Let's Bridge the Future Together.
Why Choose Sohkâtan Contracting
Proven Track Record
Our owners have completed successful large-scale projects, including process facilities, maintenance shut-downs, and heavy civil projects.
Indigenous-Led
We’re deeply embedded in the communities we serve, with a focus on creating economic opportunities for Indigenous people.
Safety & Reliability
We prioritize health, safety, and environmental stewardship on every job site.
Skilled Workforce
Together, we have more than 60 years of experience with a dedicated, highly trained team of experts.
Who We Are
At Sohkâtan Contracting, we are proud to represent the collective strength of two Indigenous-owned entities: Lonona Contracting and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation. Our name, “Sohkâtan,” comes from the Cree word for “bridge,” reflecting our role in connecting people, expertise, and opportunities across communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
We serve a broad range of clients across the prairies, offering construction, sand and gravel, remediation, scaffolding, and more. By choosing Sohkâtan Contracting, you are supporting long-lasting benefits for Indigenous communities, including Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba, and the Athabasca Basin communities of northern Saskatchewan, including Hatchet Lake First Nation, Blake Lake First Nation, Fond du Lac First Nation, Stony Rapids, Camsell Portage, Uranium City, and Wollaston Lake.
Our Ownership
Paskwayak Business Development Corporation
Founded in 1987, Paskwayak Business Development Corporation (PBDC) is the holding company of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). With nearly four decades of experience, PBDC is dedicated to advancing business, investment, and economic development opportunities that build wealth for OCN, which supports quality social programs and tangible economic benefits for the present-day community and future generations. The corporation focuses on driving profitability, supporting local entrepreneurship, and fostering a strong workplace culture. Its diverse portfolio includes ventures in hospitality, retail, fuel service, commercial leasing, and more.
Lonona Contracting
Lonona Contracting is a civil, earthworks, and industrial contracting company with over 25 years of experience. Owned by Athabasca Basin Development (which is in turn owned by the Denesuline communities in the Athabasca), Lonona is managed by Points Athabasca, an Indigenous-owned company with a highly experienced management team. Deeply committed to employing local Indigenous workers, 95% of Lonona’s staff come from surrounding communities. The company proudly maintains over 250 km of seasonal roads and 150 km of ice roads in the Athabasca region.
Our Commitment to Indigenous Employment
Empowering communities through meaningful, long-term employment opportunities.
Sohkâtan Contracting proudly reflects the shared vision of our owners—Paskwayak Business Development Corporation and Lonona Contracting—by building pathways for sustainable Indigenous employment and strengthening our local workforce through strategic partnerships.
Built on Shared Values
Our ownership is rooted in a mutual commitment to Indigenous prosperity. Together, we promote long-term employment solutions that respect culture, skills, and community priorities.
Local Workforce First
We aim for 100% of subcontractors working in northern Manitoba to be local Indigenous people. Many of our projects employ a high percentage of local Indigenous workers, fostering skill development and career growth.
Community-Driven Opportunities
Dedicated employment and training coordinators work to ensure job openings are visible, accessible, and aligned with the needs of local communities across the region.
Our Expertise
Together, our two founding companies have more than 60 years of experience, with leadership deeply rooted in Indigenous culture and a commitment to excellence. Our expertise spans:
- Construction Services
- Environmental Remediation and Reclamation
- Sand and Gravel
- Scaffolding
- Heavy Civil and Mechanical Projects
- Infrastructure Development
- Hazardous Material Abatement
- Demolition and Decommissioning
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
Our track record includes the construction of water treatment plants, acid plants, oxygen plants, steel and concrete tanks, roads, HVAC systems, and more. We also specialize in providing skilled workers for ongoing operations and maintenance support.
Health, Safety, and Environment
Exceeding expectations through responsible, safety-first operations.
With deep experience in complex, high-stakes projects, Sohkâtan Contracting—through the strength of our owners—has built a reputation for safety, quality, and integrity. Health, safety, and environmental responsibility are embedded in everything we do.
People First
We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our team and the communities where we work, ensuring every worker returns home safely at the end of each day.
Industry-Leading Standards
We follow—and often exceed—industry safety standards to ensure excellence in performance, risk management, and compliance across every project site.
Environmental Responsibility
From planning through execution, we take a proactive approach to minimizing environmental impact and preserving the land for future generations.
Meet The Sohkâtan Team
Darryl Bauer
President/CEO
Ron Fidler
Manager
Don Melnyk
Cement Plant Manager
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The Points Athabasca Team
Lyle Bouvier
President/CEO
Kyle Remus
Vice-President, Operations
Dewayne Butterfield
Director of Special Projects
Brent Neville, CPA, CA
Director of Finance
Latest News
We’re Hiring!
Sohkâtan Contracting officially launches in Northern Manitoba, bringing together Indigenous leadership, local employment, and construction expertise. Learn how this new partnership between Paskwayak Business Development Corporation and Lonona Contracting is...
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Grand Launch
Join us as we celebrate the official launch of Sohkâtan Contracting, proudly building stronger communities through Indigenous leadership, local hiring, and high-quality construction in Northern Manitoba.
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