This Community Plan is the culmination of in-depth consultations with numerous parties deeply engaged in and committed to the work of the West Kootenay Local Immigration Partnership.
The process began in June 2024, with consultations driving the development of multiple drafts over the following months. The final version of the plan was presented to and approved by the WKLIP Partnership Council in October 2024.
To view or download the Plan, Click “short form” or “long form“.
The plan focuses on three priorities:
- Increasing community awareness and engagement
- Improving access to resources and services
- Fostering employment success
Other Resources
Newcomer Advisory Committee
Were you born outside of Canada? Are you living in Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland or greater Trail? Would you like to be part of an exciting new community-building project? Do you have ideas about how to make our communities more welcoming? Consider being part of our committee!
West Kootenay Demographic Profile
This factsheet is an interesting look at how immigration to the West Kootenay compares regionally, provincially and nationally.
WKLIP – Community Plan 2024 – 2027
The West Kootenay Local Immigration Partnership is pleased to release its first Community Plan. This plan will help to guide our work in the region over the next three years.
Land Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge, with gratitude and appreciation, that the land on which we live and operate is the unceded, traditional territory of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa and Syilx Nations. These lands are also home to many other Indigenous people, including the Inuit and Métis.
