Ile a la Crosse Traditional Land Use Project

The Sakitawak Development Corporation (SDC) was incorporated in 1989 by the Northern Village of Ile a la Crosse, in northern Saskatchewan to invest in regional and community businesses across multiple sectors. The organization works to develop social and economic opportunities for the community of Ile a la Crosse and owns several successful businesses and profitable business investments, making it one of the largest Métis economic development corporations in northern Saskatchewan.

The SDC is currently working with A La Baie Métis Local # 21, which represents Métis Nation – Saskatchewan citizens in the Ile a la Crosse region. The partners are collaboratively completing this traditional land use project with the intent that this information may be shared with government, industry and stakeholders in duty to consult negotiations.

Ile a la Crosse is one of Saskatchewan’s oldest settlements, established in 1778 as a fur trading post. The region has a rich history and economy that remains tied to the land. This project seeks to better understand Métis harvesting activity by creating local and regional maps of historical and contemporary land use.

Faculty Supervisor:

Cheryl Troupe

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Partner:

Sakitawak Development Corporation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Management of companies and enterprises

University:

University of Saskatchewan

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