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Cowichan Elders present BC Hydro with a token of appreciation for its support of the 2008 North American Indigenous Games.

BC Hydro is committed to integrating an aboriginal relationship component into everything we do. This means having aboriginal representation within BC Hydro's management, professional and collective bargaining positions.

It also means understanding and responding to the key priorities of British Columbia's First Nations and aboriginal people.

Read BC Hydro's Expression of Reconciliation statement [PDF, 125 KB] to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Read about BC Hydro's history of Aboriginal Relations and commitment to First Nations.

See below for links to information about various BC Hydro Aboriginal Relations key initiatives.

Progressive Aboriginal Relations BC Hydro is the first utility in Canada to earn a silver award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business's PAR program.		Economic Development Learn about contracting and business policies and opportunities with BC Hydro.

Education & Employment BC Hydro aims to be an employer of choice among aboriginal communities.		Donations, Sponsorships & Scholarships BC Hydro is proud to support and strengthen aboriginal communities.

Customer Service BC Hydro is working to improve Customer Service in First Nations communities.		Reliability BC Hydro is working to improve Reliability in First Nations communities.

Aboriginal Agreements Read about our agreements with the Tsay Keh Dene, Kwadacha, St'át'imc and other First Nations.

Last Modified: Apr 27, 2012