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etc.) the FHQ board has the unique distinc-
tion of being one of the few tribal councils
with so many professionally-certified di-
rectors. “We benefit from having a strong,
diverse skill set to fill in whatever gaps we
may have to make sure we have a stronger
matrix of talent to help move our company
forward,” says Benjoe.
In other words, says Benjoe, FHQ was
founded on the mission to create a “First
Nations-led source of revenue for bet-
ter control of our own destinies. As First
Nations individuals, we have the ability
to make better decisions for ourselves.
Through excellent self-governance and
best business practises, and creating
strong relationships with strong non-First
Nations entities, we are building capacity
for our community.”
“Securing long term contracts and creat-
ing sustainability—those are the types of
things we are looking for.”
BUILDING FOR THE
LONG-TERM
It is hard to talk about the FHQ without
elaborating one of Benjoe's long-term
goals: to create employment and rebuild
the economies of communities FHQ De-
velopments works with. FHQ’s mission—
