Snagging Leggings
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being spearheaded by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability in partnership with the Squamish...
Lil’wat Cultural Tours at Joffre Lake Park
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being spearheaded by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability in partnership with the Squamish...
Affordable Housing Policy – One Size Doesn’t Fit All (part two)
by Dan Wilson, Whistler Centre for Sustainability Creating more affordable housing in British Columbia continues to be a hot topic these days, and many communities and individuals in BC appreciate the renewed focus on this issue from both the provincial and federal...
Helping the Lower Columbia become more age-friendly
The Centre recently completed age-friendly action plans with three communities in the Lower Columbia: Rossland, Montrose and Trail. Not only did the assessment and planning process lead to prioritized actions to make each community more livable for seniors, it also...
Strategic Planning – A Jumpstart to Success with Your New Team
With elections fast approaching, have you considered how to jumpstart your team on the way to a successful term? One of the best ways to do this is to bring your team together through a facilitated strategic planning process, which will enhance your team’s capacity...
Rising Bear Emergency Services
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being spearheaded by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability in partnership with the Squamish...
Affordable housing policy – one size doesn’t fit all
by Dan Wilson, Whistler Centre for Sustainability Creating more affordable housing in British Columbia is a hot topic these days, and many communities and individuals in BC appreciate the renewed focus on this issue from both the provincial and federal governments....
Encouraging, Supporting and Inspiring Indigenous Entrepreneurs from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ́imc Nations
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being spearheaded by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability in partnership with the Squamish...
Regional food task force identifies actions for immediate implementation
In the fall of last year, the Centre convened a regional Food Task Force with the goal of gathering expertise and ideas for collaborative action to advance region-wide initiatives for food system sustainability. This project builds on existing plans and policies,...
Building Sustainable Communities: Innovation Through Collaboration
The 7th Annual Building Sustainable Communities: Innovation Through Collaboration conference is on November 21-24, 2017 at the Delta Grand in Kelowna, BC. Hosted by the Fresh Outlook Foundation (FOF) this highly acclaimed and hugely popular event draws people from all...
Alberta, elections are finished, now get everyone moving in the same direction!
If you’re welcoming in a new, or predominantly new, Council, getting everyone working as a team and moving in the same direction is critical. In addition to Council orientation that is typically done, strategic planning is another key undertaking to get your team...
Upcoming Workshops: Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable Housing in BC Small Communities
Is your community facing an affordable housing crunch? Do you have some good policies in place but aren't sure how to move forward? Affordable housing remains a challenge for communities large and small throughout BC. Although the magnitude of affordable housing...