1. AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Forum
THE IGNITE FIRST NATIONS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Forum
October 30, 2017

2. FIRST NATIONS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
What it is:
Created by IGNITE Infrastructure Association Inc
Revolutionary new approach to acquire use of infrastructure assets by First Nation Communities
Following years of development, IGNITE First Nations Sustainable Communities Program is a New Way Forward in implementing holistic & sustainable community development
Ignite Platform – Overview
Two types of stakeholders in process: Community members, Resource members
Community members: MUSH sector groups wanting access to infrastructure asset improvements
Resources members: All the vendors, administration, systems operator, financial pool of capital
Steering committee: Group providing unbiased oversite of the process
Steering committee consists of public and private sector leaders
Sub-committee of steering committee: consists of infrastructure experts on DBFOM management and policy

3. FIRST NATIONS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Who is IGNITE:
Structured as a non-profit, member based organization
Operates as an independent, governance body
Works independently from direct control of any government or non-profit body
Fully resourced to operate as a central governance body in managing of the development, design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of infrastructure assets for member First Nation communities
Ignite Platform – Overview
Two types of stakeholders in process: Community members, Resource members
Community members: MUSH sector groups wanting access to infrastructure asset improvements
Resources members: All the vendors, administration, systems operator, financial pool of capital
Steering committee: Group providing unbiased oversite of the process
Steering committee consists of public and private sector leaders
Sub-committee of steering committee: consists of infrastructure experts on DBFOM management and policy

4. IGNITE STRUCTURE Stakeholders
Community members / Resource members
Community Member: First Nations wanting access to infrastructure asset improvements
Resource Member: Vendors, administration, systems operator, financial pool of capital
Steering committee: public and private sectors leaders providing unbiased oversight
First Nations Advisory Group
Ignite Platform – Overview
Two types of stakeholders in process: Community members, Resource members
Community members: MUSH sector groups wanting access to infrastructure asset improvements
Resources members: All the vendors, administration, systems operator, financial pool of capital
Steering committee: Group providing unbiased oversite of the process
Steering committee consists of public and private sector leaders
Sub-committee of steering committee: consists of infrastructure experts on DBFOM management and policy

5. IGNITE STRUCTURE Governance Body Roles
Acts as central governing authority fully empowered to manage projects with Community Members
Facilitate all processes in development, design, build, finance, operation and maintenance (DDBFOM) of Community Member infrastructure assets
Provide significant legal & technical expertise to ensure project done right
Ensure project continues to operate as designed for duration of its life cycle
Government lobbying and proposal writing expertise for members
Provide forum for “best of class” engineering teams to meet during design stage
Provide forum for “best of class” vendors & services to meet during design and procurement stages
Provides forum for the creation of a First Nation Infrastructure Fund
Ignite Platform – Overview
Two types of stakeholders in process: Community members, Resource members
Community members: MUSH sector groups wanting access to infrastructure asset improvements
Resources members: All the vendors, administration, systems operator, financial pool of capital
Steering committee: Group providing unbiased oversite of the process
Steering committee consists of public and private sector leaders
Sub-committee of steering committee: consists of infrastructure experts on DBFOM management and policy

6. IGNITE STRUCTURE Governance Body Roles
Facilitate all required tendering processes
Ensure all vendor & labour acquisitions adhere to First Nation policies & regulations during procurement stage
Provide access to broad selection of “blue-chip” vendors during procurement stage
Act as sole interface between vendor & Community Member during procurement stage
Ensure First Nations Community Member is included in all decisions at all stages of development, design, build, finance, O & M of infrastructure asset
4 E’s – Energy, Economy, Education, Environment
Ignite Platform – Overview
Two types of stakeholders in process: Community members, Resource members
Community members: MUSH sector groups wanting access to infrastructure asset improvements
Resources members: All the vendors, administration, systems operator, financial pool of capital
Steering committee: Group providing unbiased oversite of the process
Steering committee consists of public and private sector leaders
Sub-committee of steering committee: consists of infrastructure experts on DBFOM management and policy

7. FIRST NATIONS OPPORTUNITY Infrastructure Investments for Energy Conservation
Critical Issue – Escalating Energy Costs / Aging and Costly Infrastructure / Limited Access to Financial Resources / Broken INAC System
The Ignite Program
Controls Rising Building Infrastructure Costs
Reduces Operating Budgets
Delivers Cost Certainty Through Guaranteed Budget Stability
Simplifies Project Funding
Creates Long Term Program Sustainability
Investing in First Nation Assets
Ignite Platform – Overview
Loraxian’s Relationship to Ignite
Although Loraxian founded Ignite, it DOES NOT control Ignite; it’s ONLY one (although an important one) resource member to Ignite
Ignite completely independent of Loraxian; practically & legally
Loraxian provides oversight, proprietary system architecture, administration, and funding to Ignite
Ignite is entire system of infrastructure asset acquisition that effectively creates “best in class” & standardization

8. THE IGNITE PROGRAM How does the Community Benefit
Do What’s Best for the Community
Develop sustainable, long term infrastructure plan approach
Take control of infrastructure costs
Attain cost certainty for infrastructure O&M
Remove barriers from long term community planning
Address environmental issues
How does it work?
Provides complete turnkey development, design, build, finance, O&M
Provides strategically engineered, fully financed, budget-conscious infrastructure improvement solutions
Project needs are assessed and tailored through comprehensive energy and facility auditing. The project implementation strategy is collaboratively identified with First Nations leadership to deliver the most impact and the advanced technologies and equipment
Ignite Platform – Overview
Loraxian’s Relationship to Ignite
Although Loraxian founded Ignite, it DOES NOT control Ignite; it’s ONLY one (although an important one) resource member to Ignite
Ignite completely independent of Loraxian; practically & legally
Loraxian provides oversight, proprietary system architecture, administration, and funding to Ignite
Ignite is entire system of infrastructure asset acquisition that effectively creates “best in class” & standardization

9. THE IGNITE PROGRAM Advantages Lower Costs Budget Stabilization
Long-term protection against rising costs. Take advantage of a program which delivers a comprehensive Infrastructure Solutions which reduces daily operational costs
Buying power and borrowing power through the Association
Budget Stabilization
A Unique Solutions which STOPS rising costs/budgets. Take control of your operational costs through advanced systems and data.
Immediate Project Funding
Secured, Insured and Protected. Implement projects without financial risk or increased debt, and enjoy simplified cost containment.
Accelerated Infrastructure Implementation
Significantly Less Time. Project roll-out schedules are drastically reduced, paving the way for realising all the benefits to the community much sooner.
Ignite Platform – Overview
Loraxian’s Relationship to Ignite
Although Loraxian founded Ignite, it DOES NOT control Ignite; it’s ONLY one (although an important one) resource member to Ignite
Ignite completely independent of Loraxian; practically & legally
Loraxian provides oversight, proprietary system architecture, administration, and funding to Ignite
Ignite is entire system of infrastructure asset acquisition that effectively creates “best in class” & standardization

10. IGNITING THE OPPORTUNITY
Infrastructure Upgrades for Energy Efficiencies and Enhance Useful Life
Energy Generation Solutions – Renewable Energy and Microgrid Project Development
New Infrastructure Project Development and Investments
Water and Sewer Project Development and Financing
Fast-tracking new Educational Facilities
Implementing New Technology Solutions
Access to Low Cost Capital for First Nation Infrastructure and Housing Projects
Ignite Platform – Overview
Loraxian’s Relationship to Ignite
Although Loraxian founded Ignite, it DOES NOT control Ignite; it’s ONLY one (although an important one) resource member to Ignite
Ignite completely independent of Loraxian; practically & legally
Loraxian provides oversight, proprietary system architecture, administration, and funding to Ignite
Ignite is entire system of infrastructure asset acquisition that effectively creates “best in class” & standardization