For more than two decades, CLBC has proudly marked the occasion of Community Inclusion Month in October. This month allows us to honour the dedication of individuals, families and community members who tirelessly work towards creating more inclusive communities and opportunities for all British Columbians, especially those with developmental disabilities.
This month is an opportunity to highlight the ongoing leadership of CLBC’s 12 Community Councils working to promote culturally safe, accessible, and inclusive communities across BC. Councils help connect individuals and their families to information and resources, as well as take action that leads to social change and inclusive communities for all.
Learn how Council members are advancing inclusion and connection
Thanks to the dedication of our Community Councils, more cities across the province are recognizing and celebrating Community Inclusion Month this October.
- City of Delta will illuminate City Hall in blue lights on October 1 in recognition of community Inclusion Month.
- City of Castlegar will illuminate the Kinnaird overpass lights for the month of October in recognition of Community Inclusion Month.
- City of Surrey has issued a proclamation recognizing October as Community Inclusion Month.
- City of Nanaimo has issued a proclamation recognizing October as Community Inclusion Month.
People on CLBC Community Councils include individuals and families who receive support from CLBC, service provider partners and community allies. These volunteers care about creating culturally safe, accessible and inclusive communities. Contact CLBC.Connect@gov.bc.ca to learn about volunteering on a Council in your community.
Thank you for being part of making B.C. communities places that include everyone. We hope you have a wonderful Community Inclusion Month 2025, and we look forward to recognizing and celebrating this important month next October!
Provincial Proclamation
A few of the many highlights happening around B.C.
- October 8 – Lending Library Grand Opening with the Kootenay Community Council
- October 15 – Film screening and panel discussion: People with Disabilities and Institutionalization: History or Continued Reality?
- October 16 – Upper Fraser Community Council Harvest Dance
- October 21 – Open House with Thompson Cariboo Community Council
- November 1 – Central Island Community Council Halloween: The After party Dance
- November 8 – Simon Fraser Community Council Fall Fling Dance
- Hockey Without Limits: Drop-in floor hockey or individuals with diverse abilities in Victoria
- Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES – CLBC Magazine – Summer 2025 Edition
Self-Advocacy leaders share what inclusion means to them
Self Advocacy Leaders from around B.C. share video messages below about what inclusion means to them:
