Denendeh Development Corporation (DDC) works to create long-term Dene economic self-sufficiency.

Incorporated in 1982, DDC is a private company that enables the Dene of Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT) to share in ownership of profitable businesses and to foster employment, growth and career development in the communities.

DDC’s activities are governed by a Board of Directors that are selected by the Chiefs of the five Dene regions in the NWT.

The work of DDC is guided by six governing principles:

• Economic development that does not negatively impact the environment
• Integrate and balance activities with the traditional economy and community development
• Human resource development as a main requirement for economic self-sufficiency
• Participation and accountability (membership involvement in planning and accountability through representation on Boards)
• Change and flexibility, regular assessment of objectives, directions and activities at all levels to stay current
• Non-competitive alliances with our regional and community-based Aboriginal-owned businesses

DDC owns and manages Arrowmakers Fine Arts Gallery Ltd. and is 50% owner of the NWT Métis-Dene Development Fund Ltd.