About Us
A Path Forward
Nak’azdli Development Corporation (NDC) is a dynamic economic development organization committed to driving economic reconciliation and building wealth for the Nak’azdli Whut’en community and beyond.
With a dedicated and diverse Board of Directors, we thrive on innovation and collaboration. NDC proudly leads a range of initiatives, from empowering aspiring entrepreneurs through our small business loans program to overseeing large-scale commercial construction and timber companies.
Additionally, we work hard to bring valuable educational opportunities to Nak’azdli members. Together, we’re forging a path forward, ensuring lasting wealth and financial autonomy for our community.
Vision
To create economic prosperity for our Nation that is guided by our responsibility to our future generations.
Mission
We commit to principles of business excellence that create wealth for the Nation, inspire and promote Member entrepreneurship and excel at effective communication with Leadership and Community.
Guiding Principals
- Environmental Respect and Traditional Knowledge: We base all decisions on respecting Nak’azdli environmental standards that are informed by Nak’azdli Traditional Knowledge.
- Unity with the Land: We acknowledge that we are the land, and the land is us; what we do to the land, we do to ourselves.
- Preserving Cultural Values: We commit to the preservation and revitalization of cultural values and practices.
- Generating Revenue for NDC and Nak’azdli Whut’en: We are focused on earning revenue and income for the benefit of NDC and the Nation.
- Empowering Members through Employment: We are committed to job training, job creation, and job advancement for our Members.
- Honouring Elders’ Teachings: We honour our Elders’ teachings of transparency, honesty, integrity, and respect - with leadership, community, and business partners.
- Community Healing and Support: We are committed to community healing and support for the betterment of all our Members.
- Informed Decision-Making: We are committed to making informed decisions.
Our Impact
Nak’azdli Development Corporation (NDC) is deeply rooted in the community. NDC is owned entirely by the Nation with every Nak’azdli Whut’en member a shareholder. Our purpose is simple: to drive economic development and build community wealth.
The Board of Directors is striving to explore new avenues of business for Nak’azdli to open up opportunities for diversity and growth. Our remaining businesses are steadily growing and showing better revenues.
The small business loan program promotes and facilitates entrepreneurship within the Nak’azdli community.
Meet our team and see the talent behind our work. Discover the individuals who drive our success and learn more about their roles.
Sponsorships
It’s important to Nak’azdli Development Corporation to give back to the community. We focus our support on causes that support youth and Elders.
For information on donations and sponsorships, contact us.