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Who are the
Four Host First Nations?
- Lil’wat Nation
- Musqueam Nation
- Squamish Nation
- Tsliel-Waututh Nation
Why did the Host First Nations get involved in
the Games?
- Pursue a common approach to maximizing the
involvement of Host First Nations in the Games and create an environment
of:
- Respect
- Cooperation
- Mutual recognition
- Enhance the Bid and the Games overall,
- Welcome the world to each of the Host Nations
Traditional Territories,
- Work with VANOC and the partners to inspire
Aboriginal athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs and create a unique
games experience.
- Build long lasting legacies for our people
and future generations.
What is the population of each of the Host First
Nations communities?
- Lil’wat Nation - 1900
- Musqueam Nation - 1150
- Squamish Nation - 3400
- Tsleil-Waututh Nation – 400
Who are the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada?
Aboriginal peoples are recognized in the Canadian
Constitution Act of 1982 as First Nations, Inuit and Métis
peoples. The term “First Peoples or Aboriginal” can
also be used synonymously.
Who are the people of the First Nations?
First Nations peoples are one of three distinct
groups of Aboriginal or First peoples in Canada, and account for
over 60% of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. There are over 600
First Nations in Canada, each with their own unique heritages, languages,
cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. Roughly 30% of Canada’s
First Nations, comprising more than 17% of Canada’s Aboriginal
peoples are in British Columbia.
There are 50 plus distinct Aboriginal languages in Canada, two thirds
of which are spoken in British Columbia. Aboriginal languages are
on the decline with less than one quarter of Aboriginal people able
to carry on a conversation in their Aboriginal Language. Over half
of Aboriginal people are under the age of 25, the fastest growing
segment of Canada’s population.
The 2010 Games are seen as an important opportunity to enhance and
renew First Nation’s heritage language, culture and participation
in sport.
What is the function of the Four Host First Nations
Society?
- Coordinate the activities of the Four Host
First Nations leading up to and during the 2010 Games
- Liaise with other First Nations, Inuit and
Métis
- Assist in identifying opportunities for other
First Nations, Inuit and Métis
- Highlight Culture and Protocol of Four Host
First Nations
- Investigate the potential for generating Revenue
- Sport/Sport Development
- Economic Development:
- Skills and Training
- Procurement
- Business Opportunities
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