Unique Features of this Partnership
Areas of Collaboration – Joint CED Themes
Cultural and Educational Initiatives
Collaborative Community Events
Land-use Planning
Inclusive Tourism
Active or Public Transit
Food Security and Sovereignty
Employment, Training and Job Creation
Accomplishments
Established a Working Group that meets monthly.
Issued a joint media release announcing partnership.
Participated in CEDI Workshop #1.
Participated in CEDI Workshop #2.
Jointly presented at BC Links to Learning.
Established four sub-committees, each with Terms of Reference and a work plan for 2023: land-use and marine-use planning, tourism, capacity development and employment, collaborative and inclusive events.
In the Media:
Why Work Together?
“We recognize that working together to address our economic challenges will strengthen our relationship and the regional economy and move our communities forward.”
- Chief Councillor Crystal Smith
“I am incredibly happy to see the start of this program to build and enhance the critical relationship between the District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation. What we will accomplish over the next two years in this program will pave the way to a stronger community and economy.”
- Mayor Phil Germuth, District of Kitimat
Next Steps
TBD