2. WHY?
We get up every morning knowing
we can work together to create a
better world… for our children and
our children’s children.
3. WHO A RE WE?
• We are a diversified corporation operating under the
corporate laws within the Canada Corporations Act.
• We started with $25,000 from each of the 7 tribal councils.
•7 Tribal Councils each own ONE equal share of TCIG with
the right to appoint a single shareholder nominee to the
Board and have the opportunity to consolidate 2 Billion in
annual business in the province.
4. 7 TRIBA L COUNCILS
•Swampy Cree Tribal Council
•West Region Tribal Council
•Interlake Reserves Tribal Council
•Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council
•Keewatin Tribal Council
•Island Lake Tribal Council
•Southeast Resource Development Council
5. WHERE A RE WE TODA Y?
•We have revenues approaching $120 million annually
and we don’t receive any government funding
•We have a Company with a great business reputation
for continued growth and great future ahead
•We have paid out in cash over $20 million directly to
the 7 Tribal Councils in fees and donations.
•We have a business plan to year 2025 to achieve $1
billion in revenue.
6. TOTA L CA SH PA ID DIRECTLY TO TRIBA L COUNCILS
CUMULA TIVE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
8. WHA T DO WE DO?
•We work together in unity – 22 years of success
•We combine our resources - 22 years ago a $25,000 investment
•We focus on the long Term
•We specialize in win/win partnerships with multinational corporations
(ex. PepsiCo, Parmalat, Jack Links, Blue Cross) and with Aboriginal
groups.
9. TCIG BUSINESS MODEL
Wholesale //
Wholesale
Patronage & Retail
Retail
Partnership Benefit
Construction
Construction
Tribal
Tribal First Nation
First Nation
Councils &
Councils &
Bands – ‘1 Stop
‘1 Stop
Bands –
Other Clients Solutions’ In:
Solutions’ In: Financial
Financial
Other Clients Services
Services
Direct benefit to Hospitality
Hospitality
Community
Transportation
Transportation
&&
Logistics
Logistics
10.
11. FIRST CA NDIA N FUELS
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• FCF is the leading Aboriginal
owned fuel supplier servicing
Manitoba and Ontario with a long
term goal to service all of Canada.
• FCF provides independent First
Nations, retail operations with
reliable, cost effective fuel service
supply which is supported by
value added services which are
then passed onto the public.
• Through the ongoing relationship
of TCIG with DOMO Gasoline
Corporation, FCF successfully
launched three co-branded fuel
sites in Winnipeg.
•VP & General Manager: Bill Young
12. A RCTIC BEVERA GES
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• In 1991 Arctic Beverages became
wholly owned by TCIG and is the
only First Nations owned and
operated Pepsi bottler in the
world.
• Arctic services Northern Manitoba,
Saskatchewan, Northwestern
Ontario and Nunavut.
• Arctic brands include Pepsi and
Pepsi products, they are also the
distributor of Frito Lay Canada,
Parmalat, Nestle, Jack Links, and
Canada Bread.
•VP & General Manager: Terry Brown
13. PRECA MBRIA N
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• TCIG is the owner of Precambrian
Limited since January 2009.
• PWL contributes to the success of
First Nations people and
businesses.
• PWL is a full service, wholesale
and retail, product support
services and transportation
provider.
• PWL specializes in improving
quality of life by providing a wide
variety of specialty programs and
products such as food service,
household items and leisure items.
•VP & General Manager: Bill Young
14. WOK BOX
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• Wok Box is a Canadian
franchise operating in 65+
locations in BC, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, Manitoba,
Ontario, Atlantic Canada and
Lebanon.
• As the Wok Box developed for
Manitoba, Northwestern
Ontario, North Dakota, South
Dakota and Minnesota
regions.
15. FA MOUS DA VE’S
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• Known for its on-premise real pit
smokers where the BBQ is slow-
smoked for up to 10 hours over
smoldering hickory wood
• Famous Dave's serves scratch-recipe
cooking, and has won over 500
awards
• 200 restaurants across the U.S.
including Hawaii
• Winnipeg is the first International
location…the first in Canada
• 200 seat dinning room
16. FIRST CA NA DIA N TRA NSPORTA TION
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• Road, air, rail and sealift
• A professional team that has over
thirty two years of experience in
moving wholesale goods and
freight from major distribution
centers to destinations throughout
the Central Canadian north.
• FCT recognizes that northern
customers require reliable year
round access to goods and
services at rates that are fair and
reasonable.
• Serving Northwestern Ontario,
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the
Central Arctic.
•General Manager: Harold Bonazew
17. FIRST CA NA DIA N CONSTRUCTION
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• In 2006 TCIG majority owner
partnered with CH2m Hill
Canada Ltd. to form First
Canadian Infrastructure Inc.
• FCI has performed work for
over 25 First Nations across
Canada and continues to grow
the business on a national
basis.
• FCI, provides expert advice
and services, jobs and
economic development for
First Nations.
18. FIRST CA NA DIA N HEA LTH
OPERA TING BUSINESS
• First Canadian Health
Management Corporation became
wholly owned by TCIG in 2000.
Since that time business volumes
have doubled.
• During 2008 & 2009 FCH realize a
15% increase in revenues while
continuing to deliver high quality
and exceptional service levels.
• TCH partners with ESI to
administer the Health Canada’s
Non-Insured Health Benefits
Program for medical, dental and
pharmaceutical claims for
Aboriginal people.
•General Manager: Mary Dee-Smylie
19. INVESTMENT COMPA NIES
•First Nations Bank
•Paragon Pharmacies
•Exchange Income Corporation
•Big Freight Systems
•Artis Reit
•All in West! Capital Corporation
•Larters at St. Andrews & The Meadows
•Tribal Marketing
20. A wards & A chievements
•1998 Pepsi Cola Canada Bottler of the Year
•2001 Regional finalist for the 50 best managed companies
•2007 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for outstanding contribution in
the community by a business
•2007 Pepsi Cola North America Bottler of the Year
•2007 Pepsi Cola Canada Bottler of the Year
•2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for outstanding medium
business
•2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for outstanding contribution in
the community by a business
•2011 Pepsi Cola Canada Bottler of the Year
*Canada has 14 Pepsi bottlers
*North America has 180 Pepsi bottlers
21. TCIG VISION
•TCIG Shareholders, Board & Management are committed
to working together to:
•Vision 2025 - 20% growth per year - $1 Billion of Revenue
•Knowledgeable & well informed leadership – throughout our
communities
•Investments in synergy type businesses (Key Investment
Areas)
•$7 Million of annual payouts to Owners
•Generate wealth by doing business together.
22. WHA T IS OUR PRIMA RY FOCUS?
•Profitability
•Managing Risk
•Wealth preservation
•Employment opportunities
–Today - 400 employees with 25% Aboriginal workforce
–1991 – 17 employees with 10% Aboriginal workforce
•The more we make the more we can give back
23. HOW DO WE OPERA TE?
•We have a strict Investment Formula
–Low risk & high return
•Focus on our exit strategy
•Look for synergy and build our relationships
24. WHA T CA N WE BRING TO THE
TA BLE?
•Tribal Ownership
•Strength of Corporate Diversity
•Purchasing Power
•Capital
•Expertise in partnering with multinational companies
25.
26. •Started in 2008 in Pukatawagan as a corporate partnership
between TCIG, Arctic Beverages, PepsiCo & ONEXONE
•Partnered with the ONEXONE First Nations Breakfast program
projected to serve 350,000 hot breakfasts in 13 communities in
2012
•The Program has already seen overwhelmingly positive results
since first implemented in October 2008. The healthy meals
provide at the start of every school day have tremendous positive
impact on learning, creativity, improved test grades, and even
attendance.
