Missanabie Cree First Nation gets into the helicopter business – CTV News
Missanabie Cree First Nation will soon be the owner of two new helicopters, as the community expands its business ventures.
The First Nation has partnered with Great Lakes Helicopter, a helicopter company based in Kitchener, to create Great Lakes Maskwa Aviation, which will give it a presence in transportation, flight training and utility work throughout the north.
“We were intrigued with the idea, went down to see (general manager Dwayne Henderson) in Kitchener, were really impressed with his operation and decided this is a really good business scenario,” said Chief Jason Gauthier.
“We need more pilots, so we’re going to be looking at training, we’re looking at fire suppression, maybe talking evacuations.”
