newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 1
Serving Southwestern
Ontario
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Womens Business Conference
In memoriam - Ray Rogers
2008 Annual Meeting of Members
Meet the TCDC Board of Directors
In Your Community Days
Economic Symposium for First Nations Youth
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Business Services
We are committed to helping First Nations People
in the Southwestern Ontario region who are operating or are planning to start their own business. We
provide the following services:
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Accessibility business start up or
expansion financing
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Ongoing client support services including
business plan assistance, marketing advice
and business counseling
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Community Economic Development
project support
311 Jubilee Road, Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
1.888.433.1533 - www.tcdc.on.ca
2008 Native Womens Business
Conference Will Be In London
best foot forward. A
panel discussion lead
by four Native women
entrepreneurs from the
TCDC region completed
the
day’s
events.
Audience
members
had the opportunity to
ask the panel about the
challenges and rewards of
business ownership. The
Panel of Entrepreneurs with facilitator Carol Hopkins at the 2007 Women In Business Confer- conference also included
ence at Sarnia, Ontario. Seated L to R: Carol Hopkins, Cheryl Antone,
information about how
Carolyn Henry, Pamela Whitecalf and Samantha Elijah
to get a business started,
n the fall of 2007 Tecumseh Community and the various resources that are available
Development Corporation was pleased to assist the process of business start-up.
to host its 2nd Annual, Native Women
in Business Conference at the Best Western This
year
Tecumseh
Community
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Guildwood Inn Sarnia. The conference Development will host the 3 Annual Event
titled “Discovering Your Entrepreneurial on October 24th, 2008 at the Four Points
Spirit” was a successful event with 40 Sheraton in London, Ontario. This year’s
participants from all over Southwestern event will focus on how to attract customers
Ontario.This conference was created by through effective marketing and will have
Tecumseh
Community
Development workshops on advertising design and
as a way to promote entrepreneurship Website Development. New additions to this
as a career option for Native women. year’s conference will include a small trade
show featuring Native Women in Business
Jackie Gant, National Executive Director and a presentation of an Outstanding
of the Native American Business Alliance Achievement
in
Business
Award.
based out of Detroit, Michigan was
invited to be the Keynote Speaker. Her Please call our office at 519-289presentation titled “Networking - It’s All 2122 to register today as seating
About Me” demonstrated how business and trade booth space is limited.
owners can benefit by always putting their
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“Discovering Your
Entrepreneurial Spirit”
3rd Annual Native Womens
Business Conference
Featuring the
Outstanding Achievement in Business
Award Presentation
Friday October 24th 2008
Sheraton Four Points Hotel and Conference Centre
1150 Wellington Road South
London, Ontario
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8:30Am
RegistRAtion
WoRkshops/pResentAtions:
• entRepRenuRiAl Vision
• desiginingeffectiVe AdVeRtisements
• WebsitedeVelopment
• methods
foRfinAncepRojection
• geneRAlbusinessplAnning
• AboRiginAl Women
lunch
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Trade
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is limited,
RegisteR
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this is a free event
to Register Please Contact:
Jenelle Bannon
1-888-433-1533
[email protected]
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To book your space immediaTely.
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William Ray Rogers
December 27, 1933 - August 26, 2008
On Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Mr. William
“Ray” Rogers, Elder, Former Chief and serving
Councillor of Aamjiwnaang was called home by
the Creator at the age of 74 years. Ray passed
on peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative
Care, Sarnia. His warm smile and gentleness
will be missed by family, friends and colleagues.
Dearly loved husband of 50 years to
Carolyn
Joyce
(Williams)
Rogers.
Loving father of Stephanie Rogers, Janice
Rogers-Feather and Vicky (Tim) Barnier.
Proud
and
loving
Grampa of Jillian, Jacob and Abigail.
Dear brother of Jacqueline Colagouri
and brother-in-law to Muriel J. Rogers.
Predeceased by parents Fred and Edna
(Rodd) Rogers, his twin Leslie Roy, brothers and sisters Maynard, Buddy, Dorothy,
Hilda (Lloyd) Williams, Genevieve (Reginald) George, Rita (Everett) Maness, Barbara (Freeman) Wright and Judy Maness.
Cherished by many relatives, nieces, and nephews both far and near.
Born and raised in Aamjiwnaang, William“Ray”
Rogers served as Chief for 16 years, is a member of the Band Council, serving for 40 years,
and served in the U.S. Air Force. He currently
serves as President of the First Nations Veterans Association of Canada. He played a very significant role in moving the community through
spiritual, social, cultural, and economic growth.
Ray “Niijikiwnzii” you will be forever in our
hearts, may the light of the Creator guide
you to the place where our Ancestors have
gone before us. Giga Waabaamin Meenwa
- We bid you farewell until we meet again.
- Smith Funeral Home Website
We mourn the loss of Ray Rogers, Director
and former President of Tecumseh
Development Corporation. Most recently,
Ray had served on the Board of Directors,
representing the London District Chiefs
Council, from November 6, 2001 until his
untimely passing.
Annual Meeting of Members 2008
Held on Walpole Island F.N.
Lambton-Kent-Middlsex MP Bev Shipley addresses those in attendance at the 2008 Tecumseh Development Corporation’s Annual
Meeting of Members held at Walpole Island First Nation’s Community Centre.
Warren Huff (standing on right), past president from Chippewas of
the Thames, recieves recognition for serving many years to Tecumseh
Development Corporation.
Mary McGahey (middle), Loans Officer recieves acknowledgement fot serving 20 years as a Tecumseh Development Corporation
employee
MP Bev Shipley announces funding for TCDC and presents current
President Caroline Ortiz from Delaware First Nation with a cheque
for $297, 500.00.
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Caroline Ortiz, President, Economic
Development Officer, Delaware Nation
(Appointed June 16, 2007) (President,
September 2007), TCDC Executive
Committee
Barbara Bressette, Vice-President,
Councillor and Economic Development
Officer, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point
First Nation (Appointed March 19, 2007)
(Vice-President, September 2007), TCDC
Executive Committee
Corrine King, Secretary-Treasurer, Economic
Development Officer, Chippewas of Saugeen
First Nation (Appointed April 30, 2007)
(Secretary-Treasurer, September 2007)
Patrick Isaac, Councillor, Walpole Island
First Nation (Appointed August 8, 2002),
TCDC Executive Committee, TCDC
Quality Improvement Committe
Darren Henry, Councillor, Aamjiwnaang
First Nation (Appointed October 25, 2006),
TCDC Quality Improvement Committee
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Veronica Smith, Councillor, Chippewas of
Nawash First Nation (Appointed August 7,
2007)
R. Shane Fisher, Councillor, Chippewas of
the Thames First Nation (Appointed August
28, 2007), TCDC Executive Committee
Isabel Lewis, Councillor, Caldwell First
Nation (Appointed September 27, 2007)
TCDC Executive Committee, TCDC
Quality Improvement Committee
Candy Thomas, Councillor, MunseeDelaware Nation (Appointed April 4, 2008),
TCDC Quality Improvement Committee
Sheri Doxtator, Councillor, Oneida Nation
of the Thames (Appointed August 12, 2008)
Tecumseh Development Corporation’s Board
of Directors meet on the 2nd Friday of every
month.
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Tecumseh Community Development Corporation(TCDC), in cooperation
with your local Economic Development Office, will be hosting a presentation in your community this coming fall. TCDC offers advisory and lending
services for small business and aspiring small business owners.
Take this opportunity to come out and meet the TCDC Business Development Team and learn more about our valuable business services.
This presentation session is also a good opportunity for those of you that
have a business idea and would like someone to speak with in confidence
about your idea.
Presentation Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Refreshments will be served
Chippewas of The Thames First Nation
Friday, December 5th
Bkejwanong Territory Walpole Island
First Nation
Thursday November 13th
Oneida Nation of the Thames
Friday December 12th
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Friday November 21st
Munsee-Delaware First Nation
Thursday November 20th (tentative)
Delaware Nation
Thursday November 6th
Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point
First Nation
Friday November 28th (tentative)
Please call your Economic Development
Officer or Tecumseh Development Corporation at 519-289-2122 for more information.
Southwestern
Ontario’s
Premier
Youth
Conference
for
2008
economic symposium
for
first nations youth
November 24th & 25th 2008
London Convention Centre
&
Oneida Community Centre
business concept compettition! guest speakers! mini trade show!
learn business. learn networking. learn teamwork.. learn resources.
have fun! meet youth from all over! have fun!
Stay Tuned For More Info www.tcdc.on.ca
watch for new posters coming soon
or call Raymond at 1.888.433.1533 to register
early