STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

At WCDC, partnerships are central to how we do business. We believe economic development should create lasting benefits for Indigenous communities, especially those directly impacted by industry activity. By working collaboratively, we ensure that prosperity, ownership, and opportunity flow back into the communities we serve.

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Our Community Partnership Model is built on respect, trust, and shared value. It provides multiple pathways for collaboration depending on the needs of each community and the opportunities at hand:

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• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs): High-level agreements that establish mutual commitment, trust, and collaboration.
   

• Revenue Sharing: Ensuring that impacted communities directly benefit from profits generated through projects and operations.
   

• Joint Ventures & New Companies: Building co-owned business entities that combine Windigo’s expertise with community participation and leadership.
   

• Community-Driven Opportunities: Prioritizing local participation in areas such as catering, janitorial services, chemical supply, construction, and trucking—giving communities the first right of opportunity when industries bring projects into their territory.

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Through this model, WCDC guarantees that partnerships are not one-sided transactions, but rather long-term, community-driven initiatives. Whether opportunities arise directly from industry partners or through Windigo’s own ventures, Indigenous communities are included at every stage and positioned to benefit directly.

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By choosing to partner with WCDC, organizations gain more than a capable business ally. They help strengthen Indigenous economies, honour cultural values, and build a stronger future across Northern Ontario.