https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRgXpfaAbgU Xeni Gwet'in First Nations Government (XGFNG) is one of six Tsilhqot'in communities that make up the Tsilhqot'in Nation. Located approximately 200 km west of the closest townsite of Williams Lake, BC, Canada, this remote location can only be accessed after a 100km drive on an unpaved gravel road. XGFNG's project "Xeni Gwet'in Community…
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YES Entrepreneur Challenge
The Young Entrepreneurs Symposium (YES) is proud to present the YES Entrepreneurial Challenge. This challenge features CASH PRIZES and is open to all previous delegates of YES who reside in Canada. If you have been thinking of starting a business, or you already have a business and need a boost of funding – we want…
Read MoreThe Williams Lake Tribune posts about BCICEI Funding 2020-2021
https://www.wltribune.com/news/six-central-b-c-first-nations-receive-financial-support-for-clean-energy-projects/ "Launched in 2016, the BCICEI has invested more than $3.5 million to fund 31 projects which have leveraged more than $37.2 million including $11.7 to Indigenous equity to finance hydro, solar, geothermal, bio-energy and innovative demand side management projects throughout B.C." -The Williams Lake Tribune
Read MoreEnergetic City posts about BCICEI funding 2020-2021
https://www.energeticcity.ca/2020/08/two-northeast-first-nations-communities-to-receive-funds-for-clean-energy-projects/ "The BCICEI targets energy efficiency projects and energy storage. They look to assist remote communities when possible to help reducing dependency on fossil fuels." -Energeticcity.ca
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“AN EXAMPLE OF ECONOMIC RECONCILIATION” – FIRST NATION-LED CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS AWARDED $2.8M FUNDING (Vancouver, August 13, 2020) – Indigenous-led clean energy projects often face systemic barriers and high costs that diminish the opportunity to develop their sustainable energy sovereignty. To help overcome these barriers, the British Columbia Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI) has…
Read MoreNow available! Effective Practices Guide – Land Use Planning by First Nations in British Columbia
Across Canada, and within BC, many First Nations communities have developed an initial vision and land use plan within a joint process led, funded, and directed by provincial governments. In BC, the current emphasis on moving towards reconciliation may result in pressures to conduct collaborative planning. The research findings contained in this report emphasize these…
Read MoreNRT announces First Nations Funding for 2020-2021
Vancouver - The New Relationship Trust (NRT) is pleased to announce funding for fiscal year 2020 – 2021! This year, NRT will continue to support First Nations initiatives in five areas: Governance Capacity, Economic Development, Language & Culture, Education, and Youth & Elders. Each strategic area was identified by First Nations in British Columbia (BC)…
Read More2019-2022 Strategic Plan is Available!
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Read MoreNRT 2019 Spring Newsletter is here!
We're gearing up for another busy year. Click here to find out what funding you may be eligible for!
Read MoreIndigenous Intern Leadership Program, matching Indigenous Graduates with Internships
The Indigenous Intern Leadership Program (IILP) matches Indigenous graduates with internships at prominent BC businesses! For more information about the IILP, click here! You can also download the poster here.
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