yáqʷa Announces Appointment of New Independent Directors
January 21, 2026 yáqʷa Development Corporation (yáqʷa) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Independent members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Stephen Nairne and Mr. Michael Tees join the yáqʷa board at a pivotal time for the company and Haisla Nation. Together with our existing board members, Mr. Nairne and Mr. Tees will 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[...]
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[...]



