What is the origin of Community Futures?
Employment and Immigration Canada (now named Human Resources Development Canada), starting in 1986, was responsible for establishing 90 Community Futures organizations throughout rural Western Canada.
In 1995, responsibility for Community Futures was transferred to Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) who continue to provide core funding assistance.
Community Futures Stuart Nechako
Community Futures Stuart Nechako (CFSN) began operations in 1994 (formerly known as Community Futures Development Corporation of Stuart Nechako) as an independent, non-profit organization.
The following community members have contributed/are contributing to the Community Futures Stuart Nechako as board directors:
| Present Board Directors | ||
| Name | Years Served | Home Community |
| Eric Scheffers, Chair | 2018 | Vanderhoof |
| Charles Hutchinson, Director, Vice Chair | 2022 | Vanderhoof |
| Dave Birdi, Director | 2015 | Fort St. James |
| Jennifer Barg, Director | 2021 | Vanderhoof |
| Nikki Martens, Director | 2021 | Vanderhoof |
| Mike Martens, Secretary/treasurer | 2018 | Vanderhoof |
| Shelley Funk | 2024 | Vanderhoof |
| Kelly Millard | 2024 | Vanderhoof |
