Rural Dividend grants support First Nations communities
BRITISH COLUMBIA— Cheslatta Carrier, Nadleh Whut’en and Stellat’en First Nations are being awarded a combined total of $442,495 for three projects under the Special Circumstances provision of the BC Rural Dividend.
Cheslatta Carrier Nation is being awarded $170,500 to assess the damage from recent wildfires, prioritize mitigation work and provide wildfire recovery training to members. The project will support other work to repair damage from recent wildfires and prepare the area for future wildfires.
Nadleh Whut’en First Nation is being awarded $239,860 for the feasibility and planning phase of an emergency centre of excellence to support large-scale disaster response.
Stellat’en First Nation is being awarded $32,135 for a feasibility study to evaluate the viability of a recreational vehicle campground and an eco-tourism guiding company for the Nation.