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Discussion questions

Here are the questions that will guide the engagement sessions:

 Outdoor Spaces and Buildings

  1. What are the top 3 challenges you face in outdoor spaces and buildings in Kitimat?
  2. Have you ever experienced accessibility issues shopping or entering public buildings in Kitimat? If yes, what barriers have you faced?

Transportation

  1. How could transportation be improved for seniors in Kitimat?
  2. What challenges do you face as a senior accessing transportation in the community?

Respect, Social Inclusion and Cultural Safety

  1. How can Kitimat be more inclusive to seniors in the community?
  2. What suggestions do you have for the business community for better serving seniors at local businesses?
  3. How could seniors be recognized in the community?

Community Engagement and Employment

  1. How would you like to spend your free time in Kitimat?
  • Community groups
  • Volunteer work
  • Civic opportunities
  • Working
  • Other: ____

Communication and Information

  1. How do you currently access information about the community?
  2. How could Kitimat provide better access to community news and information?
  3. From an emergency standpoint, do you feel prepared to respond to an emergency in Kitimat?
  4. Are you registered with the Kitimat emergency alert system? (Voyent Alert)

Housing

  1. What housing would you like to see more of in Kitimat for seniors?
  2. What type of support would allow you to stay in your home longer?

Social Well-Being and Participation

  1. What activities would you like to see in Kitimat?

Community Support and Health and Wellness Services

  1. Do you have a primary care physician?
  2. What health and/or wellness services are you currently accessing in the community?
  3. What are your top 3 health concerns living in Kitimat?

Do you have any additional comments you would like to share?

 

A refresh of Kitimat’s Age-Friendly Action Plan is underway with upcoming Age-Friendly Community Engagement sessions that will take place the first week of June 2024.


The District of Kitimat received a grant, provided through a partnership of BC Healthy Communities Society and the Province of B.C., to provide community workshops that will incorporate feedback from Kitimat seniors that will update the Kitimat Age Friendly Action Plan.


The Kitimat sessions will be:

  • June 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the 50+ Centre
  • June 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Riverlodge Recreation Centre
  • June 6, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., hosted virtually through Zoom. 
    To Join Zoom Meeting: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/85974420845

Sessions will include FREE door prizes and refreshments


The “Age-Friendly” movement is a global initiative led initially by the World Health Organization in 2005. The idea of an age-friendly community is one that is livable, walkable, socially inclusive, and includes viable transportation options and is accessible to key services for everyone.


The review of the Age-Friendly Action Plan in 2024 will provide updates on how Kitimat is progressing in the age-friendly process while providing new input from the community engagement sessions that will update the current action plan with new actions that will further benefit seniors and make Kitimat a more age-friendly community. 


The existing Kitimat Age Friendly Assessment Report and Action Plan, from November 2018, can be viewed at www.kitimat.ca/reports.

For more details contact Nanci at nwarren@kitimat.ca or call 250-632-8900, extension 2261.

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