Recovering from Co-management

The Chief and Council are ultimately responsible to the people. We are elected by the people and we work for the people. We are tasked with improving the lives of individuals and bettering the future prospects of the community as a whole. In order to do that the Leadership felt that the "Co-management" regime imposed by INAC had to end. It was, by its very nature, inhibiting the economic and social development of the community. Although it was necessary at the time that it was imposed, it was felt that in order to be successful the new C&C had to take control of its own future.

Consequently a reorganization was undertaken and a presentation on Governance and the state of the Bands finances was made to INAC. The result was that the "Co-management"regime was rescinded and all of the attendant restrictions were lifted, enabling the Leadership to undertake initiatives in the areas of Governance, Housing, Economic Development, Health and Education.

In only four months in the Chiefs office, we were able to negotiate an end to the Co-management regime. We took office in September 2008 and by January 2009, we were free to pursue our own agenda. This was my main election promise... to restore Government and eliminate the position of co-manager. This was the first priority of the C&C and we were successful.

Much has been accomplished in the last year and much is left to do. Therefore, in the spirit of openness, transparency and accountability, I have undertaken this blog to ensure that you, the people of Pukatawagan, are given all the information you need and are able to view the accomplishments that have been made in the past year.