Gathering of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi – May 28-29, 2024

Strategic planning is a valuable management tool that provides strength in alignment while supporting change. The MMS Executive initiated the need for such work with the firm MNP last fall with the MMS staff and subsequently with the MM leadership of the three communities. Ultimately, the leadership and MMS took hold of this opportunity to come together to finalize the goals and priorities through a strategic plan that will guide the work precisely and effectively into the future.

For two days, the MEC Elders and elected officials of the three Mi’gmaq communities of Gesgapegiag, Gespeg, and Listuguj met to review, discuss and build on the alliance and vision of the MM and MMS. There was plenty of information and review of the current priorities to help guide the discussions and exercise.

The MMS had the pleasure of introducing the different files of MMS and were able to discuss extensively the importance of these priorities. The MMS staff had the opportunity to present the great diversity of files they’re currently working on, often without the required resources made available due to the challenges with the government funding.

After the presentation of the files and priorities of 2016, the MM were able to reflect on the vision and mission of the Secretariat as it’s evolved over time, we identified the need for one that reflects the current landscape. After lengthy discussions, changes were proposed to reflect the aspirations and will of the three communities.

An exercise was conducted to prioritize the issues in terms of importance and capacity resources.

At the end of these very productive two days, MNP will prepare a final MM Strategic Plan with end goals and objectives for the next 3-5 five years.

Another meeting is planned for this summer in July, where the MM will be presented with its final version in principle, to be approved. This strategic plan will guide the work of the MMS and bring us closer to the people and better structured in our approaches, empowering alignment.

We will keep you informed as we move forward with the development of the MMS Strategic Plan and all its work.

For more information, feel free to visit our new website for regular updates at www.migmawei.ca

Have a great summer and make sure to connect with the outdoors.

Welaliog

By MMS