Timeline: July – August 2021 (Community Update Report), January – April 2022 (Annual Report)

Project Description:
Many Chief Consulting Ltd. partnered with Paul First Nation to develop two key reports: the 2021 Community Update Report and the 2021 Annual Report. These reports were created to provide updates on programs, projects, and achievements to community members and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), ensuring transparent communication and alignment with reporting requirements.

The Community Update Report offered a mid-year overview of activities and projects from various Paul Band administrative departments, including Health Services, Social Development, Land Use, Band Administration, Recreation, Business, and Education. The Annual Report provided a comprehensive review of the year’s operations and included the Co-Management Report, which outlined progress on action items from the Paul Band Co-Management Plan, meeting ISC requirements.

Key Project Tasks:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with the Paul First Nation Co-Management team, Chief and Council, and department leads to establish report requirements and collect key updates.

• Information Gathering: Conducted outreach to all Nation departments and organizations to gather data on roles, responsibilities, programs, events, and achievements.

• Report Development: Compiled and designed the Community Update Report and Annual Report, including ISC-specific progress updates for the Co-Management Plan.

• Final Approval: Reviewed and finalized reports in collaboration with the Co-Management team and administrative departments.

Outcomes:

• Delivered the 2021 Community Update Report, providing community members with updates on programs, events, activities, and achievements.

• Produced the 2021 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive review of the year and ensuring compliance with ISC reporting requirements.

• Developed the Co-Management Report, highlighting progress on key action items from the Paul Band Co-Management Plan.

These reports enhanced communication and transparency for Paul First Nation, supporting both internal community engagement and external reporting to ISC.