Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong attended a Reconciliation Journey ceremony held by the Tseycum First Nation at the Union Bay reserve.

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.

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.

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.

An Incremental Treaty Agreement (ITA) signed today by the B.C. government and Nazko First Nation, will expand economic development and job creation opportunities, and provide benefits to the First Nation in advance of a treaty final agreement.

As part of ongoing work to participate in and monitor the Joint Review Panel on the Northern Gateway Project, the government of British Columbia today outlined five minimum requirements that must be met for the province to consider the construction and operation of heavy oil pipelines within its borders.