Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or ‘YQT’) proudly announces the restructuring of Ka·kin, its wholly owned economic development arm, and the appointment of Trent…
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Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it responds to sale of EVR to Glencore
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band) has released an official response to the recent sale of Elk Valley Resources from Teck to Glencore. Heidi Gravelle…
Groundbreaking partnership formed for Michel Coal Project
Foundation laid for new era of natural resource development Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or YQT) and Pacific Road Capital are proud to announce…
Fifteen wildfire projects undertaken with Trust support
Fifteen small communities and First Nations in the Columbia Basin are upping their abilities to prevent and fight wildfires. These projects are being done with…
Rural communities take action to prepare for emergencies
Columbia Basin Trust supports emergency-related purchases and improvements When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s…
Inaugural forum focussed on Elk River health
Last Friday, December 3, a diverse group of parties united by their interested in Elk River watershed health convened to discuss the implementation of an…
16 Basin wildfire reduction projects receive $1.7 million
Columbia Basin Trust creating jobs while focusing on wildfire reduction Wildfire prevention is increasingly required in communities across the Columbia Basin. Thanks to a partnership…
Qukin Nukiy Bursary for Ktunaxa youth
The Qukin Nukiy Bursary is a new program announced by North Coal designed to support Indigenous youth pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. The bursary is a…
Trust partners with Basin Nations to create housing solutions
First Nations in the Columbia Basin are moving ahead with building and improving housing stock—adding additional affordable housing options and professional development opportunities—while being supported…
New housing opens doors for Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it
“It’s where I was born and raised. My heart’s always been here.” That’s how Nasuʔkin (Chief) Heidi Gravelle feels about Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it, home to the Tobacco…