Ben Asquith | Housing, Wildfire, Indigenous Partnerships & YFN Investment (AIIS Ep. 2)

Episode 2 of the Arctic Indigenous Investment Series features Ben Asquith, CEO of Dàdàgáy Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in the Yukon.In this long-form conversation, Ben discusses the evolution of Dàdàgáy Development Corporation and the role Indigenous development corporations are playing in building long-term economic capacity across Yukon First Nations. Topics include housing development in Whistle Bend, the growth of Yukon First Nations Wildfire, workforce development for Indigenous youth, and how Indigenous-led businesses are creating new opportunities across the northern economy.The discussion also explores larger investment opportunities across sectors such as housing, infrastructure, telecommunications, and energy, and how collaboration between Yukon First Nations development corporations can unlock major economic projects in the territory.Arctic Indigenous Investment Series is presented by the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Blair Hogan. The series features in-depth conversations with leaders working in Indigenous economic development, investment, and ownership across the North.New episodes premiere every second Sunday of each month.