Developing a sustainable and diverse economy on Haida Gwaii.

The Misty Isles Economic Development Society (MIEDS) was established in 2008 on Haida Gwaii, the territory of the Haida Nation. A non-profit society dedicated to economic development, MIEDS represents the communities of G̱aw/Masset, Port Clements/’Wáan Kún/Gamadiis, Daajing Giids, K’il Kun/Sandspit (Area E), and NCRD Area D (rural Graham Island). The organization was established to facilitate coordinated efforts among island communities and promote joint economic development initiatives.

Economic development accords were signed by the communities and the Council of the Haida Nation, representing shared economic development priorities that provide direction for moving our island communities forward.

The MIEDS board comprises representatives from the three municipalities and the North Coast Regional District Rural Areas D&E. The current Board of Directors consists of Jim Currie (Village of Masset), Dennis Reindl (Village of Port Clements), Alanah Mountifield (Village of Daajing Giids), and Evan Putterill (NCRD Area E).

MIEDS staff are Dezea Alexander (Executive Director) Zishan Chaudry (Grant Writer) Elin Dieme (Media Manager) and Angela Wang (Economic Development Manager Coordinator).

Below are some of the economic development projects underway:

Go Haida Gwaii – visitor information and trip planning resource for Haida Gwaii

Haida Gwaii Community Forest Project – development of a community forest agreement on Haida Gwaii

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