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.
At the final Board meeting of the funding cycle, The Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society Board of Directors approved $153,721 in grant funding for six new projects.
Well, this success story throws back a little bit. We started planning for the expansion at the Burns Lake Public Library in the early 2000's. It was an ambitious project - double the size of the library!! The board...
