News and Events

5 July 2012: Independence Day Celebration

“Our Independence Day is an occasion not only to remember the principles of freedom and liberty, on which our country was founded,” Consul General Callaghan said, “but also to honor those who have embodied, defended, and upheld those ideals in good times and in bad.”
29-30 March 2012: Zonnie Gorman talks about Navajo Code Talker dad

The Code Talker story takes on a new meaning in 2012. At both University of Victoria and at University of British Columbia where Zonnie spoke March 30, the study and revitalization of native language is a vital part of regaining what has been lost in First Nations culture.
14-16 March 2012: U.S. Commercial Service Supports Green Business

Cindy Biggs, principal commercial officer for the U.S. Commercial Service office based at U.S. Consulate General Calgary, said she and her staff advise U.S. manufacturers and service providers how to enter international markets and advise Canadian companies how to set up operations in the U.S. and invest in U.S. businesses.
24 February 2012: Beat Nation: Nicholas Galanin

Beat Nation -- traditional drums or the rhythm of hip hop? The video by Nicholas Galanin, Tlingit-Aleut born in Sitka Alaska, raises the question at the entrance to Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibit, Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture
1 February 2012: Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture, at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Dylan AT Miner came cruising in to Vancouver from Michigan with a shipment of four, glistening gold-painted low rider bicycles. Miner is the first of a group of Aboriginal artists interpreting their culture in a contemporary way who will be part of the upcoming exhibition, Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture, February 25 to June 3, at the Vancouver Art Gallery Podcast »
29 August 2011: U.S. Consul General Anne Callaghan Assumes Duties

The U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver is pleased to announce the arrival of Consul General Anne Callaghan. Ms. Callaghan assumed duties as the United States’ Consul General in Vancouver on August 25, 2011.
21 July 2011: Grizzly Bear Recovery Programs

The consulate's public affairs section went to see Coola and Grinder, resident grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge, and paid a call on wildlife manager Devin Manky, after Manky and some of his staff attended a consulate program in June on grizzly bear recovery.
12 July 2011: Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska

Today, the President signed a memorandum establishing an interagency working group to coordinate the efforts of Federal agencies responsible for overseeing the safe and responsible development of onshore and offshore energy resources and associated infrastructure in Alaska.
13 May 2011: Department of State Announces Successful Conclusion to Arctic Council Ministerial

On May 11th and 12th, 2011, Secretary of State Clinton participated in the Seventh Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council, in Nuuk, Greenland -- the first time that a Secretary of State has attended an Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting. Full Meeting Coverage »
12 May 2011: Arctic Council Completes Major Science Report on State of Arctic Cryosphere

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joined her counterparts at today's Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Nuuk, Greenland, in welcoming the release of a major climate science report on the state of the frozen Arctic.
12 May 2011: Secretary Clinton Signs Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement with Other Arctic Nations

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today joined representatives of the other seven Member States of the Arctic Council -- including Canad -- in signing an Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) in the Arctic (Agreement).
12 May 2011: Remarks by Secretary Clinton at the Arctic Council Ministerial

"For more than 15 years, the Arctic Council has established itself as the region’s preeminent intergovernmental body, and the United States is committed to this forum."
11 May 2011: Upcoming Arctic Council Ministerial

"This meeting, we anticipate, will be historic. The Council has been around since the mid-‘90s. But this is the first time the United States will be represented by our Secretary of State."
26 July 2010: Scientists Set Sail to Map the Arctic Seafloor

American and Canadian scientists are setting sail this summer to map the Arctic seafloor and gather data to help define the outer limits of the continental shelf. Continental Shelf Project »
22 July 2010: President Obama Issues Memorandum Regarding Arctic Research and Policy

President Obama today assigned responsibility to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for coordinating activities under the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984. (6KB PDF) »
17 July 2010: First Nations Weaving Revival Exhibit

Yesterday in Vancouver, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art opened "Time Warp", an exhibit dedicated to the resurgence of aboriginal weaving. US Consulate Vancouver was pleased to provide travel support for six artists from Alaska to join fellow weavers from the Yukon Territory, British Columbia and Washington State for the exhibit's opening. Photo Gallery »
23 June 2010: Consul General Visits Yukon

From June 21st to 23rd, Consul General Chicola visited the Yukon.
8 October 2009: Consulate Staff Travel to Whitehorse

Staff from the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver recently traveled to Whitehorse. While there, they met with figures from education, culture, government and the media to renew the Consulate's ties with the area. The Consulate is involved in the territory's efforts to increase awareness on topics of climate change and sustainable energy.