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Energy, Indigenous Nations

Small West Coast First Nation fuels economic growth with clean energy

National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Klahoose Nation is charged up over a new clean energy project that both protects the environment and fuels economic development. 

A new micro-hydroelectric project at the Klahoose Wilderness Resort on B.C.’s isolated Central Coast will eliminate diesel fuel use at the off-grid, eco-tourist destination, removing 38 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, said Bruno Pereira. 

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Indigenous Nations

SRD motion to remove ‘unceded’ from First Nations territorial acknowledgements defeated

How our local government works – Part 3 of 5 from the Feb 9 SRD Board Meeting

A Strathcona Regional District motion to remove the term ‘unceded’ from acknowledgements of First Nations territory was defeated, in a 8 to 6 vote, at the Wednesday, Feb 9 Board meeting.

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Finances

Where did Cortes Island’s property tax dollars go in 2021?

How our local government works – Part 1 of 5 from the Feb 5 SRD Board Meeting

The proposed budget for 2022 was one of the principle topics at the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 9th. Part of this process involved looking into the finances for 2021. So in the first of a five part series arising from that meeting, Cortes Currents is looking into how the SRD is spending the portion of our tax dollars under their control. 

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Indigenous Nations, Tourism

Indigenous-owned wilderness resort poised for a strong second year

CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

Klahoose Wilderness Resort in Homfray Channel, BC, is in the process of converting to fully sustainable energy along with other improvements, among high demand for its tourism packages.

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Business, Indigenous Nations

Klahoose First Nation economic development thriving under committed leadership

CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca

Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC), which oversees sustainably-focused economic development for the Klahoose First Nation, is a busy beehive of activity, thanks to its innovative team.

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