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.

Thank you to Integris Credit Union for supporting the North Cariboo Seniors Council snow removal program. Snow removal for seniors ensures that medical services and visitors such as home healthcare, deliveries from meal providers or Canada Post will have access to their front doors, it also helps keep seniors safe and supported in their own homes. Thank you again for enabling us to make Quesnel an Age friendly community.

Our partnership with Integris Credit Union has a tremendous effect on the YMCA’s ability to impact the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Integris and the YMCA are building a stronger region through a number of initiatives including the Integris Community Centre in Vanderhoof and Foundry in PG. Our innovative collaboration has resulted in the YMCA of Northern BC winning a YMCA Canada Innovation Award and enabled our organization to develop capacity, capability and impact throughout the region.”