• Our Purpose

Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe Inc (GMS) was established as a vehicle to execute the economic development goals of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Community Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan including:

 
  1. To significantly reduce, and eventually to end chronic poverty of our individuals and families.
  2. To create significant sustainable wealth for our Anishnawbek Nation by establishing a wealth generation engine and acquiring the capabilities and institutional structures needed to effectively sustain, manage and grow our wealth.
  3. To ensure that the work of enhancing the prosperity of our community members and that of building the wealth of our Anishnawbek Nation are mutually reinforcing.
  4. To achieve prosperity without compromising the wellbeing and sustainability of the natural world.
(From March 2020 Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Comprehensive Community Plan)
  • We are the trusted leader in sustainable business driven by collaboration that respects and honours the land, culture, and future generations.
    Vision Statement
  • The Corporation’s mission is to use innovative business practices that incorporate Anishnawbek knowledge and values in order to increase the productivity of the corporation. Business ventures will provide excellent service and value to its customers while being accountable, honest and reliable. The business ventures will also provide increased revenue and enhanced employment opportunities while assuring environmental, economic and social sustainability for the Corporation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
    Mission
  • Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe (GMS) aspires to be Atikameksheng Anishnawbek’s primary wealth generation engine, unlocking potential by managing land assets and fostering a collaborative commercial environment. Through close collaboration with Gimma and Council, the AA administration, funding agencies, and business partners, GMS envisions being profitable, sustainable, and scalable. GMS will further nurture AA’s economic growth by supporting business acceleration initiative. As a dedicated community partner, GMS will reinvest in the community and actively promote entrepreneurship among band members.
    Values