Lands and Economic Development
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Lands and Economic Development Committee
Wiikwemkoong Department of Lands and Natural Resources
Wiikwemkoong A’Ki Miinwaa Enoodewziimgak Genwendgik (Wiikwemkoong Department of Lands and Natural Resources) is inherently responsible for all matters related to land management, protection of our waters and natural resources of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory within the Great Lakes.
Mandate
The Department of Lands and Natural Resources will facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to lands stewardship by working towards a balanced approach between individual and collective community interests.
Mission
The Department of Lands and Natural Resources will facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to lands stewardship by working towards a balanced approach between individual and collective community interests.
Vision
To reclaim our rightful stewardship for the lands, waters, environment and natural resources consistent with the traditional beliefs and practices of the Anishnabek people of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve.
Enaadmaagehjik Operating as Wikwemikong Development Commission
The Wikwemikong Development Commission (WDC) is a non-profit organization, and was provincially incorporated on September 5, 1973. The WDC is the economic development branch of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
Vision
Encouraging self-sufficiency to improve the quality of life for the Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabek in accordance with Anishinaabe Bimaadziwin.
Mission
To foster and advance the interests of the Anishinaabek members of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory through the promotion and generation of a diversified economic base in order to increase the wealth, opportunity, and quality of life of the total Wiikwemkoong population.