Every February, the coastal town of Cordova, Alaska comes alive with the Iceworm Festival. This year, AC Cordova proudly supported the week-long celebrations, joining residents, vendors, and visitors in embracing winter in true Cordovan spirit.

On February 3, 2026, the Northern store in York Landing, Manitoba supported York Factory First Nation by donating essential grocery items to help assist community members accessing income assistance.

The North West Company takes immense pride in its partnership with Mitsoh, a first-of-its-kind Indigenous-owned meat snack brand rooted in care for the land and a strong commitment to cultural preservation.

Through the generosity of RiteWay customers and the RTW Group of Companies, $10,000 was raised in support of communities in southwestern Jamaica as they continue to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on October 28, 2025.

In Pickle Lake, Ontario, the Northern store team is being recognized for its continued dedication to making a meaningful difference in the community following its support of the breakfast program at Crolancia Public School.

Supporting wellness, cultural connection, and personal development, the Healthy Horizons Foundation (HHF) provided a $5,000 grant to the Northern Village of Beauval, Saskatchewan, in support of the Youth Outdoor Nature Summer Camp, in 2024.

Supporting local business ventures is a meaningful way to foster creativity, innovation, and community well-being. Last summer, this commitment inspired a seasonal partnership with Pin Me Pretty, a youth-led business in Cartwright.

This holiday season, the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Santa Express once again brought the Christmas spirit to remote and northern Indigenous communities across Manitoba.

Founded by Joshua Hennan, a proud member of Bloodvein First Nation, Keya Bedding embodies deep First Nations roots and community spirit. Learn more about the story behind The North West Company’s growing partnership with Keya.

On December 10, our Northern store in Fort Chipewyan was proud to support the 2025 Métis Winter Gathering & Christmas Celebration, organized by the Fort Chipewyan Metis Nation in Alberta.