http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by theme Aboriginal Relations en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 VANCOUVER – Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, and Ed Fast, MP for Abbotsford joined officials at Langara College to celebrate completion of renovations and expansion of campus facilities that will ensure current and future students continue to enjoy rewarding educational experiences. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0046-000659.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:35 GMT CHILLIWACK – A new academic building at the Justice Institute of B.C. at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack will build on the school’s paramedic and emergency management programs. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0044-000657.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:35 GMT FORT NELSON – Aboriginal students at Northern Lights College have a new space to study and honour their heritage with the official opening of the new gathering place, announced Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0041-000613.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:11:20 GMT KELOWNA – Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands and MLA for Kelowna-Mission joined Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and Okanagan College representatives to officially open the $28-million Centre for Learning in Kelowna. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0039-000591.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:01 GMT VANCOUVER – The Province of B.C. and the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) signed an agreement today that paves the way for First Nations to receive full per-pupil funding for eligible provincial students attending band-operated schools. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009EDUC0028-000585.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:28:08 GMT VICTORIA – Internationally-known B.C. artist Arthur Vickers joined Premier Gordon Campbell today to unveil the Leadership Desk – which Vickers designed and created as a gift from the people of British Columbia to the Government of B.C. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0057-000538.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:30:18 GMT VICTORIA – Twenty Aboriginal youth were honoured last night for successfully completing the 2008/2009 Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, announced Ben Stewart, Minister of Citizens’ Services. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CITZ0008-000531.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:43:48 GMT Minister George Abbott released the following statement today subsequent to the Tla'amin (Sliammon) First Nation ratification of their Constitution: http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ARR0006-000534.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:17:54 GMT VANCOUVER – The six recipients of the third annual BC Creative Achievement Awards for Aboriginal Art were honoured by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0049-000474.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:40:54 GMT DAWSON CREEK – Construction is underway for Driver House, a new $10.9-million development that will provide 25 units of affordable housing for Aboriginal seniors and families in Dawson Creek. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0053-000460.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:41:10 GMT