First Nations Casino British Columbia
A map of the First Nations people of British Columbia as they are generally known today with common pronunciation. First-nation groups have been lobbying for a share of gambling revenue since at least 1993. Plans for a provincial First Nations Gaming Commission got under way in 2010. British Columbia is home to 198 First Nations, about one third of all First Nations in Canada. BC has the greatest diversity of Aboriginal cultures in Canada. Seven of Canada's 11 unique language families are located exclusively in British Columbia, which is more than 60% of the country's First Nations languages.
Gaming initiatives are one way in which First Nations can grow economically and develop their communities. A revenue-sharing agreement between the provincial government and First Nations has created a limited partnership for stable, long-term funding which will impact communities across the province.
Learn more about involvement and positions on gaming policies and agreements in British Columbia:
Press Release:B.C. Government, First Nations Will Share Gaming Revenue, Co-Develop Legislation to Implement UN Declaration
News: FNLC Notice of Position for BCFNGS GP Inc. Board of Directors
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Press Release:BCAFN Regional Chief Welcomes Progressive Actions Toward Reconciliation in BC Government Throne Speech
First Nations in British Columbia constitute many First Nations governments and peoples in the province of British Columbia. Many of these Indigenous Canadians are affiliated in tribal councils. Ethnic groups include the Haida, Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw, Gitxsan, Tsimshian, Nisga'a and other examples of the Pacific Northwest Coast cultures, and also various Interior Salish and Athapaskan peoples, and also the Ktunaxa.
First Nations in British Columbia[edit]
Chilcotin Tribal Councils and First Nations[edit]
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Carrier Tribal Councils and First Nations[edit]
First Nations of the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council[edit]
St'at'imc Tribal Councils and First Nations[edit]
Nlaka'pamux Tribal Councils and First Nations[edit]
First Nations of the Okanagan Nation Alliance[edit]
Secwepemc Tribal Councils and First Nations[edit]
First Nations of the Lower Mainland[edit]
- Sts'Ailes (Chehalis)/ Chehalis Indian Band
- Katzie/Katzie First Nation
- Tsleil-Waututh First Nation (Burrard Band)
- Kwikwetlem First Nation (Coquitlam Indian Band)
Tsimshian First Nations[edit]
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First Nations on Vancouver Island[edit]
British Columbia First Nations Map
External links[edit]
- First Nations, Land Rights and Environmentalism in British Columbia German website that uses visual representations to support Aboriginal Title and Rights.
- Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC: government-sponsored website that promotes aboriginal culture in the context of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
- First Nations Health Authority: - partnership of BC First Nations - working with federal and provincial partners to improve First Nations health in BC.
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