yáqʷa Launches Haisla Business Directory
yáqʷa is proud to announce our launch of a business directory promoting Haisla member-owned businesses. If you are a Haisla-owned business or service provider and would like to be listed in the yáqʷa Business Directory, we encourage you to register today. We intend to launch the directory on our website in early 2026, dependant on the volume of applications received by such time. The Business Directory will be featured on yáqʷa’s website and be promoted as part of our communications activities. This allows yáqʷa to promote verified Haisla businesses, and those who sell Haisla goods and services, in alignment with Haisla values[...]
Meet Kirsten Ryan
yáqʷa Development Corporation is pleased to welcome Kirsten Ryan to our team as Manager of Corporate & Employment Services. Kirsten joins yáqʷa from Haisla Nation where for more than 9 years she led the structuring and growth of the Nation’s Employment & Training Department. Kirsten’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in shaping incredible workforce opportunities for Haisla members, including with major projects and joint venture partnerships led by yáqʷa. Kirsten joins yáqʷa at a pivotal time of growth during which time we will greatly benefit from her administrative and organizational expertise, while we continue to identify opportunities to deliver[...]



