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VANCOUVER - British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last year's wildfires and flooding will receive $74 million in grant money to make up for the loss of shared gaming revenues, the province announced Thursday.

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has developed "a new approach to litigation" as part of its...

VANCOUVER — British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last year's wildfires and flooding will receive $74 million in grant money to make up for the loss of shared gaming revenues, the province announced Thursday.

Province provides funds for lost gaming revenues

The one-time $74-million grant will mitigate the loss of revenues that are crucial to supporting First Nations in funding social services, education, infrastructure, cultural initiatives and economic development.

The British Columbia government is working to resolve legal disputes with First Nations outside of the courtroom to avoid "deepening divisions," Attorney General David Eby said.

Policy in line with United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples legislation

Policy in line with United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples legislation

Policy in line with United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples legislation

Today is Earth Day, and in honour of that, the First Nations Leadership council has released a new climate str...