British Columbia’s refusal to endorse an Indigenous-led proposal to host the 2030 Olympics has ended the effort, according to Chief Jen Thomas of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lisa Beare says the government is opting not to help the bid because the Games come with billions of dollars in direct costs and hosting could jeopardize the government’s ability to address pressures facing citizens.
Thomas claims that she is offended and disrespected by the decision and that organisers weren’t given a chance to respond to many of their inquiries.
Organizing the 2030 Olympics in Vancouver, Whistler, and Sun Peaks is expected to cost between $3. 5 and $4 billion, with finance coming from a combination of public and commercial sources, according to the group leading the bid.
On February 1, the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations declared.
1 that they had signed an agreement with the City of Vancouver, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee to explore a bid.
The First Nations involved in the proposal, which was the first Olympic bid made by an Indigenous-led organisation, have stated it offers a chance for peace.
After British Columbia rejects sponsorship, the First Nations chief believes the 2030 Olympic bid is finished.
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