Elders Program Lead: Janine Sheard (Elders' Coordinator)
(250) 949-7406
Elders Grant Proposal
Here is a short interview with Silena George, Elders' Coordinator, about the Elders Grant.
What’s the Purpose?
To support Elders activities & events throughout 2011 in the amount of $200,000. Who does it benefit?
All of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Elders What does it cover?
12-passenger, accessible van, Annual Elders Retreat, Monthly Elders adventures ie. Museum, Culture Events etc., Upgrades to Elders facility ie. Flooring, new appliances, woodstove, furniture, Fitness Centre drop-ins.
June 2, 2011 Project Update
So far this grant has been used for the following:
Repaid loan for 2009 Elder's Trip to Prince Rupert
Furniture purchased for Elders' Centre
Hotel & registration prepaid for 2011 Elders' Trip to Abbotsford
Fitness activities at Elders' Centre with Sharon Whitehead
The next steps are:
New flooring in Elders' Centre (offices, hallways, etc.)
Charter bus for Elder's Trip
Covering meals and incidentals for the Elder's Trip