Na̱mg̱is Business Development Corp.

10/03/2026

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G̱ilakas’la

10/02/2026

Reminder: Community Harvest Distribution TODAY • 12–2 • NBDC Greenhouses, 17 Gatu Rd - Bring a bag! 🌱🥬

10/01/2026

🌱 Community Harvest Distribution this FRIDAY!

Drop by the NBDC Greenhouses for the freshly grown harvest of the week. 🥬

Where: On site at the Greenhouses, 17 Gatu Rd.
When: Friday Oct 2 12-2 PM
What: Dill, Spinach, Cilantro, Basil, Arugula & Kale

This is a community benefit distribution - no cost, just bring your own bag.🌿

See you there!

09/29/2026

📣 Meet the Team: North Island Driving School is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: welcome, Richard Dobson!

In his own words:
“G̱ilakas’la (Hello), my name is Richard Dobson. I’m hired as the Instructor with North Island Driving School - 'Na̱mg̱is Business Development Corporation. I am 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation registered band member. I’m a descendant from the Ma'a̱mtagila, ‘Na̱mg̱is and the Dzawada̱'enux̱w. My hi'lu's’wałe (great grandpa who has passed) was Price Bruce, and hi'lu's’wałe (great grandma who has passed) was Mumsy (Julia - nee Nelson) Bruce. I was born and raised in our hometown 'Ya̱lis (Alert Bay). I have recently moved home to ‘Ya̱lis and plan to raise my children within our nations and immerse them in our language and culture.

Over the years I have worked as a heavy equipment operator at Orca Sand & Gravel; which gave me experience to start my business, “Pleased Contracting” as a contractor. I am confident that my previous driving of machines will benefit my teaching. I am going to focus on bettering myself for my family, our community and our community members. I am altruistic and passionate for safety as a focal point. Furthermore I enjoy collaborating with clients to reach their goals. In my free time I enjoy fishing and hunting with culturally based learning and teachings.

I am excited to create safe spaces and work with our people. I look forward to working with all ages, especially our youth. I am going to openly share my knowledge with the next generation(s) and create safe drivers and road conditions for our community.”

We are so pleased to welcome Richard to the NIDS team and to the broader NBDC family. 🙌

Book a lesson with Richard at: www.drivenorthisland.ca

Learn more about NIDS and the rest of our subsidiaries at: www.NBDC.ca

̱mg̱is

09/27/2026

🧡 See you on Monday, September 28 when 'Ya̱lis celebrates Orange Shirt Day - a time to honour Survivors, remember loved ones, and stand together in our commitment to reconciliation.

See the full details here.

Join us in ‘Ya̱lis for Orange Shirt Day on Monday, September 28. 🧡🪶

The community gathering will include a welcoming, mourning songs, blanketing ceremony, luncheon, dialogue on Denialism, cultural sharing, and closing. Our goal is to empower our youth and community, uplift Survivors, and honour loved ones who have passed on.

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
📍 'Ya̱lis (Alert Bay)

9:30 am -- Walk begins at the BC Ferries Terminal
10:00 am -- Arrive at Gukwdzi (Big House)
10:30 am -- Welcoming and Ceremony
12:00 noon -- Lunch
1:00 to 2:30 pm -- Ceremony and Speeches

Organized by Ne'nagwa̱'nakwa̱la (Going Home), with partners: U'mista Cultural Centre, 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation, Nawalakw, Whe-La-La-U Area Council Society, Village of Alert Bay, K’wak’walat’si Child and Family Services, and 'Na̱mg̱is Health Centre.

Everyone is welcome.

This event is made possible with support from Canadian Heritage and First Peoples Cultural Council. G̱ilakas'la to all who have made it possible. 👐

̱ka̱wakw

09/24/2026

Notice - there will be no Community Harvest Distribution this week, see you Friday October 2nd for our next harvest! 🌱

09/17/2026

Driving Lessons available from North Island Driving School, courtesy of the BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant Program.

Follow North Island Driving School for more opportunities as they come up!

Learn more and register now:

📣 Open Registration: Vision Zero Funded Driving Lessons

Through the BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant Program, North Island Driving School is offering fully funded driving lessons to help community members get their N. 🚗

Program details:
• Open to North Island Nations and community members with a valid BC learner's licence (L)
• Up to 5 one-on-one driving lessons included
• Limited hours remaining, register soon, spots are first come first served

Lessons are personalized, supportive, and designed to help learners build confidence at their own pace. 🙌

To register, contact Emily at:
📞 250-974-7444

Note: Please register using the phone number above only. Registrations will not be accepted through private messages.

Funded through the BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant Program in partnership with Island Health, 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation, and NBDC.

̱mg̱is

09/16/2026

🌱 Community Harvest Distribution this FRIDAY!

Drop by the NBDC Greenhouses for the freshly grown harvest of the week. 🥬

Where: On site at the Greenhouses, 17 Gatu Rd.
When: Friday Sep 18, 12-2 PM
What: Dill, Spinach, Cilantro, Basil, Kale, Pac Choi & Butter Crunch Lettuce

This is a community benefit distribution - no cost, just bring your own bag.🌿

See you there!

09/10/2026

Notice - there will be no Community Harvest Distribution this week, see you Friday September 18th for Dill, Cilantro & Basil! 🌱