Welcome to HaiCo

HaiCo was incorporated in 2009 and is the foundation for economic development of the Haida Nation. The board of directors convened on December 6 2010, completing the governance structure.

HaiCo is tasked with improving the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of the Haida People and creating new careers and opportunities for the future.  HaiCo has the following four goals:

• HaiCo will generate revenue and provide meaningful employment and career opportunities for Haida People in the management of HaiCo and subsidiary businesses. 

• HaiCo will provide responsible management practices that always consider the land, waters, life forms and the culture in all enterprises.

• HaiCo will develop Haida management and operational capacity to ensure well managed, profitable and integrated businesses. 

• HaiCo will focus on enterprises that are needed to produce a thriving, sustainable community that enhance the lives of people living on Haida Gwaii.  

A Letter of Expectation between the Council of the Haida Nation and HaiCo outlines the respective roles and responsibilities of each party, providing the basis of agreement on corporate mandate including high-level performance expectations, policy issues and strategic priorities.

HaiCo is the overarching corporate entity and will have several operating subsidiaries underneath, each with its own business line. HaiCo currently manages Aquaculture, Forestry, and Tourism.

The intention of this website is to keep Haida members informed as to the activities of HaiCo and its subsidiaries, as well as current job opportunities available under each business line.