That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated January 17, 2019, regarding a recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Committee meeting held January 15, 2019, be received. Further, that the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held January 15, 2019, be endorsed:
WHEREAS the Lhtako Dene Indigenous Cultural Centre concept plan includes an archival space for repatriated Lhtako Dene and Southern Dakelh artifacts, a 250 seat assembly/gathering space, an art gallery for local and indigenous art, gift shop, and café, in the form of a pit house structure honouring the history of Lhtako Dene people;
AND WHEREAS the proposed site for the Cultural Centre in the City of Quesnel is also within the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene, and is of particular importance as a historic settlement site, fishing area, and point of first contact with Alexander Mackenzie and Simon Fraser;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cariboo Regional District Board supports Lhtako Dene Nation’s application to the Investing in Canada grant, Rural and Northern Communities stream for the Lhtako Dene Indigenous Cultural Centre project.