More than 4700 Natives who has benefit from subsidies that totalized more than 40 millions dollars coming from the restoration or employment programs.

76 persons who obtained a house with the help of the federal program called in these days “demonstration” that was offering the materials and the specialized workforce free of charge.

300 other families who have obtained their house with the help of Corporation Waskahegen and its other federal programs that unfortunately do not exist anymore.

We can also be proud to have contributed to the creation of the Société commerciale de crédit autochtone SOCCA, who has supported for 15 years in a significant way the natives firms.

Besides, even if we sailed in cloudy waters during the three last years, we have learned from this storm. Why? Because we could note the solidarity and the unconditional support of our personnel and board of directors.

The fact that we had obviously demonstrated the quality of our administration let us the chance to notice how strong our organization was, provided with a solid structure and with a responsible management. We were also able to note that even if we have to bring certain small adjustments, the direction is good.

Therefore it is with a lot of enthusiasm that we envisage the future. We already have warning signs of good news. In November 2006, The Native Alliance of Quebec (NAQ) was giving us, for another time, the management of employment programs and only a few months later, 24 Natives from all the regions of Quebec already benefited from an employment help for a total of 189 000$ representing the whole budget for the ongoing year. And good news: in response to our request, the Congrès des peuples autochtones was giving us, recently, an additional sum of 70 000$ that we plan to grant until the end of March.

Also, regarding housing, during the next months, we hope that Natives living off-reserves will be able to benefit from the 38,3 millions dollars in grants given to Quebec by the federal government for housing dedicated to the people and families with low income. We predict that this money should permit the construction of more than 200 new housing units. The directors of Corporation Waskahegen are really hopeful concerning an upcoming announcement to boost our project.

In regards to economical development, excellent news should be announced shortly. Presently, several countries overseas which are interested in our philosophy of development are negotiating with us the purchase of certain technologies; but also for the development of a structure similar to ours. These agreements will permit to pursue the development of our firms and at the same time the creation of other jobs, as well as the possibility to end up with interesting business partnerships. Because the experience of the late years has taught us to be careful regarding sharing information; you will understand that we cannot say more about this for now. Be assured that we always respect our objectives that are to arouse new business information and create new job opportunities for Natives living off-reserves.

In regards to housings, economical development or our ancestral rights, our people must be proactive in the future of Quebec province. To achieve this, we must join our strengths, rely on our values and entrust our destiny to people who deserve our trust. We must avoid pitfalls. We must be demanding, but above all vigilant.

With your dynamism and your support, you encourage us to pursue on the road to excellence.