After the revelation of unmarked graves at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc in May of 2021, several artists and art administrators got together and decided to do something to keep Indigenous stories from just fading as part of the news cycles. C.A.R.E. was formed to promote the belief that reconciliation begins and continues with education and there is no better way to educate and be educated about social issues than to listen to peoples’ stories, straight from the heart. Approximately once per month, we invite Indigenous musicians, artists, knowledge-keepers and community leaders to share their stories and we gather an audience to listen to those stories online and sometimes in-person. C.A.R.E. is supported solely by Friends and Allies. Integris Credit Union has shown their continuing commitment to reconciliation by supporting C.A.R.E. (and other organizations engaged with Truth and Reconciliation) and by actively participating in their events.

We came to Integris when we needed help getting to the next level with our organization. Integris knew what we needed and were very helpful in getting us set up!

The Nechako Valley Exhibition (Fall Fair) is Vanderhoof’s largest annual event, hosted over three days in August at the Society owned and operated 42-acre Exhibition Grounds. The Exhibition Grounds also provides an affordable, multi-purpose recreation centre for horse-back riding, horse boarding, clinics and shows, 4-H, major sanctioned rodeo events, public camping, archery tournaments, wildfire evacuation facilities for people and livestock, youth summer camps, public recreational vehicle storage, and community events. Integris Credit Union has contributed to essential capital projects at the Grounds including the construction of the 4-H Pavilion, water tower renovation, kitchen upgrades project, and more. We value doing business with Integris because we appreciate their commitment to enhancing 'life out here'. We look forward to partnering with the Community Foundation in future endeavours, and would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for all that you do for the Society!