P.O. Box 335, Hazelton, B.C. TEL: (250)842-2248 V0J 1Y0 FAX: (250)842-2219

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May 2003

To Whom It May Concern:

We regretfully have had to close our doors at the end of this fiscal year 2003.

Our funding arrangements on behalf of the communities could not continue anymore. The Gitksan and Wet’suwet’en Communities have decided to access their CEDO funding that we would receive on their behalf yearly to support our programs and administration.

Change is always amidst us. We have to accept it and go forward. There is a better tomorrow.

We have left you a couple of tools for your proposals, business plans, and funding partners in our links on this website.

It has been a privilege to work for the Band Councils, the individual clients that wanted to access funds and information, and our funding partners who made their loan portfolios available to our clientele.

On behalf of the Gitksan Wet’suwet’en Board of Directors and staff we wish you the best for your future endeavors.

signing off…………

G.W.E.D.C. Economic Development Officers

Annie Howard and Arlene Morrison

G.W.E.D.C. Board of Directors

Gary Patsey, Gitanmaax, Lorne Wilson, Kispiox, Mamie Wesley, Glen Vowell, Vernon Joseph, Hagwilget, Freda Huson, Moricetown, Vernon Milton, Gitsegukla, Darlene Morgan, Gitwangak, Edward Derrick Sr., Gitanyow