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National Aboriginal consortium enjoys economic success. (Advertising Feature).


Rupertsland Holdings Inc. has initiated a ground level, national operation that has created new economic opportunities.

Rupertsland Holdings Inc. (RHI RHI Robert Half International
RHI Range Height Indicator
RHI Roller Hockey International
RHI Relativistic Heavy Ion
RHI Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
RHI Rhinelander, WI, USA - Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (Airport Code) 
) was established in 1998 by four Aboriginal investment groups from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory Yukon Territory, territory (2001 pop. 28,674), 207,076 sq mi (536,327 sq km), NW Canada. Geography and Climate


The triangle-shaped Yukon territory is bordered on the N by the Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean, on the E by the Northwest Territories,
 and the Northwest Territories Northwest Territories, territory (2001 pop. 37,360), 532,643 sq mi (1,379,028 sq km), NW Canada. The Northwest Territories lie W of Nunavut, N of lat. 60°N, and E of Yukon. . Realizing that the highly competitive Aboriginal retail market had the greatest growth potential, RHI's initial mandate was to establish a consortium to set up an Aboriginal controlled grocery and dry goods dry goods
pl.n.
Textiles, clothing, and related articles of trade. Also called soft goods.

dry goods npl (COMM) → mercería sg

dry goods 
 wholesale operation to supply independent Aboriginal retail operations.

The ultimate goal of this consortium was to create long term, meaningful employment while at the same time providing a source of equity investment funds Noun 1. investment funds - money that is invested with an expectation of profit
investment

assets - anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
 for future Aboriginal economic development undertakings. After due consideration, the grocery and dry goods project evolved into an investment strategy which has been implemented and is providing economic success today. RHI purchased and presently holds a block of 574,578 trust units of North West Company Fund as a revenue producing investment.

From the strength of many

Positive investment returns are more likely with pooled resources from many Aboriginal groups unified with the same visions of economic prosperity. This pooled fund will allow RHI to invest in any sector with significant impact.

The initial shareholders of RHI represent over 150 Aboriginal groups in western Canada.

* Yukon Indian Development Corporation (YIDC) represents 17 First Nations from Yukon and Northern British Columbia. YIDC pursues strategic equity ownership positions in active business enterprises on behalf all 17 First Nations it represents.

* Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN FSIN Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations ) represents all 73 First Nations in Saskatchewan First Nations in Saskatchewan constitute many nations. First Nations ethnicities in the province include the Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux, Dene and Dakota. Historically the Atsina and Blackfoot could also be found at various times. . FSIN has entered into business opportunities and investments that provide employment and growth for First Nations in Saskatchewan.

* Denendeh Development Corporation (DDC See VESA DDC. ) has investments in 6 business sectors including oil and gas services, power generation and transmission, communication services, tourism and hospitality, retail goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax.  and traditional arts. DDC represents 5 Aboriginal groups from the Northwest Territories.

* Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd. (TCIG) is a diversified investment corporation owned by the 7 tribal councils in Manitoba representing 55 First Nations. TCIG currently owns 100% of Arctic Beverages Limited, a Pepsi bottling franchise, 100% of First Canadian Health Management Corporation Inc., an Aboriginal medical and dental claims processor, as well as 7.5% of First Nations Bank of Canada First Nations Bank of Canada (or FNBC) was established in 1996 after receiving Letters Patent from the Government of Canada. It began as a venture between TD Bank (now TD Canada Trust) and Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation in 1993-94. .

TCIG, distinguished as one of the top 100 businesses in Manitoba, provides sound investment strategies for it's shareholders. TCIG, nationally recognized as an Aboriginal corporate leader, provides all inclusive management, financial and corporate services to RHI and is committed to assisting the shareholders and Directors of RHI in achieving the objectives to become a truly national investment consortium.

RHI shareholders contributed $3,000,000 with support from Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC ABC
 in full American Broadcasting Co.

Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928.
) for its initial investment in North West Company Fund trust units in May, 2000 and RHI's assets today stand at over $14,000,000 which is an impressive return on investments over three years.

RHI is contemplating raising additional equity on an exempt basis from qualified purchasers.

Rupertsland Holdings Inc. will make a presentation

An invitation is extended to Aboriginal interests wishing to learn more about this exciting national Aboriginal endeavor. RHI will be making a presentation outlining its unique investment strategy at the Westin Edmonton Hotel, 10135 - 100 Street during the Assembly of First Nations 24th Annual General Assembly in Edmonton, AB on July 15, 2003.
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