Leigh Jessen Joanne Wilkinson, Eileen McCarthy Ron Haliman, Christopher Horton, Joseph Young, Monique Doiron, Faye Horn... 42/1/2011 11:02 AM Re: Sleeping Bags & Other Supplies Omgoodness. Is this true?? Original Message-— From: Joanne Wikinson Ce: Ron Haliman Ge: Christopher Horton Go: Leigh Jessen Ge: Joseph Young Ce: Monique Doiron Go: Faye Horne Ce: Kendra Kahnapace Cc: Leea Litzgus To: Eileen McCarthy Co: Thomas Vares Sent: 12/4/2014 10:55:04 AM Subject: Re: Sleeping Bags & Other Supplies Elleen, are you saying that the sleeping bags for which the Red Cross has been al over the media and receiving credit were actually AANDC resources thal they merely took up, the day after we had regional officials go into the commurity?? >>> Elleen McCarthy 12/1/2011 10:49 AM >>> would like to provide you with a quick update on the stock pile of emergency supplies AANDC has in storage at the Spruce Hills Lodge in South Porcupine, ON. AANDC purchase supplies in support of the Kasheshawan evacuations of 2006, from what | understand there are approximately 500 sleeping bags, 1000 woo! biankets, pillows and cots. This stock pile has not been used in a number of years and | was starting the process to surplus them through PWGSC. We have been paying Spruce Hill Lodge $6000.00 for storage each year. On Saturday Nov. 26th I received a call from the Timmins Red Cross asking if they could utilize some of these items, I confirmed that they are available for use and on Tuesday Nov. 29th they confirmed that they will be taking 150 sleeping bags up to Altawapiskat. The Red Cross also mentioned that they would be happy to send in the student volunteers to inventory the items for us. Thanks, Eileen ‘A0073725_342-002182Mary-Ann Avelta Tala Tarvainen 12/14/2011 12:50 PM. Fw: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttit on Attawapiskat support --~-Original Message- From: Leigh Jessen To: Mary-Ann Avella ‘Subject: Fw: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttt on Attawapiskat support Sent: Dec 14, 2011 10:40 AM —Original Message From: Joanne To: Ron Hallman Tor Leigh Jessen Tor Leea Litzgus To: Joanne Wilkinson ‘Subject: Re: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttit on Attawapiskat support Sent: Aug 4, 2009 3:56 AM Another note -! met with Chief Spence in June and she did not raise this issue, nor did GC Louttt in a meeting regarding Ring of Fire in the fall (Leea, can you please have Faye double-check the date of that meeting?). Unless I'm mistaken, they also did not give us @ heads-up about the delaration before making it public Speaking of NAN, have you heard from GC Beardy at all, Leigh? | haven't seen anything from him or from RC Toulouse which I would have expected by now. —-Driginal Message- From: 27A370FF To: Leigh To: Leea To: Joanne Wilkinson To: Joanne Wilkinson (temporary pin) ‘Subject: Re: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttit on Attawapiskat support ‘Sent: Nov 27, 2011 4:25 PM Yes, thx. Original Message—--- From: Leigh To: Ron Hallman To: Lea To: Joanne Wilkinson To: Joanne Wilkinson (temporary pin) Subject! Re: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttit on Attawapiskat support Sent: 27 Nov 2011 10:22 \We can run an outstanding reports report which would highlight what is missing however when GC Loutitt states that we should havbe known about the housing crisis, he is mistaken, \When this was first raised with the RDG she acted quickly to the declaration and reallocated funding When I asked the Chief about why we were just hearing about the additional 17 families living in sheds her reply was that the RDG didn't ask plus that she didn't know herself. She told our staff a few times that she was made aware of it in September/October and went straight to GC loutitt. We asked her and ‘A0073737_8.002648‘advised her that she can come to us at any time to discuss these kinds of issues and we would work with the community to address it. So unti this was brought forward we were not made aware of any housing ‘sis other than overcrowding We are all aware that GC Stan Beardy (NAN) states that there is a housing shortage in his area which is ‘around 5.000 homes just to meet the immediate need never mind the waiting lists in many communities, He has been very vocal about this over the years as has other PTOs, ‘We will review what is in the ACRS reports etc that Jeff alludes to and have a reply to Colleen’s queries early next week. Does this help? Original Message— From: Ron Hallman To: Leigh Jessen To: Leea Litzgus To: Joanne Wilkinson To: Joanne Wilkinson (temporary pin) Subject: Fw: CBC NewsNow: Chief Loutit on Attawapiskat support Sent: Nov 27, 2011 9:30 AM ‘Thoughts?? Original Messag From: Colleen Swords To: Jeff Loucks Ce: Ron Hallman Ce: Adam Schjott Ce: Michael Wernick Subject: Re: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttit on Attawapiskat support Sent: 27 Nov 2011 09:22 Thanks ‘Copying Ron Original Message. From: Jeff Loucks Ce: Adam Schjott To: Colleen Swords Ce: Michael Wernick Sent: 11/26/2011 7:38:08 PM Subject: Re: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttit on Attawapiskat support | can't speak to the number of reports annually but the various reports required from the community would flag these issues specifically: Annual community infrastructure reports that detail the condition of hot ‘education facilites; 19, community infrastructure and Annual "ACRS" reports required to itemize the condition of capital projects and is necessary to allow for the determination of O&M dollars, Five Year Capital Plan required at the beginning of this fiscal would detail capital requirements and priorities as per the Community perspective; ‘A0073737_9.002649CMHC would require require annual updates on the condition of any social housing units in the ‘community as part of their Operating Agreement. Over and above the actual capital reports would be reporting under Social Programs which flags well being and other issues which would be directly related to issues with housing, family, ete |Lean't speak for the Region as to whether the reports have been provided but certainly a copy of ‘Schedule 4 from the Contribution Agreement would detail the core reporting requirements and the FSO with the Attawapiskat fle would know the status of these reports and the issues/priorties raised Jott —Original Messags From: Colleen Swords To: Jeff Loucks Ce: Adam Schjott Cc: Michael Wernick ‘Sent: 11/26/2011 5:26:49 PM ‘Subject! Fw: CBC NewsNow: Chief Louttt on Attawapiskat support Note ref to 50 reports -- and feds still not knowing about situation. Would this kind of housing problem show up in any usual aandc reports??? Original Message- From: HQ Inform To: Anne Scotton To: Josie Montminy To: Denis Boisvert To: Madalina Carlea To: Com-ROGs To: Amber Fenik To: Catherine Francis To: Genevieve Guibert To’ Laura Hepditch To: Céline Hotte To’ Peter Levick To: Lesia Manchulenko To’ Angela Matchim To: Greg McGills To: Sylvie Mercier To: Pamela Monfils Tor Andrew Muller To: Shirley Anne Off To’ Isabelle Parise ‘To: Katelin Pettier To: Michelle Perron To: Jody Thompson To’ Jeff Welch ‘To: Patrick Borbey To: Elisabeth Chatilon To: Dianne Clarke To, Geott Cole To: Sara Filbee To: Ron Hallman To: Christopher Horton To: Maryse Pesant ‘A0073737_10-002650Mary-Ann Avella Taia Tarvainen 12/14/2011 12:52 PM. Fw. Travel to AN From: Leigh Jessen To: Mary-Ann Avelia Subject: Fw: Travel to AFN Sent: Dec 14, 2011 10:37 AM -~Onginal Message-—~ From: Joanne Wikinson ao To: Leigh Jessen s.24(t}(o) To: Ron Hallman Ce: Leea Litzgus Ce: Joanne Subject: Re: Travel to AFN Sent: Nov 26, 2011 8:46 PM Found a wifi connection...was thinking that this should form part and parcel of the remote/vulnerable ‘communities work that you and Anna have been leading, Leigh? ! sThe priorities would be Attawapiskat, Kash and Pikangikum for sure. Thanks Original Messagk From: Leigh To: Joanne Wilkinson To: Ron Co: Leea Subject: Re: Travel to AFN Sent: Nov 26, 2011 3:03 PM. |Lam worried about that too. In fact Chief Solomon gave Yves a listing of families living in tralers, sheds ‘ete, and rumour has it that there are similar situations in Pik. Everyone is watching this situation closely 100. Perhaps when the housing committee meets within the next few weeks they can look into this. | believe CMHC and OFNTSC are at the table too. However | will see what Yves can do although it make take more time for him up there this trip. (Once we get some kind of handle on this situation he will follow up with Kash for sure. Original Messag From: Joanne Wilkinson To: Ron Haliman To: Leigh Jessen Ce: Leea Litzgus Subject: Re: Travel to AFN ‘A0073737_73-002713JoAnn Ford ‘emodo0t@ontario.ca Eileen McCarthy: Monique Doiron 11/9/2011 2:08 PM Attawapiskat Declaration of State of Emergency Good afternoon EMO ‘On my way to work this morning, CBC radio reported that Chief Spence of Attawapiskat was declaring a state of emergency due to the lack of housing on their community. Chief Spence and one of the women staying in a tent frame building also spoke to the lack of housing, Has your office received a Declaration of State of Emergency from Attawapiskat? If you have, can you please forward a copy to our office. I have checked my emails and fax machines but no Deciaration of State of Emergency received from Attawapiskat as of noon, It is my understanding that Mushkegowuk Tribal Council had declared a state of emergency last week related to the lack of housing. But it sounded like Attawapiskat was going to call their own. Thanks Jo Ann Ford Emergency Response Coordinator Governance, Individual Affairs and Government Relations Directorate Ontario Region Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 100 Anemki Drive, Suite 101 THUNDER BAY, ON P7J 1A5 Tel: (807) 737-5609 Cell: (807) 737-9310 Fax: (807-623-3536 JoAnn Ford@aandc-aadne.ge.ca ‘A0073745_1.003029JoAnn Ford ‘emodo01@ontario.ca Eileen McCarthy; Kendra Kahnapace; Monique Doiron 41/18/2011 4:42 PM Has EMO received a Declaration of State of Emergency from Attawapiskat Good Afternoon EMO: Can you please confirm if Emergency Management Ontario has received a Declaration of State of Emergency from Chief Spence at Attawapiskat? Ve understand that there was one for Mushkegowuk TTC but trying to confirm if anyone has received a Declaration of State of Emergency from Attawapiskat, Please confirm asap. Thanks Jo Ann Ford Emergency Response Coordinator Governance, Individual Affairs and Government Relations Directorate Ontario Region Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 100 Anemki Drive, Suite 101 THUNDER BAY, ON P7145 Tol: (807) 737-5609 Cell: (807) 737-9310 Fax. (807-623-3536 JoAnn Ford@aandc-aadne.gc.ca ‘A0073745_2.003030From: Robert Maguire To: JoAnn Ford, Joseph Young, Monique Doiron cc: Max Johnson, Kendra Kahnapace, Elleen McCarthy Date: 11/9/2011 9:48 AM Subject: Re: Heads Up - Attawapiskat Declaration of State of Emergency - Housing Yes, Yves can you set up an internal call for GIAGR. ‘We have no community declaration. We have not accepted the TC declaration, There will be a letter later today on response to a program issue of housing, Joe and Tom Kontra have spoken as have Allison at EMO and Joanne Wilkinson. Please also access the QP card, media lines and briefing notes on this from Joseph and Yves. All are approved or in approvals. Original Message— From: JoAnn Ford Ce: Max Johnson To: Joseph Young To: Monique Doiron Cc: Kendra Kahnapace To: Robert Maguire Cc: Eileen McCarthy Sent: 11/9/2011 9:37:46 AM ‘Subject: Heads Up - Attawapiskat Declaration of State of Emergency - Housing Heads Up: ‘On my way to work this moming, CBC radio reported that Chief Spence of Attawapiskat is deciaring a state of emergency due to the lack of housing on their community. The Chief and one of the women staying in a tent frame building also spoke to the lack of housing Has anyone received their Declaration of State of Emergency specifically from Attawapiskat? | have checked my emails and fax machines but nothing received as this morning, | know that Mushkegowuk had deciared a state of emergency last week but this was specific to Attawapiskat, ‘As you aware Emergency Management unit will be getting calls from our HO once they have heard this ‘on CBC. ‘Can anyone shed any light on this situation. Thanks Jo Ann Ford Emergency Response Coordinator Governance, Individual Affairs and Government Relations Directorate Ontario Region Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 400 Anemki Drive, Suite 101 ‘A0073746_2.003042Monique Doiron Eileen McCarthy; Susan Bertrand Leigh Jessen; Linda Britt; Thomas Vares 11/24/2011 12:28 PM Re: Fwd; Media Call - Attawapiskat True, just a question of timing....'m ok with the original >>> Susan Bertrand 11/24/2011 11:56 AM >>> | know that Leigh is making efforts to obtain it. ‘Susan >>> Monique Doiron 11/24/2011 11:54 AM >>> ‘The beginning of your sentence implies that we will receive the declaration. Could we say that: To date we have not received the Attawapiskat Declaration of Emergency, however, if we receive it we will WOFk rns ‘Thoughts?227? Monique >>> Susan Bertrand 11/24/2011 11:47 AM >>> We're starting to get media enquiries requesting our comment on the fact that the Red Cross will intervene to assist Attawapiskat, Could we say something simple tke: Once we receive Attawapiskat's Declaration of Emergency, we will work with all our partners including the Red Cross to ensure the health and safety of the residents of Attawapiskat Nation. Susan ‘A0073746_16-003056From: Monique Doiron To: Eileen McCarthy; Susan Bertrand cc: Leigh Jessen; Linda Brit, Thomas Vares Date: 41/25/2011 10:11 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: Media Call - Attawapiskat Good to go Susan >>> Susan Bertrand 11/26/2011 9:28 AM >>> This calls stil outstanding, however, given we now have the declaration and that we have MO approved holding lines on the situation, Id like your okay to respond with the following line ‘While we can’t speak on behalf of the Red Cross, the department has been actively wor Attawapiskat First Nation and has been in ongoing discussions with the Chief and Council. ‘The Government of Canada has provided significant funding to Attawapiskat First Nation for housing on reserve, including repairs, renovations and new houses. This includes a significant boost from Canada's Economic Action Plan and funding dedicated to a new subdivision, of which 44 houses have been completed. We recently invested approximately $500,000 to Attawapiskat First Nation so that work to renovate five vacant units could be completed as soon as possible. ‘We will continue to work directly with the Chief and Council to move forward. ‘Thanks, ‘Susan >>> Monique Doiron 11/24/2011 12:28 PM >>> True, just @ question of timing....'m ok with the original >>> Susan Bertrand 11/24/2011 11:56 AM >>> | know that Leigh is making efforts to obtain it. ‘Susan >>> Monique Doiron 11/24/2011 11:54 AM >>> ‘The beginning of your sentence implies that we will receive the declaration. Could we say that: To date we have not received the Attawapiskat Declaration of Emergency, however, if we receive it we will work. ‘Thoughts?777? Monique >>> Susan Bertrand 11/24/2011 11:47 AM >>> Wee starting to get media enquities requesting our comment on the fact that the Red Cross will intervene to assist Attawapiskat. Could we say something simple lke: Once we receive Attawapiskat's Declaration of Emergency, we will work with ail our partners ‘A0073746_17-003087