Community Resiliency and Employment Opportunities Guide Quatsino-led Economic Development Strategy
The Quatsino Economic Development Limited Partnership will prioritize opportunities in forestry, tourism, mining, and land development to foster economic growth, while ensuring alignment with the values and traditions of Quatsino First Nation.
Overview
Quatsino Economic Development Limited Partnership will develop a five-year strategic economic development plan to serve as a roadmap to guide sustainable, create employment opportunities, and enhance community resilience.
The plan will address several economic challenges faced by the nation, while prioritizing partnerships with private sector stakeholders, regional organizations, and other First Nations to foster sustainable economic growth.
Island Coastal Economic Trust is investing with Quatsino Economic Development Limited Partnership, the economic development organization for the Quatsino First Nation, through the Investment Readiness Program, which includes an economic strategy stream for First Nation, local government, and rural unincorporated communities under 5000 residents that have not previously developed an economic strategy in the past 10 years.
Strengthening Community Wellbeing
By aligning with the values and traditions of Quatsino First Nation, this initiative aims to guide future development that prioritized environmental sustainability and community-led economic restoration.
Media Contacts:
Brodie Guy
CEO
Island Coastal Economic Trust
250-871-7797
brodie@islandcoastaltrust.ca
Glen Worthington
Manager
Quatsino Economic Development LP
250-961-6920
manager@quatsinofn.ca
Project Details
Project Impact
The Trust invests in projects using a Wellbeing Impact Framework that looks beyond traditional economic metrics. This approach evaluates how each investment strengthens economic prosperity, cultural vitality, climate resilience, and social empowerment. By focusing on outcomes that matter to people and place, the Trust works to spur new investments that create meaningful, lasting benefits across Vancouver Island and the coast.
Economic Prosperity
- This project will create a structured, forward-looking economic development strategy for the Nation. Through community engagement, it will identify viable growth opportunities, while aligning with cultural values, to support new business ventures in forestry, aquaculture, and tourism sectors.
Climate Resiliency
- The project will emphasize climate resiliency by integrating sustainable land use planning, forestry conservation, and environmental stewardship into economic decision-making. This will ensure that new developments align with long-term environmental sustainability and climate adaptation goals.
Cultural Vitality
- The strategy will prioritize culturally aligned economic initiatives, preserving and celebrating the language, stories, and traditions while fostering a sense of community pride and belonging.