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Economic Partnerships

Mihkoskiwakak Nehiyawak’s Economic Development program established a strategy in 2011 and created a business charter in 2013. The Economic Development Strategy provides a guide for future activities and investment decisions made by the Board of Directors of Red Earth Cree Developments Inc. As of June 2020, a new lands and resources commission was established.

The Lionel Head Memorial Store is one of Mihkoskiwakak Nehiyawak’s economic ventures established on reserve. The store provides grocery and confectionary items to members.

Where do we want to be?

Goal: Enhance the economic development program
Actions:

  • Provide financial support to economic development initiatives
  • Review/update business charter and business strategy
  • Develop Business Plans for initiatives feasible to pursue on and off reserve
  • Create an inventory of members current skills and certifications to provide employment opportunities

 

Goal: Support the development of skills and employment readiness of members
Actions:

  • Advocate for additional program funding to create job opportunities for members in the community
  • Create opportunities for youth to come together and learn important workplace skills
  • Implement code of ethics policy for members participating in training and skills opportunities
  • Explore opportunities for off reserve partnerships

 

Goal: Invest in economic development opportunities that generates own source revenue for the community
Actions:

  • Pursue off-reserve economic development opportunities
  • Pursue the development of 9-mile Corner Project
  • Develop partnerships to grow and support community economic development success (i.e. Nipawin, Carrot River)
  • Pursue a ski hill resort on traditional territory
  • Create a feasibility studies for camping parks in or around the community

 

Goal: Support entrepreneurship
Actions:

  • Encourage members to innovate and create sources of revenue and jobs in the community
  • Educate members on available federal and provincial funding and grant opportunities
  • Provide personal finance training for members
  • Provide funding to support potential successful business ideas