Who Are We

Community Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) is a community economic development corporation that serves the north central region of Manitoba. Core funding is provided by the federal government through Western Economic Diversification Canada.

At present there is a staff of 6 that work in the CFNCD office, located at 3 Station Road, Thompson, MB. CFNCD receives direction from a volunteer board of directors. For each community in the region, one board member is appointed by local government.

The structure of CFNCD consists of:
• The Board of Directors,
• An Executive Committee (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Past Chair),
• Business Development Committee,
• Community Development Committee and
• Other advisory committees as required from time to time.

CFNCD plays an active role on a regional level by participating in various organizations such as: Aboriginal Accord, Mining Association of Canada – Community of Interest Panel, Thompson Regional Airport Authority, Community Futures Manitoba, Tourism Advisory Committee and Vision Quest.

Mission Statement

Community Futures North Central Development supports economic growth by nurturing relationships, building capacity, and stimulating a culture of entrepreneurship in our region.

Vision Statement

In 2029, the North Central region is:
A flourishing leader in innovative economic growth with collaborative, healthy, diverse, and sustainable communities.

Core Values

CF North Central Development is committed to fostering strong relationships and connections with our communities to support entrepreneurship and stimulate economic growth.

Regions Served by Community Futures North Central Development

There are currently 17 communities including First Nation (7), Northern Affairs (7), and Urban Industrial (3).

• Churchill                                                                                                      
• Incorporated Community of Cross Lake                                                    
• Cross Lake First Nation                                                                               
• Fox Lake                                                                                                       
• Gillam                                                                                                            
• Ilford 
• Nelson House Community     
• Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation                                                                                                                              
• Norway House Community                                                                        
• Norway House Cree Nation   
• Split Lake   
• Pikwitonei
• Thicket Portage
• Thompson
• Wabowden 
• War Lake
• York Landing