yáqʷa Announces Appointment of New Independent Director
January 21, 2026 yáqʷa Development Corporation (yáqʷa) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Independent member to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Stephen Nairne joins the yáqʷa board at a pivotal time for the company and Haisla Nation. Together with our existing board members, Mr. Nairnewill support yáqʷa in driving sustainable economic growth and business development in alignment with Haisla Nation values, while reinforcing our commitment to strong governance. yáqʷa undertook a comprehensive, transparent and merit-based recruitment and selection process in identifying new members for its board of directors. Learn more about our new appointees below,[...]
Call for Artists – Help us rebrand Kitimat Valley Institute (deadline extended)
Calling all Haisla artists - Help us rebrand Kitimat Valley Institute (Deadline Extended to March 6, 2026) February 20, 2026 Background Haisla Nation acquired the land and training facility where Kitimat Valley Institute (KVI) is located from Coast Mountain School District #82 in 2010. As of 2024, this asset is managed by yáqʷa, Haisla Nation’s economic development corporation. KVI actively supports the education and training of Haisla Members, as well as workers and others related to major industry in Haisla traditional territory. As part of yáqʷa’s management of the asset, upgrades to the facility are underway to ensure it[...]
