Gwich’in Firm Questions GNWT’s Procurement Approach

Gwich'in firm questions GNWT's procurement approach - The Turtle Island News

By Jacksen Friske, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Gwich’in leaders and a Fort McPherson business say the GNWT is “overlooking” treaty agreements and Indigenous-run companies when awarding contracts on settlement land. In May, the Northwest Territories’ Department of Infrastructure posted a tender seeking a contractor to acquire gravel from a quarry and stockpile it at two locations along the Dempster Highway. Two companies pla…

Gwich’in firm questions GNWT’s procurement approach

"We're not trying to take the pie but we want our fair share." A Gwich'in leader and business said GNWT procurement is "overlooking" treaty agreements. The post Gwich’in firm questions GNWT’s procurement approach first appeared on Cabin Radio.