Coast Tsimshian Seafood: How Lax Kw’alaams Shifted to a Sustainable and Locally Owned Fishing Industry
The purchase and renovation of a seafood processing facility has created a major economic driver in the coastal community of Lax Kw’alaams.
Bella Guest Cabins: The Growth of Small Business in Haíɫzaqv Territory
Bella Guest Cabins—a small, locally-owned accommodation business in Bella Bella—showcases the growing success of Indigenous entrepreneurs in BC, and one of the ways Haíɫzaqv Nation is diversifying the coastal economy.
West Sea Otter Water Taxi: A Family-Run Small Business With a Big Community Impact
West Sea Otter Water Taxi, a community-focused small business is having a major impact for Wuikinuxv Nation by making travel affordable and getting members out on their territory.
Bella Guest Cabins: The Growth of Small Business in Haíɫzaqv Territory
Bella Guest Cabins—a small, locally-owned accommodation business in Bella Bella—showcases the growing success of Indigenous entrepreneurs in BC, and one of the ways Haíɫzaqv Nation is diversifying the coastal economy.
Reclaiming Control: How the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw are Determining their Economic Future
Through in-depth community consultations, the establishment of the k̓awat̕si Economic Development Corporation reinvigorated the economic heartbeat of a community.
Written on the Land: Cultural Tourism in Nisg̲a’a Territory
A cultural tourism and marketing initiative developed by the Nisg̲a’a Lisims Government boosts tourism in the Nass Valley, raises the profile of its entrepreneurs, and reinforces the sovereignty and culture of the Nisg̲a’a Nation.
Kitasoo Seafoods: Bringing a Local Harvest to an International Market
In BC’s remote Central Coast, the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation is supporting the local economy and employment with its community-owned seafood company.
Taan Forest: Protecting Haida Values through Sustainable Forestry
Ownership of their own forestry company has ensured the Haida are able to regulate logging activity on their land and protect important areas for the benefit of their people.
Homalco Wildlife Tours: Going Home to Bute Inlet
Homalco First Nation is recovering their culture and returning to their traditional territory while providing world-class bear watching and cultural tours.
Salish Sea Foods: Investing in the Comox Valley
Strategically investing in a processing plant has enabled K’ómoks Nation to expand their existing business, create local job opportunities, and produce delicious seafood.