ABOUT US
about us
Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) is a non-profit organization with core funding provided by Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan). There are 34 active Community Futures offices in BC, and SCF is one of four Indigenous specific offices in BC in the Southwest Region.
The Board is comprised of a volunteer group of local business professionals and community leaders who are both Indigenous and non-Indigenous support for the local business and economic development in S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
Eligible applicants within the service area are individuals of Canadian Indigenous ancestry – First Nation, Métis or Inuit. Indigenous Communities and their economic development corporations, and their community owned businesses are also eligible for support. Businesses and organizations must be majority Indigenous-owned and controlled with a minimum of 51% Indigenous ownership.
SCF has been around since 1990’s providing services to all 24 Stó:lō Communities and all Indigenous peoples located between Fort Langley to Yale on both sides of the Fraser River. We offer business support ranging from financing to training programs to small and medium-sized business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access to services tailored to individual needs.
Most of all, SCF embraces and celebrates Stó:lō cultural values and believes in creating and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit in our communities.
Our Vision
The Vision of Stó:lō Community Futures is to facilitate and provide ongoing support to Indigenous businesses and to foster entrepreneurial growth in S’ólh Téméxw, Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
Our Mission
Stó:lō Community Futures’ ongoing Mission is to provide Indigenous entrepreneurs and Stó:lō First Nation communities within S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory, with a wide range of business and economic development programs and services.
Our Mandate
The Board is comprised of a volunteer group of local business professionals and community leaders who are both Indigenous and non-Indigenous support for the local business and economic development in S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
Eligible applicants within the service area are individuals of Canadian Indigenous ancestry – First Nation, Métis or Inuit. Indigenous Communities and their economic development corporations, and their community owned businesses are also eligible for support. Businesses and organizations must be majority Indigenous-owned and controlled with a minimum of 51% Indigenous ownership.
SCF has been around since 1990’s providing services to all 24 Stó:lō Communities and all Indigenous peoples located between Fort Langley to Yale on both sides of the Fraser River. We offer business support ranging from financing to training programs to small and medium-sized business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access to services tailored to individual needs.
Most of all, SCF embraces and celebrates Stó:lō cultural values and believes in creating and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit in our communities.
Our Vision
The Vision of Stó:lō Community Futures is to facilitate and provide ongoing support to Indigenous businesses and to foster entrepreneurial growth in S’ólh Téméxw, Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
Our Mission
Stó:lō Community Futures’ ongoing Mission is to provide Indigenous entrepreneurs and Stó:lō First Nation communities within S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory, with a wide range of business and economic development programs and services.
Our Mandate
- Provide business counselling
- Provide lending programs to Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses, both existing and new;
- Provide entrepreneurial training programs and assistance; and
- Assist and facilitate Stó:lō Communities with their community based economic development.
financial statements
Click below to review our Financial Statements:
Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31, 2024
Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31, 2023
Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31, 2022
Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31, 2024
Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31, 2023
Financial Statements for Year Ending March 31, 2022
annual report
Please click on the links below to view Stó:lō Community Futures' Annual Reports to Western Economic Diversification:
SCF Annual Performance Report - 2023 - 2024
SCF Annual Performance Report - 2022 - 2023
SCF Annual Performance Report - 2021-2022
SCF Annual Performance Report - 2023 - 2024
SCF Annual Performance Report - 2022 - 2023
SCF Annual Performance Report - 2021-2022
strategic plan
Stó:lō Community Futures operates within S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory and is working on completing its next Five (5) Year Strategic Plan. Please visit soon to learn more.
Board of directors
The Board is comprised of a volunteer group of local business professionals and community leaders who are both Indigenous and non-Indigenous support for the local business and economic development in S’ólh Téméxw.
The current volunteer Board of Directors are:
The current volunteer Board of Directors are:
Jason campbell, chair
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Jason Campbell (Texwlálexw / Ti’h’na’sa’np) is a Seabird Island Band member from the Peters family. He served his community as a Lands Advisory Committee member and a Councillor for several years. Jason is a graduate of SFU’s EMBA program in Indigenous Business & Leadership. His educational background includes criminology, kinesiology, aboriginal studies, and facilitation. Jason is a Board member for the Lands Advisory Board (since 2016) and Board Member for Stó:lō Community Futures (since 2016), serving as Chairperson for several years. As a public servant to the Correctional Service of Canada, Jason accepted the role as Seabird Island’s Executive Director, in 2019.
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Al STOBBART, vice chair
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Al Stobbart and his wife of 51 years, Denny Stobbart, a Sts’ailes elder, reside in Sts’ailes. Together, they operated the Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge for Sts’ailes for 14 years and recently retired. Al is a current Board Member at the Sts’ailes Development Corporation and as such, has assisted their business progression since 2014.
Al’s first career was related to all facets of Sockeye Salmon Enhancement for both the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans throughout the province of BC. As Sockeye Operations Manager until he retired in 2010, his work included numerous on the ground First Nation sockeye programs including assisting the Gitanyow on the Kitwanga River near Kispiox, the Nu-Chuh-Nulth at Henderson Lake on Alberni Inlet and with Katzie in the upper Pitt River. Al spent 14 years as an elected Director with the Fraser Valley Regional District where he chaired their Indigenous Relations Committee and represented FVRD interests at the Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Board and, previously sat on the Aboriginal Tourism BC Board. Al has been the volunteer manager of the North Nicomen Diking District for the past 15 years and for the past 20 years, both he and Denny have volunteered extensively with Lions Clubs International as members of the local Sasquatch Lions Club. Al is an avid fly fisher and gardener and can be found on the golf course for part of most sunny days. |
chris monkman TREASURER/SECRETARY
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Chris Monkman, is a Kinonjeoshtegon First Nations Member living in Chilliwack BC. Chris is the Chef Instructor with UFV and previously the Chef instructor and Program Coordinator for Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training (SASET).
With 27 years in the food and beverage industry and 12 of those years being spent serving community, Chris not only has a passion for food but the want to see people succeed. Chris has a true dedication to sharing his knowledge and devotion to assist the Stó:lō people where ever he can. |
willy hall, board member
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Willy Hall is from Skowkale (Sq’ewqéyl) First Nation. He graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Willy’s first job out of university was as a Band Manager for Skowkale First Nation from 1989 to 1991. In 1991 Willy started as the Finance Manager of Stó:lō Nation Canada. In 1994 he became the Executive Director of Stó:lō Nation and has held this position since then. Over these years Willy has actively taken part in numerous other boards related to Stó:lō Nation, holding various positions under these boards.
He is the owner/operator of two businesses; a propane delivery company and Aboriginal Financial Consulting Firm specializing in property taxation. Willy married Lisa in 1998 and is the father of three children. Willy is actively involved in all of his children’s interests, attending soccer games, driving to art class, and has also been volunteering his time with the Fraser Valley Rep Rugby team. When he finds time he keeps active either hiking, playing squash or baseball and also enjoys playing chess and poker. Willy looks forward to his position with the Board of Directors of Stó:lō Community Futures. |
allison Colthorp, board member
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Allison Colthorp is the Executive Director of Tourism Ch’illiwack. She leads her team in the implementation of destination management and reconciliation plans. This includes operating Chilliwack Heritage Park, the Visitor Centre, the Chilliwack Merch Shop and the Flag Shop. She has over 25 years of experience working within the tourism industry with a strong focus on forming partnerships with all levels of government and stakeholders to ensure initiatives are inclusive.
Allison also sits on the Board for Stó:lō Community Futures, an organization that provides support to Indigenous businesses and fosters entrepreneurial growth. In her spare time, you can regularly find her in her backyard BBQing! She also has a deep passion for animals, and to date she has rescued 2 seagulls, 16 ducks, 5 dogs, 2 raccoons, 1 deer, 2 quails, and numerous ants. |
Nick Point, board member
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Biography coming soon.
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rocio zielinski, board member (non-voting)
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Rocio Zielinski has been part of the Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) Team since 2005, and became the SCF General Manager on April 1st, 2019. Rocio manages the many business lending and services, such as the SCF/Bank of Montreal Micro Loans Program, the Stó:lō/Vancity Indigenous Impact Lending Program in partnership with Vancity Credit Union, as well as seeking/facilitating training and educational programs, to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in Sólh Téméxw (Stó:lō Traditional Territory).
Rocio works directly with Indigenous clients who want to start, or expand a business, reviewing and evaluating business plans and strategies, and provides continuous support services. Rocio has expanded SCF’s services into the local Stó:lō Communities by opening Satellite Offices in various Stó:lō Communities, which allows Community Members the benefit of having the lending services and assistance within their reach. Rocio was extensively involved in the development of the bold business initiative STÓ:LŌ MEANS BUSINESS with the SCF Board of Directors, that was launched in April, 2014. In addition, Rocio provides office management in her day-to-day activities. Rocio is originally from Los Angeles, California and her Indigenous ancestry is from Mexico. Rocio has extensive legal assistance experience and certifications, and also speaks fluent Spanish. |
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Board of Directors Recruitment and Nomination Process
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Loan FUNDs COMMITTEE
Willy Hall, Committee Chair (SCF Board Member)
Nina Zetchus, Committee Member
Paula Ranson, Committee Member
Terry Mitchell, Committee Member
Nick Point, Committee Member
Nina Zetchus, Committee Member
Paula Ranson, Committee Member
Terry Mitchell, Committee Member
Nick Point, Committee Member
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Redress and Appeal Process
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