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Life Beyond Lake Louise

Start Time

13:00

End Time

14:30

Date

May 8, 2025

Location

Lake Louise Ski Resort

Northface Bistro

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About the Event

Regardless of whether you have lived in Lake Louise for 6 months, 5 years or your entire life are you ready for when it is time to move on? The Life beyond Lake Louise session will focus on how to be both financially and mentally prepared to leave the community, your job, your housing and your friends & coworkers.

Stepping out of the comfort of Lake Louise is a big step. Cold feet and anxiety are to be expected but you will be surprised at your strength if you are prepared for the move. We will guide you in starting to nail down your finances and budget before you leave to ensure you are financially ready. If you aren’t planning to leave quite yet, take advantage of your time in Lake Louise to get ahead on your financial planning for future endeavors such a mortgages or retirement.

Leaving a place where you are comfortable and is your home is hard. You may experience the feeling of loss when it is time to go. We want to arm you with the tools to navigate the grief that will come with leaving. Join Cory Fish and Hyo-Jung Jwa to start planning your Life Beyond Lake Louise.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - sign up here https://app.univerusrec.com/llsrcpub/

About the Host

This program is part of the Passport to Mental Health & Wellbeing hosted by the Lake Louise Committee in support of the BMHAW.

The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola is a ski resort in western Canada, located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Located 57 km (35 mi) west of Banff, Lake Louise is one of three major ski resorts within Banff National Park.

About Cory Fish - As a Financial Planner, Investment & Retirement Planning at BMO Financial Group, Cory can help you define your financial objectives and develop a personalized strategy to meet your goals. The process of building a solid foundation for the future can be easy with the help of a qualified professional like Cory.

About Hyo-Jung Jwa – With an educational and professional background including an MA in Gerontology, geriatric mental health case manager, and registered nurse in a variety of areas, Hyo-Jung is now with The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. PCSBV is committed to providing palliative and grief supports within the Bow Valley to all who are in need.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Chair – Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW)
Term: 2 Years
Location: must live or work in Banff
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

 

About BMHAW

Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness in Banff and Lake Louise. Over the past two years, BMHAW has brought together partners from health, hospitality, community foundations, and residents to foster meaningful conversations and actions around mental health.

As BMHAW enters a potential new phase, the initiative is seeking a committed and community-minded Volunteer Chair to lead the next chapter of this important work.

 

Position Overview: Volunteer Chair

The Chair is a liaison and figurehead role, distinct from day-to-day coordination. Coordination will be done by a paid position. The Chair will guide the initiative strategically while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Note: This role must be independent—not affiliated with the government or any of the governing partner organizations.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and lead Working Group and Program Working Group meetings

  • Ensure all activities align with the Terms of Reference

  • Hire and manage the BMHAW Coordinator on behalf of governing partners

  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for BMHAW

  • Foster collaboration among working groups, partners, and community members

  • Manage the BMHAW budget

  • Provide updates (written and/or presentations) to stakeholders

  • Work with governing partners to identify and secure future funding

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in a community or nonprofit setting

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration

  • Commitment to building mental health awareness

  • Comfortable with light financial oversight and reporting

  • Familiarity with the Bow Valley region is an asset

 

Time Commitment

  • Approx. 8–10 hours/month, with flexibility depending on the phase of the initiative

  • Two-year volunteer term (renewable)

 

Next Steps

We are currently in a restructuring phase, and looking for a new chair by mid-September 2025. When the chair is appointed they will begin the new cycle of BMHAW including onboarding, transfer of key materials (e.g., bank account, website, social media), and hiring a new Coordinator.

 

How to Apply

If you're interested in serving as Chair or want to learn more, please express your interest to the email above bmhaw24@gmail.com.

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Join us in shaping the future of mental health awareness in the Bow Valley.

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