An event was held Monday in La Loche to celebrate the partnership. (submitted photo/Melody Lynch)

By Derek Cornet

First Nations

Birch Narrows joins partnership focused on technology products

Dec 12, 2022 | 2:30 PM

Birch Narrows Dene Development Inc. (BNDDI), MMLK Group Inc., and Superior Strategies have partnered to launch All3Innovation LP, a new majority Indigenous-owned technology business.

All3Innovation delivers technology products and services, while helping to grow and strengthen Indigenous communities through training and employment.

In a media release issued Monday, MMKL Group CEO Mark Hinz explained the partners’ common goals for the joint venture.

“All3Innovation aspires to be a leader in the technology sector, as well as in environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices,” he said.

“We’re focused on developing meaningful, long-term relationships with customers and Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We look forward to providing leading technology products and services that drive economic development while protecting the environment.”

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All3Innovation specializes in technology products that contribute to greater efficiencies in the mining, industrial and commercial sectors, utilizing robotics instead of humans in environments that are unsafe, as well as helping clients to monitor, measure, analyze and improve performance with regards to ESG performance.

“As an Indigenous person and business owner, I’m proud to be working with BNDDI and MMKL to create opportunities for Indigenous participation in the technology sector and to be building a company with partners whose philosophy and values align with those of Indigenous peoples,” Superior Strategies owner Jason Thompson said. “And, by that I mean our collective focus on relationship building, protecting Mother Earth and improving the socio-economic health of our communities.”

BNDDI, the economic development arm owned by Birch Narrows Dene Nation, is eager to work with the partners to build sustainable and meaningful employment capacity and economic benefits within Birch Narrows Dene Nation and other Indigenous communities across the country.

Anthony Clark, CEO of BNDDI, mentioned what this means for the economic development corporation. He said the partnership aligns with many aspects of the band’s strategic business plan.

“It creates a diverse product and service offerings that allow Birch Narrows’ community members to participate in the technology sector, while engaging our clients in a meaningful way to positively affect ESG attributes of their business,” Clark said.

“Birch Narrows as a community has a strong and vibrant young demographic that will be able to enjoy the benefits of being involved in this sector of the market. Our partners in MMKL and Superior Strategies are a perfect fit in alignment with values, partnership, collaboration and innovation. I look forward to growing this opportunity with them and seeing what we can collectively achieve.”

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

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