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eople are like trees, and groups of people are like the forests.While the forests are composed of many different kinds of trees,

these trees intertwine their roots so strongly that it is impossible for the strongest winds which blow on our islands to uproot the forest, for each tree strengthens its neighbour, and their roots are inextricably intertwined.

In the same way the people of our Islands, composed of members of nations and races from all over the world, are beginning to intertwine their roots so strongly that no troubles will affect them.

Just as one tree standing alone would soon be destroyed by the first strong wind which came along, so it is impossible for any person, any family, or any community to stand alone against the troubles of this world.

Chief Skidegate - Lewis Collinson

March 1966

This quote has served as a long standing reminder to the Trust and its Directors of the importance of unity and consensus.

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Contents Message from the Executive .................................................................................... eMessage from the Administrator ............................................................................. 1

» feature project: Masset Free Workshop Project .................................................. 2» feature project: Kayak Building Workshop ......................................................... 3

GOVERNANCE ......................................................................................4Our Mission, Introduction, Where it all began ......................................................... 5The Vision, Values & Beliefs, Principles .................................................................... 6Board Structure, Legal Status, Roles & Responsibilities of the Board ....................... 7Board of Directors 2015, Arts Committee 2015 ....................................................... 8

» feature project: Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly ..................................................... 9» feature project: Swan Bay Rediscovery Cultural/Leadership Camp ..................... 10

GRANTS ..............................................................................................112014 Grants ............................................................................................................. 12Successful Grant Applicants for 2014 ....................................................................... 13Successful Grant Applicants for 2014 (cont’d.) ....................................................14

» feature project: Haida Gwaii Recreation Summer Program .................................. 15» feature project: Hiellen Longhouses Campground .............................................. 16

2015 BUDGETS.....................................................................................17Community Grant Budget 2015 .............................................................................. 18Operations Budget 2015 ......................................................................................... 19

» feature project: Haida Health Hub ....................................................................... 20» feature project: Forest Stewardship Outdoor Education Program ......................... 21

FINANCIALS ........................................................................................222014 Financial Highlights ........................................................................................ 232014 Financial Highlights (cont’d.) ....................................................................24Average Annual Rate of Return ............................................................................... 25

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It has been twenty years since the inception of Gwaii Trust, a perpetual fund whose vision has been to support an Islands community characterized by respect for cultural diversity, the environment, and a sustainable and increasingly self-sufficient economy. During these twenty years the Trust has become an integral part of life on Haida Gwaii, assisting in areas such as education, language, culture, arts, travel, youth, infrastructure and economic development. In fact, there are few aspects of island life where Gwaii Trust has not had an impact, in the process making available more than sixty million dollars.

Today demand for funding continues to outpace available funding, and the Trust continues to make often difficult decisions on where to focus the contributions. In doing this, the Board is guided by its goals and objectives and by feedback from islanders. This year the Board engaged UBC’s Sauder School of Business to conduct a five year review of the Trust’s activities not only to ensure the Trust is living up to its policies and stated mandates, but to recommend organizational efficiencies and identify best practices, such as recommending strategies to improve ease of access, and online simplification.

At the same time, concerned about the declining island population and reduction in services, the Trust also organized an Economic Development Forum where more than 120 islanders came together to talk about concerns and ideas on how to move the islands forward. Many ideas were discussed in a variety of areas, with the underlying theme that the Trust needed to get more involved in helping to create a more prosperous economic future for Haida Gwaii.

Taken together, these two processes will help guide the Trust as it moves forward, continuing to meet the needs of islanders for the next twenty years and beyond.

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2014 – A Look Back

For the Gwaii Trust 2014 was a year for reflection. An old parable suggests there are three methods by which we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is said to be the noblest; second, by imitation, which is deemed to be the easiest; and third by experience, which I am sure we can all agree, is the toughest. In 2014 we had the opportunity to experience all three.

By virtue of being the largest granting agency on our island we are continually trying new things, some overwhelmingly successful, some not so much. Some of the year’s strongest successes came from the continued input and growth of our Youth Committees, our Arts Committees community outreach work and our much celebrated Economic Development Forum. Some of the more challenging moments of 2014 was our transition to a new on-line web based application, managing an overwhelming flood of Travel applicants in the midst of an office maternity leave, and the long slow process of working with our partners at the Province.

Ideas that had worked for us in the past, also worked well for us in 2014. We successfully undertook our most comprehensive five year review to date. This year we engaged the prestigious Sauder School of Business through UBC to not only gather community input, but to develop a community baseline, key evidence based social and economic indicators to assist us in our ongoing strategic planning. Sauder also passed along their recommendations for organizational and operational refinements. Finding that 81% of respondents report being satisfied or very satisfied with the Gwaii Trust’s services. Twenty years after the inception of GTS, there remains a strong understanding within the community of the GTS mandate. When asked of its purpose, the majority of stakeholders reference one or more key GTS objectives including improving the well-being of the community, stimulating the economy, supporting environmental, cultural and economic health, and improving all island infrastructure. Grant recipients reported a total of 590 jobs created over the 2009-2014 period. This includes a mix of full-time, seasonal full-time and part-time jobs. Under the category of “could do better” 45% of respondents believe the Trust could do a better job of promoting a one islands culture.1

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AdministratorErrol Winter, Executive Director Gwaii Trust Society

Once we gathered all this information we sat down to the really hard work – the reflection. Grappling with the vexing problems of a dwindling population base, a struggling economy, reduced ferry service, and ever escalating costs, we asked ourselves - how do we create prosperity. Are we a purely social safety net? Do we continue to allocate heavily to community infrastructure, when we know that to do so also increases the burden of maintenance costs on municipalities, bands and their shrinking numbers? Do we create make work programs that are not driven by entrepreneurial small business owners?

If 2014 was a year for reflection, 2015 will be our year for implementation, change and experimentation, stay tuned for our report to the communities, where we introduce these new strategies.

1The full report Gwaii Trust Society: Five Year Review authored by Janet Porter of UBC’s Sauder School of Business can be found on the GTS website at www.gwaiitrust.com

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SUMMARY: Bow Building & Flint Knapping–Harvesting Bow Wood, Handmade Bowstrings & Personalised Leather Handles, Archery Lessons, Glassblowing, Tool Making, Sharpening, Arrrow Making, etc.

The instructors put in over 350 hours each. Their dedication was supported by the Old Masset community and the workshop was a place where people would gather, sing, tell stories and jokes while they learned, fostering new interests and bonding the people of old Masset.

The workshop was open to all, and, tho many people never signed up for a project, they came to listen, look and learn. Over 20 people signed up in the first day, and as spaces filled, instruction commenced. The workshop was open for over 14 hours everyday, far more than the 10 planned hours, and was staffed at all hours by Michael Mayr and his apprentice. No one was turned away if they wanted to work, at their convenience.

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2014

Masset Free Workshop Project

“This Project was a complete success and fulfilled it’s mission of passing and sharing the traditional skills of bow building, arrow making, flint knapping, working with leather, blowing glass, making and sharpening tools. It was successful thanks to the dedication of the Instructors from Archer Arts; Michael Mayr and his apprentice and could not have occured without the support of Gwaii Trust. “


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SEPTEMBER 2014

Kayak Building WorkshopSUMMARY: Eight youth, all under 15 years old, built nylon skin kayaks with organizer Kieran Wake. Gathering every day at the canoe shed at the Heritage Centre, the youth went through the process of building their frames, bending the ribs into place with steam, covering the frames with nylon, and strengthening the nylon skin with layers of polyurethane. There were moments where some of the kids were like, ‘I can’t do that’,” Kieran said. “I watched them overcome that and do what had to be done.” The kayaks are now available for use by local organizations like Haida Gwaii Rec and the Skidegate Youth Centre.

“The response to the project has been overwhelmingly positive. It was incredible to see kids under 15 years old using their hands to create a kayak. When both their hands and minds are engaged in something creative, there are untold benefits. A niche market has been created for continued, value-added building of kayaks and there are additional workshops being planned. ”


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GovernanceOur MissionThe Gwaii Trust will enhance environmentally sustainable social and economic benefits to Haida Gwaii through the use of the Fund.

IntroductionTo ensure a sustainable “Islands community” we must plan and manage our development in ways that reflect our cultural and environmental uniqueness.

The Gwaii Trust offers us an opportunity to pursue fundamental economic and social transition. The lack of some of the most basic community infrastructure demands immediate attention. The pursuit of a sustainable community requires us to address and implement responsible stewardship. The Gwaii Trust offers us an opportunity not readily available to the rest of the world. As individuals we may choose to act together for the common good of our “Islands community.”

Quality of life is an essential issue. As we make the “Islands community” a better place to live, we make it a more desirable place to visit and to conduct business.

Where it all beganIn 1985, the political standoff at Lyell Island brought worldwide attention to the Gwaii Hanaas issues of the land title dispute, the environment and economic matters.

In 1987, the Haida Nation designated the area a Haida Heritage Site. In 1988, Canada designated the area a National Park Reserve.

Representatives of the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) and the Residents Planning Advisory Committee (RPAC) established an Accord on a Community Development Fund. In spite of legislative hostilities and other societal encumbrances to cross-cultural understanding, and after years of difficult work, the results evolved into the Gwaii Trust Interim Planning Society (GTIPS).

The GTIPS was established in accordance with the Society Act of British Columbia in November 1991. Its purpose was to develop a permanent model for a locally controlled, interestgenerating fund. The Gwaii Trust Society would be founded on principles to achieving a sustainable “Islands community”. The Gwaii Trust Society was formed in September 1994 to operate the perpetual Trust Fund, and the GTIPS was dissolved as a society.


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The VisionThe Gwaii Trust will advocate and support an Islands community characterized by respect for cultural diversity, the environment, and a sustainable and increasingly self-sufficient economy.

Values & BeliefsThe Gwaii Trust Society values and believes in:

• fairness and equity,• effective communication,• willingness to change,• building and demonstrating trust,• a holistic approach to a healthy Islands community,• consensus decision-making,• a Trust Fund in perpetuity,• credibility, and• collaborative problem solving.

PrinciplesIn delivering its business plan, the Gwaii Trust Society will:

• follow the constitution and bylaws,• communicate effectively with Island communities,• provide effective guidance to communities on proposal preparation,• maintain a strong financial management plan that respects its investment policy and is reviewed

on a regular basis,• encourage all Islands participation in the Gwaii Trust and its programs,• set consistent criteria for each program,• be guided by principles of fairness and equity,• emphasize programs that will lead to the vision of an Islands community,• follow policies and criteria developed by the Board of Directors,• listen to and consider public input,• not replace or duplicate existing government programs,• encourage partnering with existing programs or agencies to maximize benefit to the Islands

communities,• continue to refine its programs and operations, and• attempt to maximize the available funding.

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Board StructureThe Gwaii Trust Society has a volunteer eight (8) member Board of Directors that represents all participating communities on Haida Gwaii.

One Board member represents each of the following communities:

• Graham Island North; Latitude 53° 50’ north• Graham Island Central; Between Latitude 53° 50’

north and 53° 30’ north• Graham Island South; South of Latitude 53° 30’ –

Graham Island• Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) 4 members:

CHN Old Massett, Old Massett Village Council, CHN Skidegate, Skidegate Band Council, and

• Area ‘E’ - Sandspit, including South Moresby

Legal StatusThe Gwaii Trust Society is registered as a non-profit Society to maximize tax exemption for the Trust. In addition, the Gwaii Trust Society will research the possibility of becoming designated as a “charitable status” organization.

GovernanceRoles & Responsibilities of the Board

• All Board members have a duty to be fully aware of Gwaii Trust Society policies, criteria and implementation procedures.

• Every Board member is encouraged to freely express his or her opinions.• Full disclosure of pertinent information is expected in order to make informed

decisions.• If conflict occurs between or amongst Board members, the Chair will call a break, and

attempt using mediation to find middle ground.• If mediation does not work within 15-20 minutes, the Chair will reconvene the meeting and

move on to the next agenda item.• All Board members will honor Board decisions.• In-camera sessions will be called to deal with issues of personnel, legal and financial

matters, and program allocation decisions. After the Board has taken a decision, the results will be published.

• The Chair and Board members will attend meetings punctually or provide 24 hours notice, for their alternates to attend.

• Board development and training will be scheduled annually.• The Board may at its discretion, schedule separate session(s) prior to Board meetings to

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MASSETPO Box 588, Massett, Haida Gwaii V0T 1M0ph: 250.626.3654 or 1.800.663.2388 fax 1-250-626-3261

DISTRICT DIRECTOR ALTERNATE Term ends YOUTH DIRECTOR YOUTH ALTERNATE

Area “E” Kristi Schmitz Warren Foster 04/2015 Michael Berg Morgan Chisholm

Graham Island South Ellen Cranston Denise Husband 04/2016 Preston Sloan Dayson Holdershaw

Graham Island Central Berry Wijdeven Ian Gould 04/2015 Willy Hancock Jamal Issa

Graham Island North Fran Redick Bret Johnston 04/2016 Paige Atwell Dion Lewis

CHN Skidegate Percy Crosby Jason Alsop 04/2015 Mary Williams Cole Sankey

CHN Old Massett Cynthia Samuels Robert Bennett 04/2015 Kendra Williams Teanna Russ

Skidegate James Cowpar Lyndale George 04/2016 Rebbecca Holte Jaylene Bellis

Old Massett Lisa Bell John T Jones 04/2016 Stefanie Stevens Jonas Prevost

Chair Brad Setso 04/2016 Denise Husband

Vice Chair Percy Crosby 04/2015 Lisa Bell

Executive Brad Setso, James Cowpar, Barry Wijdeven

Executive Director Errol Winter

ROLE NAME

Barb Roswell

Vince Collison

Sheila Karrow

Sandra Price

Reg Davidson

GT Rep C. Samuels

GT Rep Ian Gould

GT Rep Jason Alsop

ChairPerson Cynthia Samuels

Vice Chair Sandra Price

SKIDEGATEPO Box 1297, Highway 16, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii V0T 1S1ph: 250.559.8883 or 1.877.559.8883 fax 1-250-559-8876

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NOVEMBER 2014

Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly

Participant comments:

“I stepped out of my comfort zone!”“I am still filled with pride and accomplishment.”“I have big dreams and even bigger goals. After this youth assembly... I know I am going to accomplish them. The sky is the limit for me. I hope to inspire some people along the way.”

SUMMARY: The Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly is the only and largest, non‐sporting event on Haida Gwaii that brings our youth together as one community. At the Youth Assembly there are no borders, only youth from Haida Gwaii. They work together to address issues we all face as islanders. Some 150 young people gathered with community leaders for three days of learning, listening, food and fun. Teams created include Team Mapping, Team Fisheries, Team Haico, Team Finance, Team Communications, & Team Energy. By the end of the weekend, they created Youth Resolutions on these topics:

• Youth Substance Abuse and Peer Support• Plastic Bags Ban on Haida Gwaii• Increasing Traditional Haida Food Harvesting• Youth United Nation• Expanding the Rec Center / Health Awareness• Youth involvement within the Council of the Haida Nation• Bringing Island Youth Together• Youth Forestry Involvement• HG Recreational Center Extension


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JULY 2014

Swan Bay Rediscovery Cultural/Leadership Camp

“Lives are changing because of these experiences. As a community, we help to build good citizens who have a strong understanding of self and responsibility to the land, sea, self, each other and community. The Gwaii Trust contribution is significant to supporting the camp and the support from your staff is warmly remembered and appreciated.”

SUMMARY: Games, journaling, introspection time, harvesting and preparation of food, experiential archeological, ethno-botany, and beach life activities begin with a reinforcement of the day’s Haida Stewardship Principle. Social development including conflict resolution activities and sharing around the fire created a sense of “family” for each camp. The experiences obviously contributed to the youths’ new-found self-confidence. It is clear that the early experiences at the camps are encouraging our youth to enter the earth sciences, other outdoor careers, and to learn more about and to participate in Haida cultural activities.


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Grants2014 Grants59% Haida Parity 2,151,977.00 2,151,977.00

10% Other 377,561.00 Arts Grants 53,568.00 Christmas Allocation 60,000.00 Travel Assistance 182,814.00 Community Innovation 81,179.00

12% Economic Development 449,973.00 Economic Development 50,000.00 Major Contribution 399,973.00

19% Education & Youth 699,872.00 Continuing Education 281,993.00 Haida Language 92,405.00 Community Events 35,000.00 High School Scholarships 40,000.00 School Food Program 85,000.00 University Tours 17,823.00 Youth Program 147,651.00

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GrantsCONGRATULATIONS TO THE

Successful Grant Applicants for 2014AGNES L. MATERS SCHOOL 20 Booster Seats 300.00ALL ISLAND ART SHOW Felt and Slideshow 830.00ALL ISLAND ARTS SHOW COMMITTEE Rattle Workshop 652.00ALM Gym Equipment 3,750.00AREA E Community Events Grant 5,000.00AREA E Christmas Allocation Grant 10,000.00COUNCIL OF THE HAIDA NATION Community Events Grant 5,000.00COUNCIL OF THE HAIDA NATION Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly 2014 9,549.00

ELIZABETH CARDELL Summer Workshop 1,691.00

GEOFFREY HORNER Great Box Video Project 4,000.00GUUJAAW Raven Rattle 5,000.00HAIDA GWAII MUSEUM Haida Weaving Workshop 1,812.00HAIDA HEALTH HUB - SKIDEGATE HEALTH CENTRE

Community Wellness Plan 40,000.00

HECATE STRAIT STREAM KEEPERS Salmon Hatchery Relocation 9,955.00HG MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY Life Skills Camp 2,070.00HG REGIONAL REC COM HG Summer Program 2014 8,698.00HG SOCCER ASSOCIATION Soccer Equipment 7,015.00INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS Leadership Awards (2 @ $500.00) 1,000.00INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS High School Bursaries Program 45,000.00INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS Travel Assistance Grant 200,000.00INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS Continuing Education Grant 230,000.00JACK LITRELL Uncommon Perspectives-Portraits 6,000.00JASON SHAFTO Photograph Festival 1,129.00KARA SIEVE WRIGHT Graphic Novel Envisioning Wksp 1,212.00

KATHY PICK Flo Hoppe Weaving Workshop 756.00LASKEEK BAY Involving Youth in Enviro 10,000.00LASKEEK BAY CONSERVATION SOCIETY Project Limestone Camp 3,570.00LITERACY HAIDA GWAII Harmonica Mike 2,000.00M OF FORESTS LANDS & NRO HG Youth Stewardship Program 10,000.00MICHAEL MAYR Curatorial Preparation 2,500.00MISTY TV SOCIETY Receiver Upgrades 10,000.00MOUNT MORESBY ADVENTURE CAMP Forest Stewardship 2014 10,000.00MOUNT MORESBY ADVENTURE CAMP Youth Kayak Program 2014 10,000.00MOUNT MORESBY ADVENTURE CAMP Youth Kayak Building workshop 10,000.00MUSIC FESTIVAL Banner 1,853.00NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE Intro Trades Program 10,000.00OLD MASSET VILLAGE COUNCIL Community Events Grant 5,000.00OLD MASSET VILLAGE COUNCIL Christmas Allocation Grant 10,000.00OLD MASSET VILLAGE COUNCIL Hiellen Project over costs 150,000.00OLD MASSET VILLAGE COUNCIL Saw Mill Debt Down Payment 160,000.00OLD MASSET VILLAGE COUNCIL Food Fishing 2014 20,000.00OLD MASSET VILLAGE COUNCIL Forestry Debt Payment 750,000.00OMVC - HEALTH CENTRE T'aalan Stl'ang Roof Repairs 54,500.00OMVC – HEALTH CENTRE Leadership

– T’aalan Stl’ang Cultural Camp10,000.00

OMVC EC DEV Cemetery Beautification Project 1,575.00OMVC HHS HG Youth Symposium 2014 8,888.00


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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

Successful Grant Applicants for 2014 (cont’d.)GrantsOMVCHC Taalan Stlang Cultural Camp 2015 8,800.00OMVCHC Taalan Stlang Leadership 2015 9,500.00OMVCHHCYP Nights Alive Peer Support

Program 10,000.00

PORT CLEMENTS Community Events Grant 5,000.00PORT CLEMENTS Christmas Allocation Grant 10,000.00PORT CLEMENTS COMMUNITY HALL Roof Repair 10,000.00QUEEN CHARLOTTE HOUSING Replace Roof 5,000.00QUEEN CHARLOTTE SECONDARY SCHOOL

QCSS Pole Project 10,000.00

QUEEN CHARLOTTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Four Sets Bunker Gear 6,100.00

SANDSPIT VFD Capital Maintenance Project 21,303.00SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 Food School Program 85000.00SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 Post-Secondary Tours Grant 40000.00SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 EARLY LEARNING Concert Tours 1,461.00SECRETARIAT OF THE HAIDA NATION Old Massett Office 30,000.00SECRETARIAT OF THE HAIDA NATION Sound System 10,000.00SK'AADGA NAAY ELEMENTARY Construction of a Song 1,000.00SKAADGAA NAAY Mural Project 2014 10,000.00SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL Community Events Grant 5,000.00SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL Christmas Allocation Grant 10,000.00SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL SDT Certificate Grant 42,405.00SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL Skidegate Developments 1,071,977.00SKIDEGATE YOUTH COUNCIL Workshops Artist and Elders 6,300.00

SWAN BAY 2015 Pre-Teen Camp 10,000.00SWAN BAY REDISCOVERY Leadership Camp 2014 10,000.00THURSDAY NIGHT ART LADIES Art Share 2,520.00TLELL FALL FAIR COMMITTEE Fairgrounds Upgrade 14,500.00TLUU KAADAA NAAY SOCIETY Haida Paddle Making 2,000.00VERN WILLIAMS Workshops Mst Longhouse 2,000.00VILLAGE OF MASSET Airport Parking Lot 100,000.00VILLAGE OF MASSET Community Events Grant 5,000.00VILLAGE OF MASSET Christmas Allocation Grant 10,000.00VILLAGE OF PORT CLEMENTS Barge Facility 100,000.00VILLAGE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE Bypass Trail 30,000.00VILLAGE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE Financial Training Seminar 776.00VILLAGE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE Youth Coordinator 2014 10,000.00VILLAGE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE Community Events Grant 5,000.00VILLAGE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE Christmas Allocation Grant 10,000.00XAAD KIHLGAA HI SUU.U Teach Haida 50,000.00

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AUGUST 2014

Haida Gwaii Recreation Summer Program

“The parents of the students in our Masset program camp, at the closure of the 2-week program, created handmade cards for both the summer program Leader and Assistant, as well as gifts for each. This incredible feedback highlights the importance of the program as well as its value to island youth, and parents & guardians by extension. ”

SUMMARY: An all-island youth camp — the only secular day camp on Haida Gwaii less than $20 / day — that includes local, nutritious food for participants, and offers a huge range of experiential arts, outdoor activities, arts and creative endeavours, nutrition and health education principles, cultural teachings and education, in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Specialists offered cedar bark weaving, inter-tidal biology and marine biology, boreal forest walks and plant identification, as well as endangered species discussions and awareness, the inclusion of experiential arts that reflect the landscape of Haida Gwaii, surfing and watersports that highlight the island’s connection to the oceanscape and surrounding waters, and a nutrition specialist which prompted several youth to inquire about the creation of home-based gardens, and increased foraging and gathering around their communities.


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JANUARY 2014

Hiellen Longhouses Campground

“The project showcases not only the “Haida” of the island, but the importance of protecting the island for all to enjoy and visit. The project was a success – our bookings are almost double from what we originally anticipated.It is also a success from a local contracting point of view, with 80 percent of contractors and most of the wood used coming from Haida Gwaii. ”

SUMMARY: The spectacular facilities include a large longhouse; a group of little longhousecabins equipped with small kitchens, hot water and wood stoves; and several campsites tucked into the forested area beside North Beach. Building the Hiellen Longhouse Village was a major undertaking for the Old Massett economic development team, involving years of work and substantial grants from funders, including the Gwaii Trust. The construction stage generated 28 jobs over two years and has created a couple of long-term full-time and part-time positions.


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2015 BudgetsYOUTH & EDUCATION Youth Board Allocation $100,000.00Post-Secondary Institution Tours *(OC) $40,000.00High School Bursaries (OC)* $45,000.00School Food Programs (DF)* Included Food Security Continuing Education Grant Program (OC) $250,000.00Haida Language (RFP)* $100,000.00Community Events (OC) $35,000.00

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Major Contributions $400,000.00Food Security Program - includes schools $150,000.00

OTHERCommunity Innovation Program (OC) $100,000.00Travel Assistance *(OC) $150,000.00Arts Board Allocation $75,000.00Christmas Program $60,000.00

GRAND TOTAL APPROVED $1,505,000.00

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* DF = Direct Funding (To School Dist 50) * OC = Open Calling Applicants may apply any time (two weeks prior to meeting) * RFP = Request For Proposal - allocation call for specific criteria TBD


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OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

Advertising & Promotion $40,000.00Bank Charges & Interest $2,500.00Computer & Internet Costs -see telecommunicationsEquipment Rental $16,500.00Honoraria $60,000.00Insurance $15,500.00Meetings $25,000.00Office/Postage/Miscellaneous $15,000.00Rent & Utilities $18,000.00Wages & Benefits $380,000.00Supplies $20,000.00Telecommunications $25,000.00Training & Development $40,000.00Travel $50,000.00Vehicle Expense $8,500.00Repairs & Maintenance $5,000.00Amortization

SUB TOTAL $721,000.00

Operations Budget 2015PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES

Accounting & Audit* $50,000.00Custodian Fees $65,000.00Investment Administration $350,000.00*Legal - Included in Accounting & Audit

SUB TOTAL $465,000.00

GRAND TOTAL ADMIN & PROFESSIONAL FEES $1,186,000.00

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MARCH 2014

Haida Health Hub

“The funding we received from Gwaii Trust was valuable because it allowed us to position ourselves to begin to empower who we are as Haida people and affirm our rights to have a say in the delivery of health care to our people. The work that Mara has done with our people was empowering, informative and useful! Haawa!”

SUMMARY: The purpose of the project was to address the ‘gaps” in our current Health Canada-designed health service delivery and create a Wellness Model that is informed by core Haida Values, is sustainable, and will meaningfully support the unique health and wellness needs of the Haida and all our ‘islands community’ as a whole. Skidegate Health Centre (SHC) secured a consultant (Mara Andrews) with the expertise to help create the “Primary Health Care Service Map for Skidegate Haida Gwaii” and other documents that have guided discussions and negotiations with Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority. The resulting documents are now being used as tools to:

• advocate for a dietician to help fill the gaps in services for the diabetic population in Skidegate;

• negotiate sustainable dental program for all residents; and• negotiate a 20% increase to base funding for patient travel


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MAY-OCTOBER 2014

Forest Stewardship Outdoor Education Program

student feedback:

“It was so FUN.” “I learned that I am capable of more than I thought.” “You don’t need electronics to have a happy life.” “ You don’t need weed to have fun – just active people.”

It is these changes in self-awareness and perception that last a lifetime and help create a future generation that is capable of caring for, and connecting to, themselves and their world.

SUMMARY: A total 119 students took part in one of the six “week-long” FSOEP programs at the Mount Moresby Adventure Camp in 2014. The community benefit is far-reaching – economically, environmentally, & socially. The program fosters ecological integrity, enhances individual self-confidence and self-esteem, and gives students hands-on experience to learn outdoor recreation skills which is crucial on Haida Gwaii where there are few easily-accessible recreation options (e.g. no pool or rec centre). The resulting idleness has been associated with greater likelihood for youth to engage in drugs and alcohol. The program creates a lasting sense of community and empowers youth to educate themselves and become stewards for their own lives and their unique island home.


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2014 Financial HighlightsREPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

To the Board of Directors, The Gwaii Trust Society

The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the summarized statement of financial position and summarized statement of operations and changes in net assets, are derived from the audited financial statements of The Gwaii Trust Society (The Trust) for the year ended December 31, 2014. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated March 12, 2015. Those financial statements, and the summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on those financial statements.

The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of the Trust.

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTSManagement is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Opinion

In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2014 are consistent, in all material respects, with those financial statements, in accordance with the Canadian Auditing Standard 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Terrace, BC, March 14, 2015 Chartered Accountants

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2014 Financial Highlights (cont’d.)

Summarized Balance Sheet As at December 31 2014 2013

Cash and receivables 429,479

2,224,551

Investments at fair value

81,292,786

75,439,502

Due from Gwaii Forest

81,500 46,500

Other assets

299,011

310,537

82,102,776

78,021,090

Current liabilities

137,894

125,512

Project commitments

1,933,561

1,706,888

Other liabilities

1,540,229

1,390,089

3,611,684

3,222,489

Grant fund

56,794,907

55,955,573

Invested in capital assets

299,011

310,538

Unrestricted

21,397,174

18,532,490

78,491,092

74,798,601

82,102,776

78,021,090

Summarized Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended December 31 2014 2013 Revenue

Investment Income 5,358,022 6,068,604 Unrealized investment gains 3,098,751 4,757,529 Other income 15,600 1,050

8,472,373

10,827,183

Expenses

Investment management and regulatory 507,713 516,752 Administration 696,164 703,078 Project commitments 3,729,383

1,689,187

Project de-commitments (153,378) (11,151) Grant protection 839,334 663,505

5,619,216

3,561,371

Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 2,853,157 7,265,812

2014 2013

Net assets - beginning of year 74,798,601

66,869,284

Surplus for the year 2,853,157

7,265,812

Grant inflation protection 839,334

663,505

Net assets - end of year 78,491,092

74,798,601

Summarized Balance Sheet As at December 31 2014 2013

Cash and receivables 429,479

2,224,551

Investments at fair value

81,292,786

75,439,502

Due from Gwaii Forest

81,500 46,500

Other assets

299,011

310,537

82,102,776

78,021,090

Current liabilities

137,894

125,512

Project commitments

1,933,561

1,706,888

Other liabilities

1,540,229

1,390,089

3,611,684

3,222,489

Grant fund

56,794,907

55,955,573

Invested in capital assets

299,011

310,538

Unrestricted

21,397,174

18,532,490

78,491,092

74,798,601

82,102,776

78,021,090

Summarized Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended December 31 2014 2013 Revenue

Investment Income 5,358,022 6,068,604 Unrealized investment gains 3,098,751 4,757,529 Other income 15,600 1,050

8,472,373

10,827,183

Expenses

Investment management and regulatory 507,713 516,752 Administration 696,164 703,078 Project commitments 3,729,383

1,689,187

Project de-commitments (153,378) (11,151) Grant protection 839,334 663,505

5,619,216

3,561,371

Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 2,853,157 7,265,812

2014 2013

Net assets - beginning of year 74,798,601

66,869,284

Surplus for the year 2,853,157

7,265,812

Grant inflation protection 839,334

663,505

Net assets - end of year 78,491,092

74,798,601

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FinancialsAverage Annual Rate of Return

12.66 %

0 %

12.88 %2009

7.13 %2010

6.04 %2011

-9.98 % 2008

12.33 %2012

16.08 %2013

10.8 %2014

1995 8.10 %1996

15.69 %1997

8.26 %1998

7.49 %1999

18.13 %2000

5.89 %2001

7.89 %2002

2003

13.96 %2005

8.97 %2006

-0.21 % 2007

2004 12.62 %

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eople are like trees, and groups of people are like the forests.

While the forests are composed of many different kinds of trees, these trees intertwine their roots so strongly that it is impossible for the strongest winds which blow on our islands to uproot the forest, for each tree strengthens its neighbour, and their roots are inextricably intertwined.

In the same way the people of our Islands, composed of members of nations and races from all over the world, are beginning to intertwine their roots so strongly that no troubles will affect them.

Just as one tree standing alone would soon be destroyed by the first strong wind which came along, so it is impossible for any person, any family, or any community to stand alone against the troubles of this world.

Chief Skidegate - Lewis Collinson

March 1966

This quote has served as a long standing reminder to the Trust and its Directors of the importance of unity and consensus.

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