Who We Are ?
Mission
The Surrender Claim Trust will manage and safeguard the Trust so that it will benefit the people of Peguis for all time. We are dedicated to apply our resources to support Peguis, to build a strong nation, to elevate the quality of life for our people and preserve and protect the legacy that defines us as a sovereign nation.
Our Goal
Our goal is to help improve the quality of life for our Community members both on and off-reserve by making strategic investments of the resources entrusted to us, we can support the social and economic development of our Community.
Vision
Internally, be leaders among our peers in the successful operation of a trust. We commit to collaboration with community organizations and provide effective communications to beneficiaries.
Externally we will:
- Support enterprises that promote a sustainable economy
- Participate in initiatives that contribute to the financial independence
- Contribute to quality education of our people
- Assist in enhancing the social well-being of our community
- Support the protection, preservation and promotion of our Cultural Heritage and Treaty Rights.
Our Guiding Principles
- Guided by the 7 seven (Ojibway) Teachings of Honesty, Truth, Humility, Love, Wisdom, Respect and Bravery to each other and the community we serve.
- We are committed to build a strong sovereign nation by collaborating and communicating to promote community well-being.
- We are trustees that will safe guard the trust and put the best interest of the trust first to ensure a long lasting legacy.
- We will operate with integrity and transparency and are accountable to the community.
Meet Our Team
Financial Trustees
Errol Wilson
Chair
Elva McCorrister
Trustee
Rob Magnusson, BCom, CA, CPA
Trustee
Hirra Piracha
Corporate Trust - TD Corporate Trustee
Meet Our Team
Management Team
Debbie McElhinny
Trust Manager
Denise Sinclair
Finance Assistant