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Aboriginal Tourism in BC got a big boost from Canadian government – Richmond News
Indigenous businesses and communities around the province have just gotten a big boost from the Canadian government: This month, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, announced a $2,250,000 investment in Aboriginal Tourism BC (AtBC). AtBC has a multi-year plan called “Pulling Together” that maps out their strategy for drawing more and […]
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Read MoreAboriginal tourism gets $2.25M infusion from federal government – Times Colonist
January 23, 2018 A $2.25-million shot in the arm from the federal government is designed to expand the growing Aboriginal tourism sector, said the federal tourism minister. Bardish Chagger, who was in Victoria to take part in the Impact Sustainability Travel and Tourism Conference, said the money will help ensure Aboriginal tourism can grow and […]
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Read MoreBritish Columbia’s Aboriginal communities to benefit from investment in cultural tourism
Funding supports Vancouver-based non-profit to enhance profile of Aboriginal tourism across B.C. January 22, 2018 – Victoria, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada Indigenous businesses and communities in British Columbia will benefit from a Government of Canada investment of $2,250,000 towards the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC). This support will help operators […]
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Read MoreMedia Advisory: Minister Chagger to make announcements in Victoria
From Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Victoria, British Columbia, January 19, 2018—As part of a three-day trip to British Columbia, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government of the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will travel to Victoria on Monday, January 22. While there, she will deliver a […]
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Read MoreVisitor numbers show B.C. as a choice destination for international travellers
Nov. 22, 2017 VICTORIA – September was a strong month for tourism in British Columbia, with an increase in international visitor arrival numbers. The latest September numbers from Statistics Canada indicate 4.6% growth over the same month in 2016, with 26,478 more visitors arriving in B.C. The total year-to-date international overnight custom entries to B.C. are also […]
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