Connections Newsletter Winter 2023/24

Connections

Keeping you up to date on funding deadlines, projects, special events, and special people in your community WINTER 2024

Contents Travel Assistance Grant FAQ Pg 3 Upcoming Deadlines and Fund Status Pg 3 Haia Gwaii Community Foundation Pg 4 2024 Grant Updates Pg 5 Meet our New Chief Operations Officer Pg 5 Successful Grant Applicants Pg 6-7

Red Silk River Benedicte Hansen, 2022 Arts Grant Recipient Photo: Rolf Bettner For details see back cover

L to R: Flavien Mabit, Terry Carty, Billy Yovanovich, Vince Collison, Clyde Greenough, Bret Johnston, Berry Wijdeven, Erica Reid, Percy Crosby, Laurie Chisholm, Maureen Bailey, Ooka Pineault, Freda Davis (missing: Desi Collinson, Lisa Hageman, Geoffrey Martynuik). Photo Ruby Decock

Board of Directors Connections Newsletter - Winter, 2024 Old Massett Office: 162 Raven Ave, Gaw Tlagee PO Box 588, Masset BC, V0T1M0 1 800 663 2388

Chair: Huux Percy Crosby Vice-Chair: Billy Yovanovich Skidegate Band Council Director: Billy Yovanovich Alternate: Michelle (Ooka) Pineault

Skidegate Office: 226 Front St, HlGaagilda PO Box 1257, Skidegate BC, V0T1S1 1 877 559 8883

Old Massett Village Council Director: Freda Davis Alternate: Jade Collison

Staff

CHN Skidegate Director: Gidin Jaad Erica Reid Alternate: Xyallaga Daaguuyah Desi Collinson

Executive Director: Carla Lutner Finance Manager: Christine Carty Project Officer: Meghan Cross Communications Officer: Joey Rudichuk Grant Coordinator: Pam Hill Administration & Finance Assistant: Ruby Decock Layout and design: Joey Rudichuk info@gwaiitrust.com www.gwaiitrust.com /gwaiitrustsociety /gwaiitrust

CHN Old Massett Director: Lisa Hageman Alternate: Vince Collison Graham Island North Director: Bret Johnston Alternate: Terry Carty Graham Island Central Director: Maureen Bailey Alternate: Berry Wijdeven Graham Island South: Director: Clyde Greenough Alternate: Geoffrey Martynuik Area E Director: Flavien Mabit Alternate: Laurie Chisholm

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Travel Assistance Grant

Upcoming Deadlines

How much is available?

Up to $300 is available per return trip for the Individual Travel Assistance Grant.

February 1 by 11:59pm

What can it be used for?

This grant helps residents of Haida Gwaii travel off-island to participate in educational, cultural, arts, sports and seniors’ events.

Can I apply as a group?

Yes! The Group Travel Assistance Grant helps teams and other groups travel off-island to participate in educational, cultural, arts, sports and seniors’ events. It can also be used to help fund on-island travel for school groups.

Travel Assistance and Continuing Education:

Throughout the year, visit gwaiitrust.com/grants for details

Youth Grant:

Community Innovation: February 1 by 11:59pm

Major Contributions: March 1 by 11:59pm

Food Sovereignty: March 1 by 11:59pm

APPLY NOW

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How much is available for the group grant?

Up to $300 per group member to a maximum of $4,800 per return trip for adult groups, and up to $6,000 for youth groups.

What’s the deadline to apply?

Applications are accepted throughout the year, and must be received at least seven days before travel.

How often can I apply?

Adults can apply for up to two trips a year, and there is no limit for youth (ages 2-18).

Where can I get more information?

Reach out to Pam Hill, ceg@gwaiitrust.com, 559 8104, or visit us at gwaiitrust.com/grants for more information.

For more information on any of our grants, and to apply online, visit gwaiitrust.com/grants.

Are you on the lookout for grant and funding opportunities in Canada? Visit our Other Funding Sources page.

Fund Balance Gwaii Trust, as of Oct 31, 2023: $86,942,100 Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust, as of Oct 31, 2023: $57,728,900

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Haida Gwaii

Community Foundation T

he Haida Gwaii Community Foundation (HGCF) was established by the Gwaii Trust Society in the fall of 2016 as an opportunity to receive funds and issue tax receipts to donors.

There are three funds currently accepting donations:

Carl Hart Legacy Fund Launched in 2016, the Carl Hart Legacy Fund is building an endowment to support youth-oriented programs at Rediscovery T’aalan Stl’ang in perpetuity. Rediscovery gives young people on Haida Gwaii a chance to reconnect with the land, their culture and their communities. Gwaii Trust has agreed to match the first $250,000 in donations.

Gwaii Animal Helpline Fund The Gwaii Animal Helpline Fund was launched in November, 2023. Donations support the well-being of companion animals on Haida Gwaii on a longterm basis. Gwaii Trust has agreed to match the first $50,000 in donations.

General Fund Donations made to the General Fund are unrestricted and used at the discretion of the Board of Directors to meet future priorities and ever-changing needs in our community. Past donations have gone to support medical travel for Haida Gwaii residents through Hope Air. gwaiitrust.com/about/hgcf

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In addition, the Foundation houses the Green Shield Canada Community Impact Fund. Launched in 2022, the fund invests in local organizations dedicated to improving oral and mental health on Haida Gwaii. This includes an investment of $290,000 for flow-through granting over two years (2022-2024), as well as a permanent endowment of $200,000.

Are you interested in establishing a new fund with the Haida Gwaii Community Foundation? Visit our website at gwaiitrust.com/about/hgcf for more information, or contact Carla Lutner at carla.lutner@gwaiitrust.com / 250 559 5807.

2024 Grant Updates APPLICATION DEADLINES Application Deadline Youth Grant Youth Centred Communities Major Contributions Food Sovereignty Arts Grant* Community Innovation

Feb 1, Oct 1 by 11:59pm April 1 by 11:59pm March 1 by 11:59pm March 1 by 11:59pm June 1, Oct 1 by 11:59pm Feb 1, April 1, June 1, Sept 1, Nov 1, by 11:59pm

Open Call Continuing Education Travel Assistance Grant Community Events Winter Holiday

Applications accepted throughout the year Applications accepted throughout the year Applications accepted throughout the year until Dec 1 by 11:59pm Applications accepted throughout the year until Dec 1 by 11:59pm

For more information or to apply for funding, contact our office or visit www.gwaiitrust.com/grants *deadline subject to change

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS GRANT UPDATE The Major Contributions Grant is designed to support larger projects in community infrastructure and planning. Our goal is to help build safer, healthier, and more attractive communities. Major Contributions is designed to help enhance the lives of all islanders and make our island a more desirable place to live, work, play and visit. The maximum application amount has been updated to $200,000 for 2024.

REPORTING PROCESS UPDATE In 2024, individuals or organizations with overdue grant reporting, where an extension has not been approved, will need to finalize their reporting before they can apply for a new grant.

Welcome our new Chief Operations Officer Hello, my name is Latasha Williams. My Haida name is Chaaw Salee Jaadaas (Beach Girl), given to me by the late Naanii Mary Swanson. I am from the Sangalth Sdast’a.aas Eagle Clan. I was born and raised here on Haida Gwaii. I reside in Masset with my husband, our three sons, two dogs, and two kittens.

I am very privileged to be able to raise my family in their culture, surrounded by friends, family, and the beaches.

I left for Victoria, BC at the age of 17 to pursue

My goal is to con- my post-secondary dreams of getting educated so tinue with the I could return home to make a positive impact. I areas in: Exercise and Wellness, Indigework of enhancing completed nous Family Support, Indigenous Studies, and Sport the quality of life Management. in all communities Shortly after moving back home in 2014, I started working at the Youth Centre, under the Old Massett on Haida Gwaii.

Health Centre/Niislaa Naay Healing House Society. After almost a decade of connecting with families, hosting community events, and helping to eliminate barriers within our community, I felt ready to bring my passions to a grander platform.

It is an honour to be the new Chief Operations Officer at the Gwaii Trust Society. Their values align perfectly with mine, both personally and professionally. My goal is to continue with the work of enhancing the quality of life in all communities on Haida Gwaii.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICANTS ALL-ISLAND PROTOCOL TABLE Secretariat of the Haida Nation

All-Islands Protocol Table 2023

$35,000.00

ARTS Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas Kayla MacDermid Simon Davies Shyla Cross David Archer jaalen edenshaw Carsen Gray Jesse Brillon Tluu Xaada Naay Society Elim Sly-Hooton

Hliing sḵ'adasaangLearning spruce roots The Minstrel Cramps Album Completion The Plinth Project Shyla Cross Music composition – HG Museum show Learning Bronze Casting Carsen Gray Gospel Album Copper Maker “Dláaya ‘laagée t'aláng salíiga” On Film with Feeling

$10,000.00 $635.25 $873.60 $8,654.17 $4,680.00 $10,000.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 $7,398.15 $9,307.50

ARTS MENTORSHIP Alison Laura Keery

Community Arts Mentorship Alison Keery

$3,000.00

COMMUNITY AND WINTER EVENTS Village of Daajing Giids Tlell Fall Fair Committee Village of Port Clements Village of Masset Sandspit Community Society Edge of the World Music Festival Sandspit Community Society Village of Port Clements Village of Daajing Giids Old Massett Village Council Tlell Community Association

Village of Daajing Giids Community Events Tlell Fall Fair Port Clements Canada Day 2023 Harbour Day 2023 Sandspit Wild Harvest Festival Edge of the World Workshops K'il Kun/Sandspit Winter Holiday Grant 2023 Port Clements Winter Holidays VDG Winter Holiday Funds 2023 Christmas 2023 Tlell Christmas 2023

$6,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $2,000.00 $12,000.00 $8,500.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $3,500.00

Totem to Totem Haida Marathon Society Edge of the World Music Festival 2023 Sandspit Community Livability Project Renewable Energy Co-operative Community Engagement Haida Gwaii Youth Stewardship Program

$5,800.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

Laskeek Bay Conservation Society Outreach Worker Masset Skatepark and Pump Track Design Grief and Healing Program Musical Awakenings Daajing Giids Weekly Wellness Drop-In Lunch

$7,613.40 $10,000.00 $9,475.00 $9,847.50 $10,000.00

2024 SAR Base and Office Upgrade Gwaii Animal Helpline Society Wellness Workshops 2024 Daajing Giids Fire Services Review Agnes L Mathers Elementary School Pottery Mugs

$9,742.51 $10,000.00 $4,920.00 $750.00

FOOD SECURITY The Haida Gwaii Healthy Communities Society School District 50 Haida Gwaii Islands Wellness Society Local Food 2 School OMVC Adult Day Program

Soup Kitchen 2023 SD50 Healthy Foods Program Feed the People Foodbank Haida Gwaii Local Food Pantry Adult Day Program North End Food Bank

$7,794.00 $131,004.00 $52,170.00 $51,312.00 $57,720.00

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Old Massett Village Council Graham East Coast Farmers Institute

OMVC Food Sustainability Program Chicken Plucker

$12,533.91 $1,064.00

COMMUNITY INNOVATION Totem to Totem Haida Marathon Society Edge of the World Music Festival North Coast Regional District Swiilawiid Sustainability Society Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development Laskeek Bay Conservation Society Village of Masset Niislaa Naay Healing House Society Haida Gwaii Arts Council Society Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay Archipelago Ground Search & Rescue Gwaii Animal Helpline Society Village of Daajing Giids Agnes L. Mathers Elementary School

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JANUARY - DECEMBER, 2023 GREEN SHIELD CANADA ORAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE GRANT GREEN SHIELD CANADA XaaydaGa Dlaang SocietyORAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE GRANT Skidegate Dental Clinic of XaaydaGa Dlaang XaaydaGa DlaangSociety Society Skidegate Dental Clinic of XaaydaGa Dlaang Islands Wellness IWS-Mental Health Position Islands Wellness Society IWS-Mental Health Position XaaydaGa Dlaang Society Ganada 'Holding Space' Grief & Loss 3-Day Healing Retreats XaaydaGa Dlaang Society Ganada 'Holding Space' Grief & Loss 3-Day Healing Retreats HAIDA LANGUAGE HAIDA LANGUAGE Old Massett Village Council Old Massett Village Council Haida Gwaii Museum Society Haida Gwaii Museum Society Skidegate Band Council Skidegate Band Council HAIDA PARITY HAIDA PARITY Old Massett Village Council Old Massett Village Council Skidegate Band Council Skidegate Band Council Secretariat of the Haida Nation Secretariat of the Haida Nation KIDS CAMP KIDS CAMP Mount Moresby Adventure Camp Mount Moresby Adventure Rediscovery T'aalan Stl'ang Camp Rediscovery T'aalan Stl'ang Swan Bay Rediscovery Program Society Swan Bay Rediscovery Program Society MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Q.C.C. Volunteer Fire Prevention Society Q.C.C. VillageVolunteer of Masset Fire Prevention Society Village of Masset Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum Old Massett Village Council Old Massett Village Council SD 50 SCHOOL FIELD TRIP FUND SD 50 SCHOOL FIELD TRIP FUND School District 50 Haida Gwaii School District 50 Haida Gwaii YOUTH CENTERED COMMUNITIES YOUTH CENTERED COMMUNITIES Village of Daajing Giids Village of Daajing Giids Village of Port Clements Village of Port Clements Skidegate Youth Centre Skidegate Youth Centre Old Massett Youth Centre Old Massett Youth Centre Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission YOUTH YOUTH GKNSS Parent Advisory Council (GKNSS PAC) GKNSS Parent Advisory School Council (GKNSS PAC) Tahayghen Elementary Tahayghen Elementary School Village of Daajing Giids Village of Daajing GiidsRecreation Commission Haida Gwaii Regional Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission GidGalang Kuuyas Naay GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Haida Gwaii Youth Soccer League Haida Soccer LeagueCommission Haida Gwaii Gwaii Youth Regional Recreation Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANT TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

X̱aad Kíl Née X̱ aad Kíl NéeMentor-Apprentice Program Haida Gwaii Haida Gwaii Mentor-Apprentice Program Skidegate Haida Immersion Program - SBC Skidegate Haida Immersion Program - SBC

$82,000.00 $82,000.00 $25,844.50 $25,844.50 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $110,000.00 $110,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00

Infrastructure planning Infrastructure Skidegate Daysplanning Skidegate Days SHN Interim Administration Building SHN Interim Administration Building

$114,668.73 $114,668.73 $17,943.94 $17,943.94 $1,697,606.57 $1,697,606.57

Forest Stewardship Program Forest Stewardship Rediscovery T’áalanProgram Stl’áng Rediscovery T’áalan Stl’áng Swan Bay Rediscovery Program Swan Bay Rediscovery Program

$30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00

Masset Branch Library and Haida Language Immersion & Preservation Masset Branch Library and Haida Language Immersion & Preservation Lab Lab Equipment for Daajing Giids Volunteer Firefighters Equipment for Daajing Masset Covered Plaza Giids Volunteer Firefighters Masset Covered PlazaReplacement Windows and Doors Windows and Doors Replacement OMVC Shops OMVC Shops

$200,000.00 $200,000.00

SD50 Travel Assistance Subsidy SD50 Travel Assistance Subsidy

$120,000.00 $120,000.00

DGYC Youth Center Coordinator 2023 DGYC Youth Center Coordinator 2023 2023 Port Clements Youth Program 2023 Port Clements Youth Program Youth Centre Staff Youth Staff Youth Centre Centered Communities Grant Youth Communities Grant K'il KunCentered Kids - After School Program K'il Kun Kids - After School Program

$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Sports Uniforms GidGalang KuuyasMedia Naay Sports Uniforms Gr. 6/7 Exploring & Culture Gr. 6/7 Exploring Media & Culture DGYC Summer 2023 DGYC HG RecSummer Summer2023 Day Camp Program 2023 HG Rec Day Camp FoodSafe Program 2023 Careers Summer and Life Education Careers and Life Education FoodSafe Haida Gwaii Youth Soccer League 2023 Haida YouthDrop-In Soccer Volleyball League 2023 'WáanGwaii Kún Youth 'Wáan Kún Youth Drop-In Volleyball 199 grants 199 grants 90 grants 90 grants

$9,998.19 $9,998.19 $3,050.12 $3,050.12 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,350.00 $1,350.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,045.35 $2,045.35 $327,808.66 $327,808.66 $82,048.10 $82,048.10

$28,000.00 $28,000.00 $104,885.31 $104,885.31 $67,114.69 $67,114.69 $200,000.00 $200,000.00

$4.2MILLION

GRANTS

362

$4,186,503.65 $4,186,503.65

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COVER Red Silk River Benedicte Hansen Described by the artist as “a memorial mixed with thought about womanhood in general, birth, life, death, and transformation. The stream becomes a river of hope through support and understanding.”

In 2022, the artist received a grant of $2,227.92 to support the development of Red Silk River. From Sept - Dec, 2023, the work was showcased at an exhibition, Life Writ in Water, held at the Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llnagaay. With the inclusion of original music by David Archer, a local composer, pianist, and fellow Arts Grant recipient, the space that housed the final work was described by the artist as “a contemplative atmosphere with visuals and music,.”

Gaw Tlagée Old Massett 162 Raven Ave PO Box 588, Masset BC V0T1M0 Phone: 1 800 663 2388 / 250 626 3654

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HlGaagilda Skidegate 226 Front St PO Box 1257, Skidegate BC V0T1S1 Phone: 1 877 559 8883 / 250 559 8883