Real Estate Foundation of BC

As autumn approaches, we’re excited to welcome the third cohort of the #IPCA Planning Certificate program, starting on September 23rd! We’re incredibly grateful to Braiding Knowledges Canada / Renouer les savoirs Canada and Real Estate Foundation of BC for their continued support. Their contributions help us equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead planning processes for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), and bring in exceptional guest speakers to enrich their learning experiences. Although our 2024-2025 cohort is now full, registration for the next cohort will open soon! Stay tuned for updates. Learn more about Canada’s first post-secondary program dedicated to #IPCAs: https://lnkd.in/g4hKKb7k Vancouver Island University #IndigenousLedConservation #IPCAPlanning #IPCAs #LandBasedLearning

Climate Caucus is hiring! We are looking for an Executive Director who is passionate about climate action at the local level. You can find the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/gj9EQBNS Please share with anyone who may be interested in the position. If you have any questions you can reach out to [email protected]

What’s being done to prepare for — and survive — B.C. wildfires as the forests continue to burn? Tonight, join a The Narwhal webinar to hear from #BCWildfire panellists — including Darlene Vegh of the Gitanyow Lax’yip Guardians. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gnRD_Hk5

On July 22, 2024, the Indigenous Stewardship Fund hosted its second annual fundraising event: The Save Our Salmon Golf Tournament at the University Golf Club. Supported by the First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia and held at Musqueam Nations traditional territory in Point Grey, this event provided an opportunity to raise awareness to support salmon conservation and restoration efforts in BC. A huge thank you to the StratLab Marketing team for being a vital part of our event! Their contribution to shoot and edit this video has been truly remarkable. Thank you all for your enthusiastic support and partnerships. https://lnkd.in/gwUyFrWB

We're Hiring! Join Our Real Estate Foundation of BC Team as a Communications Manager! We are seeking a skilled communicator who can plan and implement REFBC communications strategies to advance sustainable, equitable and socially just land use in BC, with a particular focus on the Watershed Security Fund. The Communications Manager (Watershed Security) works with our teams at REFBC and the First Nations Fisheries Council (FNFC) on the B.C. Watershed Security Fund (WSF), with some opportunities to support other strategic communications at REFBC. This is an 18-month term position that is filling a 12- month leave, with 3 months before and after the leave to support onboarding, transition and special projects. If you're enthusiastic about equity, diversity, and advancing UNDRIP, and get excited about the relationships between people, places, and stories, kindly send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject "Communications Manager Application" by September 22nd, 2024 (or until the position is filled). Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gVGtcmj2 Join us in making a positive impact! #CommunicationsManager #Hiring #JoinOurTeam

In the Line of Fire is a series from The Narwhal digging into what is being done to prepare for — and survive — wildfires. This is Part 3.

We're Hiring! Join Our Real Estate Foundation of BC Team as a Communications Manager! We are seeking a skilled communicator who can plan and implement REFBC communications strategies to advance sustainable, equitable and socially just land use in BC, with a particular focus on the Watershed Security Fund. The Communications Manager (Watershed Security) works with our teams at REFBC and the First Nations Fisheries Council (FNFC) on the B.C. Watershed Security Fund (WSF), with some opportunities to support other strategic communications at REFBC. This is an 18-month term position that is filling a 12- month leave, with 3 months before and after the leave to support onboarding, transition and special projects. If you're enthusiastic about equity, diversity, and advancing UNDRIP, and get excited about the relationships between people, places, and stories, kindly send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject "Communications Manager Application" by September 22nd, 2024 (or until the position is filled). Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gVGtcmj2 Join us in making a positive impact! #CommunicationsManager #Hiring #JoinOurTeam

At the #LandAwards, the Land Champion award goes to a leader who has a clear vision, brings communities together, inspires action, and is certain to leave a remarkable legacy for future generations. ⭐ Congratulations to Xtli’li’ye Lydia Hwitsum, the 2024 Land Champion recipient! Lydia has advocated for Indigenous and human rights locally, nationally, and internationally. She is from the Quw’utsun Nation and served 10 years as elected chief of the Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island. Lydia has 30 years of experience in Indigenous leadership positions and has served the community in many capacities. Currently, Lydia is Co-chair of the BC-First Nations Water Table, Co-commissioner of the First Nations Water Caucus, a member of the Watershed Security Fund Joint Executive, a BC Treaty Commissioner, and a Director for the BC First Nations Justice Council. She speaks the Hul’q’umi’num’ language and is guided by Cowichan values and teachings. Respected across sectors and around BC, Lydia is a bridge builder, a visionary — and a true land and water champion. Learn more: 📰 The Tyee story: https://lnkd.in/guEENmJT 🏆 Land Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxRxv2eG

lelǝḿ is a master-planned community being developed on Musqueam-owned land at the entrance to UBC Vancouver. Community engagement with Musqueam members and area residents informs the mixed-use development — which integrates Musqueam art and culture as well as district energy and rainwater gardens. lelǝḿ features market and non-market housing, a community centre, daycare, wetland, and forest paths, and has its own community events. At the 2024 #LandAwards, we presented Musqueam Indian Band and Musqueam Capital Corporation with the Real Estate award for lelǝḿ. Congratulations! Learn more: 🏗️ https://lnkd.in/giPEYE9t 📰 https://lnkd.in/gvWb4RCv 🏆 https://lnkd.in/gxRxv2eG

And the Food Sovereignty award goes too... ⭐ Nawalakw for Nawalakw Community Farm! Nawalakw is a social venture that creates presence and environmental stewardship in Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw territory — while reinvigorating the language and culture. Its name means “supernatural” in Kwak̓wala. The Nawalakw Food Security Program aims to empower Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw communities through access and control over healthy foods based on their cultural values. The Nawalakw Garden — located on ’Namgis land in remote Alert Bay — feeds Elders, provides seasonal jobs for youth, and serves as a place of training, mentorship, and healing. We were thrilled to celebrate Nawalakw's work at the 2024 #LandAwards Gala! Learn more: 🌱 Nawalakw: https://nawalakw.com/ 📰 The Tyee story: https://lnkd.in/gAg_XSpX 🎉 Land Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxRxv2eG