The ʔaq̓am Own Source Revenue (OSR) Committee is seeking community guidance for the development of a new ʔaq̓am OSR policy.
In recent years, ʔaq̓am OSR has grown. A new ʔaq̓am OSR policy is intended to be the voice of the people—a document that outlines how OSR should support Community, guided by ka kniⱡwi·tiyaⱡa. There is an opportunity to make sure OSR is used strategically now and into the future, as these funds may increase, decrease, or even disappear over time.
Over the course of 2025, all registered band members 15 and over are invited to participate in this process, including a survey and a session to help shape the new policy.
The first survey will help the OSR Committee gauge themes, priorities, and ideas. This information will support policy development, research, and goals.
The survey will be open until July 18, 2025. Please use this link to access the survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/uXfzUpbB8A
Printed versions of the survey are available at the front desk of the Band office.
After the survey closes, the OSR Engagement Coordinator will be in touch to begin booking one-on-one and group sessions. The sessions will involve a deeper discussion, and will be held in family/friend/focus groups or individually, if preferred. All Band members will have the opportunity to participate once, and will be asked the exact same questions.
The OSR Committee will then follow up with a ‘what we heard’ report and a draft of the policy for community input and feedback.
If you have any questions regarding OSR, options for funds, or the policy development process, please reach out to the OSR Engagement Coordinator.
Your voice matters! Thank you for taking the time to participate in this process.
Taxa,
OSR Engagement Coordinator: Bailey Repp
brepp@aqam.net
236-361-0110
The ʔaq̓am OSR Committee
- Nasuʔkin Cheryl Casimer, Chair and Council Representative
- Codie Morigeau
- Faye O’Neil
- Rachelle Sebastian
- Corrie Walkley
- Ray Warden
