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B.C. government backs Songhees Nation’s bid to host 2020 Indigenous Games

Apr 16, 2018 | 3:00 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government is backing a Victoria-area First Nation’s attempt to host the 2020 North American Indigenous Games.

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Scott Fraser says the province will contribute $3.5 million to support the Songhees First Nation bid for the games.

He says the provincial contribution amounts to 35 per cent of the event’s budget.

The North American Indigenous Games selection council is currently in the Victoria area assessing preparations for the bid and scouting venues across Greater Victoria.