Corporate Overview

The Members of the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation consist of the seven member First Nations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council as represented by the Chief of the said First Nation: Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Mistawasis First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Muskoday First Nation, One Arrow First Nation, Whitecap Dakota First Nation and Yellow Quill First Nation.

The mandate of the Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation is to distribute twenty-five percent of the net profits generated from the Dakota Dunes Casino on a fair and equitable basis to First Nation and non-First Nation charitable organizations and groups within a 75 kilometre radius from the Whitecap Dakota First Nation (known as the “catchment area”).

Section 7.5 of the 2002

Framework Agreement between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (“FSIN”) and the Government of Saskatchewan establishes the criteria for distributions which are to be made to First Nation and non-First Nation organizations in the community in which the host Tribal Council is located and in the surrounding area, in the manner solely determined by the Board of Directors of each Community Development Corporation.

Our Vision

Sovereign First Nations and Communities will thrive, rooted in Inherent and Treaty rights.

Our Mission

The Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation:

  • Allocates grant funding in order to enhance independence and well being of residents of the communities we support;
  • Allocates these funds with fairness, accountability and transparency.
  • Supports economic development, social development, justice initiatives, educational development, recreation facilities operation and development, senior and youth programs, cultural development, community infrastructure development and maintenance, health initiatives, and other charitable purposes.

Our Values

FIRE

Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Excellence.

Our Team

Tribal Chief Mark Arcand

Tribal Chief Mark Arcand

Chair
Beryl Bear

Beryl Bear

Vice Chair
Chief Janine Baldhead

Chief Janine Baldhead

Treasurer
Frank Royal

Frank Royal

Secretary
Chief Darcy Desjarlais

Chief Darcy Desjarlais

Director
Chief Felix Thomas

Chief Felix Thomas

Director
Troy Davies

Troy Davies

Director
Chief Daryl Watson

Chief Daryl Watson

Director
Chief Kelly Wolfe

Chief Kelly Wolfe

Director
Clarissa Whitehead

Clarissa Whitehead

Director
Trevor Reid

Trevor Reid

Director
Patrick Barber

Patrick Barber

Ex-officio
Chief Lee-Anne Kehler

Chief Lee-Anne Kehler

Director
Chief Wanda Whitehawk

Chief Wanda Whitehawk

Director
Shirley Greyeyes

Shirley Greyeyes

Director
Senator Donna Renneberg

Senator Donna Renneberg

Director
Senator Vivian Anderson

Senator Vivian Anderson

Director
Jamie Yuzicappi

Jamie Yuzicappi

Community Engagement Coordinator
Heidi Wang

Heidi Wang

Finance Officer
Marcia Burns

Marcia Burns

Community Investment Coordinator
Verna Daniels

Verna Daniels

Executive Assistant
Jordan Desmarais

Jordan Desmarais

Administrative Assistant
Isabella Daniels

Isabella Daniels

Student / Admin Support