New Relationship Trust

New Relationship Trust The New Relationship Trust (NRT) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening First Nations in BC through capacity building.

NRT invests in BC First Nations by supporting them in five key capacity development areas: Governance capacity, Education, Language & Culture, Youth & Elders, and Economic development.

Interested in the First Nations Electricity Program (FNEP) 2026 intake?  FNEP is a new NRT program open to First Nations...
09/08/2026

Interested in the First Nations Electricity Program (FNEP) 2026 intake?

FNEP is a new NRT program open to First Nations with small-scale, grid-connected clean energy projects.

To participate, submit your FNEP 2026 Basic Distribution System Information Request to BC Hydro by September 11, 2026 at 4pm.

For more info, visit: https://app.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/electrical-connections/distribution-generator-interconnections.html -nations-electricity-program

** A Basic D request is required to participate in BC Hydro Request for Proposals and NRT Grant Application.

This Labour Day, we recognize the people whose care, knowledge and dedication strengthen First Nations and communities a...
09/07/2026

This Labour Day, we recognize the people whose care, knowledge and dedication strengthen First Nations and communities across British Columbia.

We hope everyone has a safe and restful long weekend.

NRT’s offices are closed today and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

09/04/2026

Creating a food product takes more than a great idea. It requires a strong foundation that allows the business to grow while continuing to serve more people.

From sourcing enough ingredients to preparing packaging and labelling, each step helps ensure the product is ready to scale. Raven Song shares some of the lessons they have learned while developing their kelp seasoning line with Iskotêw through NRT’s Indigenous Food Security Fund.

Lisa Paull is honoured to represent New Relationship Trust (NRT) as Director of Programs & Services. For the past four y...
09/03/2026

Lisa Paull is honoured to represent New Relationship Trust (NRT) as Director of Programs & Services. For the past four years, she has been grateful to walk alongside an incredible team that shares a common vision and commitment to serving and supporting 203 First Nations across British Columbia.

What makes this work so meaningful to Lisa is the opportunity to strengthen relationships with communities, not simply through funding, but by being welcomed into their villages, sharing in a feast, listening to their songs and stories, and learning directly about the priorities and dreams guiding their work. These relationships help NRT better understand the impact of its investments and contribute to a legacy that can carry forward for the next seven generations.

Lisa has witnessed applicants bring forward projects that continue work their ancestors began generations ago. Carrying this work forward takes courage, strength, vision and a deep commitment to community. For Lisa, this is a beautiful example of Chenchenstway: standing and working together to hold each other up and help one another.

Lisa is a member of the Squamish Nation, where her parents and three siblings are also connected. She is a proud mother of three beautiful children, two adult sons and a daughter. Their family also includes two dogs and a cat.

09/02/2026

If your First Nation is interested in seaweed, there are opportunities that reach far beyond the shoreline, from supporting cultural practices and community-led economic development to restoring marine habitats for herring, salmon and crab.

Raven Song will be publishing their findings, so reach out to their team or watch for when we share more about their work. These opportunities show how caring for marine ecosystems can strengthen communities and support future generations.

09/01/2026

Today, we’re saying goodbye to Savannah as she finishes her internship with NRT.

Thank you for all your hard work and for being a valued part of our team. We wish you all the best in what comes next.

Savannah Davis, our 2026 Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) Intern finishes her placement with us today. Savanna...
08/31/2026

Savannah Davis, our 2026 Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) Intern finishes her placement with us today. Savannah, who is a member of Nisga'a Nation, joined us in June 2026 and quickly became a valued part of our team.

Over the course of her time here at the NRT, Savannah supported the Clean Energy Team by tracking and updating project reporting information, participating in funding application review processes, and reviewing Community Energy Plans.

Savannah came to the NRT with an interest in sustainability and clean energy and we were happy to provider her with an opportunity to learn more and grow her skills. It was a joy getting to work with Savannah and we can’t wait to see where her journey takes her!

08/28/2026

BC has an opportunity to be a leader in the growing seaweed industry, with coastal First Nations helping lead the way.

Through NRT’s Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Fund, Raven Song Soap and Candle has been exploring how locally harvested kelp can be used to create new products, including developing a kelp seasoning line in partnership with iskotêw.

The knowledge gained will be shared openly, helping other coastal First Nations build partnerships and explore kelp innovation in their own communities.

Meet Sarah Powell, NRT’s Manager of Programs and Services.Sarah is a member of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and t...
08/27/2026

Meet Sarah Powell, NRT’s Manager of Programs and Services.

Sarah is a member of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and the L'eeneidí Yaxte Hít (Dog Salmon, Big Dipper House). Her Tlingit name is Khein Klaa.

Sarah joined New Relationship Trust in 2020 through the Indigenous Youth Internship Program. Since then, she has supported a range of programs and initiatives, with a particular focus on clean energy. In her current role, she provides leadership and support across NRT’s funding areas, including clean energy, core programming, and other strategic programs.

Originally from Quesnel, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a minor in Indigenous Studies from the University of Victoria. She now lives in Prince George with her husband and their dog.

In June and July 2026, we heard from First Nations across BC about what matters to them in clean energy programming thro...
08/26/2026

In June and July 2026, we heard from First Nations across BC about what matters to them in clean energy programming through information sessions for the First Nations Electricity Program (FNEP).

The What We Heard Report shares a summary of these sessions, along with responses to questions raised by participants.

Read the report here:
https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FNEP-WWHR-FINAL.pdf

Visit the NRT and BC Hydro websites for upcoming key dates, including the Basic D request deadline on September 11, 2026.

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3188 Alder Court
West Vancouver, BC
V7T1A2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16049253338

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