The Saskatoon Tribal Council has an Economic Development department focused on creating wealth and employment opportunities for STC members by creating or acquiring profitable ventures. Its primary driver and contact for future business opportunities are STC Investments LLP, which aims to create sustainable economic opportunities and generate wealth for our seven First Nations. Its vision is to be the premier strategic investment company that catalyzes the economic success of the STC First Nations.
This investment arm of STC is governed by the Economic Development leaders from each STC First Nation. It takes great pride in a well-developed and professional governance manual and proper governance training of each Board Member. STC Investments will only invest in businesses of equal interest to all the seven STC First Nations and in operations that do not directly overlap with the other STC First Nation-owned companies.
STC Casino Holdings
STC Casino Holdings is a partnership company in the ownership of the $70 Million Dakota Dunes facility, with revenues from profits channelled back to STC communities and, eventually, future STC investments.
Saskatoon Tribal Council is the development partner and owner of the Dakota Dunes Casino building, which is made up of seven Member First Nations– Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Yellow Quill First Nation, Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, One Arrow First Nation, Muskoday First Nation and Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The facility is leased by SIGA that operates the casino business under provincial and First Nation gaming regulations.
The facility consists of:
Over 80,000 sq. ft., including the large gaming floor, restaurant and Saskatchewan’s only High Limit Room
Over 620 slot machines and 18 table games, including e-Tables for Roulette, Baccarat and Blackjack
STC Industrial Group offers professional industrial services while creating quality trades jobs for Indigenous individuals and promoting economic development within Indigenous communities. Originally founded in 2017 by the Saskatoon Tribal Council as STC Industrial Contracting, the company has since expanded. In 2020, it acquired Keys Welding Service, and in 2023, it partnered with Team Power Solutions to establish STCI Power Solutions.
STC Industrial Contracting is a highly skilled and certified field service provider of construction and maintenance solutions to the industrial sector, including mining, utilities, agriculture, oil & gas and much more. Services include structural steel, mechanical, piping, and related scopes.
This company has extensive experience throughout Saskatchewan and is recognized as a Tier One services provider.
Keys Welding Services Ltd. (KWS) is a metal fabrication company located in the North Corman Industrial Park.
KWS has been operating out of Saskatoon, SK, since 2008 and employs a strong team of apprentice and journeyperson welders, fabricators, pipefitters, laborers and millwrights. KWS is equipped to handle both small and large projects, with a 7.5-acre yard and over 28,000 square feet of operations space.
STC Industrial Power Solutions is an industrial manufacturing & services company focused on supplying & servicing custom power and control products for the mining and utility industry. Created as a partnership between Team Power Solutions and STC Industrial Contracting, STCI Power Solutions builds capacity for Indigenous business and quality of life for Indigenous people through strategic teamwork with customers and stakeholders. Services include:
The property at 203 Packham Ave was previously owned by both Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and STC, along with 335 Packham. The space had been fully leased with the property managed by Cress Housing Corporation. The ownership transfer was completed in 2016.