Dunne-Za Lodge Corporation is taking an important step toward expanding and strengthening its tourism operations with support from Northern Development’s Competitiveness Consulting Rebate. Approved on December 12, 2025, the $29,750 investment supports a strategic planning initiative for Dunne-Za Lodge, owned and operated by West Moberly First Nation (WMFN).
Located on Moberly Lake, the Dunne-Za Lodge offers year-round recreation and serves as an important cultural gathering place where Dunne-Za and Cree traditions are shared through community events, healing camps and cultural programming. The project is expected to create three full-time positions and one seasonal role while increasing annual revenue by approximately $176,000 over three years.
Working with an expert consultant, the Dunne-Za Lodge Corporation will develop a comprehensive long-term strategic plan and land development strategy for the lodge, which has been owned and operated by WMFN for approximately 15 years. The Nation has identified roughly eight acres of land surrounding the lodge for potential future development, including campsites, RV sites, trails and additional facilities. This project will utilize an envisioning process to determine the most effective layout, development timeline and potential sources of seed funding.
Key deliverables include an evaluation of current tourism and accommodation trends, financial performance, guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. A competitive demand analysis will assess the lodge’s market position and inform revenue projections, capital cost considerations and return-on-investment calculations to guide future investment decisions.
