Indigenous Services

Working collaboratively to improve access to high quality services, increase jobs, and provide agricultural advancements for First Nations

  • Project Purpose: Project management, market assessment, business plan and business structure for establishment of Alberta’s first New Generation Co-operative.

    Services: Business Plan, Project Management, Organizational Development

  • Project Purpose: Business opportunity assessment for the development of a commercial complex with gas station and convenience store. Included: market analysis, tobacco license application, fuel supplier options and financial projections.

    Services: Economic Development

  • Project Purpose: Regional waste management project for 7 rural municipalities and 4 Indigenous communities in east central Saskatchewan

    Services: Project Management, Feasibility Study, Municipal Waste, Stream Assessment

  • Project Purpose: Market opportunity assessment for native plant species processing project for cosmetic and personal care applications to support expansion of an Indigenous owned greenhouse.

    Services: Market Opportunity Assessment

  • Project Purpose: Establish five-year operations plan for ACFSS.

    Services: Operations Plan

  • Project Purpose: Construction of a state of the art hydroponic and traditional greenhouse to produce organic and conventional vegetables for local food-box program, local school board, and retail.

    Services: Feasibility Study, Business Plan, Financing, Project Management, Marketing and Branding, Operations Budget, Hiring Plan

  • Project Purpose: Transition 2100 acres of freshly tilled and established farmland to organic wheat, barley and oat crops.

    Services: Operations Plan, Equipment Financing, HR Plan, Hiring, Crop Insurance, Crop Plans, Lease Agreements

"Keating Business Strategies Ltd has been working with St. Mary's Band since March of 2013 on several economic development initiatives within the community. They have demonstrated knowledge in First Nations regulations, taxation and land issues and understand clear lines of communication and protocol in working with our team and people. Working closely with our economic development team, they have completed a feasibility study, market analysis, business plan and financing package and have provided guidance, mentoring and project management services throughout. We work with the Keating team closely in defining strategy and collaborating on future projects. I would highly recommend Keating Business Strategies Ltd to further economic development initiatives for any other First Nations communities or groups. They have proven themselves to be professional and respectful members of our team."

— Becky Pelkonen, Director Community and Economic DevelopmentAqam Community, St. Mary's Indian Band