Two Ktunaxa Nation communities will be supported so they can complete well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities, thanks to a grant from…
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$1.4M in grants issued to reduce wildfire risks in southeast
$1,410,421 coming to nine East Kootenay local governments The B.C. government today announced it is providing more than $2.8 million in grants to 15 local…
Trust partners with Basin Nations to create housing solutions
First Nations in the Columbia Basin are moving ahead with building and improving housing stock—adding additional affordable housing options and professional development opportunities—while being supported…
College of the Rockies hosting Indigenous Speaker Series
Indigenous cultures and reconciliation are focus of the virtual series College of the Rockies will be recognizing National Indigenous History Month in June with virtual…
New housing opens doors for Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it
“It’s where I was born and raised. My heart’s always been here.” That’s how Nasuʔkin (Chief) Heidi Gravelle feels about Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it, home to the Tobacco…
Wildfire in ʔaq̓am signals start of fire season
By Chad St. Pierre ʔaq̓am Chief Joe Pierre speaks with media near the scene of yesterday’s fire. Fire season got an early start with the…
Trust supports 16 projects with nearly $650,000
Basin environmental projects support innovation, education and conservation From frogs to grizzly bears and creeks to lakes, habitats and species of all shapes and sizes…
Election Day today for ʔaq̓am residents
Wednesday, February 17 is Election Day for ʔaq̓am residents. Residents are voting to elect chief and two councillors from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at…
Youth sport and physical activity options expand
The Trust provides nearly $500,000 for 80 new projects. More reasons to get active are coming to the Basin this spring with Columbia Basin Trust…
Codie Morigeau joins Columbia Basin Trust board
Aimee Watson Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Codie Morigeau (pictured above), a nominee of the…