Communities celebrate their people and places It engages minds and offers broad learning experiences. It adds vibrancy to communities, attracts visitors and benefits local economies. It helps provide a living to those engaged in creative careers….
Culture, history and ecology take the forefront in yaqan nukiy project A new project is helping the yaqan nukiy—also known as the Lower Kootenay Band—restore traditional hunting grounds near the mouth of Goat River. This area…
17 affordable housing units in Creston Valley’s Lower Kootenay Band (yaqan nuʔkiy) community are getting upgrades.
From a new gymnasium to a new gas station, several recent developments are positively impacting the ʔaq̓am community. The latest is a new Health and Wellness Centre, which will house health practitioners and activities, plus serve…
The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons. In August 2018, 16 youth launched on an 11-day journey down the river to understand this waterway and its values. Through…
The Basin is home to a rich and diverse Indigenous peoples’ history, heritage and cultures. Indigenous peoples and First Nations communities in the region have deep relationships to the lands and waters—the significance of which enables…
Members of the Tobacco Plains Indian Band will soon have a safe and welcoming space where they can access services and come together. Yesterday was an important day as the community and supporters gathered to break…
Members of Ɂakisq’nuk First Nation in Windermere are making a community dream for a recreation centre come to life, and Columbia Basin Trust is providing $500,000 to support their efforts. “This project is an absolute priority…
Our region is known for the grandeur of its mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Yet wetlands and grasslands are also vital to its ecology. The goal is not only to restore the landscapes, but to ensure…
Residents of Meadowbrook near Kimberley banded together to protect the area surrounding Cherry Creek Falls.
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Since opening in 1995, Stepping Stones has grown into a lasting legacy of child care innovation, collaboration, and community support in Revelstoke.
Guided by Indigenous stewardship and ecological values, the protection and restoration at Lot 48 stands as a powerful example of community-driven, collaborative conservation.
Sara Sansom, founder and director at Birch & Lace Hair Company in Revelstoke, recently bolstered her business knowledge by taking part in the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors program.
Across the Basin, community halls and their parks are often the heart of smaller and rural communities. In Wasa, the Lions Club and Wasa Recreation Society are ensuring their shared facilities remain available for the people who use them each day for recreation, social gatherings and celebrations.
With close to 500 members, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is a busy and growing recreation non-profit. To help set tracks for their future, the Club enlisted the support of the Trust’s Non-profit Advisors Program to develop a new strategic plan.
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.
The Bison Burgers & More trailer will celebrate Metis heritage through food, art and culture this summer as it visits community events and gatherings.
With support from the Trust’s Early Childhood Educator Wage Subsidy Program, New Denver’s Goat Mountain Kids Centre is helping the local community scale the heights, helping children grow and learn and keeping childcare accessible for families.
The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery is more than a museum—it’s a living hub where history, art, and community converge.
