The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Sodexo Canada presented the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation with the Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) of the Year Award for 2017.
“By developing a unique form of corporate governance, we have been able to foster economic growth and development, while addressing our community’s needs and priorities,” said Matt Jamieson, President/CEO. “We are extremely honoured to receive such a significant award for the progress we, as a community, have made towards achieving self-sufficiency for the people of Six Nations.”
SNGRDC has positioned them to be a viable First Nations business partner, specifically with renewable energy projects. SNGRDC currently participates in over 892 MW of clean energy through its direct (Equity Ownership) or indirect (Community Benefit Agreements) involving 14 renewable energy projects.
SNGRDC supports the growth of Six Nations through annual community investments by the Economic Development Trust with over $3.5 million invested into the Six Nations Community in 2016 and $1.5 million slated for investment in 2017.
SNGRDC has also facilitated $1.48 million over 20 years in direct Post-Secondary contributions from renewable energy partners. As of January 2017, SNGRDC Employment Statistics include 115 employees- with 53 full-time and 62 part-time/contract employees with over 85% of their workforce proudly Aboriginal.
SNGRDC would like to thank Sodexo Canada the founding and exclusive sponsor for the Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation of the Year Award.
