WHO WE ARE
Strategic, Proven, and Rooted in Northern Ontario
Windigo Community Development Corporation creates economic opportunities for First Nation communities through strategic business ownership, investment, and growth. As an Indigenous-owned company with over 25 years of experience, we deliver meaningful impact by generating profits that flow directly back to our ownership communities.
Our Story
Windigo Community Development Corporation was founded in October 1994 with a clear purpose: to create long-term economic opportunities for its First Nations ownership communities. As major industrial development began to expand into traditional territories — including the opening of Musselwhite Mine — it became clear that Indigenous communities needed a business entity that could actively participate in and benefit from the economic activity on their land.
Windigo was created to do just that.
Starting with the formation of Windigo Property in 1996, and soon after launching Windigo Catering, the organization began building the business arm that would serve as an engine for employment, training, and economic development. Over time, this effort evolved into a diversified portfolio of successful ventures serving both First Nations and broader industries across the North.
Today, Windigo is 100% owned by five First Nations Communities:
Bearskin Lake, Cat Lake, North Caribou Lake, Sachigo Lake, and Slate Falls Nation. The organization is guided by decades of strong direction from its communities and leaders, most notably our dedicated and visionary CEO, whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping its growth and long-term vision.
What began as a solution to a local opportunity has grown into a powerful Indigenous-owned business group. WCDC is generating revenue, creating jobs, and ensuring that prosperity flows directly back to the communities that own it.
MISSION
To operate successful businesses, either wholly or majority-owned by Partner Communities, that create opportunities for business development and growth, employment, and prosperity through revenue generation.
VISION
The Windigo Community Development Corporation was established by the Chiefs to improve the overall quality of life for its Partner Communities through revenue distribution and aims to be a key player in mainstream economic growth and development.
VALUES
We are guided by Indigenous participation, long-term sustainability, and economic empowerment. Our work is rooted in collaboration, revenue generation, and a commitment to uplifting our ownership communities.
Our Business Portfolio
WCDC operates a growing portfolio of Indigenous-owned businesses across Northern Ontario. Our companies provide services in construction, remote camp and catering services, janitorial and chemical supply, and restaurant and catering operations.
Each venture is designed to deliver value to our clients while generating long-term revenue and economic opportunity for our five First Nations ownership communities.