Saturday, February 04, 2012
Economic Development

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Purpose: The Tribal Council’s role in providing Economic Development services is to support the economic sustainability of communities and the enhancement of quality of life by assisting, supporting and advising member First Nations when they are involved in economic development initiatives that include:

  • Formulating, drafting planning and implementing of economic strategies.
  • Business plan and funding proposal preparation.
  • Setting up and operating economic development corporations and joint ventures.
  • Networking activities.
  • Activities that support on reserve economic development in the areas of tourism, natural resources, fishing, oil & gas, forestry and land development.

Snuneymuxw Acquisition of Wellcox Property

Monday, 29 September 2008 14:25
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NmTC assisted Snuneymuxw First Nation with the environmental review, documentation and development planning on the potential acquisition of the Wellcox property in downtown Nanaimo. While the work is ongoing to acquire and develop this property, NmTC will continue to assist the Nation whenever it can.

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Shoal Island Economic Development Initiative

Monday, 29 September 2008 14:19
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Having clean water and developing the local economy go hand in hand at Halalt First Nation. As part of the Shoal Island economic development initiative directed by NmTC from 2004 to 2006, HFN tracked down sources of pollution of the Chemainus River Estuary and its tributary Bonsall Creek.

Shoal Island has been the traditional place to harvest shellfish. About 25 families are shellfish harvesters, but for many decades their income has dropped as pollution increased from forestry, marine, industrial and agricultural activities as well as more residential development near the shoreline and in upstream areas.

Halalt worked with its partners to identify all the sources of pollution by sampling the river, the estuary and adjacent tributaries. It is also supporting and promoting actions toward the improvement of water quality through community awareness programs and working with other parties on action plans to clean up the estuary. The goal is a straightforward one – to cut the level of contaminants and have the estuary declared “open” to harvesting once again.The Shoal Island initiative is guided by a steering committee made up of the following:

  • Halalt First Nation
  • Naut‘sa mawt Tribal Council
  • Environment Canada
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
  • Island Farmers Alliance
  • Castor Consultants
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Snuneymuxw Acquisition of Sandstone Property

Monday, 29 September 2008 08:45
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NmTC assisted SFN in the acquisition of 860 acres of land on the southern boundary of the City of Nanaimo in late 2006. Prior to closing, help with price negotiation, conditions of sale and other related issues was provided. Over the ensuing months, NmTC has continued to assist with planning and development issues pertaining to the acquisition. NmTC's assistance continues on an as-needed basis.

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