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FNTC: NEWS STORIES
Tulo student profile: Delyla Daniels
Delyla Daniels is a member of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) nation, sits as president of the Kamloopa Powwow Society, a member of the Sk’elep School Parents Advisory Council and works as leasing agent for band corporations. Delyla is currently taking a Certificate in First Nation Tax Administration (CFNTA), which is helping her with best practices, in-depth knowledge, and practical training. Recently Clearing the Path had the opportunity to sit down with Delyla to learn more about her experience as COMPLETE STORY
FMA First Nations and Institutions mark 10 years of progress
July 2017 marks the FMA institutions’ 10th year of operations for the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA). The First Nations led FMA has been instrumental in establishing jurisdiction and creating new fiscal resources for First Nations. It has helped redefine the relationship between First Nations and other governments. The Act enables First Nations to participate more fully in the Canadian economy, become less dependent on government services and improve local economies through increased employment and business development. The First COMPLETE STORY
First Nations Summit Chiefs-in-Assembly support a jurisdiction-based fiscal relationship for First Nations and the Crown
On June 7, 2017, First Nations in BC participated in a province-wide strategic dialogue session on defining a new fiscal relationship for First Nations and the Crown. Discussion focused on the principles of a new fiscal relationship that could support stable self-government. First Nations Summit (FNS) Chiefs-in-Assembly discussed supporting and advancing the principles with the Assembly of First Nations through a resolution. A First Nations-Crown fiscal relationship determines many things for First Nations, including jurisdiction over taxation, the ability to COMPLETE STORY
?Akisq’nuk First Nation implements service tax to upgrade water system infrastructure for leased properties
This past year, the ?Akisq’nuk First Nation (AFN), located in the Columbia Valley near Invermere, became the first First Nation in Canada to implement a service tax under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act. ?Akisq’nuk is part of the Ktunaxa nation and is home to 300 members in the Columbia Valley, near Columbia Lake. The First Nation was one of the first to enter the FMA with laws developed in 2008. The new service tax will cover the cost of COMPLETE STORY
Arrowhead technology and its importance to the pre-contact Secwepemc trade economy
Ed Jensen, from Tk’emlups te Secwepemc, grew up in a big family and spent much of his time as a young boy playing with things he made himself. He started bow-making in his backyard, progressively evolving his creations, making them more sophisticated with materials that were traditionally used by the Secwepemc, located in the interior of BC. As Ed grew up, he started doing research on flint knapping and spent much of his time in the museum. Ed credits Secwepemc COMPLETE STORY
Tulo student profile: Jesse James, class of 2017 valedictorian Shxw’ow’hamel First Nation tax administrator
Shxw’ow’hamel First Nation’s tax administrator Jesse James was in the 2015/2016 cohort for the Certificate in First Nation Tax Administration and graduated from the program earlier this month. Three years ago, Jesse was hired by Shxw’ow’hamel as the band administrator and as the organization transitioned, he also began serving as the tax administrator. Jesse is a member of Peguis First Nation in Manitoba and has lived in BC for most of his life. Jesse was chosen by his fellow classmates COMPLETE STORY