Winter2018-2019

A word from the newChairman and PresidentWachiya,

First of all, I’d like to express my appreciation in being elected as Chairman of the Board of Compensation at our December meeting and I look forward to taking on the role of President of CREECO as well. I’ve been a Board member for the past four years and I look forward in continuing to work with our Board of Directors, subsidiaries and our team.

Secondly, I wish to thank Mr. Rusty Cheezo for his 2 years of service and I look forward to having a productive transition in the next 2 months. Mr. Cheezo has offered his continued support and involvement in certain files and I am confident we will achieve great success with such objectives.

As we begin a new journey, I remain optimistic we will achieve a new set of milestones this coming year for BOC-CREECO. The Board of Directors has initiated the passing down of the torch and I look forward to these new challenges. I also wish to thank the wonderful staff of BOC-CREECO for their warm welcome. Together we will achieve great results for the organizations we represent.

I am open to new innovative and creative ideas and will collaborate with management, joint venture partners for the betterment of the Board of Compensation, CREECO and its subsidiaries to result in greater return to the Cree Nation. Once again, I look forward to this opportunity, working with our team and wish you all the best in this New Year.

Derrick NeeposhChairman of the Board of Compensation &

President of CREECO

Our mission statement:To be highly innovative in the delivery of excellent customer service

and contribute to the development and self-sufficiency of the Cree Nationwhile maintaining long-term profitability.

Wachiya,

Our 3rd Annual Assembly was held in Eastmain on July 18 & 19, 2018. BOC, CREECO and its subsidiaries presented their audited financial statements and activity reports.

2018 marked the Board of Compensation’s 40th anniversary. A celebratory banquet was held to mark this milestone, which was followed by toe tapping fiddle music and quite a number of guests exhibited their square dancing talent. A big thank you and great appreciation to everyone who contributed and collaborated with the organization during those 40 years. We also thank the Cree Nation of Eastmain for their hospitality.

Congratulations to the newly elected Chairman, Mr. Derrick Neeposh, who on December 20, 2018 also became the President of CREECO.

In closing I’d like to thank the Members of the Board Compensation, CREECO and subsidiaries’ staff for dedication and continued support these past two years, I strongly urge you to continue the support you have shown for the Board of Compensation, CREECO and its subsidiaries for the benefit of the Cree Nation.

I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season and wish you all the best in the coming New Year!

May God bless the Cree Nation,

Rusty Cheezo,Board of Director, CREECO

Derrick NeeposhPresident

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CREECO ACTIVITIES SUBSIDIARIES AND PARTNERSHIPS

QUALITY INN & Suites Val-d’OrQuality Inn & SuitesVal-d’Or in the top 10 best3-star hotels in Canada!

We are happy to announce that Quality Inn & Suites Val-d’Or has been named one of the 10 best 3-star hotels in Canada by the 2019 Trivago Awards. The Trivago Awards are the highest endorsement given to hotels by Trivago. The nominees are chosen in recognition of their achievements and by the ratings and reviews left by the clients throughout the year on many different travel sites.

The management would like to thank our guests for their loyalty and our amazing staff for their hard work. This award gives us a guideline to keep getting better and sets a goal for the years to come.Reservations at the Quality Inn & Suites Val-d’Or can be made by calling 1-877-474-8884 or by visitingQualityInnValdor.com

For more information, please contact:

Alexandre Audet,General ManagerQuality Inn & SuitesVal-d’Or

Board of CompensationAnnual AssemblyAt the Board of Compensation’s Anniversary Celebration in Eastmain we unveiled the artwork to commemorate 40 years of investing and fostering growth for the benefit of the Nation.

Dreamcatcher by Tim Whiskechan, who was commissioned to do the artwork.

11th Regional Career Fair 2018CREECO with CCDC attended the CHRD Career Fair on October 17-18, 2018 in Waskaganish and we had the Air Creebec flight simulator, which is always a hit with all ages. The youth to our elders enjoyed testing their aviation skills. Our overall message to youth who visited our booth is a question on where do they see themselves in the future and if they know CREECO. We then give a summary of CREECO and its subsidiaries and tell them of the many employment opportunities within the companies. At times they ask how to

get there, my answer “one day I will retire and someone needs to fill my role and all these other jobs, so stay in school, stay focused and work hard!” This always made them smile. We also had a few draws for those who visited our booth

and the winners were:BOC-CREECO Sweater - Ruth SaltBOC-CREECO Sweater - Lekasha MoarBOC-CREECO Sweater- Isabelle SaltCanvas black bag - Bert BlacknedCanvas beige bag - Randal SaltFour Hockey tickets Senators - Shalawna LameboyCCDC Sweater - Rae-Anna Jonah

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SUBSIDIARIES AND PARTNERSHIPS

Gestion ADCA NEW BEGINNING as an autonomoussubsidiary of CREECO

After twenty-two years of impeccable execution and dedication to Food and Janitorial services, Gestion ADC has once again renewed itself with sound management practices. Our clients, becoming ever more demanding and the competition showing that they are perfectly capable of taking market share away – has obliged us to make major innovative changes to how we work. A fundamental shift in how we think

Cree Construction andDevelopment Company LtdA Tradition Building the Future

Founded in 1976 and 100% Cree owned, CCDC has become one of the largest construction companies in Quebec and was the first native entity to obtain ISO certification in Canada in March 1998.

The Company’s mission is the promotion of local employment and local economic development.We are proud to provide several services that include civil and building works, airport and road maintenance, and construction management, as well as our mobile concrete plant and crushing unit ECP. Environmental projects are high on our list of priorities

2018 Major projects:

Chisasibi:- Commercial Center renovations- Pavement and Airport apron- Street lighting- Road paving- Wastewater treatment plant upgrade- Bloc D Rehabilitation- Road maintenance

Nemaska:- Youth Center construction- Access road resurfacing- Road maintenance- CNN gravel pits operation and management

and approach our business has became an absolute necessity to stay relevant and maintain focus on the future.Gestion ADC has hired extensively to find committed and competent resources over the past year to make sure that we have a team that is capable of taking on any new challenge. As of today, all of the resources from finance to business development,

customer satisfaction, to human resources are all in place to make a serious competitive difference. We are ready and able for the challenge of being the number one Food and Janitorial service provider within the communities. Outside of those areas, we now have the collective expertise to take on an even more varied and complex clientele. We are ready for you!

Waskaganish:- Residential lots- Access road paving and resurfacing- EEPF Detachment construction - Increase of fire protection

Waswanipi:- Daycare renovations

Wemindji:- Access road paving and resurfacing- Airport runway reloading- Aggregates production

Whapmagoostui:- Construction of 3 new streets

H-Q:- Roofing of buildings (Brisay & Laforge 1)- Specialized manpower for H-Q airports- Installation of Poly Ethylene High Density

conducts on Telecom sites: Waskaganish, Eastmain, Waswanipi, Matagami, etc.

Chisasibi Head Office:

. Payroll

. Accounting (payables & receivables)

. Procurement

. Project Management

. Hotel & plane booking

. Meeting coordination

Melanie Jolly, Randy Bosum, Albert Rondeau, Jean- Guy Frenette, Nicole Morand, Rusty Cheezo

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ANNOUNCEMENTSMs. Karen St-Cyr was hired as the Chief Financial Officer in October 2018. Congratulations Karen! Welcome to the CREECO family and we look forward to working with you. We are confident that you will represent the Cree Nation well in your new role.

Ms. Rosie Rabbitskin returned as the General Assistant/Receptionist in September 2018 and we are happy to have her back.

The Cree Collective Deductible Insurance Program (CCDIP) insures and protects $2.6 billion in Cree Nation assets. Property Insurance is the largest policy with the most risks. Prevention will help to minimize the claims and save property loss and lives.

Protect your home and family by following these simple steps:

get in the habit of cleaning out the dryer lint after each load;

when the weather gets cold, keep windows and doors closed to prevent frozen and burst pipes;

disconnect garden hoses and ensure exterior water taps are closed for the winter;

in case of a power failure, avoid using propane or butane lanterns, heaters or cook tops inside the house;

inspect electric heaters before they are turned on;

install and test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and have a fireextinguisher on each level of your home;

all family members should know how to use extinguishers;

maintainfireplacesandwoodstovesbyinspectingandcleaningchimneysandstovepipes annually;

store flammable liquids and propane away from the house, preferably in aclosed shed;

practicefiredrillssoeveryoneispreparedtoexitthehousesafelyincaseoffire.

INSURANCE

OUR TEAM:Derrick Neeposh, President

Albert Rondeau, Chief Operating Officer

Karen St-Cyr, Chief Financial Officer

EffieMark, Office Manager

Jonathan Bechard, IT/Network Administrator

Lorraine Poucachiche, Senior Accounting Clerk

MaryLoon, Accounting Clerk

Rachel Etapp, Communications Officer

Blanche Awashish, Administrative Agent

Abel Rabbitskin, Insurance Liaison Officer

Daisy Shecapio, Assistant to the Insurance Liaison Officer

Rosie Rabbitskin, General Assistant/Receptionist

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CONTACT US:

203OpemiskaMeskino,P.O.Box1166

Ouje-Bougoumou (Quebec) GOW 3C0

Tel:418-745-3931Fax:418-745-3844

info@boc-creeco.ca

MONTHLY FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYHere are the winners of our monthly Facebook giveaways since June:

JuneElizabeth Shem - CREECO carry-on suitcase

JulyMabel Chewanish - CREECO carry-on suitcase

AugustElizabeth Shem - Pair of hockey tickets

SeptemberDouglas Hughboy-BOC-CREECO Camouflage Shoulder Strap Travel Bag

OctoberRobbie Mark-Stewart - BOC-CREECO Camouflage Shoulder Strap Travel Bag

NovemberPatricia Menarick - BOC-CREECO Sweater

DecemberTassa Danyluk - Pair of hockey tickets for a Senators game in OttawaNadine Petawabano Iserhoff- BOC-CREECO Camouflage Shoulder Strap Travel Bag

Thank you to all who participated & Congratulations to the winners.

Winter driving can be hazardous. Do some research and install a good set of winter tires on your vehicle. Your loved ones are riding on those tires. Keepemergencyequipment inyourvehicleatall times.Yourkit shouldinclude items suchasafirst aidkit, roadflares, tarp, small shovel,ducttape, booster cables, blankets, baby wipes, bottled water and snacks, multipurpose tools, and a powerbank for your cellphone. Plan for snowy conditions and take your time to reach your destination safely.

“Ensuring adequate insurance coverage for the Cree Nation.”

Daisy Shecapio, Abel Rabbitskin and Jacques Lemaire

Cree Collective Deductible Insurance Program: 2018-2019