The principal owners are the Wikwemikong Development Commission (WDC), and the operations
of the company are overseen by the Board of Directors of WDC. The primary business objective
is to provide a branded alternative telecommunications service, driven by local and long distance
telephone service to all residents of the Wikwemikong Reserve, Manitoulin Island, and other First
Nation Commun
ities in Ontario. Our brand is FirstTel, and our service has amalgamated with WikyTV5
in providing broadcasting services through a service delivery agreement. FirstTel will work closely with
Wikwemikong Development Commission to assist in WDC’s mission to advance the interests of the band
members in economic development, self-reliance and quality of life and to strive to provide maximum
satisfaction to all its customers, suppliers and business associates. FirstTel will use an existing network of partnerships to facilitate the distribution of its services to include
communications and broadcasting that will allow FirstTel to provide a seamless integrated service
throughout the island. Since its incorporation in 2003, FirstTel has become the leading edge in cost-effective
telecommunications and is developing the broadband telecommunications and will facilitate growth
and improve the competitiveness of both existing services. Our Mission is to enhance the pursuit of self-
reliance, self-governance, and self-determination of the Wikwemikong Reserve and other First Nation
Communities through the successful implementation of a branded alternative telecommunications
services that increases the opportunities for wealth, opportunity and quality of Life. FirstTel is your First
link in communications. FirstTel partnered and secured marketing dollars with Waubetek for increased visibility and branding of
its products and services. The company will be securing additional dollars from other sources to expand
the production and delivery of its broadcasting services and will provide an opportunity for the Graphic
Media Strategist to move the business forward.
