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:
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Provide help and work towards the education, cultural awareness and well being of Aboriginal people in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.
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To assist in the relief of poverty among Aboriginal people in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.
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To open avenues for participation in resource and environmental management in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.
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To promote and work on other purposes beneficial to all Aboriginal people in the West Kootenay/ Boundary region.
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To receive funds and assets to apply to further the purpose of the Society.
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To enter into contracts or arrangements with any person, corporation or institution, which may further the Societies purpose.
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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