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Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:54 PM
On September 7-8, 2016 Premier Christy Clark, her cabinet and the First Nations Leadership Council will welcome all delegates to the third annual Cabinet-First Nations Leaders Gathering, being held on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish First Nations.
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Monday, January 25, 2016 1:45 PM
Allie Auger knows the importance of skills training. A member of the Saulteau First Nations, Allie is an Aboriginal Skills Navigator for the New Relationship Trust.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:00 PM
The traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation can be found on the west coast of central Vancouver Island and includes the town of Tofino. It has natural boundaries of mountains and ocean, and is home to about 1,000 members. The territory is also a perfect location for the development of small, clean energy projects.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:00 PM
The first homes have been built, construction has started on others, and a pioneering clean energy project designed to harness ocean thermal energy is taking shape in a new residential development known as Spirit Bay, near Sooke.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:00 PM
In the 1990’s, the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) began an aggressive program of economic development resulting in 90% band employment.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:12 PM
Connecting First Nations members to skills training and jobs. That’s something Tara Alfred works to achieve every day.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015 10:00 AM
As an Aboriginal Skills Navigator in B.C., helping First Nations members overcome barriers to skills training and access family-supporting jobs is something Gloria Catherall is passionate about.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015 10:15 AM
Getting the skills you need to get the job you want can be challenging. That’s where Aboriginal Skills Navigator Brock Endean can help.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:55 AM
Rochelle Saddleman is dedicated to ensuring more First Nations members get the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly-changing work environment.
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Thursday, October 22, 2015 8:42 AM
For 27 year-old Curtis Young-Mercer, being an Aboriginal skills Navigator, is both highly challenging and personally rewarding.
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