Innovation is alive and thriving in northern BC as evidenced by the turn out at the first-time Northern Innovation Bootcamps. Over sixty participants attended a one-day workshop session held in the communities of Fort St. John, Prince George and Terrace from November 1st to 3rd, 2011. The session was designed for entrepreneurs with a great idea who need to know the resources and support available to take their idea from concept to commercialization. Northern Development Initiative Trust (Northern Development), in …
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Northern Development Initiative Trust
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"We have a proven sustainable wilderness tourism industry that dates back over 70 years. The traditional village is now a wonderful opportunity to showcase and strengthen the future of Tsilhqot'in culture and build on the international recognition of this pristine area that has been established over decades. There has been a lot of community involvement right from planning the concept throughout construction. It was very much something the community said they wanted. In our small way, we're all working together to reconnect with the land. Everybody is pretty excited about it."
Nancy Opperman, Project Manager, Xeni Gwet'in First Nation GovernmentThe Xeni Gwet'in Traditional Village is expected to create six to eight seasonal jobs once fully operational. In addition, the First Nation anticipates the site will create opportunities for a number of new small businesses offering additional services, products, and tourism opportunities to guests. The village continues to create spin-off…
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