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. 📖 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:’yu:’k’t’h’ / Che:kles7et’h’ 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 “Gyala’gameh” 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 BC’s 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 residents’ 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 Island’s 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

Ts’uubaa-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 Hupačasath, 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. waamiiš, 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

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

Are you attending Connect Money Impact, in Campbell River, tomorrow? We look forward to the opportunity to spark new thinking and unlock exciting ways to collaborate. Be sure to join our CEO, @brodieguy.bsky.social, as he moderates a panel focused on Investing in the Indigenous Economy.

In our Stories from The Coast series, we learn valuable project lessons and watch the evolution of inspiring ideas turn into impactful change. We are proud to work alongside and help share these stories from across the region. Read our latest: islandcoastaltrust.ca/stories-from...

Explore our Funding Programs! On April 4, 2025, our board of directors approved the 2025-26 program budget. Over the coming year, we look forward to investing up to $2.1 million dollars into the regional economy across the coast. Learn more about our programs: heyor.ca/1ULBNo

BUILDING A NEW COASTAL ECONOMY, TOGETHER Attending Connecting the Dots, hosted by BCEDA? Join us for an exciting panel that shares how First Nations and local governments are coming together with a shared vision to transform the Trust. The Panel takes place May 15, from 9:30AM-Noon.

Join us on our other Channels! We are truly enjoying our first few months on Bluesky, but in case you're looking for more valuable ways to connect with us on other platforms, here are the links! Find us on Facebook: heyor.ca/Gav6lQ Find us on LinkedIn: heyor.ca/cXIwCB

How does economic development strengthen wellbeing? Our impact framework measures a project's contribution to strengthening economic prosperity, social empowerment, climate resilience, and cultural vitality. Learn about each Project and its contributions: heyor.ca/04vA9G

Join us at Connect Money Impact, in Campbell River, on May 8! CEO Brodie Guy will moderate a panel about investing in the Indigenous Economy with Jennifer Gallic, NEDC, Jason Wilson, Tsa Kwa’luten Healing Centre, and Christy Keddy, The Fork and Arrow. SIgn up now: connectmoneyimpact.ca

Join us at BCEDA's Connecting the Dots! We're looking forward to the upcoming BC Economic Development Association annual conference. Hosted in Penticton, May 12-15, this year's event is focussed on collaboration, innovation, and resilience. Book your tickets: heyor.ca/fobH1w

Read our latest News From the Coast newsletter! Our monthly newsletter features regional initiatives and local projects that advance wellbeing through Economic Prosperity, Social Empowerment, Climate Resiliency, and Cultural Vitality. Read these announcements and more: heyor.ca/gdWRtj

Tlatlasikwala First Nation Launches Eco-Tourism Start-up on Hope Island Through a public-private partnership with Coastal Rainforest Safaris, the Nation will achieve strategic priorities to create jobs, empower youth, and grow sustainable tourism. Learn more: heyor.ca/FBreJz

Welcome to Stories from the Coast, our monthly newsletter. In each edition, we share impactful economic development stories and exciting project announcements from across our region – from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution. Subscribe: islandcoastaltrust.ca/newsletter/

On May 8, Connect Money Impact comes to Campbell River's Maritime Heritage Centre. At the Trust, we were excited to sponsor the Connect Money Impact event, as it's a space for learning and connections with others working at the intersection of money and impact. Register: heyor.ca/4OSH0X

Ts'uubaa-asatx Cultural and Economic Hub Drives Year-Round Tourism Learn how this project will use a flexible business model to develop diversified income streams, build partnerships, and strengthen community wellbeing: heyor.ca/FjPPvB

Hear from the 2025 Seafood Business Accelerator Participants: heyor.ca/NR227H T.Buck Suzuki Foundation led the renewed Seafood Business Accelerator initiative, focused on empowering indigenous seafood harvesters across Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia.

To celebrate #TourismWeek2025, we've highlighted culture and nature-based tourism project all week, but now we would love to hear from you! Share your favourite destinations on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, and the island and inlet communities from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution.

At AVICC AGM, Trust CEO, Brodie Guy, will moderate a discussion about a path to co-governance and sustainable investment. Joining the panel are Chief John Jack, Mayor Michelle Staples, Sa̱nala Planning's Jessie Hemphill, and Ashley Wright. Join them on Saturday, at 10:30AM. Details: heyor.ca/yWJRxU

Carving into new opportunities in Tofino The IISAAK OLAM Foundation is creating the Naa’Waya’Sum Art Gallery and Carving Facility in Tla-o-qui-aht Ha-houlth-ee (Tofino, BC.) to increase Indigenous representation in the thriving tourism economy. Learn more: heyor.ca/bTSMzH #TourismWeek2025

Go Glamping at the Snaw Naw As Campground #TourismWeek2025 Through an investment from the Trust, Snaw-Naw-as First Nation added five year-round cabins to their Nanoose Bay campground. After a sneak peak in March, it's exciting to see these cabins listed for rent on their website - heyor.ca/M0fZA7

Canada: Powered by Tourism It's national tourism week and we're celebrating. At the Trust, we strategically invest in culture and nature-based tourism. To learn more about this investment priority and recent projects across our region, visit our website: heyor.ca/rmr6Vs #TourismWeek2025

Tlatlasikwala First Nation Launches New Tourism Business on Hope Island! This exciting project leverages the strength of a new public-private partnership to create vital jobs, empower youth, and spur economic growth for Tlatlasikwala First Nation. Read the announcement: heyor.ca/nvKsPI

Discover how the Tahsis Marina Expansion Strengthens Tourism and Community Resilience Learn how this project makes unique contributions to improved wellbeing across economic prosperity, social empowerment, cultural vitality, and climate resiliency on our project investment summary - heyor.ca/RGRYLt