"Coast Funds was established as the world’s first project finance for permanence initiative, combining up-front funding for economic development with long-term investments in conservation and stewardship," says Adra. "Our endowment is managed with an I+ESG investment approach, considering Indigenous values, environmental, social, and governance criteria." Looking ahead, Coast Funds will continue to serve First Nations, who are doing the work to manage their lands and resources, strengthen their communities, and revitalize their cultural and governance practices. "By working in partnership with Nations, we aim to support economic and conservation opportunities that match local values and priorities.” For more information on Coast Funds and their initiatives, please visit www.coastfunds.ca Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship; Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health; K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett, Chief Councillor of the Heiltsuk Nation and President of Coastal First Nations; Premier David Eby; Dallas Smith, President of Nanwakolas Council; and Eddy Adra, CEO of Coast Funds. (Credit: Government of BC) 75 SEPT 2024 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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