Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) celebrated their tenth anniversary on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
A decade ago, SNGRDC was launched as a community development corporation with a core mission: to achieve economic self-sufficiency without compromising the values of the Six Nations people.
Since its inception in 2015, SNGRDC has had a significant impact on the local economy and established itself as a leading organization in the Canadian business community. Through local vendor spending, payroll, and other contributions, SNGRDC has directly generated an economic impact of over $290 million for the Six Nations community over the past decade. Additionally, the Economic Development Trust has supported approximately 59 local non-profit organizations, distributing over $24 million directly from SNGRDC’s surplus profits. Most recently, the company has become the largest Indigenous energy storage investor in North America and has 2.4 gigawatts of renewable energy-generating assets in its portfolio.
“I am tremendously proud to have led this organization over the past decade and to have watched it grow into a formidable driver of economic growth for Six Nations,” said Matt Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation. “Our team is deeply committed to bettering our community for future generations and works tirelessly to source new opportunities to grow the company. I look forward to the next decade and beyond as we continue working toward our goal of achieving $100 million in annual profit by 2030.”
Originally the economic development department under the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, SNGRDC was created and transitioned into an independent corporation to separate business operations from politics and generate own-source revenue for Six Nations. The transition process began in March 2011, when the Department of Economic Development was authorized to initiate an “arm’s length” community engagement project, Tewawennaró:roks – “We Gather Our Voices,” which laid the foundation for SNGRDC’s framework. After years of committee discussions, legal and tax consultations, and numerous Band Council Resolutions, SNGRDC was officially established as an independent corporation in May 2015.
To explore SNGRDC’s legacy of growth, innovation, and community empowerment within Six Nations, please visit www.sndevcorp.ca.
