Walmart and Costco Developing on Tsuut’ina Nation Territory Following Treaty 7
What happened
Construction has commenced on a new Walmart Supercentre located on Tsuut’ina Nation territory. This development is part of the Taza development portfolio and is slated to open in approximately one year. The Nation leadership stated that the projects signal a major diversification of the Tsuut’ina Nation’s economy since the entry into Treaty 7 with the Crown.
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Why it matters
The development includes the construction of a big-box store, while a separate Costco-anchored shopping plaza is already underway. The projects are part of a multibillion-dollar, Indigenous-led development portfolio that has been underway since 2020.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The company could benefit from the direct investment and construction of a major new revenue-generating Supercentre on Tsuut’ina territory.
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The entities involved
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Walmart
U.S. discount retailer based in Arkansas
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Costco
American multinational chain of membership-only stores
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Alberta
province of Canada
Related events
- The new event notes Alberta's potential separation from Canada and the ongoing transport of goods by Alberta businesses.
- Costco is supporting small Alberta distilleries by purchasing their products, contributing to the local economy.
- Alberta is part of North America, and the city of Edmonton hosts the world's largest shopping mall.
- Treaty rights between First Nations and the Crown are noted in Alberta.