Help us make your community stronger
CLBC Community Councils have a dynamic mission to encourage, inspire, lead and support inclusion and the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of the community where you live and work.
The North Region Community Council (NRCC)’s role is to make sure people with developmental disabilities, families, community members and service providers play a major role in achieving the shared vision of fostering communities of belonging, lives with connection. As a Council, we work collaboratively with community partners and local CLBC offices across the North to support and recognize community inclusion and to foster full participation in community for people with developmental disabilities.
Members of the North Region Community Council include individuals with developmental disabilities, family members, professionals from service provider agencies and business and community leaders.
Interested in joining the North Region Community Council?
The North Region Council is looking for new members to join as we strive to break down barriers associated with disability and help make a difference in the lives of the people CLBC serves in the Burns Lake, New Aiyansh, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace, Prince George and surrounding communities, and the communities of the Peace District.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact: North@clbccommunitycouncils.ca
Your Community Council at work
Council launches Accessibility Map of Northern B.C.
In January 2018, the North Region Community Council launched a new Accessibility Map of Northern B.C.
The map shows locations in the northern half of BC that are physically accessible to persons with mobility impairments and demonstrate inclusive practices for people with disabilities.
- Visit the online map and find accessible locations in your community!
Recognizing local efforts to improve community inclusion
Smithers Safeway, and Store Manager Derek Huttema (right), received their letter of recognition from the North Region Community Council for their efforts to build inclusion, including being a long-term inclusive employer. Read their letter here.
The North Region Community Council launched an initiative in Winter 2015 to recognize individuals and organizations throughout the North who are making a difference in the lives of the people CLBC serves. The purpose of the initiative is to raise awareness about the good work being done, and to strengthen community partnerships. The NRCC has acknowledged the work of community partners across the North region with letters of recognition.
Below are links to the recognition letters. The NRCC looks forward to continuing to recognize inclusion champions in their region.
- Amber Grimm
- B&T Wagon & Sleigh Rides
- Bulkley Valley Home Centre
- Caledonia Ramblers
- Chamber Farm
- Chatters Pizzeria and Bistro
- Dawson Creek Art Gallery
- Faye Golder
- Fort Bowling Lanes
- Fort St. John Home Hardware
- Four Rivers Coop
- Gitanmaax
- Home Depot PG
- Integris Credit Union
- Jim’s Independent Grocers
- Lakeelse Dental Clinic
- Nechako Community Arts Council
- Oakroom Grill
- Old Massett Council
- Pepper Tree
- PG Therapeutic Riding
- Royal Bank, Pine Centre Branch
- Saik’uz First Nation
- Shogun Dojo
- Skeena Bakery
- Smithers Art Gallery
- Smithers Bowl
- Smithers Lumber Yard
- Smithers Safeway
- Smithers Secondary School
- Smithers Sunshine Inn
- Tabor Mountain Rec Society
- Tatuk Lake Resort
- Terrace Denny’s
- Tukii Lodge
- Vanderhoof Bus Service
- Vanderhoof Community Garden
- Vanderhoof Kinettes
Council news & events
Stay tuned for the latest news from the North Region Community Council.
Resources
- Ageing Parents and Caregiver Pamphlet – This CLBC pamphlet has been developed as a safeguards resource to help inform aging parents/caregivers of the need to, and benefits of making a plan with their family member as they both age.
Upcoming meetings
Next meeting date to be announced
CLBC Prince George Office
Suite 207, 1600 – 15th Avenue