The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society assists the people of North West British Columbia, and in particular the Nechako region and Kitamaat Village, by investing in sustainable economic and community stability projects in the area most affected by the Kemano project and the creation of the Nechako Reservoir.
The Village of Fraser Lake received $50,000 to assist with constructing a new water reservoir.
A design contest was held, and the winning entry painted on the Integris Community Centre building to beautify the space and increase the profile of the Arts Wing, located within the building.
The Menshed brings together men who might otherwise be isolated. An activity-based organization, together the members work on community-inspired projects such as building picnic tables, sheds, docks, wheelchair ramps, and refurbishing items.
Stellat’en First Nation has developed nature trails along the river suitable for hiking, trail running and cycling.
The Nechako Valley Sporting Association received $4,000 for the Machine (Grooming) Shed. The shed houses the grooming machinery and equipment needed to maintain the 12km of ski trails throughout the winter.
The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society Board of Directors has approved $151,233 for six projects to kickstart the new funding cycle.
Stellat’en First Nation was granted $43,903 for the Marianne Louise Memorial Hall Rehabilitation project. Affectionately known as the Old Hall, the facility provides an intimate and culturally appropriate gathering space for smaller groups. The funding will be used to rehabilitate the exterior and interior logs to maintain the integrity of the hall.
The Nechako Kitamaat Development Fund Society came to our aid and assisted us with the cost of installing a fire suppression sprinkler system in one of our seniors’ housing complexes in Burns Lake. The funds...
