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Saturday, September 19, 2020 8:00 AM
First Nations in B.C. and the provincial government completed and signed a 23-year agreement on Sept. 16, 2020, that will see the Province share approximately $3 billion in gaming revenue.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020 2:00 PM
The Province has released the first annual report on progress for implementing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
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Friday, June 26, 2020 11:15 AM
A historic agreement between the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Líl̓wat Nations, the Province, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Whistler Blackcomb creates new opportunities for economic development, reflecting B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation.
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Sunday, June 21, 2020 7:00 AM
Premier John Horgan and Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day, Sunday, June 21, 2020:
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Monday, April 20, 2020 1:02 PM
A new collaborative framework will help ensure people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in B.C. have access to critical health care they can count on to meet their unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:45 PM
Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019 8:20 PM
Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the following statement:
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Monday, November 4, 2019 8:30 AM
Nadleh Whut'en First Nation is currently building six new homes in its community west of Prince George, supported by funds shared as part of the Province’s gaming revenue-sharing commitment.
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Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:32 AM
Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:10 PM
To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the Province has introduced the gaming control amendment act, which, if passed, will provide B.C. First Nations with 7% of BC Lottery Corporation’s net income for 23 years.
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