MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) and Niwihcihaw Acceptance Ltd. are pleased to welcome Mr. Clinton G. Roan as the new General Manager, effective November 3, 2021. Clinton G. Roan is the newly appointed General Manager for Niwihcihaw Acceptance Ltd. Clinton is from Ermineskin Cree Nation, he is son of Marlene and Roger Noon, his maternal grandparents were late Lazarus and Emma Roan, and his paternal grandparents are Simon and Eliza Noon. Clinton lived in the Ermineskin Townsite majority of his life; but also, lived in Smallboy’s Camp, Thunderchild, Saskatchewan, and spent most of his time…
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) and the Finance Department are pleased to welcome Mrs. Fown Roan as the new Finance Clerk to the head office of NGCI, effective October 13, 2021. My name is Fown Roan. I am from the Piikani Nation of Treaty 7, a mother to a 7-year-old boy and I am married to Clinton G. Roan. I spent most of my childhood/teen years with my maternal grandparents in the Secwepemc Territory (Cache Creek/Kamloops BC). I attended Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops B.C. where I completed 3 years in the BBA program. While…
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) is pleased to welcome Miss. Raven Littlechild as the new Custodian for Maskwacis Mall, effective September 1, 2021. A janitor’s work is very important when it comes to working in a clean environment. Despite all the risks we are currently encountering, such as COVID and the flu season, janitors play a huge role in protecting the health of building occupants. Especially at the Maskwacis Mall, our very own Custodian, Raven Littlechild, works to serve others and does her job in order to meet the needs of others. Raven Littlechild is…
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…
Maskwacis, AB on April 1st, 2020 the Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors officially announce Mrs. Maureen Caisse as their new President and CEO. The NGCI Board, former President and CEO Sam Minde and new President and CEO Maureen Caisee have agreed to a 3-month “CEO transition plan” contract. A smooth and well planned transition will maintain the confidence of Leadership, business partners, customers and employees, and provide the incoming CEO with a solid platform from which to move the company forward. The former President and CEO, Sam Minde activated the NGCI CEO Succession Plan December 13th, 2019.…
