Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Memorandum of Understanding
Between Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
AND
County of Renfrew
ON
Shared Economic Development Opportunities
and Projects of Mutual Interest
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation and is intended to advance areas of shared economic development interest. This MOU is without prejudice to the ongoing treaty negotiations between the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Ontario and Canada.
Purpose:
The purpose of this MOU is to create a framework wherein the parties will·work together to encourage infrastructure development, economic development, training opportunities, business opportunities and skills development for the betterment of Renfrew County and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.
Priorities and Actions:
Upon signing of the MOU a working group consisting of designated representatives from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the County of Renfrew will be established.
The Working Group will identify priority areas for collaboration and action, such as:
- CP rail trail program,
- The Extension of Highway 17,
- Promotion of Algonquin training opportunities through Enterprise Renfrew County,
- Cooperation to enhance Algonquin business and economic development opportunities, and
- Other priorities as identified and agreed upon by the Working Group.
The Working Group will also be responsible for producing an on-going work plan that includes activities and actions that relate to the priority areas identified for collaboration.
General:
The parties acknowledge and agree that this MOU does not create legally enforceable or binding obligations.
Any party may withdraw from this MOU by providing written notice. The withdrawal is effective 30 days after written notice is provided.
The parties acknowledge that, as progress is made, other parties may wish to collaborate in the process set out in this MOU and that as strategies are developed, they will be available to all parties.
Agreed, this 25th day of May, 2016
Warden Peter R. Emon
County of Renfrew
W. James Hutton, CAO
County of Renfrew
Chief Kirby Whiteduck
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Vicky Two-Axe, Executive Director of Operations
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation