Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. and Nak'azdli Development Corporation (NDC) are pleased to announce a new partnership that reflects a shared commitment to sustainable development, community empowerment, and responsible resource management within Nak’azdli Whut’en territory. This partnership brings together Nak'azdli Development Corporation (NDC)'s vision for long-term, values-driven economic growth and Terracon’s extensive experience in delivering geotechnical engineering solutions. Together, the two organizations will work together on projects that serve both community needs and client goals—ensuring development is technically sound, environmentally responsible, and rooted in mutual respect.
The collaboration will focus on delivering high-quality geotechnical services for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects taking place within the traditional territory of Nak’azdli Whut’en. In parallel, the partnership will actively promote economic opportunity, training, and employment opportunities for Nak’azdli members, ensuring community participation in service delivery related to projects that impact their land and lives.
This agreement is part of a broader commitment by both organizations to foster genuine, long-term relationships between industry and Indigenous communities. It demonstrates what is possible when economic development is grounded in respect, shared decision-making, and a deep responsibility to the people and the land.
About Nak'azdli Development Corporation (NDC)
Nak'azdli Development Corporation (NDC) is the economic development arm of Nak’azdli Whut’en, a Dakelh First Nation located near Fort St. James, British Columbia. The Corporation is dedicated to building sustainable, culturally aligned economic opportunities that respect the environment, and provide long-term benefits for the community and future generations.
Terracon and Infinity Métis Corporation (a subsidiary of McMurray Métis) have a formal partnership to provide services in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). This partnership allows both organizations to work together to offer a diverse scope of geoscience, geotechnical, and related field services to both industry and government. Both Terracon and Infinity Métis leadership have extensive industry and local expertise and are committed to working together to promote local employment and training opportunities for McMurray Métis membership while also investing in the community.
Infinity Métis Corporation is a locally Métis owned and operated company that is a part of the Métis Nation of Alberta. With regulatory support and engagement, Infinity Métis Corporation and McMurray Métis represent a community of over 600 members. Infinity Métis Corporation has an active and knowledgeable base of representatives that currently work and volunteer within the grass roots level of the local Indigenous community. Infinity Métis Corporation was created as a means of generating revenues for McMurray Métis. Their vision is to support the Métis people of the RMWB in community, business and the social well being for today, and tomorrow.
To learn more about Infinity Métis Corporation and the diverse scope of expertise their industry partners offer visit their website, www.infinitymetiscorp.com.