Kootenay 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 Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fauquier, Fernie, Fruitvale, Golden, Grand Forks, Invermere, Kimberley, Nelson, Nakusp and Trail.
Members
The Kootenay Community 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 Kootenay Community Council members. (links to Kootenay Community Council Members page)
Terms of Reference
The councils are governed by terms of reference:
Community Council Terms of Reference (157KB pdf)
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Time | Location |
| February 21 | 10:00 am to 2:00 am PST West Kootenay Time | Meeting in Creston |
Meeting Minutes
| January 24, 2012 | Meeting Minutes Jan 2012 (220KB pdf) |
| November 15, 2011 | Meeting Minutes Nov 2011 (202KB pdf) |
| October 18, 2011 | Meeting Minutes Oct 2011 (388KB pdf) |
| September 23, 2011 | Meeting Minutes Sept 2011 (572KB pdf) |
| May 17, 2011 | Meeting Minutes May 2011 (236KB pdf) |
| April 19, 2011 | Meeting Minutes Apr 2011 (202KB pdf) |
| March 29, 2011 | Meeting Minutes Mar 2011 (208KB pdf) |
| February 21, 2011 | Meeting Minutes Feb 2011 (219KB pdf) |
| November 23, 2010 | Meeting Minutes Nov 2010 (234KB pdf) |
| May 31, 2010 | Meeting Minutes May 2010 (394KB pdf) |
| November 3, 2008 | Meeting Minutes Nov 2008 (240KB pdf) |
Projects & Initiatives
This section will feature any special projects or initiatives that particular council is working on.
Annual Report 2008 – East Kootenays (106KB pdf)
Annual Report 2008 – West Kootenays (106KB pdf)
Annual Report 2009 (161KB pdf)
Annual Report 2010 (570KB pdf)
Contact
To contact the Kootenay Community Council, please call the Castlegar Community Living Centre at 250-365-8558.
