http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by theme Aboriginal Relations en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 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 VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell released the following statement to congratulate Councillor Jody Wilson Raybould on her election as B.C. Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations: http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0042-000437.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:25:26 GMT VICTORIA – Four pieces of original First Nations art commissioned to honour the contribution of Aboriginal peoples in British Columbia and enhance the collection at Government House, were first shown at Government House. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ARR0004-000401.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:50:21 GMT WEST KELOWNA – The Ministry of Transportation and the Westbank First Nation (WFN) have signed an agreement that will facilitate the construction of a new interchange at Westside Road, Transportation Minister Shirley Bond and Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0013-000314.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:09:00 GMT The expansion of the Vancouver Convention Centre is now complete with the opening of the new 90 metre Harbour Concourse, the blessing of a special Coast Salish Gallery, and the reopening of the original East building at Canada Place. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0031-000308.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:02:44 GMT