About Us
Overview
In 2018, Lac Seul First Nation and Wabauskang First Nation came together to develop a common approach to resource development in their shared traditional territories. The First Nations’ intent to work together was documented in a collaboration protocol in which they agreed to work together in unity in matters of common interest; in particular, with respect for resource development activities in their common homelands.
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Two years later, in 2020, the two First Nations deepened their collaboration to protect their shared traditional territories by forming a strategic alliance to take advantage of business opportunities, to strengthen their environmental monitoring activities, and to present a united front to resource development companies. This strategic alliance was realized in Shared Spirits, an equal partnership between Wabauskang First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation.
Objectives:
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The practical objectives of Shared Spirits are:
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Eliminate competition between Wabauskang and Lac Seul businesses and joint ventures for the same contracts. By bidding for contracts through Shared Spirits, it ensures that benefits from industry contracts flow to both First Nations.
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Eliminate duplication in implementing impact-benefit agreements in the shared territory. For example, the First Nations will coordinate environmental monitoring of industry players in the shared territory so the First Nations are not duplicating each other’s efforts.
Welcome to Shared Spirits Shared Territory
(Lac Seul and Wabauskang First Nations)
Meet the Board
Ken Anderson
70yrs old, semi- retired living in Red Lake. Industrial Electronics Technician, Master Electrician
Status member of LSFN (Loon Clan).
39yrs - Anderson Electric performing Industrial, Poleline, Commercial, Residential, and
General Contracting work. Up to 120 employees.
5yrs - Owner/Partner of Red Lake Marine.
Northern Visions - owner/operator of 100 man accommodation camp in Red Lake.
Best Western Hotel, Sioux Lookout, owner/partner for 12 yrs
Wild West Real Estate - owner/operator of Real estate investment company in Red Lake Area.
TBA
Don Aiken
4th Generation Red Laker. Married to Tammy Aiken with 5 kids and 1 grandchild (1 more on the
way in June)
Graduated Shingwauk Algoma University and Lake Head University with an Honours Degree in
Political Science and Philosophy
Purchased my first business at 15 years old in Red Lake and have grown a diverse portfolio of
operating multiple business in a variety of fields in Ontario and the US, Residential / Commercial
/ Industrial Real Estate as well.
Involved with Fire Fly and Tikinagan Child and Family Services in the Foster Parent Program for
20 years
Past member of the Municipality of Red Lake Town Council and numerous boards and
committees
Activity involved in the community with the Lions and the Legion.
Really proud to be part of the Shared Spirits Board of Directors