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Indigenous Businesses Poised for Growth in Saskatoon and Beyond By Véronique Loewen
In Saskatoon and area are a number of business organizations that are thriving. The three highlighted here have a common bond - they are all operated by Indigenous people and focused on employing and training as many First Nations and Métis people as they can. Some of them are more familiar than others in the community. The Whitecap Development Corporation is well known for its Dakoda Dunes Golf course and hotel. Others such as Des Nedhe Group are more familiar in the mining and construction industries. And organizations such as the SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation are somewhat less familiar to the general public, yet gaining ground in Métis communities. As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year and in the spirit of economic reconciliation, here is an opportunity to discover these organizations’ history, learn more about their operations and understand their aspirations for continued growth in Saskatoon, across the province and beyond.
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