As the province attracts increased investment opportunities, the new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is ready to help move projects forward that create jobs for families across British Columbia.

The Splatsin First Nation and the Province have reached an agreement that will allow the parking lot at Mabel Lake to reopen in time for the summer recreation season.

Legislation introduced today will allow provincial laws and regulations to apply to major commercial and industrial projects on federal Indian Reserve Land for the first time, announced Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak.

The month of May is Asian Heritage Month, and I'm pleased to celebrate the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it is today.

The Province is supporting Victoria's bid for the 2014 Juno Awards with a $50,000 grant, announced the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year.

A new labour market partnership agreement between the Province and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) will help address human resources challenges within Aboriginal non-profit agencies to better provide essential supports to Aboriginal people and families throughout B.C.

A small storage, run-of-river hydro facility that will create economic opportunities and help a coastal First Nation get off diesel is one of 11 new projects supported by B.C.'s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF).

Nominations are now open for the annual Provincial Nesika Awards 2012 and British Columbians are encouraged to participate.

British Columbians are celebrating the 13th annual Arts and Culture Week, April 22-28, in recognition of the province's talented artists and diverse arts and cultural organizations.