YFNCC PROJECT

  • Increased core funding by 60% ensuring the continued success of the YFNCC in serving private sector business with First Nations.
  • Forged relationships and negotiated policy with Industry and Governments bringing awareness to northern issues related to local procurement, a strong tax base and private sector business in Yukon.
  • Assisted in marketing campaigns across Canada with private sector, Industry and Government to showcase the advancement of Indigenous business and entrepreneurs in the North for investment and talent attraction.
  • Increased membership 25% over the past 3 years, strategically tapping sources, identifying requirements, and aligning needs with product offerings.
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PROJECT

Revival of Chief Isaac Group of Companies

Led the Development Corporation portfolio of Chief Isaac Group of Companies to a significant revival of their enterprises, focusing on improving financial performance and fostering a cultural shift towards employment and the circular economy in rural and remote Yukon.

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FIRST NATIONS PORTFOLIO

PROJECT

FIRST NATIONS PORTFOLIO

Ensured the Trustees had the best path to success in hiring a new Investment Company that suited the needs of a small First Nation.

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FIRST NATIONS CONSULTANT

PROJECT

FIRST NATIONS CONSULTANT

Showcased Yukon First Nation leadership on a national level, including celebrating 30 years of Self-Government.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

  • Business Planning – Development Corporation, NWT
  • Policy Development in an Indigenous Context, NWT
  • Project Management & Grant writing, Indigenous Development Corporations, Yukon | NWT
  • Executive Support Services, multiple clients including First Nation Government and Northern Yukon Development Corporations
  • Board and Council Executive Support, Northern BC | Yukon

PAST PROJECTS

  • Multi-Year Development Plan for Agriculture in Yukon
  • Board Recruitment – Development Corporation, Northern BC
  • Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination (RIRSD) Negotiations – Yukon / BC
  • Housing Strategy – First Nation Housing Department, Southern Yukon
  • Development of Management Action Plan for ISC and local First Nation in Yukon (2021)
  • Acting/ Recipient Appointed Advisor (RAA) for First Nation Government (2021)
  • Mining Opportunities Assessment – Yukon First Nation Development Corp (2018)
  • President Role – Yukon First Nation Chamber and Commerce (2014-2018)
  • President and CEO Role – Chief Isaac group of companies (2012-2017)

All of our citizens should be extremely thankful that Daryn Lease, LLB, recruited Lynn Hutton to help turnaround the entire Chief Isaac Group of Companies that were floundering. This is a success story that all of our citizens can be proud of. Congratulations to Daryn Lease, Lynn Hutton, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and to all the Board of Director members of Chief Isaac Incorporated. T’akho Hozo K’anancha

Gerald R. Isaac (Han Nishgee’ dinche) Descendant,

Chief Isaac