The Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Society (GNS) has been approved for a $142,650 grant by the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to build a second hydroponic greenhouse in Prince Rupert.
GNS provides programs and services to more than 1,600 registered Nisga'a citizens in Prince Rupert and Port Edward on behalf of the Nisga'a Lisims Government.As per the NDIT, the previous hydroponic greenhouse built by GNS in 2020 is the only major volume source of locally grown produce in Prince Rupert. It helped donate weekly food boxes to 1,500 local members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The society has reportedly experienced a significant increase in demand for local greens through their fresh food cafe (Yaga).
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