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November 12, 2020
CLBC recognizes Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in November

A message from CEO Ross Chilton and BCANDS Executive Director and CLBC IAC Chair Neil Belanger: CLBC is pleased to join the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) in recognizing the sixth annual Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in November. The month celebrates the...

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June 21, 2021
CLBC recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, we join people in communities across the province...
June 01, 2021
Statement on Kamloops Residential School burial site

CLBC’s Board and staff are deeply saddened to learn of the...
February 11, 2021
CLBC News – Winter 2021

CLBC welcomes Minister Nicholas Simons In December, Premier John Horgan appointed...
January 07, 2021
CLBC welcomes new Executive Director of Indigenous Relations

Community Living BC (CLBC) is pleased to welcome Joanne Mills to...
June 01, 2020
New director to help CLBC improve Indigenous services

As part of Community Living British Columbia’s (CLBC) commitment to improving...
November 25, 2019
Hands-on RDSP application support available for Indigenous people

Evelyn Huntjens has a mandate to help and she is keen...

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The COVID 19 pandemic has been very hard for all of us. We have missed seeing our friends and doing the things in our community that make us happy. But now, in British Columbia, we are very close to beating COVID and making ourselves and our communities safe thanks to vaccines.Building on our success, we need as many people as possible to get their vaccinations.Visit the "You Can Too!" webpage to find video messages from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocate leaders to let those who may be hesitating know, they can get their shots too! You can also find links to helpful information and resources.If you are a self advocate or family member who is still trying to decide, please take the time to review the page and the videos.If you are a service provider, please share this page with your staff and the individuals and families you support.www.communitylivingbc.ca/youcantoo/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Krystian Shaw founded the The Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter, “Putting Kamloops on the Map” and has become a fierce advocate for inclusion and eliminating stigma and discrimination, supported along the way by his support workers, friends, and mother Linda.Throughout his journey, Krystian has interviewed people worldwide, given multiple speeches, won provincial and national awards, and put his story in Canada 150th Anniversary Book. Check out this video created by Shaw Spotlight to learn more about Krystian, his story, his work and his advocacy: ... See MoreSee Less

Born with an intellectual disability, Krystian Shaw never doubted he could pursue his dream.

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No matter what your disability is, you can accomplish a lot in this world and have a life filled with love and joy! That's what Krystian Shaw will tell you. ...

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CLBC recognizes Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in November

CLBC recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day

Statement on Kamloops Residential School burial site

CLBC News – Winter 2021

CLBC welcomes new Executive Director of Indigenous Relations

New director to help CLBC improve Indigenous services

Hands-on RDSP application support available for Indigenous people