Lower Columbia All First Nations

The Lower Columbia began as an Aboriginal self-help support group in February of 1995. By May of 1995 the Society became incorporated and remains the only incorporated and legally registered Aboriginal Society in the West Kootenay/Boundary.

The Purpose of the Society is to:

  • Provide help and work towards the education, cultural awareness and well being of Aboriginal people in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.

  • To assist in the relief of poverty among Aboriginal people in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.

  • To open avenues for participation in resource and environmental management in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.

  • To promote and work on other purposes beneficial to all Aboriginal people in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.

  • To receive funds and assets to apply to further the purpose of the Society.

  • To enter into contracts or arrangements with any person, corporation or institution, which may further the Societies purpose.

  • To do all other things which are incidental or conductive to the attainment of the purpose of the Society.

 (Website accessed June 1st, 2010)

Contact Information

Website:
www.abcentre.org

Email:
lcafn.reception [at] telus.net

Address:
Box 4, Suite 2
1402 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 3K3

Phone: (250) 304-2246
Toll Free: 1-877-304-2246
Fax: (250) 304-2248