Supporting Communities

The Province works in partnership with First Nations, Métis, non-government organizations and the federal government to provide services and programs to improve social outcomes for Indigenous people and communities.

The Province offers skills and expertise to build capacity and goodwill with First Nations. It works with businesses and individuals to build supporting networks and help with:

Economic & Business Development

• Economic development
• Business development
• Broadband Internet connectivity

Youth Development

• Indigenous youth

Education & Employment

• Indigenous employment & the B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint
• Education and skills training

Improving Social Outcomes

• Minister's Indigenous Council on Aboriginal Women (MACIW)
• Urban and off-reserve Indigenous people
• Culture & language
• Indigenous health
• Indigenous justice
• Housing