Programs and Funding

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, often in partnership with other ministries, other levels of government and non-government organizations, makes a financial commitment toward economic, social and cultural programs and initiatives.

These include:

• Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
• Aboriginal Arts Development Awards
• BEST - Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training
• Broadband Connectivity
• Employment & Training
• Language Authority and Language Planning Program
• Language and Culture Immersion Camps
• Master – Apprentice Program
• Pre-school Language Nest Program

Funding from the First Citizen’s Fund:

• BC Aboriginal Language Initiative
• Business Loan Program
• Business Advisory Centres
• Elders Transportation Program
• Friendship Centre Program
• First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program