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Sunday, June 19, 2016 10:00 AM
The B.C. government is encouraging all British Columbians to participate in their local National Aboriginal Day celebrations on June 21 as a means of fostering reconciliation through awareness of Aboriginal culture and achievements.
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Friday, April 29, 2016 10:30 AM
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad released the following statement, in response to members of Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) voting in favour of ratifying their treaty Agreement-in-Principle:
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Saturday, April 9, 2016 12:00 PM
Cheers rang out this morning as Tla’amin Nation unveiled three new totem poles at its new Government House, marking the start of a community celebration recognizing the First Nation’s treaty coming into effect.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016 9:00 AM
An agreement between the Province and Lake Babine Nation will help to guide collaboration on natural resource management and economic development opportunities across the First Nation’s traditional territory.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2016 9:00 AM
The Tla’amin Final Agreement came into effect, ushering in a new era for the Tla’amin people as a self-governing First Nation, equipped with the tools and authority to take control of its future.
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Monday, March 14, 2016 9:30 AM
Metlakatla First Nation has signed two pipeline benefits agreements with the provincial government that will provide direct benefits to the community as a result of B.C.’s developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
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Friday, February 26, 2016 3:32 PM
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation John Rustad marked the conclusion of the 2016 National Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls with the following statement:
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Friday, February 19, 2016 3:00 PM
Four new members have been appointed to the Minister’s Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women (MACAW), which provides advice to the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation on improving the quality of life for Aboriginal women and girls.
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Friday, February 12, 2016 12:40 PM
The B.C. government and the Tsilhqot’in Nation have signed a five-year framework agreement that establishes a shared vision, principles and structures to negotiate a comprehensive and lasting reconciliation between the Nation and the Province.
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Friday, February 12, 2016 10:45 AM
A graduation ceremony and traditional feast helped celebrate the successful completion of a bridging-to-trades, skills training program by members of Tsil Kaz Koh and Wet’suwet’en First Nations communities.
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