MANDT Training (Offered by CCSS)
Community Connections Support Services is proud to offer an upcoming Mandt System Relational training:
Event Date: October 15, 2025
Location: Castlegar and District Library – 1005 3rd Street Castlegar V1N 2A2
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The One Day Relational Workshop:
- Will discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, with the understanding that unmet needs will lead to changes in behaviour.
- It will introduce the Crisis Cycle and how to recognize where someone is (including self) on the Crisis Cycle and what actions to take at the different points on the cycle to support de-escalation.
- It will introduce a method for recognizing and assessing what is happening in the environment.
- The Relational Training’s main emphasis is on building trusted relationships, where individuals feel safe, respected, and valued.
- Through the introduced tools and the trusted relationship the support person (HSP) will learn to recognize when something has changed for the person supported so they may be able to prevent escalation and/or support the person to de-escalate before crisis is reached.
This workshop is strongly recommended to refresh existing skills, and develop new skills that will enhance all of your relationships both professional and personal.
Please contact
Sue Clark
1-250-608-0357
to register by October 10, 2025
Wildfire Awareness Community Event at Lakeside Park
The Nelson & Area Wildfire Risk Reduction Committee is inviting residents and visitors in the Kootenays to take part in a family-friendly Wildfire Awareness Party at Lakeside Park on Thursday, July 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. Hosted at the Rotary BBQ Shelter, the event promises a vibrant afternoon of family-friendly fun and engaging conversation, including a free BBQ, music, games, and prizes.
This is the fourth year the committee has hosted the community event. Representatives from the City of Nelson, Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), BC Wildfire Service, Ministry of Forests, and BC Parks will be on hand to answer questions and showcase the wide range of local risk-reduction efforts.
The City of Nelson and the RDCK have been active leaders in wildfire mitigation. In recent years, both have implemented numerous FireSmart initiatives, including free Home Ignition Zone assessments and rebate programs for homeowners. Through Nelson’s Wildfire Resilience Program, the City has completed annual fuel management projects on municipal land. The RDCK has supported collaborating agencies to conduct large-scale risk reduction projects in the forests and parks surrounding Nelson.
Throughout the RDCK, the FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program also continues to expand, supporting local volunteers in organizing wildfire preparedness at the neighbourhood level. These types of efforts are recommended in technical planning documents, such as the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans, that provide guidance and direction for the range of initiatives in the region.
“This event is a great way for people to meet those folks who are doing the work on a day to day basis, from planning to response,” said Rob Leland, one of the event’s organizers and Nelson’s Wildfire Resilience Program Coordinator. “It’s about building relationships, answering questions, and empowering residents to take simple steps that make a big difference.”
Everyone is welcome, from local homeowners to new residents and visitors. The casual event is designed to be accessible, informative, and enjoyable for all ages.
For more information, contact:
Rob Leland
Wildfire Resilience Program Coordinator – City of Nelson
250-352-8116
Diverse Family Roots Sessions
Folks will have to register for these.
Let’s Talk about sex.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Lo5i4YuTB2z58hRqQJh9w
Ya Gotta Have friends
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rUq4fzeKRxOTVLcLj38QIw
Siblings
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8yxRhCQGQICWnz6TuZCi2g
Healthy Mental Health- Kelty Mental Health. ( Poster Coming soon)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ogVRn4n_Qpu6tqraiSI_rw
Supported Employment with Annette Borrows. ( Poster coming Soon)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i9eNmdDJS52lUld-ahyifw
Pivot Point Training 2025
Fishing Forever
Fishing Forever is an all inclusive ice fishing event being held in Invermere. This annual event is being held on February 1st, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm on Lake Windermere.
All ages and abilities are welcome to attend and participate.
CLBC Annual Picnic
This event has been cancelled due to provincial elections. Stay tuned in 2025 for the next one!
Pivot Point Training
Home Sharing Support Society of BC
 What’s On at the HSSSBCJuly 2024 Edition  Home Sharing Board Vacancies About  Co-operative Entrepreneur Training Program (CETP) Info  Accessible Service Delivery Feedback Happy July to everyone in the Home Sharing community! We have been very busy at the HSSSBC planning events, speakers & opportunities for you to provide your input to make a difference in home sharing. HSSSBC Board of Directors is RecruitingDo you want serve your community by volunteering some of your time and expertise to a non-profit board supporting the disability sector? If you are a self-advocate, or have legal or accounting experience we would like to hear from you. The Home Sharing Support Society BC currently has opportunities to serve on our HSSSBC Board of Directors. Our mission is to enhance and support the sustainability and quality of home sharing and other housing options for adults with developmental disabilities throughout British Columbia. The Home Sharing Support Society BC works collaboratively with a cross-section of the Home Sharing community from across the province. This includes families, people in a home sharing arrangement, providers, those coordinating services, self-advocates, funders and other key community partners. Learn More About Us: https://homesharingbc.ca/about-us/ Co-operative Entrepreneur Training Program (CETP)Are you or someone you know gifted with an exceptional talent or business idea but face barriers to employment? Vancouver Island University offers a unique opportunity that might be the perfect fit. The Cooperative Entrepreneur Training Program (CETP) is designed to empower individuals with disabilities or other employment barriers to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. CETP is an online program that equips you with crucial business skills needed to start and run your own business. This includes everything from business strategy and financial literacy to digital marketing. The program is tailored for Canadians over the age of 17 who have diversabilities or any barriers that hinder regular employment. Program Highlights: Flexible Online Delivery: Participate from anywhere in Canada. Mentorship: Get paired with experienced business owners who provide personalized guidance. Financial Support: Access multiple sources of funding to cover your program costs, with a safety net to withdraw without fees if funding isn’t secured. Learn more here! Check your Bias!The IAT measures the strength of associations between concepts (e.g., black people, gay people) and evaluations (e.g., good, bad) or stereotypes (e.g., athletic, clumsy). The main idea is that making a response is easier when closely related items share the same response key. When doing an IAT you are asked to quickly sort words into categories that are on the left and right hand side of the computer screen.Take your test here! Interesting StudyConscious and Unconscious Disability Attitudes In this study patterns of explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) attitudes towards disability are examined. BC Government’s Accessibility Feedback ToolThe BC government is making it easier for people with disabilities to provide feedback on accessibility! They’ve launched an online tool to share your experiences with provincial government services. You can find it on the “Accessibility” link at the bottom of any government webpage, or directly at gov.bc.ca/accessibilityfeedback. And if you prefer, you can still provide feedback by email, phone, or mail. Accessible Service Delivery From May 31 to July 31 2024, people, organizations and industry groups within B.C. are invited to provide input on draft recommendations for Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility standards under the Accessible British Columbia Act. These recommendations will form the basis of future accessibility regulations in B.C. (source: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/accessiblebcactstandards/) |
Aboriginal Day
