Central and Upper Island Community Council
Background
Community councils have been established across the province to work collaboratively with community partners to support community inclusion, citizenship and full participation of people with developmental disabilities.
Each community council acts as an ambassador and a bridge to creating inclusive communities. Together with CLBC staff and managers they will enhance the creation of safe environments, improve access to community resources and acknowledge the gifts and contributions of people with disabilities.
In addition, they will help develop and promote creative solutions which improve community access and inclusion. The councils will also identify research that will enhance our knowledge of how best to support people in community.
Areas Supported
The council represents the communities of Cowichan Valley, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Qualicum, Comox Valley, Campbell River and Port Hardy.
Members
The Central and Upper Island council has a combination of individuals with developmental disabilities (more commonly known as self-advocates), parents, service providers and community members. Click here to learn more about the Central and Upper Island Community Council members.
To learn more about the Central and Upper Island Council:
Download the Fact Sheet (295KB)
Terms of Reference
The councils are governed by terms of reference:
Community Council Terms of Reference (157KB pdf)
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Time | Location |
| Sunday, January 20, 2013 | 11am – 3pm | Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville |
Meeting Minutes
| September 30, 2012 | September 2012 Minutes (141KB pdf) |
| May 19, 2011 | May 2011 Minutes (296KB pdf) |
| March 17, 2011 | March 2011 Minutes (339KB pdf) |
| January 20, 2011 | January 2011 Minutes (376KB pdf) |
| November 19, 2010 | November 2010 Minutes (316KB pdf) |
| September 16, 2010 | September 2010 Minutes (351KB pdf) |
| June 21, 2010 | June 2010 Minutes (256KB pdf) |
| May 1, 2010 | May 2010 Minutes (323KB pdf) |
| February 15, 2010 | February 2010 Minutes (21KB pdf) |
| December 21, 2009 | December 2009 Minutes (22KB pdf) |
| November 16, 2009 | November 2009 Minutes (20KB pdf) |
Projects & Initiatives
Community Councils act as ambassadors and a bridge to creating inclusive communities and participate in shared decision making. Together with Community Living BC staff and managers they will enhance the creation of safe environments, improve access to community resources and acknowledge the gifts and contributions of people with disabilities. In addition, they will help develop and promote creative solutions which improve community access and inclusion.
Annual Report 2008 – North Island (110KB pdf)
Annual Report 2008 – Central Island (105KB pdf)
Annual Report 2009 (287KB pdf)
Annual Report 2010 (570KB pdf)
Contact
To contact the Central and North Island Community Council, please call the Nanaimo Community Living Centre at 250-729-2500.
