About Us
Tawich Development Corporation drives economic growth, community prosperity, and self-sufficiency for the Cree Nation of Wemindji — guided by a clear mission, vision, and set of values.
President & CEO
Message from the President
Welcome to the newly re-established Tawich Development Corporation website.
At Tawich Development Corporation, our mission is to strengthen the local economy by contributing to the long-term prosperity of Wemindji. Through strategic investments, business development, and strong partnerships, we create meaningful employment opportunities and support sustainable economic growth for our people.
We are committed to encouraging local entrepreneurship and empowering community members to pursue new business ventures. As owners, operators, and investors, we seek innovative, profitable, and sustainable opportunities that generate lasting benefits for both current and future generations.
Together, we are building a strong, resilient, and self-sustaining economy that reflects the values, aspirations, and vision of the people of Wemindji.
We hope you enjoy exploring our website and learning more about the businesses, initiatives, and opportunities that make up the Tawich family. Remember, Tawich Development Corporation is your company. As a Wemindji-We-Eeyou, you are an important part of our continued success, and we invite you to grow with us as we build a prosperous future for our community.
Brant Blackned
President & CEO, Tawich Development Corporation
Our Corporate Values
Commitment
We are committed to our stakeholders: staff, clientele, partners, and our shareholders.
Integrity
We are honest and show respect to our stakeholders while keeping our organization's best interest in mind.
Accountability & Transparency
We hold ourselves accountable and communicate openly, in a way that is clear and understandable to our community and partners.
Innovation
We seek to fortify our culture by integrating it into our products & services.
Mission & Vision
Guided by the Cree Nation of Wemindji, TDC builds a strong, self-sustaining local economy that creates opportunity and improves quality of life for our community.
Mission
TDC develops a strong local economy by contributing to the long-term success of our community through employment and economic opportunities. We encourage local entrepreneurship and proactively pursue profitable, sustainable business opportunities as owners, operators and investors.
Vision
Financially independent, TDC maximizes economic opportunities within Wemindji and beyond to contribute to the well-being of the community.
TDC provides quality products and services while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Innovative in career creation, TDC is an employer of choice — strengthening skills and building capacity for a prosperous future.