Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc.

Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. is comprised of seven First Nations working in partnership to manage the Kenogami Forest, one of the largest Sustainable Forest Licenses (SFL) in the Province of Ontario. We specialize in providing Forest Management Services and in cultivating opportunities and benefits for our owners and business partners.

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Canada

Company History

Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. (Nedaak) was established in 2012 by the Chief and Councils of Ginoogaming First Nation, Long Lake # 58 First Nation, Aroland First Nation, Pays Plat First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band, Constance Lake First Nation, and Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation to manage the Kenogami Forest and to provide economic development opportunities for surrounding First Nations.

Since that time, Nedaak has successfully lead Forest Management planning, regeneration, and local workforce training and capacity building. Nedaak works in partnership with the Province of Ontario, industry, and First Nations on the forest.

Company Facts

Nedaak’s vision is to deliver world class products, services, and leadership in Indigenous Forestry. Nedaak is a leader in the collection and inclusion of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK) in Forest Management and is an Aboriginal Canadian business success story whose business model is readily deployable for Indigenous communities around the globe.