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 Circle of Hearts Society hosted a free Family Dance to bring people together for an evening of fun and interaction after two years of pandemic restrictions.
$50,000 was provided for the Village of Fraser Lake to upgrade the docks at the White Swan public boat launch on the shores of Fraser Lake.
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 approved $50,385 in grant funding for six new projects.
Francois Tchesinkut Recreation Commission was granted $25,000 toward renovations of the Francois Lake Hall. A heavily utilized community hall that has been in operation for almost a century, the hall is used year-round for live music events, charity events such as the Terry Fox Run, weddings, reunions and banquets. The project includes re-roofing the hall and adding canopy covering to the wheelchair access ramps.
The Fraser Lake & Area Menshed Society we feel has been a great success, largely due to the grant for our shop addition from the NKDF. Without the grant we would not have had the courage to proceed with its...
