Ryan LaRose
Director
Blair Davidson
Board Chair
Greetings from the Board of Directors of Meadow Lake Tribal Council Industrial Investments (MLTCII).
I am honored to be a part of the Board of Directors appointed by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council to oversee, direct and grow the group of companies that are responsible for contributing to the nine First Nation member communities. The dividends earned from these investments support economic development, social programs, employment and infrastructure in the shareholder communities. To achieve this goal MLTCII supports the wholly-owned companies, participates in joint ventures, limited partnerships and acquires businesses that fit with our strengths. Over the last number of years, we have put a great deal of our energy into growth in the forestry sector, with two pervasive objectives; strengthened financial position leading to increased profitability for the company, and employment of the members of our shareholder First Nations. We have seen improvement in these areas and they will remain a key focus as we follow through with our five-year strategic plan. In addition, we have undertaken expansion into the growing renewable energy field as opportunities arise.
NorSask Forest Products is a driving force behind the success of our group of wholly-owned companies. Over the last number of years we have modernized the sawmill leading to increased productivity. We have exceed all previous production records while reducing our overall cost of operations. In 2018, MLTCII acquired NorthWind Forest Products, making a commitment to better usage of a variety of timber sizing and to avoid waste. This company has a strong workforce and a strong customer base for its products. NorthWind focuses on the fencing, poles, posts, rails and oversized timber markets. In 2022, the MLTC Bioenergy Centre commenced operations supporting 16 new jobs in the Meadow Lake area. Above all, the board of MLTCII is focused on ensuring that opportunities support Indigenous employment owned and MLTC affiliated companies.
MLTCII supports the nine member First Nations by offering oversight to all MLTC RDI owned joint ventures and affiliates. Through our management team, we take the lead on investigation into investment in new economic opportunities. Our role is to bring best-practice to engagement in the business development world using flexibility, expert guidance and good governance. We have increased access to financing and the chance to expand the holdings on behalf of our communities by being an independent board.
Board of Directors
The MLTC Industrial Investments board is comprised of seven independent directors who bring an exceptional level of professionalism and expertise to overseeing the company.
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Blair Davidson
Board Chair
Richard Gladue
Director
Ruby Sinclair
Director
Eric Sylvestre
Director
Brandon Hansen
Director
Bradley Young
Director
