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Advancing Economic Sovereignty with Witchekan Lake First Nation (2025–2032)

In 2025, Witchekan Lake First Nation (WLFN) partnered with Steel River Group to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a bold, community-driven roadmap to reclaim economic control, activate under-utilized assets, and build long-term prosperity. The project was fully funded through the Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP), which covered both the facilitation of the strategy session and the development of the final report.

Our Role

Steel River Group supported WLFN throughout the process, including:

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  • Securing LEDSP funding to fully finance the strategy session and report development.

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  • Supporting the funding application, including project scoping, budgeting, and alignment with program priorities.

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  • Facilitating an in-person strategy session with Chief, Council, and Elders to shape a collective vision for Nation-led growth.

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  • Mapping community strengths and assets, and aligning those with high-potential industries.

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  • Providing strategic advice to ensure the final plan was both actionable and culturally grounded.

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