Enjoy the Summer Weekend!
There are special events taking place across the region this weekend, including syiyaya Days in Sechelt, B.C, that ties into National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Visit heyor.ca/1I2UKA to see the syiyaya Days event schedule and to learn more about the 10-day event.
Big news in Tla-o-qui-aht Ha-houlth-ee, Tofino!
Tla-o-qui-aht Development Corporation is leading a major new development at Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort and moving closer to the Nation's goal to have Tla-o-qui-aht businesses lead 10% of Tofino's economy.
π Read more here: heyor.ca/7lQ2Ha
Investing with Impact!
The Trust continues to accept applications for our three core funding programs to support impactful projects across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and surrounding island communities.
Have a project in mind? Connect with our team to learn more:
heyor.ca/1ULBNo
Learn how Ka:βyu:βkβtβhβ / Che:kles7etβhβ First Nations is investing in its future!
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you might have caught our error. We share the wrong link to this story yesterday, but please take a moment to read this incredible story: heyor.ca/qtH8Sm
Read our latest Newsletter!
As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, this edition of Stories from the Coast recognizes the cultures, traditions, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples across the Island and Coast.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/55ff53f83fd9...
Subscribe to our Stories from the Coast!
Our newsletters share stories of collaboration and innovation, highlighting the projects that successfully strengthen wellbeing across our region for all people and the environment.
Subscribe here: islandcoastaltrust.ca/newsletter/
Celebrating the Rail Yard Market in @campbellriver.ca
It was awarded a BCEDA Community Project Award. The honour recognizes the creative vision and collaboration behind the innovative micro-unit marketplace.
Learn more about this community project: heyor.ca/W0Y7ei
Join the Island Coastal Economic Trust Team!
The Trust is seeking its next Communications and Impact Manager. If you thrive on storytelling to promote community-based initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity based in Courtenay, British Columbia.
Learn more and apply: heyor.ca/GK7pEI
Collaborative Mural Project The Dock+ in Port Alberni!
We love seeing these vibrant in communities across the region. This collaboration between the Port Alberni Port Authority and Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley established a striking entrance to the Dock+ kitchen.
Make your Emergency Ready Plan!
With the summer wildfire season approaching, it's important to prepare your businesses and homes for potential disruptions and evacuations.
The @bcgovernment.bsky.social has created an Emergency Ready Plan resource, which anyone can use.
Learn more: heyor.ca/q35a2n
Explore recent culture and nature-based tourism projects!
Over the past year, the Trust invested $1.0M with 8 culture and nature-based tourism projects, attracting more than $5.6 million new investment across the region.
Learn more about this impact priority and these investments: heyor.ca/rmr6Vs
TEDxVictoria is happening soon!
Join us in welcoming Trust board member, Bob βGyalaβgamehβ Chamberlin, as a TEDxVictoria 2025 speaker! Chamberlin is a lifelong advocate for Wild Pacific Salmon, food security, and Indigenous rights.
Join him and 13 other speakers next week: tedxvictoria.ca
We're hiring a Communications and Impact Manager!
Join the dynamic team at the Trust and help share the impact stories that are shaping coastal communities' resilient economies and strengthening wellbeing.
Learn more and apply: heyor.ca/GK7pEI
Diving deep into the The Dock+ in Port Alberni!
We recently published urr latest impact story, The Dock+: An Incubator for BCβs Emerging Food Innovators, which shared how the Port Alberni Port Authority facility has helped transform the coastal economy.
Read the story: heyor.ca/zHYcwM
Incredible opportunities for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs!
Alissa Assu and NEDC will host the 2-day Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs workshop in Tofino. It's an opportunity for under-40 Indigenous Entrepreneurs to turn their business dreams into a reality.
Details: www.nedc.info/workshops-ev...
The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia just released a new guidebook, Outdoor Recreation for Community and Economic Development to assist rural BC communities improve both the local economy and residentsβ quality of life.
Download the free guide: heyor.ca/KaQ4Mh
Stories from the Coast - May 2025
We just published our latest newsletter, which dives into the Dock+, in Port Alberni, to learn how its anchor tenants are helping to reshape Vancouver Islandβs food production landscape.
Read this edition and sign up for next time: heyor.ca/aBI4w5
The State of the Island Economic Summit returns in October!
Hosted by Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, the summit is a great opportunity to build collaboration, partnerships, and celebrate the region's economic resiliency.
Get involved as a sponsor, speaker, or participant: heyor.ca/GtedEW
Telegraph Cove is open for the season!
Telegraph Cove is such a vital destination on the North Island and it's uplifting to hear that it's up and running for the season after the devastating fire this past winter.
Learn the latest about their rebuild: heyor.ca/klxHy1
Tsβuubaa-asatx Placemaking Initiative Unites Communities and Cultures!
Ts'uubaa-asatx First Nation-led community placemaking project to revitalize and connect three vital community assets into a natural connection point for its members and nearby residents.
Learn the details: heyor.ca/Gzw2pz
Visualize economic changes with the Coastal Economies App!
The intuitive app allows users to quickly explore economic data at both local and regional levels. We've also provided a user guide to get you started!
Learn more: islandcoastaltrust.ca/coastal-econ...
Our Next Stories from the Coast is just days away!
In May's edition, we explore The Dock+ in Port Alberni, learning how its anchor tenants are transforming the seaweed and seafood industry on Vancouver Island.
Sign up now, so you won't miss it: islandcoastaltrust.ca/newsletter/
We're thrilled to share that HupaΔasath, Tseshaht, and the City Of Port Alberni won both the Economic Reconciliation Award and the People's Choice Award at the BC Economic Development Association annual summit last week.
waamiiΕ‘, Ken Watts, shared an important message as he accepted the award.
Our Panel, Building A New Coastal Economy, Together, is happening right now!
The BCEDA conference wraps up today, but not before our panel with leaders from across the coast region speak about priorities and partnerships driving the coastal economy.
#ECONDEVWEEK
Bringing sustainable tourism to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands!
4TVI will lead a regional collaboration for sustainable tourism development, which will align tourism priorities and address challenges like over-tourism and seasonal imbalances.
Details: heyor.ca/edsePV
Celerbating #ECONDEVWEEK!
This week, we want to acknowledge the strong partnerships with First Nations, local governments, non-profit organizations, and industry associations that have invited us to invest in community-led projects to build a resilient coastal economy!
As we begin to celebrate #EconDevWeek, we are looking forward to the start of the 2025 BC Economic Summit!
This annual event is an opportunity to meet with, and learn from, Economic Development professionals from across the province. We hope to see you there! #BCEDA25
Details: bceconomicsummit.ca
Explore our funding programs!
We welcome every opportunity to work collaboratively with you as you develop your project plans and funding applications for our three core programs - Capital and Innovation, Investment Readiness, and Community Placemaking.
Learn more: heyor.ca/1ULBNo
Late last year, we shared a story about the wonderful work INFilm does for Vancouver Island. Every project brings a substantial economic boost to these communities! islandcoastaltrust.ca/stories/vanc...
Over the next year, we look forward to investing up to $2.1 million dollars to help diversify the coastal economy.
If you're thinking about your next project plan, visit our website to learn about our eight impact priorities and how they can help guide your funding applications:
heyor.ca/sqsN2Q
