First Nations – Cariboo
Cariboo’s proximity to southern British Columbia has enabled growth in health care professional services, administration and manufacturing, while continuing to be based primarily in the natural resources sector. It includes the city of Prince George, which acts as a major service centre for the northern half of the province. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – Kootenay
The main pillars of the Kootenay regional economy are tourism, mining, and forestry, with a significant portion of regional employment existing directly in, or in support of, these three sectors. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – Lower Mainland/Southwest
With Vancouver serving as Canada’s primary trade gateway to Asia, the region serves as a hub for many forms of economic activity. Financial services, health care as well as professional, scientific and technical services are key sectors. There is significant growth in the information technology, cultural, and recreational sectors. Transportation, education, secondary manufacturing, and agriculture continue to be core economic pillars. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – Nechako
Mining, forestry and agriculture play a large role in most parts of the Nechako region. Outdoor tourism is an emerging industry. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – North Coast
Commercial fishing, eco-tourism, forestry, natural gas and mining make up a large part of the regional economy. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – Northeast
The Northeastern economy is based on natural resources, particularly natural gas production and coal mining. Other important industries include logging, wood products manufacturing and agriculture. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – Thompson/Okanagan
The region’s economy is a diverse mix of industries that are predominantly service based, although its historic industrial base of forestry, mining, and agriculture remains important. Health care and social services are the economic region’s top employers, followed by various forms of manufacturing, accommodation, and food services. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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First Nations – Vancouver Island and Coast
Services are the fastest growing sectors in the south. In the mid, north island and mainland coast, commercial fishing and logging continue to play a large role. First Nations communities in these regions are economically active in natural resource sectors, as well as in the tourism and ecotourism industries. First Nations pursue and advocate for sustainable economic development in the region through their elected leaders and through their own economic development corporations.
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