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of how a successful partnership can be
established. “Sodexo has been an ex-
cellent partner, willing to work with us
on every level,” Ferguson comments.
According to the Group, “traditional
values of community, respect and part-
nership, combined with innovation,
corporate performance and pride of
operation have become the modern
pillars of Mikisew’s businesses.” This
is how the Group establishes crite-
ria for the businesses it operates: by
observing the Mikisew First Nations
needs and strengths.
“
We have been working on a partner-
ship strategy for last two years and
have put together a comprehensive
checklist that describes what we need
from any partnership we enter into.
We’ve gone through a couple of dif-
ficult ones, and so we’ve established
our criteria by learning the hard way,”
Ferguson says. “When it comes to op-
portunities, potential partners need
to know that if they are serious, they
need to review our list.”
The Mikisew Group is unique in that
it partners with every size of organiza-
tion to bring stability to its business
operations. The Group partners with
international corporations as well as
local entrepreneurs.
Behind the endeavours run by the
Mikisew Group is a need to create a
sustainable future for First Nations
youth. The Group considers training to
be of paramount importance. “We are
open for business, and want to create
long term relationships for the benefit
of our future generations,” Ferguson
concludes.
“
Mikisew Group is committed to part-
nering with industry in order to ben-
efit the long-term sustainability of our
community. We value the opportunity
to grow our economy and provide a
healthy future for our people,” states
Chief of Mikisew, Steve Courtoreille.
Ultimately, this is what being in busi-
ness is all about for Mikisew Group:
pride in business, and pride in com-
munity. To find out about partnership
opportunities contact Mikisew Group
at (780) 697-3740.
MIKISEW
