White Cap Flashcards
Why did they not sign treaty?
They were told that since they fought with the Americans then would sign their treaties, then they never did
Where is whitecap?
26km south of Saskatoon,
4813 acres, very small because they aren’t ready treaty
What is whitecaps economic motivation?
Economic development Revenue generation Employment opportunity Improved quality of life Participation in regional economy
What is whitecaps economic development statement?
“To create an economically self-sustaining community with financially independent members by efficiently using economic tools that maximize our resources, respect our Dakota culture, and protect the environment”
What are the key factors of success, supported by whitecap?
Strong leadership and vision
Strategic community development plans
Access to capital and management expertise
Good governance and management
Transparency and accountability
Positive interplay of business and politics
What is whitecaps business development approach?
- Claim jurisdiction
- Build capable institutions
- Identify strategic priorities / concerns
- Craft development Policies
- Choose projects
- Implement them
What rules are applied on reserve?
Federal government, provincial government, municipal government, and First Nations government
What legislation, laws, and policies does whitecap use?
First Nation land management act Whitecap Dakota First Nation land code Development servicing agreements policy Business licensing bylaw Environment management agreement self government agreement
What tax jurisdiction does whitecap use?.
Real property tax, whitecap community improvement fee (WCIF) , white cap liquor consumption fee (WLCF) , and provincial fuel and tobacco tax agreement
How does whitecap use their land?
They used land planning, zoning, development standards, building standards, and set aside 1,000 acres for commercial use
How does land leasing work?
Up to 99 years commercially, 99 year residential, lease renewal formula in place, traditional Mortgage lending, and there is a land registry
What is whitecaps current infrastructure?
Water distribution, sewage collection, storm water collection, access to roads, expanded natural gas, expanded telecommunications, three phase power, high speed internet
Whitecap has what partnerships?
Government of Canada, province of Saskatchewan, city of Saskatoon, Saskatoon and area business associations, Saskatoon health region, Saskatoon public schools
What financing relationships does whitecap have?
Peace hills trust, CIBC, BMO, CHMC, First Nations bank, affinity credit union, concentra financial
What did whitecap do to get a highway built?
Went to the government, and surrounding communities to get the road started, did wheel and deal to get it done
