Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations
215-345 Yellowhead Hwy. Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1
Phone: 250-828-9833 or Fax: 250-828-9972
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: ...Promotes and provides community economic development support services to First Nations people within the Central Interior area. Through our objectives the Board will facilitate improved self-performance of First Nations people in this area.
Audited Financial Statements March 31, 2008
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Audited Statements Operations PDF FILE
Audited Financial Statements March 31, 2007
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The People to Be Served:
The First Nation people named in the Mission Statement are People living within the Thompson-Shuswap-Nicola-Fraser Canyon-Lillooet-Okanagan area. This includes persons, groups, or Businesses living both on and off reserves as well as in urban or rural settings. The Board will direct its attention to both starting and strengthening of Native business development as well as preparation of people for the labour market. While there are other Community Futures Development Corporations in the geographical area described to serve the public at large, the Community Futures Development Corporation for First Nations people allows the Board to work with economic development issues that are unique to needs of our First Nations Community. Service Area
What CFDC of CIFN Provides:
Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations promotes and provides community economic development support services to First Nations People within the Thompson-Shuswap-Nicola-Fraser Canyon-Lillooet-Okanagan area. Services and programs that are provided are Private Post Secondary Training Institute, First Citizen's Fund Aftercare, Cross Cultural Training, Community workshops, and Aboriginal Artisan's Showcase & Sale.
CFDC of Central Interior First Nations Objectives:
The objective of the CFDC of Central Interior First Nations is to remain community based and community controlled, to recognize the autonomy of the communities of the geographical area. To provide a forum for community/group/ individual interaction and co-operation, to provide programs and services based on a First Nation's approach and a First Nations generated concept, to assist with Human Resource and Skill Development. To have acknowledged and incorporated life styles and geographic's into our programs and services. Also to utilize strategies consistent with cultural patterns and learning styles, promote the development of self-esteem and a positive Native economic development identity, and to maintain program goals, methods, structure and content that reflects the experience needs and backgrounds of our clients and communities. Also to remain linked to the overall economic, social, political and development of the First Nations people.
CFDC of Central Interior First Nations is a Registered Charitable Organization:
Our Charities number is 897996252RR0001.
Donations will be used 'To provide community economic development programs and services to First Nations people within the Central Interior of British Columbia.'
Official receipts for all donation will be issued and may be used for tax purposes.
What's in the Web Site:
This web site describes all the programs and services that Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations provides for people in the designated areas. It gives an in depth look at all aspects of our services and gives some examples of what the results would be if you decide to come to us for assistance. So enjoy your look through the web site and send e-mail or call our office if you have any more questions about our organization. Thank you. Site last updated March 2009
Staff & Service Schedule
Acronyms Used IB (Indian Band) FN (First Nations)
Merritt Area, (BDO Stacie Coutlee)
Second Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Lytton Area, (BDO Dale Tomma)
Third Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Cache Creek Area, (BDO Jordan George)
Fourth Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Lillooet Area, (BDO Dale Tomma)
Fourth Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Chase (BDO Dale Tomma)
First Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Okanagan Area (BDO Stacie Coutlee)
First Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Simpcw FN, Whispering Pines/Clinton IB (BDO Jordan George)
Third Wednesday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Kamloops Area (BDO Stacie Coutlee)
Third Thursday of Every Month Starting in February 2008
Contact our BDOs or BDA for more information.
Dale Tomma, Senior Business Development Advisor
Phone: 250-828-9725
Stacie Coutlee, Business Development Officer
Phone: 250-314-1527
Jordan George, Operations Assistant
Phone: 250-314-1565
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