Economic Development

We are making strategic investments to create new businesses and new employment opportunities.

Achievements

• Leadership has enhanced existing and new businesses to adhere to regulatory standards even where it is not required as a First Nation owned business – this was applied to the landfill, soil companies and is currently being pursued for the Cannabis business.
  • The Nation is considered a top employer in the region. 
  • 90% of All Nations Cannabis staff are Band Members. 
  • Commercial soil sales and Cannabis retail sales are experiencing an upswing  
• In 2016 $1 Million of the reserve fund was leveraged to finance investment in new industries and business opportunities at a time when there was only one revenue generating business. During this time, leadership made the decision to maintain staffing levels and service offerings. 
• Leadership has negotiated with business partners to invest in a maintenance warehouse renovation. 
• Since 2016, the First Nation has gone from an income of approximately $1 million to close to $10 million. 
• Since 2016, employment of community members has trended up incredibly. In 2016, 4 out of 32 households were employed. Today, 25 out of 32 households are employed. 

Endeavors 

• After holding multiple community consultation on this land development, Shxwhá:y Village has leased 70 acres to Westbow Construction.
  • Site will have a mixture of residential, commercial and light industrial development 
  • Parks and trails will be integrated for use by residents and community members. 
• Ongoing income from the leased land will include an agreement where 50% of sales, commercial leases, taxes and fees will be returned to the Band.  The estimated revenue includes: