The NWT’s Det’on Cho Group of Companies has just received a national award.
For their work in boosting the economic development for their communities, the Det’on Cho Group has just been named as the 2024 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation of the Year by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses.
Several Indigenous and Det’on Cho leaders gave statements on receiving the award. Mark Lewis, Det’on Cho’s President & Chief Executive Officer, called the award an “extraordinary honour,” and said that it validates their approach to build and grow their corporation round Dene Laws.
“This award was only achieved through the collaboration and dedication of our team members, board of directors, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, our partners, and our clients.”
Chief Ernest Betsina, Dettah Chief of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, noted, “On behalf of the Yellowknives Dene, I am proud to see Det’on Cho earn this national recognition. It reflects how our Yellowknives Dene First Nation and Det’on Cho have created a shared vision for building prosperity and improving the lives of our members.”
The award was given out during the CCAB’s 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner on May 29th over in Toronto. Mark Lewis, Chief Betsina, and Chief Fred Sangris, the Ndilǫ Chief for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, were all in attendance to receive the award.
