A Program Designed to Spark Curiosity The STEM program at Thornhill is about more than just tech. It’s a way to introduce students to future-facing tools while nurturing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. With the addition of a 3D printer, ...
Groundbreaking Milestone A major shift is underway for Ulkatcho Nation, where clean energy is replacing diesel through a groundbreaking 3.8-megawatt site built in partnership with Ulkatcho Group of Companies and funded by the Community Energy Diesel ...
Where Innovation Meets Tradition Off the coast of Ahousaht Territory, Naas Foods is doing more than growing kelp. They are cultivating food security, opportunity, and ocean-based innovation rooted in Indigenous knowledge. With support from the Indige...
A Response to Crisis That Grew Into Resilience When the atmospheric river hit British Columbia in 2021, Chawathil First Nation experienced firsthand how vulnerable food systems can be in times of crisis. Instead of waiting for the next emergency, the...
When Women Gather, Healing Happens The Self Care Self Love event, led by Thélá:ylexw awtxw and supported by the Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Fund, created a space where women could show up as their full selves and be embraced for it. Held...
Economic Growth Rooted in Community With the support of the BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund, Snuneymuxw Nation is building a 13,000 square foot cannabis production facility that will generate long-term economic opportunities and high-quality emp...
Sta’ailes Development Corporation Powers Community Spaces with Sustainable Energy Sta’ailes Development Corporation is lighting the way forward with a clean energy project rooted in sustainability and community values. With funding from the BC In...
A Greenhouse Rooted in Community and Sovereignty With support from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Grant, Tsawwassen First Nation has taken a meaningful step toward community wellness by investing in a greenhouse that grows food locally,...
Supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurs in a Vital Sector The Seafood Business Accelerator is helping BC First Nations grow leadership and capacity in one of the province’s most essential industries. Through a focus on Indigenous seafood business devel...
Indigenous-Led Innovation for Stronger Communities What started as a Nation Building project has now expanded into a communications tool used by First Nations and Indigenous organizations across Canada. The Hawk Communications App was desig...
