The Smart Planning Initiative

Smart Planning for Communities, a program of the Fraser Basin Council, offers local and First
Nations governments the services of skilled Sustainability Facilitators in communities across BC.
Our Facilitators are available to provide free assistance with community planning processes. We
offer advice that will fit your community on process, strategy and new technology, as well as on how
to use local and traditional knowledge in your plans.
Our services include:

•  Process advice and assistance
•  Strategic planning support
•  Hosting learning forums for community members to share local and traditional knowledge
• Technical Expertise
• Online Resources
•  First Nations Community Planning

Several First Nations communities in British Columbia are moving towards a sustainable future.
These communities have requested increased access to expertise, networks and information to
continue making plans for a sustainable future.

This document (digital copy found at www.smartplanningbc.ca under funding, tools and resources)
provides links to resources for planning well such as frameworks and funding opportunities. This
Planning Resource also lists Success Stories and Best Practices from communities actively working to
improve opportunities for today’s generation and for the community seven generations from now.

You can combine this information, examples of lessons learned and resource sharing with an inperson
Smart Planning session by contacting:

Donnella Sellars | SPC Program Coordinator
Cariboo-Chilcotin Office: Williams Lake
smartplanningbc.ca | toolkit.bc.ca
May 2010