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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 8:00 AM
Five pilot communities will participate in the first phase of the Off-Reserve Aboriginal Action Plan (ORAAP). The pilot communities are: Vancouver, Surrey, Prince George, Kamloops, and Duncan.
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Monday, December 10, 2012 10:15 AM
The B.C. government's first-ever strategic engagement agreement (SEA) - with the Nanwakolas First Nations - is being renewed for another three years.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:30 AM
The B.C. government is providing another $764,600 through the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) to help 10 First Nations communities pursue clean-power options.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012 1:00 PM
A feast held in Port Alberni represents a significant step in healing a 143-year-old wound in the relationship between Hesquiaht First Nation and B.C.
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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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