Hay River & Area Métis Local #51

Name

Hay River & Area Métis Local #51

Legal name

Hay River & Area Métis Local #51

Website

https://hayrivermetisnwt.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Indigenous Community Services and Métis Advocacy

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Indigenous & Community Cultural Institutions (THAJADAK), Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

Keywords

• Indigenous community advocacy
• Métis rights representation
• Community wellbeing programs
• Economic development services
• Homeless shelter operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Hay River

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Operations Revenue: Hay River Métis Development Corporation (HRMDC) generates profits through diverse business ventures including real estate, building construction, environmental activities, retail, and general contracting. Primary objective is generating profits with secondary objective of providing employment to Métis people.
2. Government Funding: Relies heavily on funding from numerous Northwest Territories government departments including Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development and Municipal and Community Affairs to accomplish business activities and social programs.
3. Joint Venture Income: HRMDC holds 51% ownership in Metro (joint venture with Rowes Construction Ltd. at 49%), which currently provides housing from 2 duplexes. Revenue generated through rental income.
4. Membership Services: Provides programs and services to members including community wellbeing, education and training, homeless shelter operations, and advocacy support. No membership fees charged per constitution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 is a non-profit Métis representational society that advocates for Métis rights and operates community programs including a homeless/night shelter, community wellbeing, and education and training initiatives. Through its economic arm, Hay River Métis Development Corporation (HRMDC), and operating subsidiaries Métis Structures Inc., Metrow Construction Inc., and the Metro joint venture, it delivers construction, consulting, general contracting, real estate, accommodations, food catering, equipment rental, and technical services designed to generate profits and employment opportunities for the Métis community.

Product overview

Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 is a community organization that operates multiple business ventures and social programs. Its economic arm includes the Hay River Métis Development Corporation (HRMDC) which generates profits through investments in real estate, construction, environmental activities, retail, and general contracting; Métis Structures INC. provides comprehensive construction, consulting, and professional services; and Metrow Construction Inc. (51% HRMDC, 49% Rowes Construction Ltd.) handles building construction. The organization also operates Fisherman's Wharf as the 2025 operator and provides social services through the Homeless Shelter Program, Education and Training Programs, and Community Wellbeing Programs. The Local also supports member businesses through its Local Businesses Directory. The organization preserves Métis heritage while providing community support services and economic development opportunities.

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Products and services

• Hay River Métis Development Corporation (HRMDC) A business development corporation generating profits and employment opportunities for the Métis community, with investments in real estate, construction, environmental activities, retail, and general contracting. Owned and operated as the economic arm of Local #51.
• Métis Structures INC. Provides comprehensive services including accommodations, meals, building maintenance, consulting (general, engineering, environmental, socio-economic), food catering, general contracting, labour, maintenance management, project management, equipment rental and leasing, research services, technical services, training services, remediation services, demolition, and sale/rent of modular units, heat traced sewer tanks, heated water storage units, and generators.
• Metrow Construction Inc. Construction services company, wholly owned under HRMDC, operating at 102-76 Capital Dr., Hay River. Connected to the Metro joint venture that provides housing from 2 duplexes.
• Fisherman's Wharf Operations Marina and wharf facility operation providing services for fishermen and vendors, including wharf pavilion and vendor management under the 2025 operator designation.
• Homeless Shelter Program Operates the Hay River Night Shelter at 66 Industrial Drive and the Day Warming Shelter in downtown Hay River, providing emergency sheltering, warming facilities, and support services (warm meals, comfortable resting places, essential resources) to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Education and Training Programs Programs designed to provide skills and knowledge to Métis youth, including educational workshops, training opportunities, and support for personal and professional growth.
• Community Wellbeing Programs Holistic programs supporting the health, wellness, and prosperity of community members including health and wellness programs, Elders support services (transportation, home visits, cultural programming), youth and family programs, and community outreach and advocacy.
• Local Businesses Directory Directory and support service for member-owned businesses including arts, crafts, and other local enterprises such as Pink Poppy Designs (member-owned handmade beaded earrings).

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Rowes Construction Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 1988HRMDC holds 51% ownership in Metro joint venture with Rowes Construction Ltd. holding 49%. The joint venture currently provides housing from 2 duplexes. This partnership represents the core real estate investment strategy of the development corporation.
• Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development (GNWT)coreOthersEstablished and maintains positive working relationship with this Northwest Territories government department. Relies heavily on funding from this department to accomplish business activities.
• Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (GNWT)coreOthersEstablished and maintains positive working relationship with this Northwest Territories government department. Relies on funding from this department for various programs and activities.
• Métis Nation – Northwest TerritoriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal #51 serves as a branch of the Métis Nation of Northwest Territories. The organization utilizes services of the Métis Nation – Northwest Territories to provide political and financial support where conflicts arise over Métis rights, lands, and resources.
• Hay River Métis Development Corporation (HRMDC)majorOthersHRMDC is the economic arm of Hay River & Area Métis Local #51, pursuing business and economic opportunities in the Hay River area. Incorporated March 1, 1988 pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act. Managed by a board of directors operating under a business and social mandate.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Congress of Aboriginal Peoples: National representative organization for off-reserve Indigenous peoples (Status, Non-Status, Métis) with provincial-territorial member organizations delivering similar advocacy, social, and economic supports.
• Native Women's Association of Canada: National Indigenous representative organization delivering advocacy, social programs (including shelters and wellness), policy work, and economic initiatives; comparable Indigenous non-profit delivery model at a much larger scale.
• Métis Nation – Northwest Territories: Parent/regional body of which Local #51 is a branch, coordinating Métis rights advocacy across the NWT and providing political and financial support on land and rights issues. Most directly comparable counterpart for governance and advocacy functions.
• Métis Nation of Alberta (Provincial Council): Provincial Métis governance body representing Métis Albertans with a parallel structure of regional locals, an economic development arm (Métis Capital Group), housing and homelessness programs, and direct dealings with provincial government — directly comparable dual advocacy + economic model to Local #51.
• Métis Nation of British Columbia: Provincial Métis governance body with chartered community societies, an economic development arm, and youth/education/training programs serving Métis citizens — directly analogous advocacy + business + social programs model.

Regional players

• Inuvialuit Regional Corporation: Inuvialuit land claim organization with diversified economic arm (Inuvialuit Development Corporation, hotels, contracting), social programs, and political representation — closely analogous Métis Nation NWT cousin within the same territory.
• Tłı̨chǫ Government: NWT Indigenous government operating under a modern land claim with its own economic arms (Tłı̨chǫ Investment Fund, hotels, businesses) and social programs. Directly comparable dual advocacy/economic model at the regional level.
• Gwich'in Tribal Council (NWT): NWT Indigenous government covering Gwich'in lands with social programs and a development arm — analogous Indigenous governance + economic + social services structure operating in close NWT geography.
• Yellowknives Dene First Nation (Ndilǫ): Nearby NWT Indigenous government with its own social programs, business ventures, and government-to-government contracting relationships — directly comparable in scope (advocacy + economic arm + community services) within the same NWT context.

Direct peers

• NWT Association of Communities: NWT association representing municipal and community governments (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) with overlapping governance, funding, and community-wellness mandates. Strong overlap with Local #51's territorial level advocacy role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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