Pictured above: The Northern Store in Deer Lake, ON

Our Community Promise:

The North West Company Inc. is proud of the active role we play within the communities we serve, striving to make a positive, progressive difference. Our contributions within the community of Deer Lake, ON, are a testament to our commitment.   

Deer Lake First Nation is located in Northern Ontario, north of Red Lake and within the boundaries of the territory described by the Winnipeg Treaty of 1875, Treaty No. 5. The Oji-Cree community is accessible via the Deer Lake Airport year round and a seasonal winter road. The community’s 867 residents (as per 2016 Census Canada data) speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree and English.

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North West is proud of the impact we have on the community.

1. Employment: We are one of the most prominent employers in Deer Lake, with our Northern store employing 17 individuals. Our commitment to local talent is demonstrated through our workforce consisting of 94% Indigenous employees.*  

2. Capital Investment: Northern has made a $940,990 capital investment in the Deer Lake store over a 10-year period.*

3. Annual Economic Impact: Northern is making a positive impact in Deer Lake, with $994,577 annual economic impact in the community.*

The community’s Northern Store Manager, Matthew Walsh, and his team are strong and dedicated community supporters.

Pictured above: (above) Store staff deliver essential goods to families affected by COVID-19. (below) Aerial view of Deer Lake and the Northern store

“Community support is huge, and the key to success for acceptance from the community. So we always need to give back to the communities we live, work, and play in,” said Walsh. “Our team has come together to make many community events a success throughout the year.”

*For the year ending 2019