Date: June 2, 2021 Maskwacis, AB – Ermineskin Cree Nation (ECN) and Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc.(NGCI) is pleased to announce they are the successful recipient of the Blue Sky Award presented by Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ). NGCI is the corporate division of ECN located at Maskwacis, Alberta. PAMZ Blue Skies Awards 2021 - YouTube ECN & NGCI received it’s award by virtual ceremony on June 2, 2021 from Chairman of PAMZ, Aaron Rognvaldson and Executive Director Kevin Warren. NGCI is recognized by PAMZ for taking exemplary steps to improve air quality in the PAMZ region, particularly in the…
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Chief Executive Officer is pleased to welcome Mrs. Andrea S Dion as the new Executive Assistant to the head office of NGCI, effective March 22, 2021. Andrea S. Dion is married Craig Dion in 2015. Andrea is from Neyaskweyahk, her parents are Ron Littlechild and Barbara Rain. Andrea grew up in Edmonton, AB and moved back to Hobbema, now called Maskwacis in 2004 and has since lived and worked in Administration in the Maskwacis Community for over 15 years. It is through helping individuals, families, and the community of Maskwacis,…
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mr. S. Collin Wildcat, is the new General Manager of Niwihcihaw Acceptance Ltd (NAL), effective February 8, 2021. Mr. Wildcat brings over 20 years of executive experience, which consists of three terms as an elected member of ECN leadership, various roles in executive management, governance and administration. Collin joins NAL with a great understanding of the vision, the drive and capacity to steer this important aspect of the NGCI business portfolio. “The opportunity I see with NAL, is to help re-establish, then…
On September 25, 2020, Ermineskin Cree Nation Chief and Council and its corporate division, the Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) celebrated the official opening of the Neyaskweyahk Sundancer 1 megawatt (MW) solar energy farm. The grand opening of the 1MW solar array at Ermineskin Reserve in Maskwacis, Alberta, celebrated an important milestone approximately two years to the day the community broke ground to begin construction of the project. Project Plan The project will support the goals of the Ermineskin Cree Nation to diversify its economy, leverage resources, and create long-term economic and training opportunities for the community. Ermineskin Cree…
NGCI recently completed an internal transition of the Chief Executive Officer and VP of Operations. In recent recruitment of our newest member of the NGCI Executive Team, we are pleased to welcome Ms. Tricia Wildcat into the role of VP of Operations. As of July 8, 2020, Tricia joined our team and we look forward to working with her in the group of companies. Tricia Wildcat was born and raised in Neyaskweyahk – Ermineskin Cree Nation. Her upbringing has taught her to work hard and develop a strong work ethic. Upon graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor…
The NGCI Board understands they are accountable to the shareholders (Leaders) and share the responsibility in succession planning for the ECN Board Members. A smooth transition is essential to maintain the confidence of Leadership, business partners, customers and employees, and provides the incoming ECN Board Members with a solid platform from which to move the company forward. The ECN Board Member’s succession plan is linked to NGCI’s vision, mission, strategic goals, and financial objectives with the intent of keeping the organization moving forward. The ECN Board Members along with the Governance & Executive Committee are involved in the process from…
The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) purchase a vertical farming franchise The new franchise is located in Leduc, Alberta and serves NGCI’s off reserve business development strategy. With the acquisition of the franchise, NGCI creates three full time employment opportunities, increases net revenue stream and provides capacity development for future opportunities. The CEO officially paid the franchise fee on January 3rd, 2019. The franchise fee reserves the business for NGCI as they will now seek bank financing for the business. NGCI plans to close the deal by April 1st, 2019. For detailed report: Media Release - Trusted FreshnessvF
