Multiculturalism News Archive»

Deal gives parking lot new lease on life: The Splatsin First Nation and the Province have reached an agreement that will allow the parking lot at Mabel Lake to reopen in time for the summer recreation season. read more; Economy Environment Multiculturalism Tuesday, May 8, 2012 1:30 PM
ESL training opening doors for learners: Erfan Mahdizadeh's dream of a business degree from one of British Columbia's top universities is back on course, thanks to English as Second Language (ESL) training. read more; Economy Education Multiculturalism Friday, May 4, 2012 1:30 PM
Grand opening of new youth safe house in Nanaimo: The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Society are celebrating the grand opening of a new safe house for vulnerable teens in Nanaimo, which doubles the capacity of the former youth safe house. read more; Families Health Multiculturalism Friday, May 4, 2012 11:30 AM
Provincial laws to regulate on-reserve development projects: Legislation introduced today will allow provincial laws and regulations to apply to major commercial and industrial projects on federal Indian Reserve Land for the first time, announced Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:06 AM
British Columbia celebrates Asian Heritage Month: The month of May is Asian Heritage Month, and I'm pleased to celebrate the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it is today. read more; Multiculturalism Wednesday, May 2, 2012 1:35 PM
Province announces support for Victoria Juno bid: The Province is supporting Victoria's bid for the 2014 Juno Awards with a $50,000 grant, announced the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:50 AM
Arts and Culture Week inspires participation: Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Saturday, April 28, 2012 2:00 PM
Early transfer of treaty land stokes economic engine: The community of Tla'amin (Sliammon) Nation near Powell River celebrated a milestone in the treaty process at an event marking the transfer of three parcels of land to Tla'amin Nation in advance of their treaty being implemented. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Friday, April 27, 2012 3:00 PM
Helping Aboriginal non-profits improve human resources: A new labour market partnership agreement between the Province and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) will help address human resources challenges within Aboriginal non-profit agencies to better provide essential supports to Aboriginal people and families throughout B.C. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Thursday, April 26, 2012 2:00 PM
Fund creates First Nations clean energy opportunities: A small storage, run-of-river hydro facility that will create economic opportunities and help a coastal First Nation get off diesel is one of 11 new projects supported by B.C.'s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF). read more; Economy Environment Multiculturalism Tuesday, April 24, 2012 1:00 PM
Nominations open for $5,000 multiculturalism awards: Nominations are now open for the annual Provincial Nesika Awards 2012 and British Columbians are encouraged to participate. read more; Families Multiculturalism Monday, April 23, 2012 10:00 AM
B.C. proclaims Arts and Culture Week: British Columbians are celebrating the 13th annual Arts and Culture Week, April 22-28, in recognition of the province's talented artists and diverse arts and cultural organizations. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:00 PM
Kwantlen and other First Nations vital to B.C. forestry: A new agreement that will put forestry revenue directly back into the Kwantlen First Nation community is further evidence of the key role First Nations are taking in B.C.'s forestry sector, announced Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak. read more; Economy Environment Multiculturalism Friday, April 20, 2012 12:30 PM
FrontCounter BC expands service to Haida Gwaii: A new FrontCounter BC office will help enable job creation on Haida Gwaii by providing easier access to provincial government services. read more; Economy Environment Multiculturalism Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:16 PM
Celebrating success: BladeRunners graduates recognized: The achievement of more than 60 local Aboriginal youth who have successfully completed the BladeRunners program was celebrated today at a graduation ceremony hosted by the Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre Society (CCATEC). read more; Economy Education Multiculturalism Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:00 AM
Partnership to support rural student literacy: They say reading is as easy as A, B, C, but some children continue to struggle with a skill that is vital to a healthy, successful future - and a new partnership will help improve early literacy skills in rural and remote communities. read more; Education Multiculturalism Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:00 AM
Housing transferred to Aboriginal provider: The Province, in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association, has transferred ownership and management of 75 properties for Aboriginal families on Vancouver Island to M'akola Housing Society. read more; Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:15 AM
Premier Christy Clark Issues Statement on Vaisakhi: Premier Christy Clark released the following statement today marking Vaisakhi: "On Vaisakhi hundreds of thousands of British Columbians join millions of people worldwide to celebrate the holiest day of the Sikh calendar. read more; Multiculturalism Friday, April 13, 2012 9:00 AM
New employment program helps people find and keep jobs: The new Employment Program of BC will provide unemployed British Columbians with the supports and services they need to do just that - get back to work and be self-sufficient. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Tuesday, April 10, 2012 1:13 PM
ESL courses now tuition-free: Canadian citizens can now take English as a Second Language courses tuition-free at 17 public post-secondary institutions throughout British Columbia. read more; Economy Education Multiculturalism Thursday, April 5, 2012 1:30 PM