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The Simpcw First Nation is proof that even a relatively small First Nation can achieve great things. “We’re just a little band that could,” said Paul Donald, a director of the Simpcw Resources Group (SRG), the business arm of the First Nation based in British Columbia. Primarily because of SRG efforts, the Simpcw First Nation … Lire plus
Byron Gourley was able to make a bit of history. Gourley, who is the Economic Development Officer for the Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation in New Brunswick, was in the running for a national award. He was one of two finalists for the Cando EDO of the Year award this year. Cando is the organization that promotes … Lire plus
If you spend just a few moments chatting with Katie Young-Haddlesey chances are it won’t be long before she starts praising co-workers or the importance of working well with other partners. That’s even when it is Young-Haddlesey herself who is being singled out for recognition. Such was the case on Oct. 30 when Young-Haddlesey was … Lire plus
It often pays to think outside of the box. Or in the case of officials from Alberta’s Siksika Nation, outside their own borders. Those in charge of the Siksika Resource Development Ltd. (SRDL), which promotes all economic development and investment for the First Nation, are earning praise these days for some of their business ventures … Lire plus
Greg Finnegan’s decision to respond to a newspaper ad has paid off handsomely for a First Nation based in Yukon. Finnegan was a semi-retired data scientist who was also battling cancer a couple of years ago when he saw an advertisement that the Na-Cho Nyak Dun Development Corporation (NNDDC) was seeking board of directors. The … Lire plus
A good chunk of the credit for the fact New Brunswick’s Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is thriving can be directed Joanna Bernard’s way. That’s because the 55-year-old has held a number of key positions that have contributed to moving her First Nation forward. Since 1995 Bernard has held been the economic development officer for her … Lire plus
Attending a First Nations Youth Entrepreneur Symposium convinced Melrene Saloy-Eaglespeaker to make a life-altering decision. Melrene Savoy-Eaglespeaker left behind her retail management job to start up her own Indigenous-themed business, Native Diva Creations. Five years ago the Calgary resident, who is a member of Alberta’s Blood Tribe, decided to abandon her retail management career in … Lire plus
A dozen years ago Juanita Kremer was working as a conservation officer while trying to raise three children young children in addition to being pregnant again. An opportunity then arose which would not only drastically change her work career but that of her husband’s as well. Steve Kremer, a carpenter, had done his share of … Lire plus
The Cree Nation of Mistissini is laying out the welcome mats. During the past couple of decades the Quebec-based First Nation has seen economic development in its community on the upswing. And now officials from the northern Quebec community are adopting several components of their My Mistissini 2034 plan. The goal of the 20-year plan … Lire plus