Our People
Aki-Eh Dinbinwewziwin is a partnership between Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Wahnapitae First Nation and Technica Mining.
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek boasts a proud history of sharing the many resources within their reservation lands and their traditional territory, recognizing, and affirming the spirit of the Robinson-Huron Treaty. The First Nation is located approximately 19 km west of the Greater City of Sudbury. The current land base is 43,747 acres, much of it being a deciduous and coniferous forest, surrounded by eight lakes, with eighteen lakes within its boundaries. Their current population is 1,450 and continues to grow, with a third of the population living within the current reservation boundaries.

Wahnapitae First Nation (WFN) is a proud Anishinaabe community, located on the shores of Lake Wanapitei in northern Ontario. Its traditional name, Wahnapitaeping, means “place where the water is shaped like a tooth’. WFN is home to more than 170 residents, with over 700 members scattered around the globe. As it continues to grow, WFN comes together as a vibrant and thriving mix of families, entrepreneurs, and dedicated volunteers who are ready to create a strong and resilient First Nation for current and future generations.
Technica Mining was established in 1999 in Sudbury, Ontario, growing to become Canada’s leading mine contractor with an unparalleled safety and service record. Technica has a track record of working with clients to safely complete projects on time and on budget. From its roots specializing in underground infrastructure and repairs, Technica has grown its portfolio of services to include engineering, underground development, electrical, mechanical, and civil construction, surface and underground production drilling and blasting.