Funding assistance was to deliver a proposal writing workshop in Fort Fraser.

Fort Fraser hired several local students to manage this project in the summer of 2003. They cleaned up the highway and cemetery areas, planted flowers and moved the caboose from private land to a more suitable visitor reception site. Other funding partners included Alcan Inc., the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and Human Resources Development Canada.

The community hall is the Haisla's center of business and as such, it is in constant use for public meetings, training and fundraising events. NKDF directors approved assistance toward essential repairs to the flooring of the community hall. Matching funds were in the form of donated labour and equipment.

Restoring the historic wharf on Fraser Lake was a high priority for the community for many years and fits in with the larger waterfront development plan. The completed wharf is expected to help the Village in its afforts to attract new private investment to the waterfront. NKDF directors were impressed by the strong community support and long term planning behind this project, but required that an engineering study be completed first to make sure the old pilings were usable. Matching funds were provided by the Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustment Initiative (SICEAI) and by the Fraser Lake taxpayers.

Fort Fraser requested funding for a secondary well from the NKDF and from the Canada BC Infrastructure program. Problems with the existing well led to situations where the community relied on river water for periods of up to 10 weeks. Drilling a secondary well addresses water safety, health and fire protection concerns, all of which affect economic development prospects. NKDF directors finally approved 50% funding for this project after the Canada-BC Infrastructure turned it down, and after it became apparent that this project was consistently Fort Fraser?s highest priority project.

This project built on the successes of 2003 and enabled the proponent to complete the installation of the caboose as a visitor reception area in 2004.

Drilling a secondary well addresses water safety, health and fire protection concerns, all of which affect economic development prospects. NKDF approved this increase in funding for the purpose of including new equipment that increased the overall cost of getting the well to the operational stage.

This increases the previously approved grant to a total of $180,000 for this project. Restoring the historic wharf on Fraser Lake has been a high priority for the community for many years and fits in with the larger waterfront development plan. The completed wharf is expected to attract new private investment to the waterfront. NKDF directors were impressed by the strong community support and long term planning behind this project, but required that an engineering study be completed first to make sure the old pilings were usable. After a series of delays, the project finally got underway in the spring of 2005, with the pilings installed by the end of March. Funding partners include the Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustment Initiative (SICEAI) and the Village of Fraser Lake.

The Village of Fraser Lake is planning a number of improvements to the local Recreation Facility. The NKDF assisted with funding for the engineering for the project. Some short-term benefits will result from the construction phase of the project, but the enduring benefits will be the quality of life in the community, helping to attract and retain people, and spin off when user groups are brought into the community for sporting events.

The goal of this project was to develop a comprehensive analysis of the cross-country ski opportunities in the Fraser Lake area. The feasibility study was created for the proponent, other trail user groups, various stakeholders, and potential partners in the Fraser Lake area. The Association members completed a thorough analysis to identify options, prior to deciding whether to proceed with development of a property. A cross-country ski facility would help to make the community more attractive to residents and visitors to the area. This project was funded in partnership by the NKDF and Casey Lake Cross-Country Ski Association.

The Village of Fraser Lake is planning a number of improvements to the local Recreation Facility. The NKDF assisted with funding for the engineering for the project. Some short-term benefits will result from the construction phase of the project, but the enduring benefits will be the quality of life in the community, helping to attract and retain people, and spin off when user groups are brought into the community for sporting events.

Village of Fraser Lake plans to develop a 30-acre property on the south side of Highway 16. The purpose is to provide serviced commercial-industrial land for sale to potential entrepreneurs, in hopes of attracting new enterprises and services to the area.

The Fort Fraser Local Commission hopes to entice visitors to stop, access services, and spend more time in Fort Fraser. NKDF approved funds to assist with creating a ?Fort Fraser Brochure?, purchasing materials and hiring workers to carry out beautification projects during the summer of 2008. This project is funded in partnership by Regional District of Bulkley Nechako, UBCM, and NKDF.

Beginning with a strategic planning session in 2007 and subsequent meetings, the Stellat'en community have selected Wind Energy as a top economic development priority. Stellat’en First Nation wishes to complete a detailed wind resource evaluation to determine whether a wind energy operation might be feasible in the area. The resource assessment will be contracted to a technical expert in wind analysis. This project includes five steps to complete an analysis of the wind resource on the Stellat’en First Nation territory and a scoping study of financing and partnership models for project development. The Stellat’en First Nation will work with The Pembina Institute to implement the project. This project is funded in partnership by NKDF, Stellat'en First Nation, and INAC.

Nadleh Whut'en First Nation will train 6 youth to record and document the activities of the Nadleh Bunk'ut Cultural Immersion Camp at Ormand Lake in July and August 2009. The six students (3 from Nadleh Whut'en and 3 from Stellat'en) will record activities for the three-week cultural camp, and then prepare a documentary. NKDF approved funding to assist with training costs.