Mistawasis Nêhiyawak

Name

Mistawasis Nêhiyawak

Legal name

Mistawasis Nêhiyawak

Website

https://mistawasis.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Other General Government Support (92119)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Indigenous government services
• First nations administration
• Tribal community services
• On-reserve education programs
• Land management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prince Albert

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Mistawasis Nêhiyawak operates as a First Nations government funded through federal and provincial government transfers, treaties, and land claim settlements. Economic development activities are conducted through Misty Ventures Inc., the economic development arm of the Nation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mistawasis Nêhiyawak is a Cree First Nation government that delivers community services to its 2,216 registered members through a departmental structure covering Education, Finance, Health, Iron Buffalo Centre, Justice, Lands & Resources, and Public Works. The Nation also provides digital services including a mobile app, internet radio, and an emergency alert notification system, while economic development is conducted through its wholly-owned commercial arm, Misty Ventures Inc.

Product overview

Mistawasis Nêhiyawak (formerly Mistawasis First Nation) is a Cree First Nation government providing a comprehensive suite of community services across multiple departments. The organization operates as a single unified government entity rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Education (Chief Mistawasis School K-8, Head Start Program, Post-Secondary Education), Health (C.M.Ledoux Health Centre with community health nursing and medical transportation), Justice (community justice program with council oversight), Lands & Resources (land management under Mistawasis Land Code), Public Works (infrastructure and utilities management), and Finance (financial administration and reporting). Economic development is conducted through Misty Ventures Inc. The organization also provides digital services including a Mistawasis mobile app for community updates, CHEC 93.7 internet radio, and Talking Stick FirstAlerts for emergency notifications. The Iron Buffalo Centre serves as a hub for education, training, and employment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mistawasis Nêhiyawak App Mobile application (iOS and Android) that keeps registered Mistawasis community members connected through alerts, events, employment opportunities, and community updates.
• Talking Stick FirstAlerts Community alert notification system enabling Mistawasis members to receive emergency alerts and important community notifications via the Talking Stick mobile application.
• CHEC 93.7 Radio Internet radio station streaming at 93.7 FM, available to Mistawasis members for streaming on their devices through the website.
• Chief Mistawasis School K-Grade 8 school located on the Mistawasis First Nation in North Central Saskatchewan, operating alongside a Daycare Center and the nationally recognized Headstart Program from September to June.
• Head Start Program Aboriginal On Reserve Head Start Program designed to develop skills for children and their families, implementing developmentally appropriate Early Childhood programming that builds identity, self-confidence, and self-worth in children ages 3-5.
• Post-Secondary Education Program Funding and support program for Mistawasis members pursuing post-secondary education, including scholarship applications and policy oversight for student funding renewals.
• C.M.Ledoux Health Centre Fully accredited health centre providing community health nursing, home and community care, addictions prevention, maternal child health, medical transportation, and other healthcare programs for Mistawasis members.
• Iron Buffalo Centre Community facility building capacity through education, training and employment services, with a vision to empower community members to embrace lifelong success.
• Justice Program Community-based justice program including community justice coordinator and council, focusing on public education, crime prevention, and alternative measures programs for youth and adults.
• Lands & Resources Department Services Department managing land-related activities including granting leases, permits, easements, lot allocation, land appraisals, environmental assessments, and land use planning under the Mistawasis Land Code.
• Public Works Services Infrastructure management services covering fire protection, road maintenance (115 km), 18 community buildings, 5 water treatment plants, underground water/wastewater systems, sewage facilities, garbage collection, and community grounds maintenance.
• Finance Department Services Financial management services including accounts payable/receivable, budget development, financial accounting, payroll, independent audits, and funding agreement administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement successfully ratified in January 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Misty Ventures Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMisty Ventures Inc. is the economic development arm of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. Each Misty Ventures company works as part of the economic development initiatives of the Nation, providing financial stability and work opportunities for the community. Economic development has historically been based on the need to provide for the community while driving toward a better quality of living.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Muskoday First Nation: Cree First Nation fellow member of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, providing the same basket of member services including education, health, public works, and lands management. Highly comparable in scale and service mix.
• Sturgeon Lake First Nation: Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan member of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, providing a comparable array of community services under Treaty #6. Directly comparable governance scope and treaty framework.
• Lac La Ronge Indian Band: Cree First Nation in northern Saskatchewan also signatory to Treaty #6, operating a comparable multi-departmental government structure (education, health, lands, public works) with a much larger registered membership. Directly comparable as a Cree First Nation government under the same treaty framework.
• Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation: Cree First Nation in northern Saskatchewan with a multi-departmental government delivering education, health, justice, and economic development services to its members. Closely comparable in treaty framework, language, and service delivery model.
• Whitecap Dakota First Nation: Treaty #6 First Nation in Saskatchewan known for operating Dakota Dunes Resort and a robust economic development corporation. Comparable governance model but with a more advanced commercial track record relevant for benchmarking Misty Ventures Inc.
• James Smith Cree Nation: Cree First Nation fellow member of the Saskatoon Tribal Council operating a comprehensive suite of community services. Comparable in treaty affiliation, Cree cultural identity, and departmental structure.
• Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation: Cree First Nation and Saskatoon Tribal Council member operating health, education, justice, and economic development services. Comparable in organizational structure, Cree language heritage, and Saskatchewan geography.

Broad incumbents

• Saskatoon Tribal Council: Tribal council serving seven member First Nations including Mistawasis, providing centralized services and advocacy. Comparable in serving the same First Nations population in the Saskatoon region with overlapping service mandates.
• Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations: Provincial-level umbrella organization representing Treaty #1-11 First Nations in Saskatchewan, of which Mistawasis is a member. Comparable as the broader sovereign Indigenous governance body that Mistawasis participates in and whose policy positions shape operating conditions.

Others

• Indigenous Services Canada: Federal department that funds and administers programs delivered by Mistawasis. Not a competitor but the primary funder and counterpart whose policy and funding decisions materially shape Mistawasis's operating budget and program scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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