From its roots in forestry to its current position as one of Canada’s leading Indigenous-owned construction and resource-sector enterprises, Duz Cho Group’s story is one of growth, unity, and community-driven ambition. Headquartered in Tse’khene territory in northeastern British Columbia, Duz Cho is 100 per cent owned by McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB). Over the [...]
Based in Northeastern Ontario, Niiwin General Partnership Inc. (NGP) exemplifies economic collaboration between First Nations and industry, particularly in the mining and industrial sectors. A partnership of four First Nations—Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, Matachewan First Nation, and Apitipi Anicinapek Nation—NGP has built a strong reputation for delivering construction, [...]
Cowessess Ventures Ltd. (CVL) has emerged as a driving force in renewable energy and economic development in Saskatchewan. Established in 2018, the company oversees the economic initiatives of Cowessess First Nation (CFN), with a strong focus on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and energy sovereignty. “The Nation has been interested in renewable energy since [...]
Nestled in the heart of Alberta, northwest of Edmonton, The Alexander First Nation is a vibrant and resilient Indigenous community. A member of the Treaty 6 Confederacy, the Nation has a rich cultural heritage rooted in the traditions of the Nêhiyawak (Cree) people. With a strong commitment to self-sufficiency and economic development, [...]
A2SKI Industrial Limited Partnership (A2SKI) stands as a beacon of innovation, excellence, and community-driven success. Established in September 2022, A2SKI is a 100 per cent First Nations-owned Canadian General Contractor, operated under the Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies (PBGOC), which serves as the economic development corporation for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation [...]
Coast Funds, an Indigenous-led conservation finance organization, was established in 2007 as a result of the Great Bear Rainforest agreements. These agreements, which protected 6.4 million hectares of coastal temperate rainforest, were a historic milestone in environmental conservation. Eddy Adra, CEO of Coast Funds, explains, "Our vision is to support First [...]
- Craig Hall & Kelly J. Lendsay Canada has reached a juncture in Indigenous reconciliation. A new era of Indigenous relations has taken root, and it will affect the way that non-Indigenous companies conduct engagements, build relationships, and forge partnerships with Indigenous people, businesses, and communities. In this new era, companies [...]
The Neeginan Centre, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, serves as a significant cultural and community hub, promoting the social, educational, and entrepreneurial growth of Indigenous individuals and organizations. The name Neeginan, which means ‘Our Place’ in Cree, represents the long-standing need for Indigenous people to have a place of their own—the idea [...]
In a groundbreaking development poised to redefine the construction industry, the Siksika Nation of Alberta, a proud nation of over 8000 members located an hour east of Calgary, made an announcement that may revolutionize the construction industry and how we look at housing construction in the province and beyond. The Siksika Nation, [...]
It would be impossible to learn about the K’awat’si Economic Development LP (KEDC) without first learning about the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation which it serves. The Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Nations ancestral homeland is located along the central coastline of British Columbia, spanning from Seymour and Smith Inlets to Blunden Harbour. The total area of their traditional [...]