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Tuesday, November 1, 2016 10:30 AM
The Province has proclaimed November as the second annual Aboriginal Disability Awareness Month in British Columbia, recognizing the unique contributions Indigenous people living with disabilities make to communities throughout the province.
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Friday, September 30, 2016 1:00 PM
Following on a strong annual tradition, the Province is commemorating October as Community Living Month, a time to recognize and celebrate community inclusion and the significant contributions people living with developmental disabilities make to British Columbia communities year round.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:00 AM
A new focus on social innovation in the Community and Employer Partnerships program will support B.C.’s growing social-enterprise sector and increase the potential for social innovation in B.C.
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Friday, May 20, 2016 9:00 AM
The Province has proclaimed May 20, 2016, as B.C.’s third Aboriginal Social Enterprise Day to celebrate the accomplishments of Aboriginal social enterprises and their contributions to the vitality of British Columbia and the strength and resilience of Aboriginal communities.
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Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:30 AM
Government is supporting B.C. social enterprises that make a positive impact as they pursue social, cultural and environmental goals in communities throughout the province.
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Friday, December 4, 2015 9:30 AM
A holiday gift basket filled with teas, coffee and chocolates from Aq’saak Aboriginal Foods is packed with West Coast Aboriginal culture and social impact. Operated out of the Wachiay Friendship Centre in Courtenay, the social enterprise provides employment opportunities and business training in marketing and sales for the local Aboriginal community.
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Friday, June 26, 2015 1:00 PM
British Columbians throughout the province are benefiting from the actions included in the one-year progress update on Accessibility 2024.
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Friday, May 1, 2015 8:00 AM
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Social Enterprises are a relatively new business model, but they are quickly expanding throughout B.C. and around the world.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:18 AM
Strengthened public safety, high training standards and improved access to public places, such as transit vehicles and restaurants, are key goals of B.C.'s newly introduced Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
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Friday, October 17, 2014 9:15 AM
As part of Accessibility 2024, Government has created a new action group to champion the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to improve the financial security of people with disabilities.
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