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Over the last two years, Cheyenna Hunt, Angie Campbell, Mervin McIntyre and a group of talented craftspeople and ERFN Elders worked to create a very special gift for Sean. This was presented to him at our Des Nedhe Holiday Celebration in December 2024. Credit to C-Weed who allowed their song “Run As One” to be …

We are humbled and proud to share that Sean Willy, President & CEO of Des Nedhe Group, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles Coronation Medal. This honour is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to Canada, and Sean’s recognition is a testament to his unwavering dedication to Indigenous economic development.

On December 3, Jordan Baptiste represented Des Nedhe Group at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly, held on the traditional territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation in Ottawa. Jordan had the opportunity to share the inspiring journey of Des Nedhe Group, the economic development arm of English River First Nation and parent company …

Congratulations to Tamara Goddard and the team at Ela Hultsi for being awarded a REmmy Award in the category of Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Canadian REmmy Awards, organized by the CoreNet Global Canadian Chapter, celebrate excellence in corporate real estate and workplace management across Canada. These annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in …

We’re excited to welcome Dawn Madahbee Leach to the Des Nedhe Group Board of Directors! An accomplished leader and advocate for Indigenous economic development, Ms. Madahbee Leach brings a wealth of experience from her roles as Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board and General Manager of Waubetek Business Corporation. Her dedication to fostering Indigenous entrepreneurship and her work on the National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada align with Des Nedhe’s vision of creating sustainable and impactful growth.

Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, Des Nedhe Group stands in honour and remembrance of the thousands of Indigenous Peoples who have bravely served in Canada’s military. Indigenous soldiers, from the First and Second World Wars to present-day missions, have brought unmatched courage and resilience to the defense of our country. These heroes have protected the …

Sean Willy has been featured in this month’s edition of the Future Economy. In this article, The Future of Canada’s Economy Lies in Indigenous Partnership, Des Nedhe Group CEO Sean Willy reflects on the transformative role of Indigenous businesses in Canada’s economy. Sharing insights from Des Nedhe’s journey, including innovative developments like Grasswood Junction, Sean …

We’re proud to announce that today, Sean Willy, President & CEO of Des Nedhe Group, will moderate the “A Path to Success for Indigenous Procurement” panel at the Best Defence Conference, a premier event bringing together leaders from the Canadian defence and security sectors. This annual conference, held in London, Ontario, fosters discussion and collaboration across the defence industry, …

On October 17, 2024, Des Nedhe Group brought together all of our companies for a strategy session at the Alt Hotel in Saskatoon. With a professional mediator keeping us on track, the day was packed with updates, ideas, and forward thinking. Each company had the chance to highlight their recent successes, share their plans for …

We’re excited to announce that Cedar Leaf Capital, Canada’s first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer, has received regulatory approval and will officially begin operations later this month. This groundbreaking partnership between Scotiabank, Nch’ḵay̓ Development, Des Nedhe Group, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation is set to increase Indigenous participation in Canada’s capital markets. Led by …