Pictured above: The Northern Store in Pikangikum First Nation, 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 Pikangikum First Nation, ON are a testament to our commitment.   

Pikangikum First Nation is located on Pikangikum Lake, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of the town of Red Lake. The community has a population of a little more than 3,000 residents (as per Whitefeather Forest website).

The Pikangikum name comes from the Ojibway word ‘Biikanjikamiing’ which refers to how the Berens River flows into Pikangikum Lake on the east, how the lake spreads out from the river on either side and how the river leaves the lake in the west across from where it comes in.

The remote community is accessible primarily by plane at the Pikangikum Airport. During the winter, it can also be accessed by winter road from Poplar Hill First Nation and Red Lake to the south, as well as the Ontario Highway.

Did you know?

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

1. Employment: We are one of the most prominent employers in Pikangikum, with our Northern store employing 46 individuals. Our commitment to local talent is demonstrated through our workforce consisting of 87% Indigenous employees.*  

2. Capital Investment: Northern has made a $10,524,813 capital investment in the Pikangikum store over a 10-year period.*

3. Annual Economic Impact: Northern is making a positive impact in Pikangikum, with $2,817,431 annual economic impact in the community.*

The community’s Northern Store manager, Sivakumar Sekar, and his team are dedicated community supporters.

*For the year ending 2020