Songhees Development Corporation

09/09/2025

We are hiring for a Chief Financial Officer! Please visit the posting on our website for all the details and how to apply 💫

CFO Job Posting September 9, 2025 Now Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Join us in shaping the economic future of Songhees Nation! The Company: Songhees Development Corporation (SDC), the economic development arm of Songhees Nation, is building a modern, Nation-owned business and investment port...

07/02/2025

SDC is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the development of a comprehensive corporate governance and administrative policy framework! Please visit the link below for full details ✨

RFP: Policy Development July 2, 2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP):Consulting Services for Policy Development Issue Date:                  July 2, 2025 Closing Date:             July 24, 2025 Location:                     Songhees Development Corporation         ...

03/04/2025

This past Saturday, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of our partner Seed & Stone's new location in Coquitlam, with Chief Ron Sam cutting the ribbon! We're grateful to our community members, customers, and friends for their support as this business continues to grow, and to our partners for their hard work in opening our 6th cannabis store. We look forward to celebrating more successes in the future as we continue working towards generational wealth for the Songhees ʔəɬtelŋəxʷ (people)!

Quick links:
- Seed & Stone has 6 total locations: www.seedandstone.com
- Songhees Cannabis has 1 location: www.songheescannabis.com

09/17/2024

We are happy to announce Katie McGowan has joined SDC as Corporate Executive Officer (CEO) 🎉

Katie is thrilled to formally join the Songhees Team as CEO of the Songhees Development Corporation! She brings nearly two decades of global business leadership to the table, specializing in economic development and strategic planning. With a commitment to fostering inclusive environments and collaborative business development initiatives, Katie brings a proven track record of driving economic growth everywhere she goes, from Lekwungen territory to China.

Her extensive experience includes co-founding LaFlesche, one of Canada’s first Indigenous Defence companies; participating in the iconic $21 billion IPO of technology company Alibaba Group; holistic business planning with Explore Songhees; and managing multi-million-dollar portfolios in Vancouver Island's health and technology sectors. Katie is excited to contribute her knowledge of economic development and passion for building authentic relationships to SDC’s growing profile and work together to ensure resilient and prosperous business for the Songhees Community.

11/12/2022

Established in 2016, the Songhees Food Truck is one of the first Indigenous food trucks in Canada.

Check out the Songhees Food Truck on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/songheesfoodtruck for delicious weekly specials.

https://martlet.ca/the-songhees-food-truck-is-a-place-for-delicious-food-and-good-memories/

In Esquimalt on Admirals Road, the Songhees Food Truck is tucked away in a cozy alcove. Spacious picnic tables are protected from the rain

11/04/2022

Our Songhees Tours team was proud to be presented with the Impact Award this past May, honoring our work and innovation around regenerative tourism.
Explore Songhees

11/03/2022

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨
To celebrate the launch of our social media channels, we're giving a basket filled with Songhees Development Corporation business merch away to one lucky winner!

The Prize!
Swag basket with these and more:
⛟Songhees Food Truck gift certificate
🛥️Songhees Marine private boat tour
🌲Songhees Tours walking tour gift certificate
👚Songhees Cannabis merchandise clothing
🦅Songhees Nation Swag

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow Songhees Development Corporation on Facebook
2. Share this post
Giveaway ends Friday, November 18th! The winner will be announced on the same day!

Open to everyone. No purchase necessary. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

11/03/2022

Rooted in the Songhees Nation’s deep history in Victoria and the surrounding region, our food truck offers a modern take on Songhees cultural tradition.

Join Tchadas Leo, the host of Our Native Land Check Podcasts, and our Songhees Food Truck manager Aaron George as they make your mouth water with yummy food talk!
Our Native Land

https://www.spreaker.com/user/chek_podcasts/ep-93-you-gotta-eat-here-songhees-food-t

Rooted in the Songhees Nation’s deep history in Victoria and the surrounding region, our food truck

10/29/2022

The Songhees people are actively pursuing self-government, aiming to achieve that goal by 2027. The Nation’s diverse portfolio of businesses and partnerships is community-led, with projects decided upon by members rather than through a top-down approach.
South Island Prosperity Partnership

https://southislandprosperity.ca/2022/10/27/the-economy-builders-songhees-nation/

The Songhees Nation is garnering attention for their economic and community growth strategy powered by member engagement. SIPP learns more about their work and goals.

10/28/2022

We’re thrilled to announce the official social media channels for the Songhees Development Corporation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to keep up to date on our business initiatives, including Events & Catering, Songhees Food Truck, Songhees Tours, and other partnerships. Thank you for your support of economic development with the Songhees Nation.