New job posting – On-call Store Clerk for Gizuá Market
Employment Opportunity – On-Call Store Clerk Gizuá Market, a yáqʷa Development Corporation company, located at the Sunrise General Store Building in the heart of Haisla Village, has an immediate opening for an On-Call Store Clerk. As a Store Clerk, your role is vital for the smooth operation of the business, especially in a marketplace with diverse specialty food vendors. You are the kind of person that understands that providing excellent customer service is key to the success of the business. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Customer Service: Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent service. Culinary Preparation: Prepare food[...]
Gizuá Market Update – June 2025
BACKGROUND The Sunrise General Store has had a long and rich history in x̄á’isla Village for decades. As part of yáqʷa Economic Development’s acquisition and management of the building, our goal has been to sustainably transform the store and restaurant spaces to offer modern and welcoming amenities for our community and visitors. Since the building was acquired in 2024, here’s what we’ve done: Rebranded the Sunrise General Store to Gizuá Market Launched a call for artists to design a ne w logo for the Market Launched a search for a new operator for the restaurant space Worked with an architect,[...]
Haisla Centre Update – Spring 2025
Read our Spring 2025 Update here, and watch the video. 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. The following provides an update on current activities and next steps. To receive updates, please follow us on Facebook or email us at info@yaqwadevcorp.com. Overview of Current Activities Road and site work will be coming to an end in late spring/ early summer at Haisla Centre getting us one step closer to our ultimate goal. The Master Plan Consultant has[...]
New logo unveiled for Gizuá Market
yáqʷa Development Corporation is proud to unveil the logo for Gizuá Market, a new market concept located in the former Sunrise General Store building in the heart of x̄á’isla Village. yáqʷa announced its purchase last year of the Sunrise building. As part of the acquisition, yáqʷa launched a call for artists to help rebrand the store and reinforce x̄á’isla culture. Submissions were reviewed by the yáqʷa team and Haisla Nation and selected x̄á’isla artist Teresa Windsor’s logo. Teresa chose to draw the sun setting at gélw̓anuxʷ (Canoe Mountain), which is located directly behind the Gizuá market. “I like to[...]
CLOSED: Haisla Centre Master Plan RFP
Addendum (September 24, 2024) Submission extension yáqʷa Development Corporation is extending the deadline for submissions to October 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm PT. Please submit your proposal via online form here. You may also submit a copy of your proposal by email to lgrant@yaqwadevcorp.com. Responses to Enquiries received: Q. Is the market research available? A. Both the Market Research and a schematic are available here (linked at the bottom of the post). Q. Is the market research reflective of what yáqʷa and Haisla is looking for? A. The results of the market research should be used to help inform what[...]
Request for Proposals (RFP): Haisla Centre Master Plan
Extended to September 30, 2024 Sept. 4, 2024: yáqʷa Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a Master Plan for the Haisla Centre Project located in downtown Kitimat, BC. Background The Haisla Nation, through its economic development corporation, yáqʷa Development Corporation, is leading the development of the Haisla Centre Project, located at the site of the old Kitimat hospital. The land was acquired by the Haisla Nation from the Province of British Columbia and the development concept is supported by the District of Kitimat. Haisla Centre envisions the construction of housing units, hotel complex, commercial and retail[...]
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[...]
