KITASOO XAI’XAIS – BC NDP MLA Tamara Davidson says Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation will be more resilient to climate change, with provincial funding that will better prepare the communities to withstand emergencies.

“Things like mapping and planning are key to identifying risks before an emergency occurs, alongside proactively engaging with community to discuss these risks and solutions,” said Tamara Davidson, the MLA for North Coast- Haida Gwaii. “The Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation will be supported to do work with this grant funding that will help these communities plan for and face emergencies when they need it.”

Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation will be receiving $77,200 for climate adaptation planning.

Across B.C., 39 communities are receiving approximately $19 million for 46 local projects. The projects will help reduce the impact of future climate disasters by addressing current vulnerabilities and by supporting informed planning and decision making.

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund supports local governments and First Nations to better prepare for disasters and             reduce risks from natural hazards in a changing climate in several categories.

The province has invested $369 million into the CEPF since its establishment in 2017. Approximately $300 million has been provided to local governments and First Nations through the CEPF for approximately 2,150 projects. This includes approximately $197 million to support disaster-mitigation and climate-adaptation projects.

Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025EMCR0001-000060