Watch a wonderful new documentary — featuring W̱SÁNEĆ Elder (and former REFBC governor) Mavis Underwood.

📽 Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World

▶️ storypole.ca

REFBC is honoured to support the First Nations Health Foundation's inaugural Together in Healing Gala. 🧡

Taking place on June 5, 2025, this event is an opportunity to listen, learn, and uplift the voices of First Nations communities.

🔗 Learn more and get involved: fnhfoundation.ca/event/togeth...

We're hiring!

We're seeking two people to join our team supporting the Watershed Security Fund.

Find both job postings on our website: refbc.ca

Join an Outdoor Recreation Council of BC webinar to learn about Indigenous tourism and the outdoors!

RSVP for March 11: www.orcbc.ca/events/webin...

Celebrated annually on February 2, #WorldWetlandsDay provides an opportunity for gratefulness and awareness.

Wetlands are unique environments that connect watersheds; they carry a big responsibility and are vital for biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable economies.

Thanks, wetlands!

Interested in applying for project funding?

On Thursday, you're invited to a webinar to learn about our General Grants intake (now open until January 28).

We'll outline our funding priorities 🌲🐟🏙🍓🤝 and do a live Q&A.

Register now: refbc.ca/general-gran...

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REFBC funding supports work in five priority areas:

🌲 Land Use
🐟 Fresh Water
🏙 Built Environments
🫐 Food Sovereignty
🤝 Real Estate Profession

General Grants can fund projects led by First Nations, non-profits, and other organizations. We prioritize grants to Indigenous-led organizations.

Need funding for a project that will help advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use in BC?

We are now accepting applications for General Grants! Apply by January 28.

Learn more: refbc.ca/general-gran...

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As the winter solstice nears, we'd like to wish you and your loved ones a restorative holiday season.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

Our office will close for the holidays on Friday, December 20. We’ll reopen on Monday, January 6.

📷 Ryan Dickie / Winter Hawk Studios

On December 14, the Wild Bird Trust of BC (Maplewood Flats) holds a Land-Based Pedagogy Learning Circle event — featuring Joseph Pitawanakwat of Creator's Garden.

Interested in #LandBack and land-based learning? Get tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

On #GivingTuesday, consider supporting Indigenous-led organizations and projects.

The Feast House, hosted by The Circle on Philanthropy, highlights several organizations across Canada.

Go to: feast-house.ca

#GivingTuesdayCA

Interested in applying for project funding?

Our General Grants intake opens in January 2025.

We invite you to join a webinar to learn about the application process.

Register now: refbc.ca/general-gran...

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We're a philanthropic organization working to advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC.

We fund projects, connect people, and share knowledge.

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Our next General Grants intake opens in early January 2025!
Interested in applying for funding?

Join us for a webinar to connect with #REFBC staff and ask questions. Choose from two dates.

Register now: refbc.ca/general-gran...