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Minister Abbott Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Bladerunners – November 13, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott addressed past and present participants and supporters at the 15th Anniversary celebration of Bladerunners in GM Place. This award-winning program helps at-risk youth between ages 15-30 gain the skills they need to take control over their futures and develop career opportunities.
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Minister Abbott Announces $14 Million for Bladerunners – November 13, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott joined Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC Mary McNeil and Musqueam Elder Jule Thomas at the 15th Anniversary of Bladerunners in GM Place. Minister Abbott announced $14 million in new funding over five years to expand this employment program to 600 at-risk youth.
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Torch Relay On Haida Gwaii – November 3, 2009
Minister Abbott looks on as the flame is lit in the Olympic cauldron on Haida Gwaii/ Queen Charlotte Islands.
The minister joined hundreds of community members at torch relay celebrations, where the flame was delivered to the shores of Skidegate by the Haida Nation in a canoe carved by world famous Haida artist Bill Reid.
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Torch Relay On Haida Gwaii – November 3, 2009
Minister Abbott speaks at torch relay celebrations on Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands.
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Torch Relay On Haida Gwaii – November 3, 2009
Members of the Haida Nation paddled the torch to the shores of Skidegate in Loo Taas, a canoe carved from cedar by world famous Haida artist Bill Reid.
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Artist Gifts Handcrafted Leadership Desk to B.C. – October 29, 2009
Premier Gordon Campbell and Aboriginal artist Arthur Vickers stand behind the Premier's new handcrafted desk. The Leadership Desk is created from old growth red cedar in the form of a bentwood box and adorned with First Nations iconography. The desk will be kept in perpetuity for generations to come.
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Aboriginal Leaders and Ministers Agree to Work Together – October 29, 2009
Minister George Abbott met with Aboriginal ministers from across Canada and the leaders of five national Aboriginal organizations to establishing a working group to improve socio-economic conditions for all Aboriginal peoples. The new group will focus on education and skills training and economic development.
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Minister Abbott Visits First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council – October 13, 2009, 2009
Students from the LÁU,WELNEW Tribal School sang and drummed to welcome Minister of Reconciliation and Recognition George Abbott to the First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council office in Brentwood Bay, B.C. Adults from left to right: Minister George Abbott, Mr. John Elliott (teacher), First Peoples' Executive Director Tracey Herbert and First Peoples' Chair Lorna Williams.
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Minister Celebrates First Nations Art at Government House – September 25, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and the First Peoples Heritage Language and Culture Council reprentatives celebrated the contribution of First Nations in B.C. with the addition of five new pieces of First Nations art to the Government House permanent collection.
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Healing Pole Symbol of Reconciliation – September 25, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott, carver Luke Marston and Lieutenant Governor Steven Point (right to left) stand beside the 4.27m healing pole, one of the five art pieces commissioned by the Province to join the permanent collection at Government House as a symbol of reconciliation.
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New Art Honours First Nations Culture – September 25, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation joined His Honour Steven Point at Government House to celebrate the addition of five original works of art from respected Coast Salish artists, including Marianne Nicolson (right), to the permanent collection at Government House.
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Minister Receives Métis Sash at Métis Nation BC AGM – September 26, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott (back row 4th from left) joined Metis Nation BC (MNBC) President Bruce Dumont (front row 3rd from right) and members of the MNBC Executive for a group photo after being honoured with a traditional Métis sash at MNBC's AGM in Penticton.
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Minister Abbott Tours 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion Site – August 11, 2009
Minister George Abbott and Minister of State for the Olympics Mary McNeil toured the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion construction site with Four Host Nations CEO Tewanee Joseph (centre). The Pavilion is located in the plaza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver and will showcase Aboriginal culture to the world during the 2010 Games.
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Minister Tours T'Sou-ke Solar Installation – July 17, 2009
Minister George Abbott learns from UVic co-op student Jessica Bekker how clean energy is benefiting T'Sou-ke Nation during the T'Sou-ke Solar Gathering.
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Minister Celebrates First Nations Leadership in Clean Energy – July 17, 2009
Minister George Abbott presented Chief Gordon Planes with a SolarBC award, making T'Sou-ke Nation the 8th Solar Community in B.C.
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Minister Abbott Learns Traditional Arts at New Cultural Centre – July 8, 2009
Minister George Abbott learned how to make a traditional bracelet from one of the Centre's Ambassadors as part of the 2009 Coast Salish Gathering held at the new Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
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Minister Attends Coast Salish Gathering – July 8, 2009
Chief Gibby Jacob presented Minister George Abbott with a traditional drum to thank him for participating in the 2009 Coast Salish Gathering held at the new Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.
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Minister Abbott Celebrates National Aboriginal Day with Olympic Mascots – June 21, 2009
Minister Abbott with master carver Carey Newman, members of the Spirit Pole team and Olympic Mascots Quatchi, Sumi and Miga around the Cowichan Spirit Pole in Duncan to celebrate National Aboriginal Day.
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Minister Abbott Celebrates National Aboriginal Day with B.C. Public Service- – June 17, 2009
Minister Abbott with public service representatives at the National Aboriginal Day celebration at Mungo Martin house in honour of Aboriginal public service employees.
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