Doig River First Nation’s economic arm and partners donate $15K to local groups in Fort St. John

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — In what was described as an “annual tradition,” the economic arm of a northeast B.C. First Nation gave back to the community this week in time for Christmas.

Uujo Developments, the economic arm of Doig River First Nation (DRFN), donated alongside partners Fraction Energy Services to both the Fort St. John Friendship Society and the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, as noted on DRFN’s LinkedIn page.

The donation to both organizations is for $7,500 each. A picture was taken with members of both parties, alongside Women’s Resource Society fundraising coordinator Estefania Albornoz. 

“We are grateful for the big impact by the Fort St. John Women’ s Resource Society and the Fort St John Friendship Society have in the City of Fort St. John,” reads the post from DRFN band manager Shona Nelson.

The Fort St. John Friendship Society is a non-profit providing child and youth, community and employment programs in order to “build healthy lifestyles and relationships” for Indigenous and First Nations people, according to its website.

Meanwhile the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society has roots in the city dating back to the 1980s, with services to “empower women and girls” from low-income backgrounds.

It offers Skye’s Place, which is a housing program, in addition to an Outreach Store, family and community law advocacy supports and more.

Albornoz revealed the donation tradition has been happening for several years.

“These contributions arrive during the holiday season, a time when demand for our services is especially high,” wrote Albornoz in an email to Energeticcity.ca. “Our client numbers continue to grow year over year, and this support helps us respond to those increasing needs in our community.”

Recently, the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society estimated how many people within the community – potentially thousands – will need its services in 2026.

Find out more about the Women’s Resource Society on its website.