MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Suavek Bartosinski as President & CEO, effective August 17, 2026. Suavek brings significant executive and entrepreneurial experience, including establishing and leading a group of companies with businesses operating across multiple industries. His background includes business development, finance, project management, organizational growth and the development of new business ventures. As President & CEO, Suavek will focus on strengthening NGCI’s existing businesses, pursuing responsible growth and investment opportunities, and creating sustainable long-term value for Ermineskin Cree Nation.
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Justin Jimmy who has accepted the position of President & CEO of Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. Justin began his tenure on June 28, 2024. Justin is an accomplished First Nation professional from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Justin is a Chartered Professional Accountant “CPA”, a Certified Aboriginal Finance Manager “CAFM”, and a holder of the ICD.D board governance designation. Justin is passionate about Indigenous economic reconciliation and working toward building bridges with the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community. Justin’s experience…
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Announcing Neyaskweyahk – IDL Limited PartnershipOn August 20, 2022, the Board of Directors of Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. and Ermineskin Chief & Council approved the partnership with IDL Projects Inc (IDL). Neyaskweyahk-IDL Limited Partnership is an Ermineskin Cree Nation majority-owned partnership between the Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. and IDL. This partnership will provide opportunities for both Ermineskin Cree Nation/NGCI and IDL in areas of capturing industry economic leakage in civil construction, buildings, general contracting and foundations. Sharing of resources and revenues will help enhance further training and employment opportunities for all stakeholders including the ECN citizens.About NGCI Neyaskweyahk…
NGCI Welcomes Newly Appointed Executive Assistant MASKWACIS, AB – As of January 18, 2023, The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors and CEO is pleased to announce that Mrs. Lori Ward, is the new Executive Assistant ofNeyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. Lori was formerly employed with Maskwacis Health Services for 22 years, working in variouscapacities with the most recent being the Personnel Manager for a span of 12 years. She hasexperience in Aboriginal Relations, Employee Relations, Recruitment & Retention, PerformanceManagement, Training & Staff Development, Policy Development, Benefits & PensionAdministration and Budget Development. She is a highly motivated,…
MASKWACIS, AB - As of January 16, 2023, Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) and Ermineskin Cree Nation Chief & Council, officially announce the newest Board of Director, Miss. Ruby Littlechild. The NGCI Board understands they are accountable to the shareholders of Ermineskin Cree Nation (ECN) and share the responsibility in succession planning. 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…
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mr. Chris Karnitsky, is the new General Manager of Neyaskweyahk Gas Bar & Convenience Store and Taco Time, effective October 6, 2022. Chris brings a variety of experience in the management of fast-food restaurants such as A&W, Burger King, Arby’s, and Little Caesars pizza, as well as experience in managing gas stations and the management of his own Fountain Tire location. After about 10 years with Fountain Fire, he has gone to managing an independent auto repair facility. While NGCI have been…
MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mr. Errol Wilson, is the new General Manager of Niwihcihaw Acceptance Ltd (NAL), effective August 15, 2022. Errol Wilson is Cree-Ojibway from the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. Currently, he resides in Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Errol has a wealth of experience serving in corporate leadership roles and building First Nation clients' capacity. Previously, his career had an extensive history of sustainable entrepreneur capacity development and financing, working for Aboriginal Financial Institutions. Errol has an ICD.D designation through the Directors Education Program at…
Maskwacis, AB and Saskatoon, SK– April 11, 2022 First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) and Ermineskin Cree Nation’s (ECN) proudly announceNeyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI), ECN’s economic development arm, investment inIndigenous economic self-determination and community prosperity. NGCI now owns 18% of FNBC,increasing the financial institution’s Indigenous ownership to 87%. "We are excited and most proud of this venture as it sets out to promote economic opportunity forErmineskin Cree Nation. With this opportunity comes greater success for sustainability and growth," saidChief Randy Ermineskin. ECN and their wholly owned economic development companies have a clear commitment andambitious strategies to increase community…
MASKWACIS, AB - Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) is thrilled to have a new VP Business Development join the Executive Team. The VP Business Development will assist in the development, implementation, and execution of new and existing businesses and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Operations and Financial Controller. Stephen Wagner, NGCI’s new VP Business Development, started with NGCI on November 18, 2021. He is from the Ermineskin Cree Nation; but grew up in the county of Ponoka, so he’s a good old farm boy. Stephen is son to Ralph Wagner and Esther Wildcat.…
