CBAL helps families make literacy fun
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy supports the life-long literacy needs of Basin residents of all ages including special programming during Family Literacy Week.
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy supports the life-long literacy needs of Basin residents of all ages including special programming during Family Literacy Week.
Part of the Trust’s Basin Youth Network, Revelstoke’s Stoke Youth Network is helping local youth find their voices, make connections and providing the space to collaborate on priorities for their community.
Cassandra Qiu was awarded a 2023 Youth Community Service Award from Columbia Basin Trust for her outstanding volunteerism.
School District 8’s Youth Pow Wow brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth and community members to celebrate Indigenous culture through dance, music, regalia and educational teachings.
Foundry East Kootenay recently opened its doors becoming the latest in a string of Foundry Centres across the province. The Foundry is a network of integrated health and social service centres for young people between the ages of 12 and 24.
This non-profit received support from the Trust and other community partners to purchase a commercial building that will benefit the public on a long-term basis.
Youth Leadership Summit participants were empowered to network and get out of their comfort zone in workshops, activities, games and guest presentations that built foundational leadership skills.
Robson Valley Community Services recently launched Valemount Youth Wilderness Initiative, a program that focuses on youth building resiliency and positive self-image, while fostering community and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.
Basin youth learn how to channel their passion into action.
Nelson Youth Action Network keeps youth engaged, supporting social connectivity and their physical and mental health.
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The Golden Seniors Community Centre’s future is bright thanks in part to recent lighting upgrades to the facility.
Established in Golden in 2016 by Kent Donaldson and Mark Nagao, Whitetooth Brewing is renowned for its Belgian-inspired and West Coast-influenced ales.
Invermere auto repair company levels up with support from the Basin RevUp program.
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation has built four duplexes that offer members the opportunity to return to their community, reconnect with family and embrace their land.
Dedicated to serving the needs of their community, this spring the Sparwood Food Bank needed to find a new location fast. With support from the Trust, the food bank has found a permanent home to call their own.
Restoring, protecting and speaking up for the land is at the heart of a five-year project being implemented by the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation, focused on the northern portion of Shottanana Lake.
Twelve species of bats call the Basin home, such as the Yuma myotis and endangered little brown myotis, and fulfill important functions in ecosystems like wetlands and forests, including consuming a significant number of insects.
The Fauquier Community Club has taken action to upgrade its well-used community hall, ensuring it’s prepared for future emergencies while reducing its environmental footprint and operational costs.
This summer, the Rotary Club of Nelson installed a long, blue path that leads to the lake, suitable for people in wheelchairs, or even families with strollers.