About Us

Makwa Development is a First Nation-owned business that specializes in a range of services, including construction, forestry management, and fabrication.


Owned by Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation residents Scott Lee and Shane Chegano, Makwa Development has deep roots in the local community and a commitment to sustainable development.


Makwa Development brings a unique perspective and set of values to the partnership.

The Makwa Team

Scott Lee President | Makwa


Scott Lee

President | Makwa


Scott Lee is former Chief of the Nawash First Nation and has been a leading entrepreneur in his community for over 20 years with interests in construction and retail.

Shane Chegahno Executive Vice President


Shane Chegahno
Executive Vice President


Shane Chegahno has been nationally recognized for his work in Housing for the Chippewas of Nawash. He also has extensive experience in Forestry and Construction.


DAVID MCFADDEN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAVID MCFADDEN

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David McFadden currently is Chair of the boards of directors of Toronto Hydro Corp., PCI Geomatics Inc. and 407 International Inc.. He is a former partner of Gowling WLG where he served on the firm’s Executive Committee and Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Energy and Infrastructure Industry Group. David previously served as Chair of the Advisory Board of Fengate Capital’s family of infrastructure funds and as Vice Chair of Macquarie Investment Management Corp.. David is also a member of the Council for Clean and Reliable Energy. He previously served as Chair of the Board of the Ontario Energy Association and of the Ontario Centre's of Excellence.

Makwa-Dewar Limited Partnership


Together, Makwa Development and Dewar Industrial Services will work to achieve our shared goals of providing high-quality services while supporting the local community. We believe that our partnership will serve as an example of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses may successfully collaborate to make a difference. We look forward to offering our customers outstanding performance that represent our shared values and dedication to sustainability and providing opportunities for local Indigenous Communities.

Services include:

  • Outage & Project Services
  • Scaffold & Access Solutions
  • Insulation Systems 
  • Coating & Painting
  • Excavation & Earthworks
  • Site Works
  • Facility & Building Maintenance 
  • Asbestos & Hazardous Material Abatement 
  • Logistics Support


Makwa-Cahill Limited Partnership


Makwa Development Corporation and The Cahill Group have joined forces to create Makwa-Cahill LP, a fully qualified Indigenous fabrication company. Focusing on industry fabrication and other strategic work scope opportunities in the energy sector, Makwa-Cahill will work closely with clients in Ontario to create meaningful opportunities for development and employment of qualified trade and professional resources while directly stimulating the local and Provincial economy.
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Services include:

  • Industrial fabrication
  • Structural work scope opportunities
  • Maintenance solutions
  • Piping
  • Structural welding
  • Valve repair services
  • Radiation Protection Services
  • Project Management Services