Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) congratulated Sioux Valley Dakota Nation following its successful community vote to ratify its self-government agreements with the governments of Canada and Manitoba. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced details of the government's plan for new investments in First Nation education, including $175 million for the construction and renovation of schools on reserve and an additional $100 million to support early literacy programming, services and partnerships with the provincial school systems. … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) congratulated the Stz'uminus First Nation on the opening of the Stz'uminus Community School. The new community school can accommodate approximately 144 students in a modern, energy-efficient building that will use a geothermal heating system. The facility includes classrooms, a gymnasium, shop and home … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) joined chief Cameron Alexis of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation to announce a government investment in infrastructure to support a tourism park project. Situated close to over 10,000 square kilometres of recreational Crown land, the Alexis Multi-Tourism Park will contain fully-serviced recreational vehicle … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced changes to funding for Aboriginal Representative Organizations (AROs) and Tribal Councils. Duncan said to sustain that progress the government is changing the funding model for Aboriginal Organizations and Tribal Councils, to make funding more equitable among organizations across the country, and ensure … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced plans to work with its partners on a new approach to treaty and self-government negotiations. Duncan said the current process allows negotiations to carry on for years, with no foreseeable end, creating financial liabilities for Aboriginal communities and impeding economic investment opportunities. … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) reported on progress in British Columbia Treaty Negotiations. Duncan said Canada is in a position to make land and financial offers at several tables including Xwemalhkwu (Homalco), Nazko, Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations. If accepted by the First Nations, these tables will be … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) and chief John Elliott of the Stz'uminus First Nation announced funding for a new water and wastewater infrastructure project in Stz'uminus First Nation. The First Nation has plans to develop 25 hectares of designated mixed-use commercial and retail buildings on one of their … Read more
On behalf of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.), Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) announced the opening of the ?aq'amnik Education Centre. This investment has been assisted in part by measures under Economic Action Plan 2012. The new elementary school will accommodate approximately 50 students from kindergarten to … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated the Gitanmaax Band and Village of Hazelton on completion of upgrades to their water treatment system. Duncan said this project demonstrates the power of partnerships to help us make advances in the quality of life of First Nation people. The project was … Read more
