Each Cree community has a Niskamoon Local Coordinator to represent it and serve as a liaison between the community and Niskamoon Corporation. They are assigned the following tasks and responsibilities:
- To report regularly to the Chief, Council and members of the community on the progress of activities of the Niskamoon Corporation. For example, Local Coordinators will report the status of specific projects and funds available for projects. The Niskamoon Board of Directors requires the assistance of the Local Coordinators in ensuring that information reaches the community when necessary.
- To inform the Chief, Council and members of the community on the nature of the projects that may be eligible from the different funds managed by Niskamoon through reports, information sessions and/or community workshops.
- To assist project proponents in the preparation of proposals and reports required under project approval agreements or conditions. They help draft proposal requests and complete necessary administrative tasks when required.
- To act as a liaison. Local Coordinators require the assistance of Niskamoon Directors to process project applications. Directors require Local Coordinators’ assistance to ensure implementation of programs and benefits locally.
- To direct proposals for projects to the appropriate Niskamoon Director for approval by the Niskamoon Board of Directors. This includes ensuring that the proposals respect the guidelines for a specific program and that the required information is included in the submission.
- To coordinate and organize all communication between individual communities and Niskamoon Corporation, including communication with other Local Coordinators working for Niskamoon Corporation.
- To facilitate the participation of people from his or her community in the activities of Niskamoon Corporation.
- To monitor approved projects for reporting to the Niskamoon Board of Directors.
- To carry out all duties and tasks as directed by the Niskamoon Board of Directors.
Your Local Coordinators are as follows:
Whapmagoostui: Allan George
Chisasibi: Sam Cox
Wemindji: Geraldine Mark
Eastmain: Gregory Mayappo
Waskaganish: Ernest Moses
Nemaska: Stella Jolly
Waswanipi: Joshua Blacksmith
Oujé-Bougoumou: Tommy Rabbitskin
Mistissini: Ronald Blackned
All the Niskamoon Local Coordinators’ contact information can be found on our contact page.