Chief Hudson has also focused on putting the Peguis First Nation’s fiscal house in order and on establishing strong and effective working relationships with the Governments of Canada and Manitoba as well as the municipalities of Winnipeg and Selkirk.
Chief Hudson’s vision is to develop economic partnerships and to take advantage of the diverse potential beyond the reservation system, while ensuring the protection and enhancement of First Nation Treaty Rights.
Under his leadership, the following developments have meant new jobs, new services, new revenue and new opportunities for Peguis First Nations members:
2019 Commitments
Trailer Park – 100 Trailers Fully Serviced
- $2 million project
- 8 fulltime jobs
- 40 new construction jobs
Water Splash Park
- $500k project
- 10 fulltime jobs
- 30 new construction jobs
New Powwow Arbour
- $2million project
Phase 2 Multiplex
- Includes new community hall
- New 2ndice service
- New meeting area for all ages
- $22 million project
- 12 full time jobs
- 80 new construction jobs
Assiniboine Downs Development
- Hotel and waterpark, conference center and gaming facility
- Commercial developments / up to $500 million
Churchill Rail Line
- Negotiated ownership with first nations partners
- 500 new jobs
- 150 new construction jobs
2023 Updates
Trailer Park
- 20/100 trailers to date.
- $500 k vs. $2 million in projects due to pandemic shut downs
- 1 full time job
- 10 construction jobs
Water Splash Park
- $800k vs. $500 k project
- 4 full time jobs
- 30 new construction jobs
New Powwow Arbour
- Design is completed and updated
- Proposal has been submitted
Phase 2 Multiplex
- $28 Million vs. $22 million project
Assiniboine Downs Development
- 2 hotels and waterpark, conference center and gaming facility
- Commercial developments / up to $500 million
Churchill Rail Line/Arctic Gateway
- Negotiated ownership with first nations partners
- 500 new jobs
- 150 new construction jobs
- $120 million upgrades
- Partnership with Graham Construction
