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[...]
yáqʷa Development Corporation purchases Sunrise General Store building
KITAMAAT VILLAGE, June 26, 2024 -- yáqʷa Development Corporation is pleased to announce the recent purchase of the Sunrise General Store building located in the heart of Haisla Village. This exciting development marks another milestone for our Nation as we continue to focus on building opportunities for Haisla-led businesses and members to grow and prosper. With its close proximity to the community and the ocean, we are confident that this new space will provide great opportunities for our members – through business growth and employment – and for visitors to enjoy Haisla village and our hospitality. The Sunrise General Store[...]
Haisla Nation launches new Economic Development Corporation
KITAMAAT VILLAGE, B.C., May 15, 2024 – The Haisla Nation today announced the official launch of its new economic development corporation. Known as yáqʷa, the new corporation is fostering the development of a well-diversified portfolio of business interests, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term prosperity for the Haisla Nation. It will enable the separation of business and governance within the Haisla Nation, particularly given the growth in economic development in Haisla traditional territory in recent years. “yáqʷa is enabling a prosperous future for our people,” said Greg Smith, Stakeholder Relations Chair for Haisla Nation Council and a yáqʷa’ board member. “For[...]
