Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 PROVINCE AND FIRST NATIONS SIGN HISTORIC AGREEMENT 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 MINISTER’S STATEMENT ON TLA'AMIN CONSTITUTION VOTE 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 NEW ART HONOURS FIRST NATIONS CULTURE 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 OKANAGAN COLLEGE CREATES CENTRE FOR ABORIGINAL STUDENTS SALMON ARM – Aboriginal students attending Okanagan College¹s Salmon Arm campus this fall have a new space that celebrates their heritage and provides access to a variety of support services, announced Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ARR0003-000289.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:31:51 GMT YES VOTE RIGHTS HISTORIC WRONG FOR FIRST NATION VICTORIA – Tsay Keh Dene First Nation in northern B.C. has voted yes to a final agreement with the Province and BC Hydro over the development of the Williston Reservoir and W.A.C. Bennett Dam, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister George Abbott announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ARR0002-000070.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:25:11 GMT MAA-NULTH TREATY RECEIVES ROYAL ASSENT On June 18, the federal government gave royal assent to the Maa-nulth First Nations treaty. This was the last step in what has been a long journey towards a final agreement for the five First Nations negotiating as part of the Maa-nulth treaty: the Uchucklesaht Tribe, Ucluelet First Nation, Ka:'yu:'k't'h'-Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations, Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the Toquaht Nation. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ARR0001-000046.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT