Heritage BC announced the recipients of $10 million in provincial grant aimed to support cultural heritage infrastructure, awareness and community planning projects across the province.
As part of the 150 Time Immemorial Grant Program (150 TIGP), the funding will support 92 projects across 54 communities across the province, out of which 15 of these projects fall within Nechako, North Coast, North East and Cariboo regions.
The Takla Nation’s $40,000 will go towards a documentary initiative for the First Nation located north of Prince George.
The Barkerville Heritage Trust is receiving $50,000 for consultation on its Decolonizing Barkerville: Visitor Reception Centre Exhibit. The City of Quesnel has been awarded $49,330 for “Activating Heritage in the Community.”
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government in Williams Lake received $38,000 towards its proposed Tŝilhqot’in Cultural Centre.
The District of Vanderhoof was granted $24,000 for Riverside Park interpretive signage.
On the North Coast, seven projects will receive just over a million dollars for infrastructure, planning, and awareness programs.
Old Massett Village Council is set to receive $500,000 for iit’l gudaad (We Remember Haida Heritage Plaza) and Gitxaala Nation will see $395,000 coming in for Da’ax Gitxaała (Gitxaała Longhouse and Cultural Centre).
Bulkley Valley Historical & Museum Society will receive $26,100 towards a community heritage register for Smithers.
The District of Stewart will see $ 80,000 go towards repair and rehabilitation of the 1938 Government building (703 Brightwell Street) and the Kitimat Museum & Archives will get $40,000 for a feasibility study for a Museum and Haisla Nation shared facility.
The Linagaay Waadluxan Gud Ad Is Creative Hub Society received $30,000 for planning for K’adjuu Kaljuu Naay (The Little Big House).
