INDIGENOUS LEADERS AND MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND NRT AND ITBC INFORMATION SESSIONS

August 21, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver, BC – The New Relationship Trust (NRT) will visit 10 regions in BC this Fall to provide an
overview of its initiatives and to seek input from leaders and community members on how NRT can
better serve First Nations. The NRT Board and staff will share how NRT helps communities build
capacity and will gather feedback regarding NRT’s overall strategic direction and funding priorities for
the next three years.

“It’s once again time for NRT to visit communities across BC to discuss NRT’s priorities and direction,”
states Cliff Fregin, CEO of NRT. “NRT supports communities and individuals in BC with their unique
capacity building needs. During the 2018 Regional Engagement Sessions we will hear the priorities of BC
First Nations and will ensure we work towards addressing those priorities over the next three years.”
The feedback received during the sessions will contribute to NRT’s strategic direction and help focus its
efforts on five key areas: governance capacity, language & culture, education, economic development
and Elders & youth.

Accompanying NRT at each session will be the Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC), who will provide
information about its services and products, and share information about its strategic plans and the
value of tourism.

“We, at ITBC, want to have a conversation with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities on how to
engage in the tourism sector and the programs we offer to support the development of your unique
experience development. Tourism is a growing industry and will continue to grow as 1 in 3 visitors
coming to BC are seeking out an authentic Indigenous experience. Come and be part of the excitement
and a thriving and leading sector in BC,” states Tracy Eyssens, CEO of ITBC.

Full-day sessions begin at 9:00 am and are open to all Indigenous leaders and community members:

Prince George Tues, Sept. 18th Ramada Hotel Downtown

Fort St. John Thurs, Sept. 20th Stonebridge Hotel

Vancouver Mon, Sept. 24th Chief Joe Mathias Centre, North Vancouver

Prince Rupert Mon, Oct. 1st Crest Hotel

Terrace Tues, Oct. 2nd Nisga’a Society Community Centre

Nanaimo Wed, Oct. 10th Coast Bastion Hotel
Victoria Thurs, Oct. 11th Songhees First Nations Gymnasium

Williams Lake Mon, Oct. 22nd Ramada by Wyndham Convention Centre
Kamloops Wed, Oct. 24th Hotel 540
Cranbrook Mon, Oct. 29th St. Eugene’s Resort Hotel

 

For more information, please contact:
Terri Bell, Executive Coordinator Paula Amos, Director of Strategic Partnerships
New Relationship Trust Indigenous Tourism BC
Tel: 604-925-3338, Tel: 604-921-1070 ext. 223
Email: tbell@nrtf.ca Email: paula@indigenousbc.com
Website: www.newrelationshiptrust.ca Website: www.indigenousbc.com