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2019 AGM and Annual Report

May 26, 2020
On May 23, the Gwaii Trust held its first online annual general meeting, allowing directors and members of the public to attend without leaving their homes. Through Zoom, we presented our 2019 financial statements, confirmed our...

Gwaii Trust Virtual AGM

May 11, 2020
The Gwaii Trust Board of Directors invites you to join their Annual General Meeting. Due to COVID-19 and to ensure everyone’s safety, this year’s AGM will be held electronically. May 23, 20203:00-4:30pmJoin as we go live...

Message from the Chair

March 27, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT March 27, 2020 Sii.ngaay ‘láa (greetings),  To the community of Haida Gwaii, the Gwaii Trust Board of Directors and Staff have been discussing the needs of our communities given these unprecedented...

COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant

March 26, 2020
Today the Gwaii Trust launched the Haida Gwaii COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant which allows the Trust to quickly direct funds to support local governments, non-profit organizations, health authorities and emergency service providers serving those affected on Haida...

COVID-19 Update

March 24, 2020
With the declaration of a COVID-19 pandemic, The Gwaii Trust Society staff and Board of Directors want to assure its grantees, community partners and all residents of Haida Gwaii that we will do our best to...

Offices Are Closed

March 18, 2020
Out of concern for the safety of our staff and the community our offices will be closed to the public until further notice. We are still fully operational and can be reached by email or phone....

Updates to Grant Requirements and 2020 Deadlines

February 26, 2020
After listening to feedback from the community, we’ve updated the requirements and application questions for grants under $10,000. Our intention is to make the grant application process as simple and clear as possible. This includes the...

Islands Governance Project Receives a Boost

February 18, 2020
The Haida Gwaii All-Islands Protocol Table will be tackling the issue of an all-island governance structure in 2020 with help from a new $100,000 grant stream. The grant will allow the Protocol Table – which represents...

Emergency Community Support Fund

October 6, 2020
The Gwaii Trust Society is participating in the Emergency Community Support Fund alongside communities coast to coast to coast. Vulnerable populations across Canada continue to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Marginalized groups, youth, children and the elderly, essential workers, and newcomers are just some of the communities that are facing increased challenges

Update on COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant

October 6, 2020
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant, designed to help keep islanders safe, healthy, fed, sheltered and connected, continues to fund a variety of pandemic responses. To date we have distributed nearly $750,000 to local governments and local non-profit...

We’re Hiring: Grants and Technology Coordinator

September 19, 2020
Position Summary Position type: Full-time Permanent 35 Hours per week Location: Skidegate The Gwaii Trust Society is looking for a problem solver to support the grant making process across our programs. The right candidate has strong...

We’re Hiring: Finance and Administration Assistant

September 19, 2020
Position Summary The Finance and Administrative Assistant provides finance and administrative support for Gwaii Trust, Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust and the Haida Gwaii Community Foundation.   Primary Responsibilities Position type: Full-time Permanent 35 Hours per week Location:...

We’re Hiring: Casual Cleaner, Skidegate

September 10, 2020
The Gwaii Trust Society is looking for a cleaner for our Skidegate office. Typically shifts are two hours in the evening for two to five days a week depending on need. Position: Cleaner Hours: Casual on...

Gwaii Trust announces new Staycation Grant

July 21, 2020
Check out our new Haida Gwaii Staycation Grant providing financial assistance for Haida Gwaii residents to explore our own backyard and support the Haida Gwaii tourism businesses that are currently open. Visit here for more information...