Multiculturalism News Archive»

Heritage workbook helps build strong, vibrant downtowns

Communities throughout B.C. now have a new workbook at their fingertips to help ensure heritage buildings contribute to sustainable community development. read more

Economy Families Multiculturalism Saturday, April 13, 2013 9:45 AM

Multiculturalism Grants help celebrate diversity

The B.C. government is providing $291,950 in one-time grants to support 102 multicultural organizations through the B.C. Gaming Grant Program. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 3:25 PM

BC Arts and Culture Week to celebrate creativity

The 14th annual BC Arts and Culture Week, April 21-27, will offer British Columbians great opportunities to enjoy exciting arts events in communities throughout the province. read more

Families Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 11:30 AM

Funding supports training in welding and fabricating

The B.C. government is investing $403,615 to provide welding and metal fabrication training for people from First Nations communities under a Labour Market Sector Solutions (LMSS) partnership between the B.C. government and the Resource Training Organization (RTO). read more

Economy Education Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 8:45 AM

Mine revenue-sharing agreements benefit First Nations and the Cariboo

Two new revenue-sharing agreements will enable two Williams Lake-area First Nations to benefit from the expansion of the Mt. Polley mine. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 11, 2013 3:15 PM

Kitsumkalum First Nation votes to approve Agreement in Principle

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong released the following statement in response to Wednesday's yes vote by Kitsumkalum First Nation members regarding the ratification of their Agreement in Principle (AIP): read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:04 AM

Agreement creates new opportunities for Kaska Dena First Nations

A new agreement will create economic opportunities for the Kaska Dena First Nations in northern B.C. in advance of a treaty. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:00 PM

Housing transferred to Aboriginal providers

The government of B.C., in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA), has transferred ownership and management of 428 properties in rural communities throughout the B.C. mainland to three non-profit Aboriginal housing providers. read more

Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:00 AM

Kirpan policy introduced for B.C. courthouses

Amritdhari Khalsa Sikhs will soon be able to wear a Kirpan, a small stylized sword, while visiting courthouse public areas following a security assessment by B.C. sheriffs. read more

Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, April 10, 2013 10:15 AM

Agreement creates jobs, partnership opportunities for Ktunaxa Nation

A new agreement between the B.C. government and the Ktunaxa Nation Council will support economic development and job creation in the West Kootenay region and provide benefits to the Ktunaxa Nation in advance of a treaty. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:45 PM

Collaborative agreement signed with Lake Babine Nation

Environment Minister Terry Lake and Lake Babine Nation Deputy Chief Frank Alec signed an agreement, outlining how parks and conservancies are managed on the Nation's traditional territories. read more

Environment Multiculturalism Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:45 AM

Mine revenue-sharing to benefit Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands

A new revenue-sharing agreement will enable the Upper Similkameen Indian Band and Lower Similkameen Indian Band to benefit from the Copper Mountain Mine, located southwest of Princeton. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Monday, April 8, 2013 2:45 PM

New agreement advances oil and gas relationship

A new agreement signed between the Province, the Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) and the BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) will support economic development and provide greater land use certainty in northeast British Columbia. read more

Economy Environment Multiculturalism Friday, April 5, 2013 3:00 PM

Settlement returns land, provides financial compensation to Saanich First Nation

The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation for the Province of British Columbia amd the leaders of the five Saanich Nations announced the successful conclusion of the Goldstream Specific Claim. read more

Economy Families Multiculturalism Friday, April 5, 2013 11:00 AM

Times of India Film Awards bring big benefits to B.C.

An estimated 400 million viewers in India and around the globe will be focused on Vancouver as the inaugural Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) takes place this weekend. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:05 PM

Province commits funding for Aboriginal tourism

The Province of British Columbia has provided $1 million to support the growth of Aboriginal tourism in B.C. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:30 PM

High speed Internet service reaches the Lil'wat Nation

The 900 people living in the Lil'wat Nation subdivision of Xet'olacw, near Mount Currie, can finally pull the plug on their old dial-up Internet service now that high-speed broadband has finally reached the community. read more

Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:00 PM

Premier Christy Clark's statement on Easter

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement reflecting on Easter: read more

Families Multiculturalism Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:15 AM

More grants to fight human trafficking, family violence

Three more organizations working to combat human trafficking and domestic violence in British Columbia will receive funding for projects in their communities from the proceeds of unlawful activity. read more

Families Multiculturalism Friday, March 29, 2013 9:30 AM

Multilingual info launched for vulnerable workers

As part of the government's commitment to fight human trafficking in British Columbia, a pamphlet is being launched in five languages to raise awareness and provide assistance to foreign workers who may be the victims of trafficking. read more

Families Multiculturalism Thursday, March 28, 2013 2:45 PM