The Courage to Build Better
Makwa-Dewar was created to bring a different standard to industrial construction—one grounded in Indigenous leadership, strong partnerships, and a clear responsibility to the work and the communities connected to it.
Building better requires more than capability. It requires intention, accountability, and the courage to approach the work differently.
Why Makwa-Dewar Was Built
Makwa-Dewar was formed through a partnership between Makwa Development Corporation and Dewar Industrial Services Inc., bringing together Indigenous leadership and decades of experience in industrial construction.
The company was created with a clear purpose—to deliver high-quality work while creating meaningful opportunity, strengthening relationships, and contributing to long-term outcomes beyond our projects.
This foundation shapes how Makwa-Dewar operates. It defines how decisions are made, how work is carried out, and how the company continues to grow.
What It Means to Build Better
The Courage to Build Better is not a statement—it is a standard carried through our work.
In the Work
Work is delivered with preparation, discipline, and accountability—ensuring it performs in environments where expectations are high and conditions are complex.
In Partnership
Relationships are built through trust, consistency, and shared expectations, creating alignment across every phase of a project.
In Culture
Teams are supported in environments where people are respected, represented, and take pride in the work they are part of.
In Learning
Space is created for understanding and growth, with Indigenous knowledge and perspective shaping how work is approached.
In Community
Each project is approached with a responsibility to the communities connected to the work, supporting opportunities, investment, and long-term outcomes beyond the jobsite.
In the Future
Each project is carried out with long-term impact in mind—supporting communities, infrastructure, and the next generation.
Indigenous Leadership at our Core
Makwa-Dewar is a majority Indigenous-owned partnership, with leadership rooted in the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation.
This leadership is not separate from the work—it is embedded within it. It shapes how the company approaches relationships, how it defines responsibility, and how it measures success across its projects.
By bringing Indigenous leadership into industrial construction environments, Makwa-Dewar contributes to a model that supports participation, representation, and long-term growth within the industry.
Built on Shared Standards
The partnership between Makwa Construction and Dewar Industrial Services brings together two experienced teams with established capabilities across industrial construction environments.
Each organization contributes skilled trades, project experience, and a disciplined approach to execution. Together, they operate through a shared standard—where expectations are aligned, accountability is clear, and work is carried out with consistency across every phase of a project.
This alignment allows Makwa-Dewar to deliver coordinated, high-quality work while building relationships grounded in trust and long-term performance.
A Consistent Approach Across Every Project
Makwa-Dewar operates with a focus on preparation, safety, and accountability across every phase of work.
This includes alignment with Nuclear Safety Culture, ensuring that planning, communication, and individual responsibility are carried through consistently in environments where precision and care are critical.
This approach allows the company to deliver work reliably while maintaining trust with clients, partners, and the communities connected to each project.
Building What comes Next
Makwa-Dewar is focused on contributing to the future of industrial construction—one where capability, responsibility, and partnership are carried together.
Through each project, the company continues to build on its foundation, creating work that performs, relationships that last, and outcomes that extend beyond completion.