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We encourage you to explore hundreds of project success stories and to connect with the people who are building their communities and a stronger regional economy throughout central and northern British Columbia, Canada. Join us in celebrating these successes as we move towards a sustainable future in the vibrant, growing region that is our home.
Northern Development offers a range of funding programs suited to a diverse set of economic development priorities in central and northern British Columbia. Please review our programs and get in touch with us if you have any questions or need any assistance in determining which program is best suited to your needs.
"I grew up in Soda Creek, and used to walk through the village when it was nothing but overgrown grass. I would fish down at the fishing site, and it always created a sense of peace for me. I began working for my community in 2006 as the Tourism Coordinator, and through this position I learned a lot about the history of my people from the elders who had worked at the village since 1996. Â Thank you Northern Development for helping us improve our home."
Rhonda Phillips, Band Administrator, Soda Creek Indian Band
Xatśūll Heritage Village Developments Increase Tourist Visits and Local Spending in Soda Creek
The community of Soda Creek and the Xatśūll First Nation have faced hard times with the economic downturn in the Cariboo region. After many layoffs, the Nation felt that there was little new opportunity for employment in the local area. The Xatśūll Heritage Village now anchors a suite of growing…
