About Us
Our Corporations and Limited Partnerships
Our Corporations
Community Investments
Taykwa Tagamou Nation believes in investing in the local and broader community to foster economic growth for the community. Taykwa Tagamou Nation holds a diverse economic portfolio.
Learn more about some of our corporations below:
Island Falls Forestry
Island Falls ForestryOverview
Island Falls Forestry is owned by TTN and has been operating since 1998. It is currently under a 20 year harvesting agreement with GreenFirst Forest Products, which is reviewed every five years
Outputs
Each year, approximately 300 jobs in Northern Ontario are additionally created to build almost 250km of winter roads. 5-10 TTN members are employed by Island Falls Forestry year-round.
Location: 369 Genier Road, Cochrane ON P0L 1C0
Company Phone Number: 705-272-4290
Bussière Quality Smoked Meats
Bussière Quality Smoked MeatsOverview
In November 2021, TTN purchased Bussière Quality Smoked Meats; a business serving Northern Ontario for over 35 years. This is the first business that TTN solely owns and was purchased in order to diversify TTN’s economic investment portfolio away from solely investing in the natural resource sector.
Outputs
There are currently 17 full-time employees and additional part-time staff. Bussière’s offers shipping to surrounding towns and communities from Hearst to New Liskeard. Additional shipping is available to remote communities.
Location: 33 Second St, Cochrane ON P0L 1C0
Company Phone Number: 705-272-6152
Coral Rapids Power
Coral Rapids PowerOverview
In March 2017, OPG and Coral Rapids Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TTN, completed the Peter Sutherland Sr. Generating Station, a source of two new units of clean, reliable electricity activity. Located at New Post Creek, about 75 km north of Smooth Rock Falls, the station lies within the traditional territory of TTN who remain equity partners in the station. This project was intended to be a pilot with OPG, however based on its success, about a dozen Indigenous partnerships have now been established following similar parameters.
Outputs
The station has two units that generate 28MW of renewable, low-cost electricity – enough to power about 28,000 homes. 49 TTN members are employed in this project.
Location: 246 Mountjoy Street South, Timmins, ON P4N 1T4
Company Phone Number: 705-365-6116
Takwata Builders
Takwata BuildersOverview
Established in 2022, Takwata Builders is a civil earthworks company serving mines and large scale construction projects.
Outputs
Each year, Takwata Builders engages in various mining and construction projects. Takwata Builders aims to recruit, hire and retain TTN members for both seasonal and on-going full time employment opportunities.
Location: 129 Sixth Avenue, Cochrane ON P0L1C0
Company Phone Number: 705-272-4290
Limited Partnerships
Learn about our Limited Partnerships below:
Takwata Spring Energy LP
Takwata Spring Energy LPOverview
Takwata Spring Energy LP is a pioneering micro-utility company dedicated to delivering sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy solutions to our community and other underserved communities.
Founded on the principles of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, Takwata Spring Energy LP leverages cutting-edge technology and community-driven approaches to address the energy access gap in emerging markets.
Takwata Spring Energy is led by Cecile Ross who has extensive experience and a proven track record in developing and implementing renewable energy projects.
For more information contact cecile@taykwatagamou.com.
Takwata NPLH Drilling
Takwata NPLH DrillingOverview
Takwata NPLH Drilling is a limited business partnership between Taykwa Tagamou Nation and NPLH Drilling. The partnership represents a collaborative effort to foster economic growth and sustainability with an aim to build a robust, diverse workforce that reflects the rich heritage of Taykwa Tagamou Nation and embodies the core balues of NPLH Drilling.
Takwata NPLH Drilling aims to actively recruit, train, and retain individuals in the drilling and mining sectors, with a focus on empowering Indigenous peoples, women and youth.
Other Notable Community Investments
Overview
- Community-wide solar microgrids installed, complete with Solar Electricity Safety Training
- FibreOptic deployment for the community
- TTN Named Finalist for 2022 Nova Business Excellence Awards
