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
The community employs a fulltime Public Works Employee, a fulltime Community Administrative Officer, a certified parttime Water Operator, a Community Constable, a parttime Recreation Director, and a Rink Operator. Volunteer Fire DepartmentWaterhen has its own volunteer Fire Department. Approximately 20 volunteer Fire Fighters are with the department, who do ongoing training twice monthly under the direction of Fire Chief John Mark Taylor.Waterhen currently owns 1 fire truck, and 1 rescue and water tanker truck.