Founding Partners
The founding partners established the fund in 2021. Members from each founding organization are represented on the ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Advisory Committee and guide the activities of the fund.
Gwaii Engineering
Gwaii Engineering is an Aboriginal consulting company located in Victoria, BC. Our strategic vision is to service First Nation communities on Vancouver Island, the BC coast, and beyond. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and are registered under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. Our team of Gwaii partners have been in business together for over eight years, working in the engineering industry on Vancouver Island since 1990.
AME Consulting Group
The AME Consulting Group Ltd. (AME) is a full-service mechanical consulting engineering firm specializing in sustainable mechanical design since 2005. AME’s purpose, ‘Building Legacy’, speaks not only to our commitment to each project, but also the longevity and importance of sustainability. We are dedicated to creating a legacy for future generations, building occupants, owners, and our clients. Because we are a local firm located in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary and Revelstoke, building a legacy in our own community where we work, live and play is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts.
Diamond Schmitt
Diamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm based in Toronto and Vancouver, delivering architecture that empowers people, communities, and organizations to harness change for the greater public good, employing a collaborative research process to create bold designs renowned for their exceptional performance and meticulous craftsmanship.
Number TEN Architectural Group
Number TEN is an integrated practice of architecture, planning, strategic advisory services, interior design and visual communications. With offices in Victoria and Winnipeg, we are committed to continuous learning, sustainable design and best practices in management and production. We work with our clients in a truly collaborative way by actively listening and vigorously responding to the challenges of each project.
AES Engineering
AES Engineering is a leading Canadian consulting firm providing electrical engineering, lighting, and technology services for the built environment. Established in 2001, we have grown to over 130 people across British Columbia and Alberta while servicing clients nationwide. We provide solutions for building construction and infrastructure through mindful design and future-ready technology. Our unique approach prioritizes long-lasting sustainability, innovation, value, and well-being. Our focus is simple: We are designing a better tomorrow.
RJC Engineers
RJC Engineers is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms specializing in structural engineering and restoration, building science, and parking planning consulting services. We are a national firm with twelve offices across Canada. Throughout our 71-year history, we have demonstrated creative thinking, prompt service, and technical excellence in the structural design of buildings. This has produced a portfolio of notable projects and an exemplary track record of repeat business. RJC is wholly owned by its principals and senior employees.
Victoria’s Native Friendship Centre
Victoria’s Native Friendship Centre has become a vital resource for urban Indigenous individuals and families since 1970. It is strategically positioned to play a major role in the development and implementation of urban Indigenous governance on southern Vancouver Island.
The Victoria Foundation
The Victoria Foundation has a vision to make our community stronger, and our shared quality of life better now, and for the long term. By connecting visionary donors with causes that truly matter, we’re able to make positive changes in Greater Victoria and in communities across B.C. and Canada. And we’ve been doing so since 1936. This vision is embedded in our tag line: Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter®