Coast Funds/Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations
2019
Decades after a government relocation of two First Nations separated them from their homelands and means of subsistence, the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations began developing a plan to return their community to economic self-sufficiency by creating an economic development corporation.
Project Outcomes:
- The corporation operates seven distinct businesses and employing over 130 employees during peak time
- Investing in skill development, commitment to strengthening culture, businesses enhance env't