Building economic opportunity through enterprise and partnership
Wakaga Economic Development Group advances long-term economic opportunity through tribally owned enterprise, strategic partnerships, government contracting, and community-focused development.
Rooted in Community.
Focused on the Future.
Wakaga Economic Development Group (WEDG) is the economic development arm of the Wakpamni Lake Community. We identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and create tribally owned enterprises that strengthen our community and future generations.
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Partnerships That Create Lasting Impact
Government Contracting
Federal, state, local, and tribal contracting partnerships supported by Wakaga’s experience, structure, and long-term economic development focus.
Learn More →Food & Agriculture
Sustainable food systems, agricultural enterprise, greenhouse development, produce distribution, and value-added opportunities that serve community needs.
Learn More →Housing & Development
Housing, construction, site development, and community infrastructure initiatives designed to strengthen long-term capacity and regional growth.
Learn More →Finance & Investment
Capital relationships, project finance, investment collaboration, and economic development opportunities that help build durable enterprise value.
Learn More →Technology
Innovative technology partnerships in software, AI, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and digital systems that support modern tribal enterprise.
Learn More →Joint Ventures &
New Enterprises
Collaborative business ventures and strategic commercial partnerships structured to create long-term community value and shared opportunity.
Learn More →Building Opportunity Through Active Development
Wakaga is advancing a diverse portfolio of economic development initiatives designed to create new enterprise opportunities, strengthen infrastructure, expand institutional capacity, and build durable sources of long-term economic value.
Housing & Community Development
Advancing housing, construction, development, and infrastructure opportunities designed to expand capacity, support growing communities, and create sustainable long-term development.
Explore Development →Financial Systems & Banking
Developing financial relationships and systems that strengthen access to capital, enterprise growth, and future investment.
Learn More →Food & Agricultural Systems
Expanding agricultural, food-production, distribution, greenhouse, and related economic development opportunities.
Learn More →Telecommunications
Advancing modern communications and connectivity infrastructure to support enterprise, services, and future development.
Learn More →Solar & Energy
Exploring energy development opportunities that can strengthen infrastructure, improve long-term economics, and support additional enterprise growth.
Learn More →Turning Growth Into Local Impact
Wakaga’s broader economic development work is designed to create lasting value that can strengthen the Wakpamni Lake Community and support meaningful investment at home.
By building enterprises, developing partnerships, and pursuing opportunities beyond the immediate community, Wakaga works to expand the economic capacity available for housing, infrastructure, food systems, community development, and future generations.
Explore Community Impact →New Housing Development
Supporting efforts to expand safe, modern, and sustainable housing opportunities for families and the broader community.
Sidewalks & Local Improvements
Building toward practical improvements in community infrastructure, accessibility, connectivity, and everyday quality of life.
Greenhouse Expansion
Growing local food-production capacity through greenhouse development, agricultural systems, and community-based production.
Building Toward Food Security
Expanding local production and food-system capacity as part of a long-term effort to address food access and reduce the effects of the local food desert.
Tools & Information
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Knowledge. History. Sovereignty.
Understanding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery
Exploring the legal and historical doctrine that shaped colonization and why it still matters today.
Read Article →Updates, Announcements & Insights
Wakaga Achieves NMSDC Certification
Wakaga Economic Development Group has received certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council, strengthening the organization’s growing contracting and partnership capabilities.
Wakpamni Lake Powwow Celebrates Community & Culture
Community members, families, and visitors gathered for the Wakpamni Lake Powwow, celebrating Lakota culture, tradition, connection, and community.
Wakaga Establishes Partnership With Gaelic Brothers
Wakaga expanded its strategic partnership network through a new relationship with Gaelic Brothers, supporting future commercial and economic development opportunities.
Greenhouse Expansion Advances Local Food Production
Continued greenhouse development expands local agricultural capacity and supports the long-term effort to improve food access and strengthen local food production.