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Statement: Canada advocates for the inclusion of human rights language in the Paris Agreement
Ottawa, Ontario – December 5, 2015 – On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, reiterated today Canada’s strong belief that the Climate Change Agreement currently being negotiated in Paris should include specific language on the importance of respecting human rights, including the rights of First […]
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Vancouver Native Housing Society receives the ATAC National Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Award
December 3, 2015 Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, BC) – Aboriginal Tourism BC congratulates the Vancouver Native Housing Society (VNHS), owner and operator of Skwachàys Lodge and the Urban Aboriginal Fair Trade Gallery, for receiving the Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada (ATAC) National Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Award at the Canadian Tourism Awards in Ottawa, ON. The […]
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SLCC awarded 2015 ATBC Cultural Centre and Attraction of the Year Award
November 30, 2015 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre awarded 2015 ATBC Cultural Centre and Attraction of the Year Award Prestigious award goes to the SLCC for the third time in four years Whistler, B.C. – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) located in Whistler, BC has been recognized by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of B.C. with […]
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Aboriginal Tourism Celebrated During Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC’s Annual Stakeholder Forum
November 27, 2015 Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, BC) – The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) held its annual Stakeholders Forum this week at the Musqueam Cultural Centre, board elections and celebrating the best in Aboriginal tourism and partners at its awards gala. Joining the more than 75 Aboriginal tourism stakeholders were vital partners […]
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Telefilm Canada to fund the production of 12 English-language feature films for a total of more than $8 million
Actor Jay Baruchel directs his debut feature with the sequel to the hit hockey comedy Goon. Projects featuring Canadian stars such as Donald Sutherland, Tatiana Maslany, Adam Beach and Jessica Paré. Montreal, November 26, 2015 — Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce its support for 12 English-language films with a total investment of more than $8 […]
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Michael Phillipps’ Original Records Donated to the Ktunaxa Nation Council Archives
Cranbrook/ʔa·kiskaqǂiʔit – Archivists live for finding the “ultimate” original record, whether it comes in the form of a letter, photograph, sound recording or as moving images. Rarely will 100 year old records come through the door of archives in our province, but when it happens, it is something to celebrate. And what better time to […]
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New Ktunaxa Language Apps Aim To Help Revitalize Ktunaxa Language
Cranbrook/ʔa·kiskaqǂiʔit – The Ktunaxa Nation is celebrating the release of a number of Ktunaxa language mobile apps aimed at building Ktunaxa language usage and proficiency in children and adults. “The Ktunaxa Nation is one of the Indigenous speech communities leading the way in developing new resources for language learning in today’s world,” said app developer […]
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CRD Seeking Applicants for Arts Advisory Council
Nov 20, 2015 Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) is seeking individuals to serve on the Arts Advisory Council (AAC). The AAC adjudicates funding programs and provides advice to the CRD on issues relating to the arts in the capital region. Application deadline is Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:30pm. Please provide a letter […]
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In Commemoration of Louis Riel 1844-1885 : Louis Riel Day Events November 16, 2014
MANITOBA Winnipeg The Manitoba Metis Federation will be holding its annual commemoration ceremony for Louis Riel being held November 16, 2015. 11:30 am Gravesite Ceremony – mass service at the St. Boniface Basilica Address: 190 Ave de la Cathedrale ALBERTA Read More: http://www.metisnation.ca/index.php/news/louis-riel-day-3 NT3
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Statement by Minister Carolyn Bennett to commemorate Louis Riel Day
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (November 16, 2015) – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today to commemorate Louis Riel Day: “November 16, 2015, marks the 130th anniversary of the execution of Louis Riel for leading the North-West Resistance in defense of Métis rights. Louis Riel fought for basic human […]
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