Whitecap Dakota First Nation-Development Corporation Case Study FINAL

WDC oversees the leasing of land for the Dakota Dunes Casino, as well as the ownership and operation of the Dakota Dunes Golf Links, Whitecap Convenience Store, Whitecap Industrial Services, and the Dakota Dunes Resort. [...] For example, a meeting between Chief Whitecap and John Lake in 1882 led to the selection of the location for the City of Saskatoon and made Chief Whitecap a recognized founder of the city. [...] The community's steadfast commitment to the plan led to the successful elimination of the deficit. [...] The stability of the First Nation’s government and support from the membership were identified as critical factors, as well as the location of the corporation and its potential for building alliances. [...] 11 While separating business and politics is important, it is also important for the community leadership to leverage the rights of the First Nation to bring opportunities to the development corporation and to lobby for the resources so the strategy and goals can be achieved.