The owner of the Thunder Valley Wilderness Resort, a member of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, has received $154,185 for the development of a wilderness and eco-tourism resort which will provide six lakeside log cabin accommodations, campsites, as well as nature and snowmobile trails. This investment will create two employment opportunities.

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation has received $100,000 to participate in a new tourism facility that will be built near the Sarnia exit ramp of the Bluewater Bridge. The facility will provide space for two tenants, the Ontario Tourism Information Centre, and the First Nation. This investment has the potential to create 16 employment opportunities.

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation has received $89,000 for the costing and engineering design for the infrastructure in Phase II of their industrial park. The First Nation has run out of serviced land for various potential lessees that are looking for space to expand or newly relocate to the park. Phase II will consist of 250 acres and will be developed over the next couple of years. This investment has the potential to create an estimated 50 employment opportunities.

NATSCO Mechanical Contractors Inc., owned and operated by members of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, has received $99,800 to expand its market share nationally and internationally. The firm currently provides mechanical contracting and technical services in fabrication, installation, design, and mechanical systems that cater to the petrochemical companies in the local area. This investment will create five new employment opportunities.

For more information on Economic Development Initiatives in Ontario, please contact:

Brock Worobel
Communications Officer
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
(416) 973-2158

You can also take a look at the Aboriginal Business Canada website:
www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inabc-eac.nsf/en/Home

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