Snaw-Naw-As First Nation’s
Nanoose Economic Development Corporation Vancouver Island
”nuwilum step u tu exe temexw”
You are all welcome to these sacred lands
“The Snaw-Naw-As people are strong and committed to self-determination and see a future where our children are well educated and confident in their ability to realize their hopes and aspirations for themselves and future generations. We are focused on creating opportunity and wealth for our community through NEDC. We are growing and know we will be an important contributor to the local economy through our people, businesses and investments.”
~Chief Gordon Edwards.
Vision and Mission
NEDC VISION:
We are the descendants of Snaw’Naw’As. We are strong and healthy caretakers of the land. Through responsible governance, leadership and equality our strong and growing nation empowers each other, our government and people to have a strong social well-being, an enriched cultural identity, and the freedom of self-determination. Since time immemorial and onto our future generations, we carry forward our ancestral knowledge in the pursuit of higher education, sustainable economic opportunities, and individual & collective prosperity.
NEDC MISSION:
NEDC is building a Sustainable Future for Snaw’Naw’As Mustimuxw ¹. NEDC contributes to the self-determination of a healthy, vital, strong Nation, creating a legacy for future generations, by focusing on valid projects leading to financial self-sufficiency, through Snowhyulth² (Community inclusion), transparency & accountability, organizational effectiveness.
¹ Mustimux (pronounced Moose-tea-moox) referes to people of the past, present and future.
² Snowhylulth (pronounced Snuwyu-th) refers to being inclusive, community driven
Our Projects
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![Snaw-Naw-As - Gas Station and Market Nanoose]()
Snaw-Naw-As Market
Snaw-Naw-As Market is a 6 pump gas station, convenience store, with a Tim Hortons lease. This beautiful Facility is located on Highway 19, just north of Nanaimo.
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Snaw-Naw-As Aquaculture Ventures Incorporated
Created in 2011, Snaw-naw-as Aquaculture Ventures LP (SAVLP) is the aquaculture division of the NEDC. With four intertidal shellfish tenures in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia these sites represent over 45 hectares of tenure area where we farm clams for sale to domestic markets. Through all our farming practises, we strive to create high quality shellfish products raised in a way that our ancestors and future generations would be proud of.
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Snaw-Naw-As Campground
The Snaw-Naw-as Campground, located on Vancouver Islands East Coast, is a blend of Vancouver Islands’ wild beauty and easily accessible attractions for campers at any level of experience to enjoy. From hiking to sight seeing, to island adventures and fine dining, we hope to be your gateway to your west coast adventure!
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Snaw-Naw-as Forest Services
Snaw-Naw-As Forest Services oversees the commercial forestry licenses of the nation and uses sustainable logging practices.
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![Snaw-Naw-As: Highway 4 Industrial Development]()
Highway 4 Industrial Development
The site is located near Highway 4 adjacent to the Coombs junction off highway 19.
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On Reserve Commercial Development
