Advanced Education Minister Visits PG Campuses

PRINCE GEORGE – It has been a good day for post-secondary education in the North. The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training made a brief stop at the College of New Caledonia this morning for a trio of announcements. The first was the commitment of $2.6 million for aboriginal housing in Prince George. 

“Indigenous student housing at the college is one of the ways we’re advancing reconciliation,” stated Melanie Mark. “I’m proud to be part of a government that is committed to adopting and implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.”

The 440 square foot facility will be built on campus and will have 12 furnished rooms, a suite for an elder, a shared kitchen, living area. 

“Finding safe and affordable housing is often a challenge for Indigenous students who have moved to Prince George pursue education,” said Henry Reiser, CNC president, adding this has been a dream of the College’s wish list for more than a decade.