The K’awat’si Economic Development LP (KEDC) was founded in 2014 to capitalize on a strong desire by the community to explore and grow opportunities. KEDC’s mandate is to investigate and realize revenue, prosperity, skills and development for the benefit of the community. KEDC is tasked with creating, operating and supporting businesses that will be profitable, environmentally sustainable and culturally significant, respecting the unique cultural values of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw people.

KEDC Business Lines & Initiatives

Tourism

Kwa’lilas Hotel – A North Island First in Luxury Accommodation

Construction

k’awat’si Construction Company – Delivering Quality Craftsmanship

Marine

k’awat’si Marine – Reliable Water Transport to Remote Northern Regions

Consulting

K’awat’si Consulting &
Management Services

Fisheries

Offshore Aquaculture &
Cold Storage Facility

Forestry

Gwa’Nak Resources – Managing Our Forests Sustainably

Tours

k’awat’si Tours – Indigenous Cultural Experiences

Counselling

k’awat’si Counselling Services

Camps

k’awat’si Camps Services

About Us

PO Box 2009
Port Hardy, BC
V0N2P0