Reconciliation in action

As we lead up to National Aboriginal Day, United Way British Columbia is committed to better understanding issues facing Aboriginal peoples in BC and recognize the significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. At present, United Way invests nearly $2 million in Aboriginal initiatives. The early childhood program Success By 6 BC invests another $1 million. Better at Home, a seniors program funded by the provincial government and managed by United Way, has four Aboriginal-focussed programs located on reserve that serve Aboriginal communities: Squamish Nation–Tsleil-Waututh Nation Better at Home; Stó:lō Territory Better at Home; Gitxsan Better at Home; and Cowichan Tribes Better at Home. United Way is working on our own Statement of Reconciliation that we will publish next Tuesday on National Aboriginal Day. We are proud to be invited to Ray-Cam Co-operative Centre’s Reconciliation in Action Day, tomorrow, June 17. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement!