Giving back is important to people in the Basin with almost two-thirds of residents 15 years and older volunteering in their communities.

To support the essential work of food banks and food programs in the Basin this December, the Trust is donating $5000 to each of 40 food banks, First Nations communities and Metis associations.

Volunteers are at the heart of the Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Services Society.

Bringing high-speed internet to one of Canada’s most rugged regions Whether from a chairlift on RED Mountain Resort, the banks of the Elk River or a home office in the Blaeberry, high-speed internet is now part…

Launched by the Trust to strengthen local food systems, FABx has grown into a collaborative hub for building industry connections, sharing knowledge, and inspiring food-focused businesses.

Golden’s future shifted in 1999, when a bold local partnership turned a fading resource town into a year-round destination.

More than funding, ReDi Grants empower communities to turn local dreams into reality through leadership, collaboration, and shared vision.

Guided by Indigenous stewardship and ecological values, the protection and restoration at Lot 48 stands as a powerful example of community-driven, collaborative conservation.

Prompted by residents’ early concerns, local communities began leading the way on climate and water action—supported by region-specific knowledge and tools that continue to shape the Basin’s future.

With evolving community needs, libraries like Creston Valley’s are transforming—and with support from the Kootenay Library Federation and Columbia Basin Trust.

Over many decades, the Syilx Okanagan, Secwépemc and Ktunaxa Nations have worked to bring salmon home.

The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery is more than a museum—it’s a living hub where history, art, and community converge.