. Nothing for them to look forward to and work toward. Number of Post Secondary applications received by Bigstone Education Authority is minimal and that is due to the fact that High school graduates do not have the proper courses or grades to get into their Post Secondary programs, resulting in having to upgrade; and there is no funding available for academic upgrading. PART C FINANCIALREQUIREMENTS How much money are you requesting through this proposal?,1 im 1 "i If yes, please provide details: Have you approached any other funding agency & been approved prior to approaching the Trusts? I X Yes i a if yes, please provide details:. X. Yes 1 l Is the request for funding from the Trust to be utnliled with any other funding source.-ls)?

5 Ifyes, which agency:,,,,, BIGSTONE CREE NATION Have you enclosed a plan (budget) outlining how the requested funds willbe spent? No Yes A if no, please give reasons why: A sample budget cash-flow attached. Qwo,imt@\b»;g.~ Signature of Primary Team Member r,2, L,, Signature of econdary Team Member Note: Please also include a detailed summary page of your proposal. This summary page will be included in the voting pkg. for the members to read.

6 WIPCE 2017 Iuly Education Incenitive Budget Summary CATEGORY Flights )1 15 Rooms x 7 [5 nights) ESTIMATED 11,25 10,00 ACTUAL OVER/UNDER :11,25 10,00 Meals for 15 5,00 5,00 Transportation (Return trip) 3,00 3,00 Tours 2,00 2,00 Extra Cirricular Activies 5,00 5,00 Spending Money 1,50 1,50 In city Transportation insurance Registration 2,25 1,00 4,00 0,00 2,25 1 1,00 4,00 Administration Total Expenses 5,00 50,00 5,00 50,00.? N Extra Curricular Activities include: Canada Wonderland, Toronto Zoo, Marine World, Toronto Museum Toronto Harbor, CN Tower Other: Emergencies

7 .\ :3 \ $4 Bigstone Cree Nation - Education Authority P.O. Box# 870, Wabasca, Alberta, Canada TOG-2K0 % 3 Phone: (780) Fax: (780) Toll-Free: January 16, 2017 Bigstone Cree Nation-Trust Yvon Jeannotte, Trust Administrator Ave. Edmonton, Alberta, TSP 4X5 Dear Bigstone Cree Nation-Trust, We are requesting $50,00 for an Education Incentive-BCN Ir. & Sr. High students to be given the opportunity to attend the "World indigenous Peoples Conference on Education" (WIPCE) 2017 held in Toronto, ON. As participants of WIPCE, the youth will experience programming designed by youth, for youth, with a leadership program that is experiential and interactive. The youth stream willfocus on se fdiscoveryof one s authentic spiritual self, personal gifts, talents, and passion revealed from within. With this grant we hope to gain the support of Bigstone Cree Nation for the youth by providing an opportunity for our leaders in training. if you have further question or need information Priscilla Auger can be reached at or via at Priscil a.auger@bigstone.ca. Sincerely, Bigstone Education Authority Enclosure

8 19) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EDUC+"«TlOl ll lcel-ltl\/ E HIGH STUDENTS Youth (Ages 14 will be given the opportunity to attend the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2o17 held in Toronto, ON. As participants of WIPCE,the youth willexperience programming designed by youth, for youth, with a leadership program that is experiential and interactive. The youth stream willfocus on self-discovery of one s authentic spiritual self, personal gifts, talents, and passion revealed from within. The World indigenous Peoples Conference on Education(WIPCE) 2014 began a legacy of Indigenous youth empowerment. WIPCE 2o14 host, The Native Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA), held the first ever WIPCE youth day, La Opio",on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. indigenous youth engaged in variousyouth programming activities which later culminated with an indigenous youth declaration. Three of six panels created, by the youth and artist Solomon Enos, were gifted to Six Nations Polytechnic 8: TAP Resources asking them to continue and build upon the youth component in Two days ofyouth programming will be included in WIPCE 2o17. Youth willbe given the opportunity to experience programming designed by youth, foryouth, with a leadership program that is experiential and interactive. The youth stream will focus on selfdiscovery of one s authentic spiritual self, personal gifts, talents, and passion revealed from within. it willgive students the motivation to excel in their studies and in their attendance. As a result, will increase their education and promote well-being and a sense of pride in their accomplishments. They willalso have the opportunity to see other indigenous youth excel in their communities and what other youth are doing to make their communities better and to give them the motivation to finish their education and pursue a Post Secondary Education.