NE-DAA-KII-ME-NAAN INC.

Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. (Nedaak) is a Forest Management company established in 2012 by the Chief and Councils of Ginoogaming First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Aroland First Nation, Pays Plat First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band, Constance Lake First Nation, and Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek First Nation. Nedaak manages the Kenogami Forest, one of the largest Sustainable Forest Licenses (SFL) in Ontario, incorporating First Nation traditional knowledge and providing economic opportunities for area First Nations. Nedaak provides Forest Management Services, cultivating opportunities and benefits for its owners and business partners. Deanna Hoffman is the General Manager. The company is located in the Nipigon District of the Northwest Region, approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. Nedaak was instrumental in the establishment of Ogwiidachiwaning Sustainable Forest Management Inc. Nedaak was selected to receive the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund Business Award for the “6-10+ Years in Operation” category in September 2021.