By Troy Gillard

business development

New partnership promises economic opportunity for Métis region

Sep 2, 2020 | 2:52 PM

CALGARY – A newly formed partnership aims to allow for a collaborative exploration of economic opportunities within the Métis Homeland in Southern Alberta.

Calgary-based Steel River Group Inc. announced on Wednesday that they’ve formed a new partnership with the Métis Nation of Alberta – Region 3.

The Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 Regional council consists of 6 Métis locals located in Calgary, Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, and Pincher Creek.

Steel River Group says the partnership, their seventh, contributes to its mission to unlock the potential of Indigenous communities, businesses and individuals through collaboration and respectful engagement.

“Steel River Group is honoured to partner with the Métis People of the Region 3 Homeland as we continue to reimagine the dialogue championing social and cultural prosperity for our people,” said Steel River Group’s Founder & CEO Trent Fequet. “Through this partnership, we are excited to be solidifying our presence in Western Canada as we continue to expand our relationships throughout the country.”

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In a release, the company says the partnership will create strategic social and business synergies and explore regional opportunities in a variety of sectors such as oil and gas, mining, transportation, tourism and hospitality, residential, resort and commercial development.

“We look forward to working alongside Steel River Group and utilizing Apeiron Resources, our Economic Development affiliate, for our growth and to continue the advancement of the socio-economic and cultural wellbeing of Métis people in Southern Alberta,” said Regional President, Lawrence Gervais.

(With file from media release)