The Major Contributions Grant was designed to support larger projects on Haida Gwaii in the areas of community infrastructure and planning. It’s available to local non-profits and governments, and the maximum application amount is $250,000. The final...
Haida Gwaii may not be the sunniest place in the world, but recent advances in solar panel technology mean that even here it is possible to generate energy from sunshine. The Swiilawiid Sustainability Society and the Skidegate Band Council have both been leading the way to change Haida Gwaii’s dependence on diesel-generated electricity. The Gwaii Trust was proud to partner with these two organizations on projects involving solar panels to be installed on the roof at the Haida Heritage Centre and at three remote youth camps.
