Posted: Jul 08, 2021 2:44 PM PT | Last Updated: July 8
The Tachick Lake Resort near Vanderhoof, B.C. The Agricultural Land Commission has approved a proposal from Carrier Sekani Family Services for a large addictions treatment facility on agricultural land in the area. (Submitted by Carrier Sekani Family Services)
The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has approved a plan by First Nations to build an addictions treatment facility on the agricultural land reserve in central B.C., after initially rejecting the same proposal months ago.
On Thursday, the Carrier Sekani Family Services said the ALC had granted an exemption for creating a 60-bed recovery centre on farmland near Vanderhoof, B.C.
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PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment to benefit from federal dollars
SHARE ON: Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller. (Photo supplied by Press Secretary Adrienne Vaupshas)
The Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) is set to receive just shy of $300,000 in funding.
Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller made the announcement today (Thursday).
The not-for-profit organization delivers employment initiatives for Indigenous residents in the area.
During the pandemic, the organization began working with the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, PG Native Friendship Centre as well as Central Interior Native Health Society, and Carrier Sekani Family Services to support Elders, children and vulnerable community members.
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OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $291,173 to support the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) through the Indigenous Community Support Fund (ICSF).
The PGNAETA is a not-for-profit organization based in Prince George, British Columbia that administers and delivers employment initiatives for Indigenous Peoples in the area. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PGNAETA began working with the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, Prince George Native Friendship Centre, Central Interior Native Health Society and Carrier Sekani Family Services to support Elders, children and vulnerable community members in the Prince George area. This coordinated approach helped identify at-risk urban Indigenous people and provided them with the necessary pandemic supports such as food, accommodations, cultural su
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Canada announces funding for Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association to support community-led responses to COVID-19 pandemic
From: Indigenous Services Canada
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $291,173 to support the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) through the Indigenous Community Support Fund (ICSF).
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $291,173 to support the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) through the Indigenous Community Support Fund (ICSF).
The PGNAETA is a not-for-profit organization based in Prince George, British Columbia that administers and delivers employment initiatives for Indigenous Peoples in the area. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PGNAETA began working with the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, Prince George Native Friendship Centre, Cen