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| Minister's Message |
The summer of 2008 strengthened British Columbia’s appreciation for Aboriginal heritage, culture and achievements. The foundation for the New Relationship – respect, recognition, and reconciliation – has built relationships necessary to continue the advancements made between the Province, First Nations, and Aboriginal organizations.
The largest Aboriginal sport and culture event in North America took place in British Columbia this summer where Aboriginal communities from across Canada and the United States gathered in the Cowichan Valley. The 2008 North American Indigenous Games was a celebration of culture and history, and brought significant economic, sport, and community legacies to First Nations and to our province.
Honourable Michael de Jong
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Read more
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NAIG Opens in B.C.
August 2008
One of the largest sporting events in North America got underway August 3, 2008, as Premier Gordon Campbell welcomed athletes, coaches and cultural participants to the 2008 North American Indigenous Games. Read more
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Maa-nulth Final Agreement is highlight of Minister’s Tour
July 21-27, 2008
Minister Michael de Jong’s highly successful summer tour from 21-27 July culminated in the historic signing of the Maa-nulth Final Agreement by four of the five Maa-nulth First Nations. Read more
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Journey Strengthens Relationship with Aboriginal Communities
June 30, 2008
On June 30, 2008, Minister de Jong joined 15 canoes carrying police officers and Aboriginal paddlers for a brief portion of their epic eight day canoe journey down the Fraser River which had taken the participants all the way from Hope to Gibsons, visiting First Nations communities along the way. Read more
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B.C. Joins Aboriginal Leaders in Commitment to Sports Legacy
August 2, 2008
More than 110 First Nations Chiefs, Métis leaders and representatives from off-reserve Aboriginal organizations met on the Tsartlip reserve in Brentwood Bay on August 2, 2008 in an unprecedented gathering to hear and respond to a declaration on sport and recreation from B.C. Aboriginal youth. The Province provided $300,000 in funding toward the event. Read more
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Minister Honored with Métis Sash
April 24, 2008
Minister Michael de Jong has become the sixth person in British Columbia to receive the Order of the Sash from the Métis Nation BC. President of Métis Nation BC (MNBC), Bruce Demont, presented the sash to Minister de Jong on April 24, 2008. Read more
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Minister Signs Historic First Nations Housing Agreement
May 21, 2008
On May 21, 2008, the Government of Canada, Province of B.C. and First Nations Leadership Council signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to work together to develop a comprehensive approach to improve housing for First Nations communities, individuals and families both on and off reserve. Read more
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