Current trust programs
18 Ongoing Approved Programs
PROGRAM | BUDGET | |
1 | EMERGENCY SERVICE PROGRAM | $486,500 |
2 | ELDER MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT | $200,000 |
3 | FUNDED STUDENT LIVING ALLOWANCE SUPPLEMENT | $150,000 |
4 | HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | $100,000 |
5 | YOUTH & PSE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT | $100,000 |
6 | TREATY DAYS | $100,000 |
7 | OFF-RESERVE SCHOOL COST SUPPLEMENT | $100,000 |
8 | RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER PROGRAM | $90,000 |
9 | RECREATION PROGRAM | $85,000 |
10 | FUNERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
11 | ELDERS BUDGET | $70,000 |
12 | HOMEMAKER | $65,000 |
13 | MINOR HOCKEY PROGRAM | $50,000 |
14 | NATIVE PROVINCIALS | $40,000 |
15 | MORTGAGE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FUND | $30,000 |
16 | COMMUNITY GREENHOUSES | $30,000 |
17 | MEDICAL EMERGENCY | $11,000 |
18 | CHAPERONED MEDICAL TRIPS | $10,000 |
Trust Advisory Committee
QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK FOR THE COMMITTEE
trust.advisory@ptfn.net
Established in 2024, the Peerless Trout First Nation Trust Advisory Committee is a pivotal addition to our community’s Trust governance structure aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in the delivery of trust programs and services. This committee consists of PTFN Members living off and on reserve who will provide recommendations and advice to the Trustees on new trust programs, as well as, recommendations for enhancing or decommissioning current programs using their wisdom and community feedback.
The committee follows a structured process for requesting, selecting and improving trust programs ensuring every item put forward for member voting has been considered to the greatest benefit of all members.
.
Trust Advisory Committee Documents
Selina Noskiye
Committee Member - Chair
Selina grew up in Peerless Trout First Nation, and has been a resident of Slave Lake for the last seven years. Driven by her deep love for her home community, she decided to put her name forward for the Trust Advisory Committee as she saw this as a perfect opportunity to give back to her community by utilizing her unique perspective and life experiences. Selina is incredibly honoured to be given this position to serve and be a voice for others.
Selina is a business owner and a valued employee of the Town of Slave Lake. In her spare time, Selina enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, reading and learning.
Rachel Orr
Committee Member
Rachel is originally from Trout Lake, she now resides and works in Peace River as an LPN for over 10 years focusing on Acute Care and has just transitioned to Home Care for Alberta Health Services. She is a wife, mother of two, nurse and most importantly a band member of PTFN.
She is eager to join the Trust Advisory Committee for a number of reasons: to be a voice for off-reserve band members that felt the trust programs weren’t being utilized to their maximum potential to benefit all members no matter where they live, to express observations from over the years from an off-reserve angle. She is also excited to feel more a part of our Nation in some way and serving on the committee will help bring a feeling of belonging.
Dorothy Alook
Committee Member
Dorothy Alook is a member of Peerless Trout First Nation currently working for the Nation and living in the community. She is a mother, grandmother and a foster parent.
She has always been interested in this item since we became a First Nation, so when the opportunity arose for her to submit her name to join the committee, she did. She is eager to contribute her skills, experience and passion to the committee’s important work and believes that her background lines up well with the committee’s important objectives.
Mary Cardinal
Committee Member-Secretary
Mary Cardinal is a member of Peerless Trout First Nation who now resides in Slave Lake with her husband and children. Mary works in finance and has joined our committee in hopes to contribute positively to our community’s trust programs so that all beneficiaries can benefit from the Trust Programs. Her passion for making a difference and her commitment to service make her a valuable addition to our team.
Helen Starr
Committee Member
Helen Starr is a dedicated member of the community, serving as the Director of the Healing Centre. Originally from Peerless, she returned home in 2018 after pursuing education and work opportunities elsewhere. As a mother of four adults and grandmother of seven, family holds a special place in her heart.
Helen finds fulfillment in her role, expressing, “I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to show my community my care and devotion to their well-being.” Her passion lies in working individually with people and reconnecting with the community she holds dear. Helen is committed to serving the people of PTFN and extending a helping hand to anyone in need. Helen adds “I will do my utmost to work for the benefit of the people of PTFN and also to any person who needs my help. God bless PTFN.”
Theresa houle
Committee Member
Theresa Houle was born and raised in Peerless Trout First Nation and has dedicated many years to serving her community through various roles with the Nation, including Housing and Elders Coordinator. She is currently continuing her education through Northern Lakes College, where she is completing her Business Administration program.
Theresa has always been passionate about the success and overall wellbeing of the Nation. She has been involved since the early stages of efforts to achieve reserve status and is proud to see the progress and growth happening within the community today. She believes the Trust is an important opportunity to create long-term benefits for future generations and is committed to ensuring Trust funds are used responsibly and effectively.
A strong supporter of community values and Elder guidance, Theresa hopes to help carry forward the dreams that Elders had for the Nation and its future. Family is very important to her, and she takes great pride in seeing her children grow into independent individuals pursuing their own goals and dreams. She believes that teaching youth independence, consistency, and responsibility is key to building a strong and successful Nation for generations to come.
William houle
Committee Member
William Houle was born and raised in Peerless Trout First Nation and is originally from Trout Lake. He has dedicated many years to serving the Nation through leadership, community involvement, volunteering and advocacy for programs that support families and youth.
William previously served eight years on Council, where he worked on a wide range of initiatives focused on community growth and long-term development (including championing the arena projects and Minor Hockey). He has also worked in Consultation and currently serves as an Industry Liaison within the Lands Department, helping support responsible development and opportunities for the Nation.
Known for his humble and hardworking approach, William is someone who prefers to work behind the scenes to help make things happen for the community. He is “the guy making the star, not the star of the show.” His focus has always been on creating meaningful opportunities for others and helping move the Nation forward in a positive way.
Through his work on the Trust Advisory Committee, William hopes to continue supporting initiatives that strengthen the Nation, invest in youth and families, and ensure the Trust creates lasting benefits for future generations.
Purpose
The purpose of the committee/What it is established to do:
The PTFN Trust Advisory Committee “TAC” is accountable to Trustees to ensure a structured process to request, select and improve trust programs and services, where their wisdom and leadership can be used to develop and better deliver the PTFN Trust Programs and Services to the highest benefit to all PTFN members.
The committee will:
- Ensure the programs and services delivered are efficient, effective and that program improvements are identified and addressed in a proactive manner
- Provide open and transparent communication regarding the Trust
- Be a channel for new ideas for trust programs
- Review and elevate ideas presented to Trustees for the best interest of the
community
- Ensure balance in access to Trust programs for all PTFN members (both on and
off reserve) when possible.
The committee shall make recommendations to Trustees regarding:
The committee shall make recommendations to Trustees regarding:
- New, ongoing and decommissioning programs and services
- Resource allocations (funding) for programs, which includes prioritization amongst
programs if necessary.
- Options for improving the delivery of programs and services
- Review and recommend amendments (if needed) to the TAC Terms of Reference
annually.
