M'Akola Housing Society

The Pacific Peoples' Partnership is a nonprofit organization and registered charity based in Victoria, BC, dedicated to working in partnership with South Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Peoples to support empowered and thriving communities. They focus on centering Indigenous and Pacific Islander leadership through educational programs and arts-based events that promote knowledge sharing and self-determined solutions to climate change and colonization. Committed to gender equity, food security, environmental sustainability, and community-led development, the organization collaborates with global partners to secure funding for their initiatives. They emphasize the importance of decolonization and strive to embody this practice in all aspects of their work, while fostering connections and solidarity within Indigenous and Pacific Islander communities. 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

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