NGCI take great pride with well planned strategies and more importantly, the execution of the strategy. In the summer of 2018, Victor Buffalo opted to initiate the transition plan for an independent Board Member. An independent Board Member is defined as a non citizen of the Ermineskin Cree Nation. All Board members must have a high level of business acumen and First Nation governance experience. The CEO carried out the plan which resulted with the NGCI Board of Directors recommending Derek Bruno to replace outgoing independent Board Member Victor Buffalo. The Ermineskin Chief and Council voted unanimously in favour…
The “4 Band Building” also known as “Miyo Wahkohtowin Education Authority” has a new name. The NGCI Board of Directors officially renamed the building on December 13th, 2018. The building will now be known as: “Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. Innovation and Professional Building. A transition and development plan has been developed and will be executed by the VP of Operations Maureen Ward. Read the official Media Release here: Media Release - NGCI Building
The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) purchase a vertical farming franchise The new franchise is located in Leduc, Alberta and serves NGCI’s off reserve business development strategy. With the acquisition of the franchise, NGCI creates three full time employment opportunities, increases net revenue stream and provides capacity development for future opportunities. The CEO officially paid the franchise fee on January 3rd, 2019. The franchise fee reserves the business for NGCI as they will now seek bank financing for the business. NGCI plans to close the deal by April 1st, 2019. For detailed report: Media Release - Trusted FreshnessvF
