Advancing Self-Governance on Their Own Terms With support from the Declaration Act Engagement Fund (DAEF), Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation is building the foundations of self-governance in a way that reflects their values, priorities, and vision for the future.
Advancing Self-Determination Through Dialogue and Law Splatsin First Nation is actively shaping their future by engaging in meaningful dialogue with the Province of British Columbia.
Restoring Wellness Through Culture and Food Sts’ailes First Nation is revitalizing its food systems in a way that nourishes both body and spirit. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, the Nation is reintroducing whole, traditional foods into daily community life—strengthening cultural identity, health, and long-term sustainability.
Supporting Food Sovereignty Through Community-Led Resources The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) is helping communities reclaim their food systems with tools rooted in Indigenous knowledge, self-determination, and cultural connection.
Growing Culture, Community, and Connection Through Food Studio sísp̓l̓k̓ is more than a food project—it’s a movement rooted in cultural resurgence. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, the team is creating a space where Indigenous food systems can thrive once again through growing, learning, and teaching on the land.
A Groundbreaking Approach to Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Salish Elements is redefining what clean energy leadership can look like in British Columbia. With support from the BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI), this majority Indigenous-owned company is exploring the powerful potential of hydrogen—a clean, renewable fuel that could reshape the province’s energy future.
Building Sustainable Food Security Through Community and Innovation Tzeachten First Nation is creating long-term, community-driven solutions to food insecurity through its Sustainable Food Security Initiative, made possible with support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant.
Building Food Security from the Ground Up Located in Westbridge, BC, Farmhouse Butchery is carving out a path to food sovereignty—one step at a time. Over the last two years, Dean Maynard and his team received Stream 2 funding from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, using it to turn their vision of a self-sustaining, Indigenous-owned butchery into a …
Generating Power, Preserving Knowledge Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is showing what’s possible when clean energy and community come together. With support from the BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI), the Nation has developed run-of-river hydroelectric projects that power homes while protecting the environment—and the heart of it all is intergenerational collaboration.
Growing Community-Led Food Solutions Through Innovation and Youth Engagement In Bella Bella, Heiltsuk Climate Action is planting the seeds for long-term food security through innovation, youth leadership, and deep community collaboration. With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, the Nation is developing an aquaponics system—but the real foundation is built on people.
