Dipl. Agric., B.A., A.T.

LESTER DAVID LAFOND, Dipl. Ag., B.A., A.T.

HEAD OFFICE: Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve #102A
Suite #140 203 Packham Avenue
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 4K5

OFFICE: (306) 343-3545
FACSIMILE: (306) 343-3543
CELLULAR: (306) 221-0080
E-MAIL: lester@lafond.com
First Nation: Muskeg Lake Cree Nation #102

High School 1970 Marcelin School

College of Arts and Science 1970 - 71 University of Saskatchewan
- General

School of Agriculture 1972 - 74 University of Saskatchewan
- Diploma
- Major Agricultural Economics
- Minor Animal Science

College of Arts and Science 1980 - 82 University of Saskatchewan
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Major Sociology
- Minor Economics

Insurance Broker License 1997

Notary Public 1998- 2008


‘Carwash Development & Promotion’ 2 days – 2007 – CWA
Toronto, Ontario
‘Convenient Store Management’ 3 days – 2006 – NACC
Las Vegas, Nevada
“Negotiating Training” 4 days - 2000 - MIT-Harvard Public Disputes
Program
Calgary, Alberta
“Property Tax Assessment Workshop” 3 days - 2000 - ITAB & Professor Bish U of Victoria

“ Computer Training” 4 days - 1999 - Microsoft Excel- Level 1+2
2 days - 1999 - Microsoft Word - Level 1
Saskatoon, Sask.

"Aboriginal Taxation” 2 days - 1996 - The Native Investment & in Canada” Trade Association

"Financing Indian Country 2 days - 1994 - DLA Financial Seminar
San Francisco, California

"Word Perfect Data Base" 3 days - 1989 - Computerland
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

"Business of Microcomputers" 10 days - 1987 - Deloitte, Haskins & Sells
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

"Indian Band Enterprises 3 days - 1983 - United Indian Development Association
Development" Regina, Saskatchewan

"Private Indian Entrepreneur 2 days - 1982 - American Indian National Bank
Financing" Warm Springs, Oregon

"Financing Indian Business" 3 days - 1980 - United Indian Planner's Association
New York, New York

"Comprehensive and Economic 1 week - 1979 - Institute of Indian Planning
Planning" Tulsa, Oklahoma

"Agricultural Financing" 3 days - 1979 - Canadian Bankers Association
Quebec City, Quebec

"Art of Negotiation" 2 days - 1979 - Calgary, Alberta

President - Lafond Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.
President - Falcon Management Ltd.
President - Aboriginal Management Search Inc.
Director - Land Entitlement for Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
Business Advisor - Aspen Developments Inc.
Chairperson/President - First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan Inc.
Board of Director - Entrepreneurial Foundation of Saskatchewan Inc.
Board of Director - Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner - First Nation Taxation Commission

President - Lafond Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.
This is a wholly owned first nation Insurance Brokerage Company. This business provides general property insurance to the city of Saskatoon and throughout Saskatchewan which focus to include both First Nations and Individuals and Métis People.
www.lester.lafond.com

President - Falcon Management Ltd.
This is a wholly owned Management holding company that provides management, and business advisory to Individuals and First Nation’s Organizations.

President - AMSI
Director & shareholder of a recruiting firm to find professional aboriginal individuals for both the private and public sectors throughout Saskatchewan.

Director - Treaty Land Entitlement
To provide expertise, in the selection & acquisition, of revenue producing lands for the first nation. Also provides lobbying functions to assure smooth transfer of lands. Coordinate all pertinent information and policies from both the Federal and Provincial governments, and explain to the Chief and Council.

Business Advisor - Aspen Developments Inc.
A wholly owned company of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. This is the company that manages a commercial Industrial Park (Indian Reservation) in the City of Saskatoon.

Chairperson/President First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan Inc. www.fnacs.ca

- Through a newly established Corporation to implement a new Agricultural strategy for the Indian Nations of Saskatchewan. This is from the primary producer, value added & education, skill development and extension programming.

Board of Director - Entrepreneurial Foundation of Saskatchewan Inc. www.efsk.ca

EFS is a non-profit organization formed to provide advisory services, training & mentorship to entrepreneurs seeking access to investment capital during the initial commercial startup & expansion stages of their small businesses. It is the gateway to the Saskatchewan Entrepreneurial Fund, which provides investment funding of up to $1 million to startup & expanding Saskatchewan businesses.

- 1989 ‘Indian Entrepreneur of the Year’ - Sask Report Magazine

- 1992 - Commemorative Medal Marking 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada
- recognition for compatriot, community & Canada.

- 2002 ‘President Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce’ the first representative of a major city by a first nation person.

- 2002 - December issue of Saskatchewan Business Magazine as one of the
‘10 most influential persons in Saskatchewan’

- 2006 Received ‘Saskatchewan Centennial Medal’ for the promotion of First Nation economic development in Saskatchewan.

- 2006 Recipient the ‘Saskatchewan Order of Merit’
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is a prestigious recognition of excellence, achievement and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the province and its residents. The Order recognizes individuals who have made their mark in such areas as the arts, agriculture, business and industry, community leadership, the occupations or professions, public service, research, and volunteer service.

-2007 University of Saskatchewan Centennial Year

Chosen as one of the recipient of the University of
Saskatchewan’s ‘100 Alumni of Influence’

- 2007 SABEX WINNER ‘BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’
Lafond Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.

Past/Chairperson - Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) Aboriginal Committee
To promote new aboriginal business enterprises into Saskatoon area. Also, to promote Aboriginal training programs to meet the needs of the business community.

Past-President - Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
A member of their Aboriginal Committee, Chairperson of the Aboriginal Committee. Board & Executive Member of the Chamber organization.

Former Board Member - Indian Taxation Advisory Board
A board member for three year term 1990-93

Chairperson FSIN/INAC - PRC Committee

- Review and recommend for funding strategic & planning proposals
by First Nations and tribal Councils throughout the
Saskatchewan Region.

Former Board member - Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority
As a Board Member to promote new business to locate in
the Saskatoon Business area. Sat on board for 8 years

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