Ecotrust Canada
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Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising charity that works with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Together we are proving it’s possible to build an economy that provides for life.
This year brought important work we're proud to share. Our Community Fisheries team coordinated critical support for independent harvesters and First Nations engaging in Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Pacific licensing policy review.
Your support makes this work possible. Donate at ecotrust.ca
Your support makes this work possible. Donate at ecotrust.ca
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This year brought important work we're proud to share. Our Community Fisheries team coordinated critical support for independent harvesters and First Nations engaging in Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Pacific licensing policy review.
Your support makes this work possible. Donate at ecotrust.ca
Your support makes this work possible. Donate at ecotrust.ca
Our November newsletter is out and we have a special year-end message from our CEO on how we measure success.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Our November newsletter is out and we have a special year-end message from our CEO on how we measure success.
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GivingTuesday, the global day for giving is fast approaching. Save the date to give on December 2, or give today — we'll be grateful either way. Support us as we co-create practical, place-based solutions with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. ❤️ ecotrust.ca/donate/
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
GivingTuesday, the global day for giving is fast approaching. Save the date to give on December 2, or give today — we'll be grateful either way. Support us as we co-create practical, place-based solutions with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. ❤️ ecotrust.ca/donate/
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November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We're working on sharing our annual highlights with you. Don't miss out. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter today.
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Standing Tree to Standing Home initiative helped close the loop between forest management & local construction. Since 2010, we've partnered with First Nations exploring this concept further.
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#30Years #ProvingThePossible
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November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Standing Tree to Standing Home initiative helped close the loop between forest management & local construction. Since 2010, we've partnered with First Nations exploring this concept further.
https://ow.ly/57hp50Xgnjg
#30Years #ProvingThePossible
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#30Years #ProvingThePossible
In 2010, we launched Climate Smart for small and medium-sized businesses. Working with over 40 partners, the program reached 1,000 businesses, helping participants achieve an average 22% emissions reduction in 2 years.
https://ecotrust.ca/innovation/social-enterprises/case-study-climate-smart/
https://ecotrust.ca/innovation/social-enterprises/case-study-climate-smart/
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In 2010, we launched Climate Smart for small and medium-sized businesses. Working with over 40 partners, the program reached 1,000 businesses, helping participants achieve an average 22% emissions reduction in 2 years.
https://ecotrust.ca/innovation/social-enterprises/case-study-climate-smart/
https://ecotrust.ca/innovation/social-enterprises/case-study-climate-smart/
Our September newsletter is out! We share a story about spending a week in the Wilp Gwininitxw Protected Area, and write about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, plus new reports, new faces, a new video, a call for tenants’ rights and more...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our September newsletter is out! We share a story about spending a week in the Wilp Gwininitxw Protected Area, and write about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, plus new reports, new faces, a new video, a call for tenants’ rights and more...
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Our August newsletter is out! In it, we share reflections from our second Home Energy Justice Forum, the resulting proceedings report, and new research on manufactured home retrofit and the opportunity they present.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our August newsletter is out! In it, we share reflections from our second Home Energy Justice Forum, the resulting proceedings report, and new research on manufactured home retrofit and the opportunity they present.
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In April, the Climate Resilience team visited the Nuxalk Nation on the BC Coast. We met Coastal Guardian Watchmen who guided us through ancient forests to measure soil carbon. Nuxalk purchased 181 hectares to prevent logging, protecting forests that store carbon. Learn more: ecotrust.ca/climate
July 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In April, the Climate Resilience team visited the Nuxalk Nation on the BC Coast. We met Coastal Guardian Watchmen who guided us through ancient forests to measure soil carbon. Nuxalk purchased 181 hectares to prevent logging, protecting forests that store carbon. Learn more: ecotrust.ca/climate
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July 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Then on Saturday, Jayne, our greenhouse summer intern, and Dianne, Community Food Systems Program Manager, barbecued scallops alongside community cooks at the local Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. It was a full-day feast featuring salmon, crab, fry bread, and more.
June 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Then on Saturday, Jayne, our greenhouse summer intern, and Dianne, Community Food Systems Program Manager, barbecued scallops alongside community cooks at the local Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. It was a full-day feast featuring salmon, crab, fry bread, and more.
Members of our Food Systems team were out and about in the community last week. On Friday, we joined students, teaching staff, and sponsors at Roosevelt Elementary School to celebrate the grand opening of their new school garden—an exciting step forward for hands-on learning & local food education.
June 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Members of our Food Systems team were out and about in the community last week. On Friday, we joined students, teaching staff, and sponsors at Roosevelt Elementary School to celebrate the grand opening of their new school garden—an exciting step forward for hands-on learning & local food education.
Our latest newsletter is out, and we have some exciting news about two projects we're sharing for the first time. Check it out. createsend.com/t/y-61FD8898...
June 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our latest newsletter is out, and we have some exciting news about two projects we're sharing for the first time. Check it out. createsend.com/t/y-61FD8898...
Last Sunday's Earth Day 🌎 celebration in Prince Rupert, BC, on Ts'msyen Territory brought the community together in the best way. Our Food Systems team prepared thoughtful crafts and handed out fresh apples and seedlings. Dianne said the Salt Marsh buzzed with nature-inspired fun and connection.
May 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Last Sunday's Earth Day 🌎 celebration in Prince Rupert, BC, on Ts'msyen Territory brought the community together in the best way. Our Food Systems team prepared thoughtful crafts and handed out fresh apples and seedlings. Dianne said the Salt Marsh buzzed with nature-inspired fun and connection.
Our April newsletter is out! Find out about the launch of the Routes to Roots program and other updates for Earth Month🌱.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our April newsletter is out! Find out about the launch of the Routes to Roots program and other updates for Earth Month🌱.
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For Earth Day, we asked our staff to share photos that reflect their love of nature and the places where we live, work, and play.
#EarthDay2025
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April 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
For Earth Day, we asked our staff to share photos that reflect their love of nature and the places where we live, work, and play.
#EarthDay2025
#EarthDay2025
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April 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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In 2025, we’re building new partnerships to extend our on-the-ground home retrofit work with Indigenous communities. We’re collaborating with the St’át’imc Nation in the interior of British Columbia and the Kwakiutl First Nation on northern Vancouver Island... (1/2)
April 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
In 2025, we’re building new partnerships to extend our on-the-ground home retrofit work with Indigenous communities. We’re collaborating with the St’át’imc Nation in the interior of British Columbia and the Kwakiutl First Nation on northern Vancouver Island... (1/2)
From deck to dock, our fisheries monitoring services will be growing! Providing services along the expansive Pacific Coast of BC 🌊.
This year, we are supporting fish harvesters in Coast Ts'msyen territory on BC's North Coast and the T'aaq-wiihak Fishery in Nuu-chah-nulth territory...
This year, we are supporting fish harvesters in Coast Ts'msyen territory on BC's North Coast and the T'aaq-wiihak Fishery in Nuu-chah-nulth territory...
March 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
From deck to dock, our fisheries monitoring services will be growing! Providing services along the expansive Pacific Coast of BC 🌊.
This year, we are supporting fish harvesters in Coast Ts'msyen territory on BC's North Coast and the T'aaq-wiihak Fishery in Nuu-chah-nulth territory...
This year, we are supporting fish harvesters in Coast Ts'msyen territory on BC's North Coast and the T'aaq-wiihak Fishery in Nuu-chah-nulth territory...
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Leona Humchitt and her sister-in-law, Valerie Humchitt. Since 2017, our Community Energy program has been honoured to work in partnership with Leona and the Heiltsuk Nation.
March 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Leona Humchitt and her sister-in-law, Valerie Humchitt. Since 2017, our Community Energy program has been honoured to work in partnership with Leona and the Heiltsuk Nation.
In 2025, our Climate team is working alongside Indigenous communities to build resilience against climate change through traditional knowledge and natural climate solutions. Together, we're developing mitigation and adaptation strategies that protect both communities and ecosystems.
March 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In 2025, our Climate team is working alongside Indigenous communities to build resilience against climate change through traditional knowledge and natural climate solutions. Together, we're developing mitigation and adaptation strategies that protect both communities and ecosystems.
We have 2 job new opportunities to support our Indigenous-led fisheries monitoring programs. We’re seeking a Fisheries Monitoring Program Manager and a Project Coordinator in Haida Gwaii—though applicants from other locations will also be considered.
For more details visit ecotrust.ca/careers/
For more details visit ecotrust.ca/careers/
February 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We have 2 job new opportunities to support our Indigenous-led fisheries monitoring programs. We’re seeking a Fisheries Monitoring Program Manager and a Project Coordinator in Haida Gwaii—though applicants from other locations will also be considered.
For more details visit ecotrust.ca/careers/
For more details visit ecotrust.ca/careers/
It’s time to take back control of our seafood economy. Learn more about how we can reclaim our seafood system and support local fishers:
🐟 Visit www.fisheriesforcommunities.org
🦀 Visit ecotrust.ca/priorities/f...
🐟 Visit www.fisheriesforcommunities.org
🦀 Visit ecotrust.ca/priorities/f...
February 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It’s time to take back control of our seafood economy. Learn more about how we can reclaim our seafood system and support local fishers:
🐟 Visit www.fisheriesforcommunities.org
🦀 Visit ecotrust.ca/priorities/f...
🐟 Visit www.fisheriesforcommunities.org
🦀 Visit ecotrust.ca/priorities/f...
Canada has a licencing and quota system in BC that favours big processing companies & investors, who hold most of the licences to harvest in BC waters. This creates an environment where fishers have to lease licences from processors and they don’t have control over where their fish is sold.
February 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Canada has a licencing and quota system in BC that favours big processing companies & investors, who hold most of the licences to harvest in BC waters. This creates an environment where fishers have to lease licences from processors and they don’t have control over where their fish is sold.
The looming threat of a U.S. tariff war is a wake-up call for Canadians to rethink how we create more resilient local economies and build community food security. One of the clearest opportunities? Fixing our broken seafood system.
February 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The looming threat of a U.S. tariff war is a wake-up call for Canadians to rethink how we create more resilient local economies and build community food security. One of the clearest opportunities? Fixing our broken seafood system.