The CCP project team is pleased to share with you the implementation section of the CCP.

Over the last two and a half years Kitselas Members developed 41 CCP Recommendations. These Recommendations have been ranked by senior staff and Council so that staff know which Recommendations to carry out first. The four priority levels are:
  • high (low cost, low time, high urgency)
  • medium-high (medium cost, medium time, high urgency)
  • medium (medium cost, medium time, low urgency)
  • low  (high cost, high time, low urgency) 
  • ongoing (ongoing project or policy direction)

The purpose of this survey is to share the Recommendation rankings and gather feedback. Did we get the rankings right?

Once we have your input, we will revise the Plan accordingly, if needed, and present the entire CCP to Chief and Council for adoption. Once adopted, departments can begin incorporating Recommendations into staff work plans. 

Before completing the survey, please review the draft CCP implementation tables here. (https://kitselas.com/council/comprehensive-community-planning/)
Please complete the short survey and tell us what you think. 

The deadline to complete the survey is Saturday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. Those who complete the survey can enter a draw for a gift card.

For a hard copy of the implementation tables, a hard copy survey, or for more information, please contact Geneva Mason, Community Engagement Coordinator, at cec@kitselas.com  or 250-615-1382.  

To learn more about the CCP, visit the Kitselas CCP website  (https://kitselas.com/council/comprehensive-community-planning/)
Thank you for your time and effort!  

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* Where do you live?  

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* Are you a Member of Kitselas First Nation?  Please note you do NOT need to be a Member to complete the survey.

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* Have you participated in one or more of the community input opportunities for the CCP over the past two and a half years?

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* The following Recommendations have a high ranking. (low cost, low time, high urgency)
  1. Explore the opportunity to start a daycare on Gitaus.
  2. Investigate opportunities to enhance safety and security in Kitselas housing areas.
  3. Develop a Terms of Reference for a round table economic development discussion group (involving representation from KDLP, Membership, Employment and Training, Chief and Council).
  4. Implement the Council Governance Policy (2019) including sharing Council meeting minutes (or videos), annual budgets and reports.
  5. Develop stronger linkages between Kitselas departments.
  6. Ensure the Band Manager position is filled and that this person is supported and empowered in their role.
  7. Secure funding, design and build a community centre / multi-plex on Gitaus.
  8. Develop a Culture and Language Plan for the Nation.
Did we get it right?

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* Do you have any comments regarding these high ranked Recommendations?

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* The following Recommendations have a medium-high ranking. (medium cost, medium time, high urgency)
  1. Review and update the Kitselas Canyon Business Plan and continue developing the Kitselas Canyon Park for Members and visitors.
  2. Develop a Land Use Plan for the Traditional Territory and ensure recognition of traditional lands of Hereditary Chiefs and Matriarchs.
  3. Develop an Asset Management Plan to track and manage Kitselas' existing assets and infrastructure, and to lay out the priorities for future infrastructure development and repairs.
  4. Start a community bus program for grocery shopping, medical appointments and other key services.
  5. Install S’malgyax signage on Reserve and within our Traditional Territory.
  6. Review and update the Resource Stewardship Policy.
  7. Investigate opportunities/feasibility of implementing the fish wheel to meet community needs.
  8. Create a mentorship program for developing future leaders.
  9. Create a Poverty Reduction Strategy to enhance the quality of life for Members of all ages.
Did we get it right?


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* Do you have any comments regarding these medium-high ranked Recommendations?

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* The following Recommendations have a medium ranking. (medium cost, medium time, low urgency)
  1. Develop a Kitselas-wide file management and storage system.
  2. Implement a succession plan and training for Kitselas jobs, including senior management positions.
  3. Review the 2016 Kitselas Five Year Economic and Human Resources Development Plan and develop an updated new long-term economic development strategy for Nation.
Did we get it right?

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* Do you have any comments regarding these medium ranked Recommendations?

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* The following Recommendations have a low ranking. (high cost, high time, low urgency)
  1. Conduct a feasibility study for gas station and convenience store at Gitaus.
  2. Create an attraction and retention strategy that focuses on strategic partnerships (e.g. with developers, private business) aimed at developing Kitselas lands.
  3. Explore the feasibility of increasing energy efficiency and using alternative energy systems like solar, wind, geothermal.(Ongoing)
  4. Create a central library/museum of language resources. (Ongoing)

Did we get it right? 

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* Do you have any comments regarding these low ranked Recommendations?

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* The following Recommendations have a ongoing ranking. (Policy directions)
  1. Continue to develop and offer language and culture camps to connect Members (especially youth) to our language and culture through activities that focus on sharing traditional knowledge and values, while fostering relationships between youth, Elders and the land.
  2. Ensure protection of fish and wildlife and fish/wildlife habitat/ecosystems in the Traditional Territory.
  3. Continue working with the Northern First Nations Alliance to secure funding for and lobby for more programs and facilities for mental health and addictions.
  4. Continue to develop and implement programs and services to develop life and career skills.
  5. Work closely with School District #82 to identify gaps in, and challenges with the education system to better support the needs of Kitselas First Nation students from K-12.
  6. Educate about the Treaty Process and ensure community engagement is included.
  7. Continue to develop and implement opportunities for year round programing to reconnect Members to traditional ways of securing and preparing food.
  8. Develop more services and programs that meet the health needs of Kitselas (including a support program for Elders to help them with everyday tasks).
  9. Provide entrepreneurial support for community Members with business ideas and goals.
  10. Continue to conduct land tours on Reserve for Members and expand to include tours within the traditional territory.
  11. Continue to investigate partnerships with local/regional major employers that could hire Kitselas Members.
  12. Raise awareness for Staff/Council and external parties of Kitselas laws, policies and values.
  13. Raise awareness about the Kitselas First Nation Communications and Engagement Plan (2018) and ensure all departments are following it. Review and update the Plan as needed.
  14. Advocate for new homes that are comfortable and safe for a diversity of residents, including Elders and residents with mobility limitations.
  15. Provide job training for work with industry or other sectors, funding for training etc. (so Members can be hired with industry).
Did we get it right? 

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* Do you have any comments regarding these ongoing ranked Recommendations?

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* Are there any partners we should consider when implementing these Recommendations? (For example, the First Nations Health Authority) Click here to review the implementation tables.

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* Do you have any additional comments about the implementation tables? This survey? The rankings, or the CCP Recommendations? Please share your comments below.

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* Thank you for completing the survey.  If you would like to be included in the prize draw for a gift card, please enter your name and phone number below.

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