Projects funded by NRT since 2006
Grants Funded Since 2006
Nation Building Together for a Better Future
Projects funded by NRT since 2006
Grants Funded Since 2006
Nation Building Together for a Better Future
Projects funded by NRT since 2006
Grants Funded Since 2006
New Relationship Trust supports First Nations in B.C. with grants and funding for self-determination, education, and economic growth. NRT is an independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities in B.C. and supporting them in building resilient and thriving communities.
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New Relationship Trust offers a range of funding initiatives supporting First Nation communities, organizations, and individuals through their journey towards greater self-sufficiency. The feature program is Nation Building which focuses on providing funding to First Nation communities on almost any project/activity that supports their unique path towards their own version of nationhood.
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This week, the Nuu-chah-nulth Youth Warriors show how to infuse oils using cedar, a plant with deep roots in traditional healing and care.
This isn’t just a how-to. It’s a teaching grounded in culture, guided by youth, and shaped by generations of knowledge. Each part of the process is an act of connection to the land, to wellness, and to community.
Cedar was chosen with intention. If you're curious about its importance and the role it plays in traditional oils, watch the previous video where they explain what infused oils are and what goes into them.
Next, they’ll share what to do once your oil is ready. Stay tuned.
A learning model built with culture at its core.
With support from the Nation Building Fund, Laxgalts’ap Village Government launched the Courageous Learner Community Education Pilot Project. This student-centered approach blends core academics with cultural practices like drum making, traditional food preparation, and cedar weaving.
The result is increased confidence, engagement, and achievement for learners supported through both homeschool and in-person learning.
This is what building community through education looks like.
