Six Nations Of The Grand River Development

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) was launched in May 2015 with the mandate to pursue economic self-sufficiency without sacrificing the cultural values and integrity of the Six Nations people. SNGRDC manages Six Nations’ economic interests in 14 renewable energy projects and numerous economic development opportunities, in and around the Six Nations territory. SNGRDC’s current green energy portfolio is capable of producing nearly 900 MW of renewable energy through its direct or indirect involvement in seven wind, six solar and one hydroelectric project(s). SNGRDC is located on the Six Nations Reserve with over 140 employees working in Nation Enterprise (on-reserve) or the administration of Economic Interests (off-reserve) projects. COMMUNITY BENEFIT STRUCTURE: Surplus profits generated by SNGRDC are invested back into the community through annual contributions to the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust (EDT). Since 2016, SNGRDC has contributed just under $7 million to the EDT to address community needs and priorities. GOVERNANCE STRCUTURE: The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation Group (SNGRDC Group) is comprised of three community boards: The Advisory Committee, Board of Directors, and the Economic Development Trust. The three community boards were formed to ensure transparency and accountability to the Six Nations community. The structure of the Group is based on community recommendations made during the 5 month community engagement in 2011 entitled Tewawennaró:roks – “We Gather Our Voices.” For more information please visit www.sndevcorp.ca