Working with You for BC’s Communities
The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit organization that brings people together to advance sustainability in British Columbia. Since 1997 we’ve worked collaboratively on hundreds of initiatives that serve BC communities — to support flood management, community wildfire planning, other disaster risk reduction, energy-efficient buildings, green transportation, watershed planning, air quality improvement, youth-driven climate action projects and much more. With each step, we celebrate the diverse partnerships that make this journey possible.
Strategic Priorities that Guide our Work
News & Feature Highlights
FEATURE STORY
Youth Take the Lead! “Co-Creating a Sustainable BC” Wraps Up Another Great Year
Youth in FBC’s Co-Creating a Sustainable BC program have wrapped up the latest round of community projects in 2024 in three regions:
- Fraser Valley (Local food growing with kids & community)
- Prince George & region (Human Library experience) and
- East Kootenay (Cozy Care initiative)
Working in cohorts, youth gained experience, confidence and ways to realize a shared vision of a healthy and thriving community. Take a look!
FEATURE STORY
New Energy Efficiency Mentorship Underway this Fall
After a successful year of mentorship, education and delivery of in-community delivery of energy efficiency workshops by participants in 2023-2024, the Energy Efficiency Mentorship Program is back with a new cohort this Fall.
The program brings together Indigenous trainees who have gained some experience in buildings/construction and want to build their skills and knowledge on energy-efficient homes and buildings within First Nations communities, as well as trainees new to housing field. Read about the work!
FEATURE STORY
Meet Kara Wilson and George Harry — Community Energy Champions!
The Energy Partners in Indigenous Communities (EPIC) Network is championing innovative, sustainable energy work in communities!
As a Community Energy Champion for Quatsino First Nation, Kara Wilson (shown second from the right) is a participant in EPIC and in the Catalyst 20/20 program to further build capacity in renewable energy. Kara is working on a collaborative conceptualization of a major transmission line to support regional infrastructure and industrial development.
At Malahat First Nation, George Harry is working on heat pump and upgrade projects in the community to improve home heath, comfort and energy-efficiency. He sees great promise in ongoing technology advances.
Both speak about their recent experiences — and what’s ahead.
Join the FBC Team!
Program Administrator, Sustainable Transportation
New Year, New Career? This may be the opportunity you are looking for! The Fraser Basin Council is now seeking a Program Administrator to support our Sustainable Transportation team. Find full details on our Careers page and apply by January 3, 2025 (5:00 p.m. PST)!
Ready to be considered for this or future positions?
