Whitecap Development Corporation (WDC) is the investment corporation for the Whitecap Dakota First Nation. Based on strategic planning and investment criteria, the corporation makes investments inside and outside the Whitecap community.
Economic Development
Economic Vision
“An economically self-sustaining community with financially independent members.”
Economic Mission
“To create an economically self-sustaining community with financially independent members through the effective use of economic tools that maximize the available resources, respect the Dakota culture and protect the environment while protecting and enhancing inherent rights.”
Economic Goals
- To create employment opportunities that will allow all Whitecap members to earn an income at least equal to the provincial average.
- To provide Whitecap members the opportunity to access the education, training and work experience necessary to gain employment.
- To self-generate sufficient sustained revenues to continuously improve the quality of life for Whitecap members and support the investment required for planned community growth.
Whitecap Dakota First Nation has zoned 1,000 acres of reserve lands for commercial development. With upgraded infrastructure services and business friendly legislation and land leasing, Whitecap offers many development opportunities.
The Whitecap Business Centre offers entrepreneurs assistance in getting their business started and being successful during the critical first years of operation. By utilizing our contact list of experienced business professionals we can connect entrepreneurs with the information and people you need.
The Whitecap Equity Fund offers Whitecap members financial assistance with getting their businesses started. To download an application for equity funding, click here.
The Whitecap Dakota First Nation respects the individual goals of its members in securing meaningful employment. Together with the Saskatoon Tribal Council we are working through Labour Force Development to improve the quality of life within our community.
If you are a Whitecap member or Whitecap community member with questions about employment and training opportunities, please contact Allison Daniels, Business & Employment Development Manager at adaniels@whitecapdakota.com
Contact Us
Whitecap Dakota Nation
182 Chief Whitecap Trail,
Whitecap, Saskatchewan, S7K 2L2
Phone: 306-477-0908
Fax: 306-374-5899
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