SQUAMISH - The Squamish and Lil'Wat First Nations has received $1 million to develop a new cultural centre in Whistler, July 24, 2006. Funding was provided by the Western Economic Diversification Canada through the Western Economic Partnership Agreement. The Province of B.C. has previously committed $6 million to the project. The facility will strengthen the cultural and ecotourism industry in the region. Pictured (left to right) Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister of the Canadian Wheat Board; Colin Hansen, B.C. Minister of Economic Development; Chief Leonard Andrew, Lil’wat Nation; Vancouver-Garibaldi MLA Joan McIntyre; Chief Gibby Jacob, Squamish Nation.
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