Snuneymuxw First Nation's Economic Arm
We are entrusted with advancing economic development on behalf of Snuneymuxw First Nation. PDG’s diversified portfolio spans forestry, gaming, hospitality, cannabis production and retail, tourism, transportation and logistics, business management, real estate and development, convenience and fuel retail.
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Grounded in Snuw’uyulth, the ancestral teachings passed down from our Elders, we weave Snuneymuxw knowledge with contemporary business. We are building prosperity that honours who we are, our Ancestors, the land and future generations.
PDG is driving economic growth across Snuneymuxw/Nanaimo and Vancouver Island through projects that have long been a priority for the community, including:
- The opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, a much-needed addition to the city’s downtown hospitality sector.
- The redevelopment of the former Howard Johnson property at 1 Terminal Avenue, part of sxwayxwum Village, a site recently returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation.
- The revitalization of Sealand Market, located beside the Departure Bay ferry terminal.
- The acquisition Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria , River Rock Casino Resort, Chances Casino Mapleridge, and Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, bring these properties into local ownership.
The eagle in the centre of our PDG logo represents strength and success for our Nation. The four salmon swimming along the outer ring honour the relationship that we have with our magnificant territory. The eagle and the salmon's relationship is sacred. It is a relationship built upon trust and respect. The salmon provide for the eagle, and the eagle honours the salmon by taking only what it needs to support itself.
This is how our relationship with our territory must be, built upon mutual respect and trust. By upholding and respecting our relationships and responsibilities with the natural world, our lands will continue to support and work with us.
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