Supporting self advocates, families and caregiversCommunity Living Selkirk is a non-profit community based organization dedicated to the Full Inclusion of persons of all ages who live with an intellectual disability.We are a strong local organization working together with our National (CACL) and Provincial (CL-MB) Associations, partners, families, and government.We provide advocacy and services within our local community and the Interlake area. We are always looking for innovative ways to build and expand inclusive communities.Vision:Our Vision is a community that values diversity and where people with intellectual disabilities and their families have many options for living, learning, playing, working, and contributing to their communities.Mission:The Association is committed to assisting persons with Intellectual Disabilities live full productive lives in the community.10 Steps to Inclusive CommunitiesIn 2005, CACL (our National Association) adopted a 10-year Agenda for Change to work with Canadians, governments, the public and private sectors to make a difference in the lives of Canadians with intellectual disabilities
GRASSROOTS NEWSWe publish 20,000 copies of our paper each issue with distribution throughout the Province of Manitoba including major urban centres such as Winnipeg, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Thompson and The Pas.Readership values are estimated at approx 80,000 per issue with key demographic representing First Nation and Metis organizations, business offices and grassroots readership (individuals) in urban and rural areas of the province. All Manitoba First Nation communities along Metis regional offices receive copies of our paper. We are well read and respected among Manitoba's Aboriginal population and have regular columns written by Grand Chief Ron Evans (AMC - Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs), David Chartrand (MMF President - Manitoba Metis Federation), Grand Chief Morris Shannacappo (SCO -Southern Chiefs Organization) among other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal political figures.