Cowichan Green Community Society

The Te'mexw Treaty Association is a nonprofit society formed by five Coast Salish Nations: Beecher Bay, SCIA NEW, Malahat, Snaw Naw As, Songhees, and Tsouke. This organization collaborates to support each member nation in negotiating modern treaties with federal and provincial governments as part of the British Columbia Treaty Process. Currently in Stage 5 of the treaty negotiation process, the Te'mexw Treaty Association focuses on a range of issues including governance, land resources, and fiscal matters. Their mission is to ensure that citizens are knowledgeable and prepared to make informed decisions regarding their rights and self-governance. Generated from the website

The Integrated Cadastral Information Society (ICI Society) is a groundbreaking data-sharing organization based in Victoria, British Columbia, founded on the principles of collaboration, expertise, and trust. With over 300 members, including local, provincial, and federal governments, First Nations, utilities, and the private sector, the Society works to enhance decision-making by integrating and sharing valuable geospatial data such as cadastral parcels, civic addresses, and municipal zoning. ICES Society is committed to the OCAP principles—Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession—particularly in its work with First Nations data, ensuring the sovereignty and transparency of their data stewardship. This innovative approach allows for robust relationship-building, fostering collaboration to achieve outcomes that benefit all stakeholders involved within the region. Generated from the website

Georgia Strait Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Nanaimo, BC, dedicated to protecting and restoring the marine environment of the Georgia Strait region. With a focus on advocacy, education, and community engagement, the organization works towards sustainable solutions for the conservation of marine ecosystems and wildlife in the area. Generated from their business information