Decades of involvement in a wide variety of important projects that have contributed to the development of northwestern B.C. has paid off for the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) with a prestigious honour.

Last week, the business arm of the Tahltan government won the Top Indigenous Business of the Year for Northern B.C. award at the Fifth Annual Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference.

鈥淭he award recognizes Indigenous businesses from Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Northern BC that have demonstrated excellence in growth, innovation, marketing, environmental stewardship, outstanding service and/or a commitment to the preservation of its cultural values and identity,鈥� stated a press release.

Paul Gruner, executive director of TNDC said the organization was honoured, noting future plans to further improve life in northwestern Tahltan communities.

鈥淭NDC continues to grow and diversify,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e are expanding the provision of fibre optics to the communities of Iskut and Dease Lake, providing critical high-speed internet which will enhance the delivery of healthcare and education.鈥�

Gruner also highlighted the 2021 partnership with the Province, Newcrest Mining, the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine, Newmont, Teck Resources, Seabridge Gold and Skeena Resources that upgraded the Dease Lake airport and saw TNDC take over as operator.

鈥淲ith several strategic business plans in the works, TNDC will continue to be a major player in creating growth and prosperity in Northern BC,鈥� he said.

Since the 1980s the TNDC has been involved in numerous historic endeavours including the Great Bear project, Eskay Mine, BC Hydro鈥檚 Northwest Transmission Line and the Coast Mountain Hydro hydrolectric projects.

The corporation currently has stakes in Seabridge Gold鈥檚 KSM project, Skeena Resources鈥� Eskay Creek revitalization project and the working Brucejack and Red Christ mines.

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