Artist Dean Heron marks five years of impact with CFBC’s Indigenous youth programming
June 18, 2024 (Victoria, BC) – Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) Artist in Residence, Indigenous Programming, Dean Heron, continues to channel his lifelong passion of First Nation art into his work with CFBC’s Indigenous programming. Now in his fifth year with the organization, his involvement with several Indigenous-specific programs and workshops has never been higher. […]
Stz’uminus Education Society and CFBC continue partnership through new Skills for Success program
April 25, 2024 (Langford, BC) – The partnership between Stz’uminus Education Society (SES) and the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) has spanned several years and includes a variety of projects in Stz’uminus Community School’s woodshop, ultimate frisbee field, and Stz’uminus Health & Elder’s Centre garden. This year, the two organizations collaborated on the introduction of […]
Career catalyst Kate Markham-Zantvoort embracing mentorship role with CFBC
March 19, 2024 (Langford, BC) – Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) career catalyst Kate Markham-Zantvoort has worked in landscape design and construction for over 35 years and has led a number of volunteer groups and participated in comprehensive renovation projects in the construction charity sector. Late last year, she joined the Foundation, bringing a careers worth […]
Indigenous Skills teachings embraced by School District 72 community
May 1, 2023 (Campbell River, BC) – What started out as a traditional, one-off Indigenous Skills workshop in an elementary-grade classroom has now spread out to a multi-year relationship and a number of workshops with an entire school district. The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) Indigenous Skills initiative arrived in Campbell River School District for […]
Brentwood Bay welcomes Indigenous Skills for Bentwood Box workshop
March 20, 2023 (Saanichton,BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s Indigenous Skills team travelled to Brentwood Bay Elementary this month for a bentwood box making workshop. Led by CFBC Artist in Residence, Dean Heron, the class of Grade 4 and 5 students each constructed their own bentwood boxes over the course of two workshops, while […]
Building Inspirations for the skilled Trades with Indigenous Skills’ Build United Project
Dean Heron and our Indigenous Skills team have had a lot of fun introducing the Build United project to students of all levels and capabilities. Build United brings students of all cultural backgrounds and skill levels together to learn tool use and safety. Recently the team was in Semiahmoo Territory with two groups of grade […]
Education, Elders’ guidance, and a go-getter attitude are the foundations of Neela’s Success
Neela is an Ulkatcho and Secwepemc woman, carving her own path to success with a go-getter attitude, and vision for her future and full intention to reconnect with her culture. During her school days, she dropped into youth centres to connect with mentors, gain access to several supports and help her keep focused to achieve […]
Action planning the journey towards a secure future, Indigenous youth inspired by community.
Silas has experience volunteering with community events and has been inspired to carve a career path in security and safety. He says he isn’t interested in joining the RCMP but would like to work alongside them to support his community. He started out with a specific career goal in mind and is taking the necessary […]
Trades exploration and skill building at Chalo School in Fort Nelson
From left to right: Cyndi Bonn, All Roads Community Catalyst; Randy Grey, Education Catalyst; Kathi Dickie, Catalyst, Indigenous Communities Fort Nelson First Nation and Chalo School invited CFBC team members into the community to host a month-long Trades Exploration workshop for FNFN members. The workshop, organized and managed by CFBC Community Catalysts, Kathi Dickie and […]
Kw’umut Lelum Advisory Counil build new skills and lasting memories at latest Indigenous Skills workshop
In late August, the Kw’umut Lelum Youth Advisory Council and the Construction Foundation of BC came together to present an Indigenous Skills workshop to a group of young adults on central Vancouver Island. The workshop, led by Haida artists, Kristy and James Crawford, saw the youth creating their own Wood Block Relief Prints. Wood Block […]
