Annual Report Illustrative Examples for First Nations

Over 25 annual reports from across Canada were reviewed for the creation of the Annual Report Illustrative Guidelines. Where relevant, good examples of annual report best practices are identified.

First Nations and First Nations Organizations

  1. Ɂaq’am (East Kootenay, BC) -  2014-2015 Annual Report

  2. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (Muncey, ON) -  2013-2014 Annual Report (good use of report card system to show progress on projects)

  3. Glooscap First Nation (Hantsport, NS) -  2013-2014 Annual Report

  4. Grand Council of the Crees (Northern QC) -  2014-2015 Annual Report

  5. Kitselas First Nation (Terrace, BC) -  2014-2015 Annual Report

  6. Kwanline Dün (Whitehorse, YT) - 2014-2015 Annual Report (good use of statistics, organizational chart, anecdotes, design)

  7. Lheidli T’enneh First Nation (Prince George, BC) - 2014-2015 Annual Report

  8. Lil'wat Nation (Mount Currie, BC) - 2015 Annual Report (good example of storytelling, goals for upcoming year, design, financial highlights)

  9. M'Chigeeng First Nation (M'Chigeeng, ON) - 2014-2015 Annual Report

  10. Matawa First Nations Management (Thunder Bay, ON) - 2014-015 Annual Report

  11. Métis Nation of Ontario (Ottawa, ON) - 2014-2015 Annual Report

  12. Membertou First Nation (Membertou, NS) - 2014-2015 Annual Report (good example of overall design and ease of readability)

  13. Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation (Corner Brook, NL) - 2014-2015 Annual Report (good example of simple clear language directed to membership)

  14. Tzeachten First Nation (Chilliwack, BC) - 2014-2015 Annual Report (good example of direction of nation, location of annual report on website)

  15. Sts'ailes First Nation (Agassiz, BC) - 2015 Annual Report (good example of department updates, finances, infographics and statistics)

  16. Tsawwassen First Nation (Tsawwassen, BC) - 2012-2013 Annual Report (good example of design, structure and risk reporting)

  17. Westbank First Nation (Kelowna, BC) - 2014-2015 Annual Report

  18. Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation (Ucluelet, BC) - 2015 Annual Report

Other Organizations

  1. City of Calgary (AB) - All Annual Reports (good example of organizational chart, and use of examples/quotes)

  2. City of Chilliwack (BC) - All Annual Reports (good example of department reports and status updates)

  3. City of Fernie (BC) - All Annual Reports (good example of strategy and measure updates against objectives)

  4. District of Oak Bay (BC) - 2014 Annual Report (good example of Strategic Priorities Report)

  5. Municipality of Chatham-Kent (ON) - 2014 Annual Report (good example of infographics, council directions)

  6. Town of Oakville (ON) - 2014 Annual Report