Peepeekisis Cree Nation

Peepeekisis Cree Nation and Steel River Group Ltd. Announce Approval of On-Reserve Rapid Housing Project

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

BALCARRES, Saskatchewan, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peepeekisis Cree Nation (the Nation) and Steel River Group Ltd. are proud to announce the approval of a project that will see nine new homes being built on reserve, addressing the immense shortage of housing for the Peepeekisis community.

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  • BALCARRES, Saskatchewan, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peepeekisis Cree Nation (the Nation) and Steel River Group Ltd. are proud to announce the approval of a project that will see nine new homes being built on reserve, addressing the immense shortage of housing for the Peepeekisis community.
  • “Like many Indigenous peoples, Peepeekisis Cree Nation has faced historical barriers in supplying affordable housing to our members,” said Chief Francis Dieter, Peepeekisis Cree Nation.
  • “It has been Steel River Group’s privilege to support Peepeekisis Cree Nation with bringing this important project to life,” said Trent Fequet, CEO of Steel River Group.
  • Construction on the housing project, built by Peepeekisis members for Peepeekisis members, is set to begin in the coming months.

Peepeekisis Cree Nation Announces Establishment of Co-Development Company, Miwasin Development Group, with Steel River Group Ltd.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

BALCARRES, Saskatchewan, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peepeekisis Cree Nation (the Nation) is proud to announce the creation of a new co-development company called Miwasin Development Group (Miwasin), formed between Peepeekisis Development Ltd. (PDL), the economic arm of Peepeekisis Cree Nation, and Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management entity.

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  • BALCARRES, Saskatchewan, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peepeekisis Cree Nation (the Nation) is proud to announce the creation of a new co-development company called Miwasin Development Group (Miwasin), formed between Peepeekisis Development Ltd. (PDL), the economic arm of Peepeekisis Cree Nation, and Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management entity.
  • Peepeekisis Cree Nation views this strategic move as a very important step towards their path of economic independence.
  • “The work being done between PDL and Steel River Group is critical as our Nation works toward attaining economic sovereignty,” said Chief Francis Dieter, Peepeekisis Cree Nation.
  • “Steel River Group is honoured to collaborate with Peepeekisis Development Ltd. to create a Nation-owned economic vehicle that will respect the Nation’s history and traditions and contribute to the community’s economic independence,” said Trent Fequet, founder and CEO of Steel River Group.

Government of Canada appoints a Ministerial Special Representative and an Indigenous-led organization to address Calls for Justice

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Jennifer Moore Rattray is a member of the Peepeekisis First Nation in Saskatchewan and currently holds the title of Chief Operating Officer at Southern Chiefs' Organization.

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  • Jennifer Moore Rattray is a member of the Peepeekisis First Nation in Saskatchewan and currently holds the title of Chief Operating Officer at Southern Chiefs' Organization.
  • Call for Justice 1.7 also states that the ombudsperson and the tribunal must be given sufficient resources to fulfill their mandates and must be permanent.
  • Jennifer Moore Rattray is an executive with 25 years experience in sectors including non-profit, government, post-secondary education, and media and communications.
  • She holds a joint Master of Public Administration degree with distinction from the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba.

Capital Power announces Board appointment

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Gardiner, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (Capital Power) (TSX: CPX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Bosgoed to the Companys Board of Directors effective June 1, 2022.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Gardiner, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (Capital Power) (TSX: CPX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Bosgoed to the Companys Board of Directors effective June 1, 2022.
  • With this appointment, Capital Powers Board of Directors consists of 10 directors, including 40% women and 30% with diversity beyond gender.
  • Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is a growth-oriented North American wholesale power producer with a strategic focus on sustainable energy headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Capital Power owns approximately 6,600 MW of power generation capacity at 27 facilities across North America.

Steel River Group and Peepeekisis Cree Nation Partner to Explore Multitude of Opportunities

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Steel River Group will work collaboratively with Peepeekisis Cree Nation to generate sustainable benefits back to its Members through focused opportunity exploration in resource development, agriculture, construction, renewables, housing, and irrigation.

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  • Steel River Group will work collaboratively with Peepeekisis Cree Nation to generate sustainable benefits back to its Members through focused opportunity exploration in resource development, agriculture, construction, renewables, housing, and irrigation.
  • The Nation will be synergized with Steel River Groups Ecosystem companies, partners, and relationships, offering a wide scope of opportunities and vision for the future.
  • Guided by strong leadership, Peepeekisis Cree Nation is well positioned to capitalize on a diversified portfolio of opportunities that will create generational sustainability for its members, said Trent Fequet, founder and CEO of Steel River Group.
  • For more information about Steel River Group, visit www.steelrivergroup.com
    The Peepeekisis Cree Nation is a signatory of Treaty #4 in 1874.