Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation - Province of British Columbia

Ministry of Aborginal Relations and Reconciliation

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August 2, 2008

B.C. HELPS ABORIGINAL LEADERS COMMIT TO SPORTS LEGACY

VICTORIA – The Province has provided $300,000 to bring Aboriginal leaders from across British Columbia together in an unprecedented gathering on sport, recreation and physical activity on the eve of the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games, Michael de Jong, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, announced.

July 10, 2008

WORLD-CLASS ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE OPENS

WHISTLER – Premier Gordon Campbell joined Squamish Nation Chief Gibby Jacob and Lil’wat Nation Chief Leonard Andrew today to officially open the Skwxwú7mesh Lil’wat7úl (Squamish Lil’wat) Cultural Centre, a world-class venue showcasing Squamish and Lil’wat cultures as well as Aboriginal cultures from across B.C. and Canada.

July 9, 2008

B.C. RECOGNIZES CONTRIBUTION OF ABORIGINAL ELDERS

PRINCE RUPERT – An additional $25,000 doubles the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation’s contribution to the annual First Nations Elders Gathering, Minister Michael de Jong announced.

June 30, 2008

JOURNEY STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ABORIGINAL YOUTH

VANCOUVER – The Province is providing a total of $30,000 to the Pulling Together Canoe Society and Ride With The Tides Productions to strengthen relationships between police, Aboriginal youth and communities and to increase awareness about First Nations cultures, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Michael de Jong announced.

June 30, 2008

GOVERNMENT HOUSE TO HONOUR B.C. ABORIGINAL ART

VICTORIA – The Province is providing $100,000 to the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council (the First Peoples’ Council) for talented B.C. Aboriginal artists to create an art display at Government House, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Michael de Jong announced.

This Ministry is leading the way to build new relationships with Aboriginal people, founded on reconciliation, recognition and respect. We negotiate treaties and other agreements to create economic certainty over Crown land and resources, and to improve the lives of Aboriginal people.