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New scholarships help fill critical gap for trained tradespeople

FortisBC is working with Thompson Rivers University and Okanagan College to provide six new scholarships for women and Indigenous students pursuing careers in trades.
February 25, 2021

REnEW program helps graduates build a better future

The Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) program helps individuals experiencing barriers to employment. It offers participants skills training and hands-on experience in the energy-efficiency construction industry.
November 4, 2020

3 ways to get to know Indigenous culture and why it’s a great idea

National Indigenous History Month is a time to learn more about Indigenous culture. Here are three ways to do that.
June 17, 2020

Celebrating unique and diverse Indigenous cultures and customs

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we’re celebrating the preservation, sharing and promotion of Indigenous culture with events throughout the province all month long.
June 21, 2019

Celebrating Siya with Westbank First Nation

FortisBC celebrates Siya with the Westbank First Nation.
June 19, 2019

Indigenous knowledge shared through partnership

FortisBC recently partnered with Beecher Bay First Nation, M’akola Housing Society and the Sooke Family Resource Society for an event centered around community building and drumming. Charla Huber, columnist with the Victoria Times Colonist and director of communications and Indigenous relations for M’akola Group of Societies, shares her memories of a very special day in the community.
May 31, 2019

Partnering on a project with a bright future

For National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018, we are highlighting just a few of the ways in which FortisBC celebrates our relationships with Indigenous communities in BC.
June 21, 2018

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day every day of the year

For National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018, we are highlighting just a few of the ways in which FortisBC celebrates our relationships with Indigenous communities in BC.
June 19, 2018

New scholarships help fill critical gap for trained tradespeople

FortisBC is working with Thompson Rivers University and Okanagan College to provide six new scholarships for women and Indigenous students pursuing careers in trades.
February 25, 2021

REnEW program helps graduates build a better future

The Residential Energy Efficiency Works (REnEW) program helps individuals experiencing barriers to employment. It offers participants skills training and hands-on experience in the energy-efficiency construction industry.
November 4, 2020

3 ways to get to know Indigenous culture and why it’s a great idea

National Indigenous History Month is a time to learn more about Indigenous culture. Here are three ways to do that.
June 17, 2020

Celebrating unique and diverse Indigenous cultures and customs

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we’re celebrating the preservation, sharing and promotion of Indigenous culture with events throughout the province all month long.
June 21, 2019

Celebrating Siya with Westbank First Nation

FortisBC celebrates Siya with the Westbank First Nation.
June 19, 2019

Indigenous knowledge shared through partnership

FortisBC recently partnered with Beecher Bay First Nation, M’akola Housing Society and the Sooke Family Resource Society for an event centered around community building and drumming. Charla Huber, columnist with the Victoria Times Colonist and director of communications and Indigenous relations for M’akola Group of Societies, shares her memories of a very special day in the community.
May 31, 2019

Partnering on a project with a bright future

For National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018, we are highlighting just a few of the ways in which FortisBC celebrates our relationships with Indigenous communities in BC.
June 21, 2018

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day every day of the year

For National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018, we are highlighting just a few of the ways in which FortisBC celebrates our relationships with Indigenous communities in BC.
June 19, 2018