District of Matsqui

Humber College and The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Partner for Indsights: A Window Into the Indigenous Economy

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.

Key Points: 
  • As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.
  • Indigenous economic growth contributes $30 billion to Canada's economy annually, leading to increased job opportunities, skill development, and capacity building in Indigenous communities.
  • "Using innovative digital storytelling, we are hoping to inspire and encourage future Indigenous business leaders," says CCAB President and CEO, Tabatha Bull.
  • We didn't just want to be Indigenous people who own a business, but we wanted to be an Indigenous business," says Barnaby.

Former Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Hospital Lands Returned to Matsqui First Nation

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

S'OLH TEMEXW and ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matsqui First Nation (Matsqui) announced today that the former Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Hospital lands located at 2179 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C.

Key Points: 
  • S'OLH TEMEXW and ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matsqui First Nation (Matsqui) announced today that the former Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Hospital lands located at 2179 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
  • (the Lands) were returned to Matsqui on October 22, 2020.
  • Matsquis core traditional territory extends along the Fraser River from Crescent Island to Sumas Mountain, and southward beyond the Canada-United States border.
  • Currently, Matsqui intends on developing a mixed-use project on the Lands that will include rental housing, commercial, and institutional uses, though Matsqui remain open to discussions with Fraser Health Authority to locate a future healthcare facility on the Lands.