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'Aghelh Nebun CRF 'Aghelh Nebun is an Aboriginal focused Community Residential Facility located 85km East of Prince George on the Bowron Forest Service Road. This facility can support 16 residents under the supervision of CSC and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by supportive and knowledgeable staff. 'Aghelh Nebun CRF is very proud to have both a Cultural Facilitator and visiting Elder on staff who run the Sweat Lodge, the Talking Circle, and many other cultural activities at 'Aghelh Nebun CRF. Within our 7 building facility we provide a wide range of amenities including: 3 meals per day and snacks in the evening; private rooms with the necessary furniture and bedding; washrooms and showers in each bunkhouse; a gym and workout space; a big screen TV and DVD's; computers and internet access. This facility promotes an environment of mutual respect, kindness and tolerance between residents and staff alike. |
Work Days
Residents are offered the opportunity to earn an income while at 'Aghelh Nebun CRF by participating in paid work days. Residents can expect to partake in work duties such as: bucking, loading, transporting, splitting and stacking firewood; landscaping and yard maintenance; construction; painting; milling lumber; and general labor. Residents receive a minimum of one work day per week, with the possibility of more depending on the availability of work. An average work day runs from 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs with a fifteen minute break in the morning, a one hour lunch break, and a fifteen minute break in the afternoon. In addition to the work days there are several paid resident positions: a full-time weekday cook position and a part-time weekend cook position; a janitorial position; a winter firewood position; and a Cultural Grounds maintenance position.
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Temporary Absences
Work Releases are eligible for Escorted Temporary Absences (ETA's) into Prince George. Individuals on Day Parole, Statutory Release or LTSO are eligible for passes to Prince George with the support and approval of their Parole Officer and PG Activator Society staff. Activator CRF reserves up to 5 beds for 'Aghelh Nebun CRF residents, but rides to town and accommodation at Activator CRF need to be coordinated with staff prior to the date of the absence.
Employment Training ‘Aghelh Nebun CRF offers a 120 day Aboriginal wellness and Employment Training program. Residents are able to gain up to 28 certified tickets at no cost to them. Learn more about our program Here |
Site Specific Protocol
All residents must abide by a common boundary while at 'Aghelh Nebun CRF. This boundary is designated as the cleared area on which the buildings sit in addition to the sweat lodge and cultural grounds. This area is identified by a posted map in the main building of ‘Aghelh Nebun for all residents to access and is included in the intake package upon arrival. The boundaries are marked by flagging paint to distinguish any unclear paths or areas to indicate out of bounds. An aerial map of these established boundaries of the CRF is supplied to all residents at intake, including an explanation of the boundary flags. Residents that are on a work release or unescorted temporary absence will not have access to the wilderness surrounding the CRF and must abide by the established boundaries at all times, unless they are accompanied by a staff member. With this escort, the offender is limited to travel up to a 15 km radius from the CRF.
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