Left to right: Ben Postmus, Community Council member, Bev Benson, City Councilor, Crystal Bermel, Community Council member, Mayor Colleen Jones, Kayleigh Postmus, Community Council member, Terry Martin, City Councilor.
In late July, the CLBC Kootenay Community Council, City of Trail and Mayor Colleen Jones planted a maple tree to celebrate inclusion and self-advocacy within their community. The plaque at the tree site reads: “This tree symbolizes the roots that persons with diverse abilities have planted to keep our community solid and inclusive.”
The maple tree, chosen for its strength, resilience, and vibrant changing colours, shows the ongoing work of the Kootenay CLBC Community Council, which has planted many trees in communities across the Kootenays.
CLBC Community Councils help connect individuals and their families to information and resources and are leaders in making strides towards inclusive communities for all. Planting trees and working with municipalities is one way that councils raise awareness and celebrate inclusion.
CLBC Community Councils welcome volunteers to join their many initiatives across the province. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, join your local council as a guest to learn more about their work. Learn about volunteering on a CLBC Community Council here.
For help connecting to a Council near you, contact our CLBC Community Engagement Team at CLBC.Connect@gov.bc.ca.
