Building Strength Through Partnership, Integrity, and Community

Indigenous Values Powering Modern Development.

Heavy Equipment Leasing and Rentals

Civil Construction

Consultation and Cultural Awareness Training

Makwa Development

Makwa Development Corporation is a 100% Indigenous-owned enterprise based in Ontario on the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Founded to create opportunity through partnership, Makwa combines technical capability with community values—delivering professional, high-quality industrial and infrastructure services while advancing Indigenous participation in Canada’s economy.


We operate with the guiding principles of Prosperity, Community, Honesty, Integrity, and Unity, ensuring every project strengthens relationships and builds lasting capacity.


What We Do

  • Equipment Leasing and Rentals
  • Civil Construction
  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training and Consulting
  • Quality Control Inspection
  • Residential Construction/Renovation
  • Vegetation Control
  • Earthworks
  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Policy Development
  • EPSCA Trade Brokered Labour
  • Environmental
  • Procurement Services
  • Strategic Development and Innovation

Our business model is an industry first and carries a true First Nations perspective.

Why us

20

Years of experience

>500

Successful projects

35

Trained professionals

OUR VISION AT MAKWA DEVELOPMENT

 

Makwa Development Corporation is building meaningful capacity within the SON Traditional Territory & fostering positive relationships with strategic business partners to create real and meaningful opportunities for SON band members.
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Group 4

“We are so happy with our new shingles and impressed with the team's quality and workmanship."

Lynda Jones

Group 4

“The service was very professional and I would happily recommend them! The roof looks great and the crew cleaned up afterwards."

Harley Baker

Group 4

“Honest and reliable service. Quick and friendly too. I would not hesitate to recommend this team for any job." 

Antony Sacks

Our Work

Our Work

Shane Chegano and worker with equipment

Makwa Leasing and Rentals

October 2, 2025
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Graduation

September 2, 2025
We pridefully recognize the graduation of our newest Quality Control Inspectors (QCIs) — all proud Saugeen Ojibway Nation band members.

Nawash Community Arena construction kicks off

September 2, 2025
We’re honoured to be part of this monumental milestone for the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.
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Building Partnerships

Our Clients