KGS Group and WLON establish Ganawendan Aki Environmental

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and KGS Group have established Ganawendan Aki Environmental Limited Partnership, a new environmental services firm built on cultural integrity and technical excellence.

Ganawendan Aki was created to ensure projects within WLON territory are guided by Anishinaabe values and deep respect for the land. By combining WLON’s cultural leadership with KGS Group’s technical expertise, the firm offers a unique approach to environmental consulting.

“Ganawendan Aki is more than a business,” said Annie Dietrich, President of Ganawendan Aki. “We’re building a future where Indigenous knowledge leads the way in environmental decision-making, supported by rigorous science and engineering.”

“Our Nation’s role as guardian of the land is sacred,” said Chief Clayton Wetelainen of WLON. “Ganawendan Aki will help ensure we are not just involved in projects happening on the land but are steering them in the right direction, in a way that protects Anishinaabe value and contributes to the growth and sovereignty of our Nation.”

The company is rooted in a shared commitment to honour and protect the land through environmental services that are both scientifically sound and culturally informed, including:

• Baseline environmental data collection
• Site assessments
• Environmental and cultural monitoring
• Remediation
• Community engagement

“This partnership is a meaningful step in our reconciliation journey and gives us a chance to contribute to impactful work alongside Wabigoon,” said Jason Mann, Principal at KGS Group and Board Member of Ganawendan Aki. “We look forward to the positive impact Ganawendan Aki will have on the environment and the future of our industry.”

For more information, visit: www.GanawendanAki.com