Why Choose Whiskeyjack Group?
Vision
To be the preferred provider of professional business development and economic development advisory services to Indigenous communities across Canada.
Mission
Whiskeyjack Group provides a variety of economic development and business development services focused on assisting Indigenous communities to evaluate, plan, implement and access funding for economic development initiatives. We work with clients at all stages and understand that Indigenous communities across Canada face unique challenges and needs. We are passionate about assisting our clients to create jobs, provide access to products and services in their communities, access economic opportunities for laborers and contractors, generate revenues for community governments and businesses and attract investment from industry partners.
Values
Quality – we will deliver a quality product
Integrity – we will do what we say we are going to do
Respect – we respect all opinions including opinions that we do not agree with
Trust – we believe that the people act in good faith, provide both honest feedback and complete tasks that are assigned.
Guiding Principles
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Elders’ input is welcome at all times
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Listen and learn
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Clear and respectful communication
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Make efforts to engage all parties involved
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Give back
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Value-add to projects whenever possible
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Complete the task professionally, on-time and on-budget
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Deliver outstanding reports
Approach
Whiskeyjack Group’s approach is centered on creating a network of with a range of professionals with diverse experience and qualifications to meet your needs. Furthermore, we will seek out and engage experts and specialists as required to meet the objectives of our engagement. Key consultants, with whom we have close relationships, are hired to oversee and lead projects. All of our project leaders have strong credentials and extensive experience working with Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs. This enables us to consistently deliver high quality services and to ensure that we provide you with reliable and appropriate advice.
We have ongoing working relationships with First Nations Bands, Métis Settlements, individual proprietors, corporations, Aboriginal Capital Corporations, Community Futures Development Corporations, banks and government agencies who specialize in providing funding to Indigenous communities and businesses.
Together, our team has helped Indigenous communities and businesses to access millions of dollars in the form of loans, grants and government contributions to pursue their goals.