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Friday, November 16, 2012 11:45 AM
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong attended a Reconciliation Journey ceremony held by the Tseycum First Nation at the Union Bay reserve.
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Friday, November 16, 2012 9:00 AM
The B.C. government is providing $700,000 and an accelerated land transfer for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations that will support jobs and economic development in the tourism and clean technology sectors in Clayoquot Sound.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 3:30 PM
An agreement signed today by the B.C. government and the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) supports government's 2011 throne speech commitment to establish an off-reserve Aboriginal action plan.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 10:15 AM
This year's Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention sees the signing of a renewed agreement between B.C. and UBCM, as well as praise for a new tool being developed, aimed at strengthening relationships among the provincial government, local governments and First Nations.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012 1:30 PM
The B.C. government and Gitanyow Nation have reached a reconciliation agreement that will lead to shared decision-making and allow the Gitanyow to explore economic opportunities associated with the development of the Northwest Transmission Line.
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Friday, September 14, 2012 9:15 AM
Today, the B.C. government and the Haisla Nation announced a framework agreement that will spur the development of another natural gas export facility in the Northwest.
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Friday, July 13, 2012 11:00 AM
B.C.'s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) is supporting another 12 projects, including a new biomass thermal heating system that will help a Kootenays-based First Nation reduce its energy payments and generate revenue, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak announced today.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 6:00 AM
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak released the following statement today in response to the 'yes' vote by Tla'amin Nation members regarding the ratification of their treaty:
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012 1:24 PM
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak released the following statement today regarding the B.C. Court of Appeal's decision in Roger William v. British Columbia (Attorney General):
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Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:15 AM
The Province honoured National Aboriginal Day in British Columbia with a renewed commitment to improve post-secondary opportunities and outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples with the introduction of a new framework and action plan.
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