Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation - Province of British Columbia

Ministry of Aborginal Relations and Reconciliation

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August 23, 2008

HAIDA PEOPLE REALIZE DREAM OF PERMANENT HERITAGE CENTRE

SKIDEGATE – Premier Gordon Campbell congratulated the Haida people today on the grand opening of the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay, an internationally-recognized tourism destination celebrating Haida art, culture and traditions.

August 23, 2008

PROVINCE SUPPORTS HAIDA CULTURAL CAMP FOR YOUTH

SKIDEGATE – More young people from Haida Gwaii and beyond will learn about Haida culture and knowledge thanks to a $20,000 provincial grant for the Swan Bay Rediscovery Program, Premier Gordon Campbell announced.

August 2, 2008

B.C. HELPS ABORIGINAL LEADERS COMMIT TO SPORTS LEGACY

VICTORIA – The Province has provided $300,000 to bring Aboriginal leaders from across British Columbia together in an unprecedented gathering on sport, recreation and physical activity on the eve of the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games, Michael de Jong, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, announced.

July 10, 2008

WORLD-CLASS ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE OPENS

WHISTLER – Premier Gordon Campbell joined Squamish Nation Chief Gibby Jacob and Lil’wat Nation Chief Leonard Andrew today to officially open the Skwxwú7mesh Lil’wat7úl (Squamish Lil’wat) Cultural Centre, a world-class venue showcasing Squamish and Lil’wat cultures as well as Aboriginal cultures from across B.C. and Canada.

This Ministry is leading the way to build new relationships with Aboriginal people, founded on reconciliation, recognition and respect. We negotiate treaties and other agreements to create economic certainty over Crown land and resources, and to improve the lives of Aboriginal people.