Who owns Fort McKay Group of Companies?

Who owns Fort McKay Group of Companies?

Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay Group of Companies LP Fully owned by Fort McKay First Nation, Fort McKay Group of Companies (FMGOC) began in 1986 with six employees and a single janitorial contract.

What is Fort McKay known for?

Fort McKay was established in 1820 by the Hudson Bay Company as a trading post but was not known as Fort McKay until it was named after Dr. Williams Morrison McKay in 1917. While the oil sands industry is the primary employer in Fort McKay, forestry, hunting and trapping remain to be a part of the local economy.

Who is the chief of Fort McKay?

Mel Grandjamb
Mel Grandjamb was elected chief of Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) on April 5, 2019. In this role, Chief Grandjamb will also serve as the Board Chairman for Fort McKay Group of Companies (FMGOC) – which operates 3 limited companies, 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation.

Is Fort McMurray on treaty land?

Fort McMurray First Nation signed adhesion to Treaty 8 in 1899, after which time the band was referred to as the “Cree-Chipewyan Band of Fort McMurray”. The band has four reserves. The majority of Fort McMurray First Nation band members (68 percent) live off-reserve in Fort McMurray.

How many Indian reserves are there in Alberta?

There are 138 reserves in Alberta. Members of Alberta’s 47 First Nations live in these communities. In addition, two First Nations — Salt River and Onion Lake Cree — are based in other provinces or territories, but have reserve land in Alberta.

How many First Nations live in Alberta?

48 First Nations
There are 48 First Nations or “bands” in Alberta (in the sense of governments made up of a council and a chief), belonging to nine different ethnic groups or “tribes” based on their ancestral languages.

What language is spoken in Fort Chipewyan?

Denesuline language
Denesuline (Chipewyan) speak the Denesuline language, of the Athabaskan linguistic group.

What is the richest reserve in Alberta?

For example, according to the 2016 census, Fort McKay in Alberta is one of the wealthiest First Nations communities in Canada with an annual average income of $78,916, well above the provincial average of $62,778.

What taxes do natives pay in Canada?

Under sections 87 and 90 of the Indian Act, Status Indians do not pay federal or provincial taxes on their personal and real property that is on a reserve. Personal property includes goods, services and income as defined under the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency policies.

How many limited partnerships does Fort McKay have?

Our three limited partnerships include Fort McKay Strategic Services LP, Fort McKay Logistics LP and Steep Bank Earth LP.

Where is Fort McKay?

Fort McKay is located along the banks of the Athabasca River roughly 60 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 members of Dene, Cree and Métis descent who live in the community of Fort McKay. We share a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and, together, we call Fort McKay home.

Why forfort McKay group of companies?

Fort McKay Group of Companies has a skilled team, committed to delivering reliable and quality products and services to meet the needs of our clients. Our vision is to provide excellence and success for future generations. We offer diverse services to meet our client needs.

Why Fort McKay industrial parks?

Set along the Athabasca River, Fort McKay industrial parks are centrally located and feature more than 70 lots designed to suit your business needs. For the thirteenth year in a row, Fort McKay Group of Companies has hosted a fantastic gold tournament, raising funds for the Fort McKay School and the Fort McKay E-Learning Centre.