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A Property in Beautiful BC
Terrace, British Columbia,
Canada
((Nass Valley))
 We have purchased 23 acres in the Nass Valley, in NorthWestern British Columbia (just North of Terrace.) The property boasts very rich, alluvial soil for growing food easily, stunning mountain views, a flowing mountain stream, electricity available for hook up upon request, forest and some pasture, and a small, well built log cabin. Zoning in the area allows for horses, chickens, lots of buildings, and just about anything you want. The Nass Valley is in the world's richest salmon-producing area, but there is lots of other fish and game there as well. The ocean is not too far away (60 km) either, where seafood can be very easily attained. This is prime survival land: excellent for self-sufficiency. There are lots of wild berries and other edible wild foods around. We would like to share this land with a few others. We do not presently live there (We still live and work in Vancouver). The Valley is incredibly beautiful, with staggering mountains all around. The valley is sparsely populated by humans, and most people in the region are from the Nisga'a Nation. In fact, this is the area of Canada's first modern day treaty - the Nisga'a Treaty. The local village is run by the Nisga'a government. Our property is outside of the village, and is one of few privately-owned properties. The non-Nisga'a people living in this area are very self-reliant and have much in the way of homesteading skills. This compliments the Nisga'a fishing and fish-smoking etc., skills. Local Nisga'a people like to trade the salmon that they have caught for vegetables and fruit grown by the local homesteaders. As such, this is likely one of the best places on Earth to break free from the industrial food system. After much consideration and a lot of research, this location was chosen for having all of the necessary attributes for doing so. We are currently interested in people who would like to go in half ownership of the property (you would be on title) for only $35,000. Others could possible join as well. This this could easily be the basis for a self-sustaining community in an amazingly beautiful and interesting area. We are also open to possibly selling it outright for $70,000. If you are a teacher or health worker, you could even get a job in the village. Or, you could live elsewhere and work towards building the property up slowly over time, through visits, as we do. Property is North of Terrace, BC. Email gambierforest@gmail.com if interested.
 
Contact:
Last Updated:4/13/2013
 
Visitor Process: email me
Population
Non-member Residents:
0
(Want more)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(consensus or other anarchist (could be two third majority vote, etc) decision making style preferred)
Identified Leader:
No
(leadership would be shared equally by all)
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
No Answer
(don't know yet)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
23 acres (9.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
1
(For now)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
(Hopefully that or more)
Share Community Meals:
(N/A yet)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(*note: queer friendly)
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
(could be homeschooled or public)
 
 
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