Community Description
The Haisla are an indigenous people, the majority of whom are living at Kitamaat in the North Coast region of British Columbia. The Haisla Nation believes in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment.
Treaty or Tribal Association
Independent
Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures
The Haisla Nation is engaged with a large number of multisector partners including: ATCO, Brinkman, ESS, Vertex, Kuehne & Nagel, Mammoet, Orca Spirit, SteepleJack, Waste Management, Coast Industrial Construction, Triton, Ledcor, Progressive Ventures, Ruskin, Seaspan / Haisea, Simplex Grinnell/Tyco, Summit Helicopters, Tetratech, Securiguard, Orica Mining Services, AltaGas, Connex DC LNG Inc, and ENN.
Economic Development Background
We believe that careful and appropriate economic development will bring our people necessary self-sufficiency. Sustainable and realistic economic opportunities are increasingly available, and promise benefits for our people – and for every British Columbian. We know that in order to attain strength and independence our Nation must work together – with government, business, the community, and internally – with a spirit of respect and partnership.