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West Moberly Corporate Alliance recognized as top Indigenous business

West Moberly First Nation’s business arm, West Moberly Corporate Alliance, has been recognized on the 2024 ‘10 to watch list’ by the Indigenomics Institute, a Vancouver-based economic advisory council.

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Sukunka and Zonnebeke wind farm projects, run by Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations, in the winter (Natural Forces Wind Inc., Facebook)

MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. — West Moberly First Nation’s business arm, West Moberly Corporate Alliance, has been recognized on the 2024 ‘10 to watch list’ by the Indigenomics Institute, a Vancouver-based economic advisory council.

According to a press release, the announcement was made at the Institute’s Bay Street Gala in Toronto, Ontario, on October 17th.

The company is one of five B.C.-based Indigenous-owned and operated corporations to receive the honour in 2024.

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Carol Ann Hilton, Indigenomics Institute CEO and founder, says the annual list is an occasion to “celebrate and recognize” the growth of the First Nations’ economy.

“The annual list illuminates the spirit of Indigenous business resilience being unleashed,” said Hilton. 

“[The list] highlights examples of economic innovation and inclusion to inspire others who want to join the reconciliation movement.”

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West Moberly Corporate Alliance was founded in 2011. According to its website, the company delivers “community-powered solutions” for industrial and commercial projects.

Specializing in oil and gas, the company also provides services for forestry, contracting, and welding. 

Founded in 2017, the Institute recognized two years later that a $100 million Indigenous economy was not only possible but “essential” for Canada’s future.

More information about the Indigenomics Institute can be found on its website.

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Ed Hitchins

A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

In a way, he hopes this position will allow both himself and Energeticcity to grow as a collective unit as his career moves forward and evolves into the next step.

He looks forward to growing both as a reporter and as a human being while being posted in Fort St. John.

This reporting position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

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