Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI): Restaurant Operator
Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) Operator for restaurant at former Seamaster’s location in Kitamaat Village, B.C. August 15, 2024: yáqʷa Development Corporation is seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in leasing and operating a restaurant within the Haisla community, specifically at the newly acquired Sunrise General Merchandise Building in Kitamaat Village, British Columbia. The building will be divided in two sections, with one half being occupied by Gizuà Market and the other half to be renovated and turned back into a restaurant. We are seeking a qualified operator to collaborate with yáqʷa Development Corporation to develop a new[...]
yáqʷa Development Corporation launches Gizuà
Introducing Gizuá New Market to operate at the former Sunrise General Store KITAMAAT VILLAGE, August 9, 2024 – yáqʷa Development Corporation is pleased to introduce Gizuá, a new market concept to be located in the former Sunrise General Store building in the heart of Haisla Village, which was acquired by yáqʷa earlier this year. As a first step after the acquisition of the building, yáqʷa engaged the community to understand their interests, and to receive feedback to build out the service offerings and define a new name and brand for the former Sunrise building. The survey received 73 individual responses.[...]
Call for Artists
Call for Artists Logo for new Gizuá Market KITAMAAT VILLAGE, August 9, 2024 Background: In June 2024, yáqʷa Development Corporation announced its purchase of the Sunrise General Store building located in the heart of Haisla Village. The Sunrise General Store has rich and long history of operating in Haisla Village. Initially operated as a co-op, Sunrise was purchased by Lloyd and Irene Starr in the early 1960s, and in the early 1990s, Mary and Tom Nyce took over operations. Throughout the years, the Sunrise General Store has played a significant role in the community, renowned for its seafood restaurant, Seamaster's,[...]
Notice: Haisla Centre roadwork to commence August 12, 2024
Haisla Centre roadwork to commence August 12, 2024 As yáqʷa Development Corporation advances planning for the next phase of the Haisla Centre Project, we want to make sure the community is informed about site activities and future plans. Road Extension Work at Haisla Centre yáqʷa has contracted Metric Civil Contractors to undertake work at the Haisla Centre site to improve traffic flow to and from the existing Haisla Condo building, and to facilitate the future planned development of the site. To do so, they will be realigning the existing road within the site footprint. Where: Haisla Centre site (all[...]
