About

Da Daghay Development Corporation (DDDC) was officially incorporated in 1989 and serves as the economic arm and for-profit entity of its sole shareholder, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council First Nation (TKC). The existence of First Nations development corporations, including DDDC, is based on the legal necessity of for-profit-driven business ventures operating at arms length from their self-governing First Nations.

In 2012, the corporation commenced to restructure its approach to economic driven business and best practices. A new board of directors was elected, a new CEO was hired, and the journey of re-fostering trust and integrity between the First Nations and its economic development corporation continued with a refreshed approach.

DDDC prioritizes strong and open governance and meaningful engagement with its shareholder and citizens. We meet regularly, host open houses, and maintain a Citizen Engagement Committee to ensure citizens are informed and aware of our activities and opportunities.

DDDC is guided by a triple bottom line approach that balances economic growth, citizen well-being, and environmental stewardship.

Da Daghay has a portfolio including commercial and residential properties throughout the City. It also leases and develops land in partnership with its Shareholder (TKC) and various other strategic stakeholders. DDDC has a diverse portfolio of investments across many industries.

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Da Daghay Development Corporation (DDDC), was incorporated in 1989 and is owned by the second largest landowner in Whitehorse, its sole shareholder, the Ta'an Kwach'an Council (TKC).

The Ta'an Kwäch'än take their name from Taa'an Man (Lake Laberge) in the heart of their traditional territory.

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Our Guiding Values

As a Yukon First Nations Economic Development Corporation,

  • We embrace excellence and innovation in striving to meet the needs, values and expectations of the shareholder and citizens.

  • We seek to strike a measured balance between investing in opportunities that generate profit with those that generate economic opportunity for Citizens.

  • We commit to investing in opportunities that are consistent with the cultural, traditional and land stewardship values of the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council.

  • We conduct our governance with integrity, transparency, and accountability, and with open and honest dialogue with the shareholder, citizens, and partners.

  • We believe that the safety of our board, management, employees, and contractors is paramount.

  • We embrace the professional development of our staff to ensure they can reach their full potential.

Our Mission

Our mission is to generate wealth and economic opportunity by:

  • Leveraging our business expertise and knowledge to ensure we are well-positioned to effectively capitalize on potential economic development opportunities;

  • Making sound investments that generate both wealth for the Shareholder and employment opportunities for Citizens, and in a manner consistent with our values and those of the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council; and

  • Supporting Citizen-owned businesses to ensure effective access to DDDC-generated economic opportunities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a strong and effective leader in Yukon's economy, where TKC Citizens can access employment and other economic opportunities to help achieve their aspirations for a strong and vibrant future.