Indigenous Partners

Steel River acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit, and Metis all play a critical role in the stewardship of Canada’s natural resources and economic development. We believe each partner brings tremendous value to the Steel River Ecosystem, and we are committed to working together for positive social, cultural, and economic change.

Steel River acknowledges and respects that each Indigenous Partner has its own unique history, beliefs, and expertise and strives to create long-lasting relationships grounded in respect, understanding, and collaboration. Through the exploration of shared opportunities, we hope to forge a prosperous path forward for all.

OUR INDIGENOUS PARTNERS

PEEPEEKISIS CREE NATION PARTNERSHIP

The partnership with Peepeekisis Cree Nation focuses its efforts on advancing the Nation’s long-term economic interests inside the traditional territory of Treaty #4, while fostering the renewal of their culture, expanding their land-based education, and promoting the revitalization of their language.

The collaboration between Steel River Group and Peepeekisis Cree Nation will generate sustainable benefits back to its Members through focused opportunity exploration in resource development, agriculture, construction, renewables, housing, and irrigation.  The Nation will be synergized with Steel River Group’s Ecosystem companies, partners, and relationships, offering a wide scope of opportunities and vision for the future.

About the Nation

The Peepeekisis Cree Nation is a signatory of Treaty #4 in 1874. Located in the traditional territory of Treaty#4 that spans thousands of kilometers traversing the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta, the Peepeekisis Cree Nation is home to many distinct cultural groupings.

For more information please visit https://peepeekisis.com/

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (TOBACCO PLAINS INDIAN BAND)

Steel River Group has proudly partnered with Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band). The partnership with Tobacco Plains enhances Synergistic Exploration and Expansion of New Markets in the Southeast Region of British Columbia. Steel River Group will work with Tobacco Plains and provide a diverse scope of services, collaborating with the community to focus on building capacity to create economic sustainability, and driving long term employment opportunities for Tobacco Plains and its people.

About the Nation

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band) is a small but diverse First Nation located in the southeast region of British Columbia adjacent to the 49^th parallel.  Nestled between the base of the Rocky Mountains to the east and Lake Koocanusa to the west, their territory is centered on the Kootenay River extending east through the Castle region and as far south beyond the Flathead.  Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it is surrounded by the beauty of the land that has sustained and protected their people for centuries.  Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it pride themselves in their connection to the land, to the animals, and to each other with their identity rooted deeply in family, the land, their language, and culture.

For more information about Tobacco Plains visit: http://www.tobaccoplains.org/

MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION PARTNERSHIP

Steel River Group has proudly partnered with Manitoba Metis Federation. The strategic partnership seeks to capitalize on opportunities within the Homeland of the Metis Nation, including mining, energy infrastructure, power generation, and municipal infrastructure.

This partnership includes a stand-alone joint venture arrangement with the MMF’s operating arm, Metis N4 Construction, a diversified Project Management Construction corporation owned by Metis Economic Development Trust. The new joint venture partnership has fifteen tangible projects on the horizon, including the Wanipigow Silica Sand Extraction Project and the Saskatchewan River Delta project. The new joint-venture partnership strengthens the ability of Metis N4 Construction to win and execute projects by increasing capacity and driving competency.  

About the Nation

Founded in 1967, the Manitoba Metis Federation is the democratic and self-governing representative of the Metis Nation’s Manitoba’s Metis Community.  The Manitoba Metis are Canada’s negotiating partners in Confederation and are the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.  The MMF’s governance structure is comprised of seven Regions within Manitoba each of which are divided into up to 20 Locals.  These Regions include Southeast, Interlake, Northwest, Winnipeg, Southwest, The Pas, and Thompson.

For more information about the Manitoba Metis Federation, visit www.mmf.mb.ca