About Us
From 2003 to 2010, 2010 Legacies Now in partnership with the Province of BC supported Spirit of BC. It was a province-wide initiative that promoted community innovation, pride and excellence, and involved British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The core of the Spirit of BC program was a network of more than 95 Spirit of BC community committees representing over 200 communities across the province.
Spirit of BC Community Committees
Spirit of BC committees built partnerships in their communities to support local programs and ensure residents shared in the benefits of BC hosting the 2010 Winter Games.
The committees were made up of community representatives from a variety of organizations and sectors such as:
- Non-government organizations
- Sport and recreation sector
- Municipal governments
- Chambers of Commerce
- The arts community
- Tourism industry
- Literacy groups
- First Nations
- Volunteers
Spirit of BC committees and their partners also led events and activities during Spirit of BC Week, an annual celebration of British Columbia and its unique communities.
Spirit of BC committees created community opportunities in a number of areas, including sport and recreation, arts and culture, literacy, volunteerism, business, and tourism.
Spirit of BC Vision
The Spirit of BC Program promoted the values of community innovation, pride and excellence to create unique and lasting legacies for British Columbians leading up to and beyond the 2010 Games.
Spirit of BC Mission
The Spirit of BC Program inspired local citizens and engaged current and future community leaders in the economic, cultural, and social success of their communities and celebrated the ambitions and achievements of individuals and the community as a whole.
It collaborated with government, business, educators and local community-based organizations to ensure that legacies address the strengths, needs and opportunities in each community, including literacy, the arts, health, sport, and recreation.
The Spirit of BC Program developed a deep and rich community resource of volunteers committed to the values of sustainable and engaged communities, healthy living practices and lifelong learning. As committed community leaders, Spirit of BC volunteers valued partnership, diversity, creativity and community spirit.
