Thirty-five First Nations throughout B.C. are receiving $9.8 million in federal and provincial funding to develop clean-energy projects, including Aq’am Community Enterprises (ACE). ACE is…
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Funding support for Indigenous food sovereignty
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced July 27 the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Program has been created to support more sustainable food production, community food…
Local Truth and Reconciliation societies gets grants
Approximately $5 million in grants have been committed to 23 Indigenous-led non-profit organizations from the Indigenous Resilience and Recovery Grant Initiative, including two Cranbrook-based societies….
First Nations bring solar energy to affordable housing
Three projects are supported by Columbia Basin Trust and the New Relationship Trust Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation…
Tobacco Plains getting $150,000 for solar power project
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band (?akinkum+asnuq+?it) is receiving $150,000 for a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage installation, part of a funding partnership between the…
Tobacco Plains adding rooftop solar array
An exciting addition is underway on the roof of the ʔakink̓umǂasnuqǂiʔit (Tobacco Plains Community) brand new Community Administration and Health Centre. Through the commitment of…
Local First Nations company wins two prestigious awards
Tipi Mountain Native Plants (TMNP), a majority owned aboriginal company, is one of the premier native plant nurseries in British Columbia, and is located just…