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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · May 7

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

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Apr 30

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...

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Apr 30

Our latest e-newsletter has updates on REFBC grant funding, staff and board moves, and events.

Read and subscribe: mailchi.mp/refbc/spring...

REFBC News: Spring grants & people on the move

Plus: Job opening & more updates.

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Apr 3

We're pleased to announce our latest #REFBC grants, supporting 14 projects around BC.

REFBC Grants Support Real Estate Education and Climate Action

The Real Estate Foundation of BC is pleased to announce 14 new grants totalling $727,350.

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Mar 20

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

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Feb 20

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...

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 31

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!

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 27

Big funding opportunity for legal projects from the Law Foundation of BC!

www.lawfoundationbc.org/project-gran...

Project Grants Call - Law Foundation of BC

- NOTICE - PROJECT GRANTS CALL NOW OPEN Table of Contents The Law Foundation of BC has created a $5 million grant fund to support one-time projects to advance access to justice for people and communit...

www.lawfoundationbc.org

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 22

Congratulations to @indiginews.bsky.social for moving to tâpwêwin media, its new Indigenous-led nonprofit home!

Introducing tâpwêwin media, a new chapter for IndigiNews

Becoming an Indigenous-led media outlet and the natural law of truth-telling

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · Jan 22

Join us in Whitehorse this March for #RiRC2025.

Each conference panel brings together Indigenous clean energy leaders, policy makers, and industry to discuss the #CleanEnergy transition in remote communities.

Register now while tickets are still available 👇

2025 Renewables in Remote Communities Conference | Pembina Institute

The Renewables in Remote Communities Conference (RiRC2025) is back! Join the Pembina Institute from March 25-28, 2025 and convene with a wide range of Indigenous leaders, governments, industry,…

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Kw’umut Lelum Foundation @klfoundation.bsky.social · Jan 19

Hello BlueSky! We're excited to be here and make new connections. Learn more about us and fill your heart and mind with heartwarming stories of our work with Indigenous Youth and communities by checking out our webpage: klfoundation.ca #indigenousyouth #indigenousphilanthropy

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 21

"As the B.C. government enters a new term, it has a critical opportunity to renew its commitment to watershed security," write Neil Fletcher @bcwildlifefed.bsky.social), Kat Hartwig (Living Lakes) & Zita Botelho (Watersheds BC) in an @vancouversun.bsky.social op-ed.

vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Opinion: B.C. giving away fresh water while funding to fight fires, floods and scarcity dries up

Opinion: There is a plausible — and popular — way for the province to fund this work

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 8

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...

#REFBC

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 7

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.

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Jan 7

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...

#REFBC

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 19

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

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 17

Concrete is "one of the most carbon-intensive materials on the planet", according to @pembinainstitute.bsky.social.

Their new report says "clean concrete offers a practical way to reduce waste, lower costs, and protect local jobs" in BC.

www.pembina.org/pub/opportun...

The Opportunity to Lead on Clean Concrete | Pembina Institute

Concrete is essential for building communities and infrastructure, but traditional cement production accounts for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, including 1.5% of Canada’s emissions. In B.C., ...

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 13

Resources for Ethical and Generous Engagement of Indigenous Speakers.

Great downloads from the Right Relations Collaborative.

rightrelationscollaborative.ca/resources

Resources — Right Relations Collaborative

rightrelationscollaborative.ca

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 11

Webinar today!

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 3

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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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 11

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...

Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 3

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

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 3

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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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 2

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC hosted a webinar about Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), featuring the Salmon Parks and Stein Nahatlatch initiatives.

We were glad to sponsor this webinar. Thanks, #ORCBC, for posting a recap.

November 2024 Webinar — Outdoor Recreation Council of BC

www.orcbc.ca

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Real Estate Foundation of BC @refbc.ca · Dec 2

Government-funded Indigenous Food Pathways Program offering grants of $50,000-$200,000 to projects in BC news.gov.bc.ca/31798

New funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security

Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors.

news.gov.bc.ca

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BIV News @bivnews.bsky.social · Nov 19

Katzie First Nation reconnects creeks and sloughs with Pitt River in bid to bring back salmon, protect against extreme weather.

'Absolute salmon factory': B.C. restoration project shows early signs of success

Katzie First Nation reconnects creeks and sloughs with Pitt River in bid to bring back salmon, protect against extreme weather.

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