Introduction
We are a non-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by dedicated staff serving all of Haida Gwaii. We started operations in 1998 with the objective of working with Islands' people and organizations to create a vibrant Islands Community. Our core funding for this program is provided by Western Economic Development Canada.
We are a Community Economic Development (CED) organization. The CED approach recognizes that finding solutions to the islands' challenges in achieving sustainable economic well being is only possible if we recognize the inter-relatedness of the social, economic, cultural and environmental spheres and work towards holistic actions.
Our services include supporting community CED planning activites, assisting community organizations and social enterprises build the capacity to meet islands' needs, assisting budding entrepreneurs in all the steps to start up or expand a business, and to assist businesses, social enterprises and enterprising non-profits access financial capital. We have loan investment funds that are available to facilitate raising the capital needed for business and enterprise development.
Haida Gwaii Community Futures's Mission Statement:
Supporting entrepreneurial spirit to create a sustainable economic future for Haida Gwaii
Strategic Priorities:
Building the foundations of a vibrant islands community through Community Economic Development, building entrepreneurial capacity, investing in small and medium sized enterprises and maintaining organizational sustainability.
