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SERDC was incorporated and recognized in 1978. It is formal
unification of nine (9) member First Nations in the southeastern portion of
Manitoba. The Tribal Council is accountable to approximately 11,000 members
under the leadership of its nine First Nation
Councils.
As a political and administrative organization, SERDC is designed
and mandated to facilitate the development of local control and responsibility
of programs and services to member First Nations by:
Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can develop the administrative and
managerial skills necessary to assist each First Nation institute and deliver
local services at its own pace and in tune with each First Nation’s level of
development.
Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can ensure that services are equitably
and effectively delivered to each First Nation.
Providing a mechanism whereby SERDC can assist the First Nations to develop
a capacity for local services, making them less dependent on INAC or the Tribal
Council in matters of local concern and responsibility.
SERDC is governed
by the Chiefs of its member community who serve as its Executive. Through its
Executive and Administrative staff, plus a complement of some 250 full-time
employees located throughout its (5) five subsidiary companies, the organization
oversees an estimated annual budget of $32
million.
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