ABOUT GWICH’IN NATION AND GTC
Gwich’in Tribal Council: Building a Strong Future Together
The History of The Gwich’in
Development Corporation
The Gwich’in Development Corporation (GDC) is 100% owned by the Gwich’in Tribal Council and
was created shortly after the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement was signed in 1992.
Our Vision
To generate sustainable long term wealth for all Gwich’in participants and create economic opportunities that enrich the lives of people in the Gwich’in Settlement Area.
Our Mission
To create wealth by generating business through acquisitions, investments and partnerships.
Our Values
GTC Business Guiding Principles
The Gwich’in Development Corporation (GDC) is 100% owned by the Gwich’in Tribal Council and
was created shortly after the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement was signed in 1992.
will govern our activities.
with dignity and respect.
does not negatively impact the environment.
our traditions and our land.
Gwich’in Settlement Area
The Gwich’in Settlement Region of the Canadian Western Arctic is comprised of land from the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
The Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA) is a portion of the Mackenzie Valley in the Northwest Territories and includes the communities of Inuvik, Fort McPherson, Aklavik and Tsiigehtchic.
Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement
Under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, the Gwich’in Tribal Council was granted ownership of 16,264 square kilometers of land in parcels located throughout the GSA and Yukon.
Sections of this land are very active with economic development arising from the proposed Mackenzie Gas Pipeline Project and other oil and gas exploration. By being involved in activities on Gwich’in land, the Gwich’in Development Corporation can ensure local resident’s are involved and benefit from these opportunities.
Contact the Gwich’in Development Corporation
Reach out to the Gwich’in Development Corporation for inquiries about our investments, partnerships,
or business opportunities.
