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FYI: Governments of Canada and British Columbia sign new training and skills development agreements

Vancouver, British Columbia, February 20, 2008 — The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Honourable Colin Hansen, British Columbia’s Minister of Economic Development, today signed two new labour market agreements that will help British Columbians improve their skills and get better jobs. Read the rest of this entry »

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First Nations at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University has more than 100 programs in 6 faculties where you can create your own degree that meets your academic goals. Whether your interest is in First Nations Studies, Archaeology, Education, Health Science, Business, Anthropology or Criminology, SFU offers options for First Nations students. If you are graduating from high school and plan to attend SFU in the Fall 2008 term, apply on-line by February 28 to be eligible for an early admission offer and to be considered for an entrance scholarship. To be eligible for SFU scholarships and bursaries for First Nations students, indicate that you are of First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry when you apply. Read the rest of this entry »

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Executives of the Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Community Seek Equal Participation with Government.

Today the Vice President of the United Native Nations, empowered by 16 urban Aboriginal executives, presented a clear statement to the Greater Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy that the current strategy is not representing the Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Community. 

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Newly Formed Vancouver Aboriginal Executives Council (VAEC)

October 23, 2007

To:  Executive Director

On behalf of the newly formed Vancouver Aboriginal Executives Council (VAEC), we invite you to our next meeting, November 8, 2007 at 9:30 am at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, in the Simon Baker room. Read the rest of this entry »

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Aboriginal BEST program overview Starting October 20, 2007

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