http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Aboriginal Relations en-us Copyright © 2011, Province of British Columbia 5 SURREY – It’s a made-in-B.C. program that directly helps parents and kids – by offering a range of worthwhile programs such as early learning and literacy, nutrition, children’s play, outreach programs, parenting skills development, and cultural programs to enhance the lives of young children and their families. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CFD0010-000221.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:00:02 GMT Randy Hawes, the Minister of State for Mining, has reiterated the government’s commitment to sharing mineral tax revenue with First Nations, adding that Aboriginal communities have an important role to play in developing the province’s resources. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FOR0014-000201.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:08:20 GMT VICTORIA – $250,000 in one-time funding means that programs and research aimed at helping Aboriginal students succeed in their post-secondary studies will continue at the University of Victoria. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011SU0011-000196.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:44:55 GMT VICTORIA – The provincial government has proclaimed Feb. 28, 2011 as “Duncan Keith, Scott Niedermayer, Brent Seabrook, Roberto Luongo and Shea Weber Day." http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0016-000180.htm Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:07:36 GMT RICHMOND – In a historic memorandum of understanding, the Métis people of British Columbia and the Province have taken another step toward their shared goal of developing holistic, culturally appropriate child and family services—led by Métis, for Métis children, youth and families. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CFD0008-000185.htm Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:46:07 GMT VICTORIA – Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak returned Tuesday from Ottawa where she presented to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CFD0007-000119.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:02:26 GMT VICTORIA – A new report produced by the Ministry of Children and Family Development offers valuable insight into the challenges, goals and key priorities of B.C. families – and how they have changed over the past few decades. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CFD0004-000067.htm Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:28:32 GMT VICTORIA – $1.2 million in federal-provincial funding for the First Nations Forest Sector Technical Support Program will help First Nations with economic development in the forest and wood products industries. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FOR0005-000042.htm Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:28:27 GMT VICTORIA – The Year of Science is providing a total of $227,800 in funding to raise awareness of the importance of science in B.C. and to generate interest in the many career opportunities in science-related fields across the province, Ida Chong, Minister of Science and Universities, announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011SU0002-000027.htm Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:20:17 GMT GINGOLX – A First Nations community in the Northwest is celebrating the grand opening of a new child-care centre, which will integrate traditional cultural elements in its program and provide a valuable service to local families. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010CFD0030-001585.htm Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:30:12 GMT