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Minister Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson was sworn in as Minister of Indigenous Relations on April 30, 2019.
Accomplishments
Thanks to the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, 6 Indigenous communities will have more revenue from electricity generation.
Alberta is responding to the Final Report on the National Inquiry of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Premier Jason Kenney has approved the first grant through the Indigenous Litigation Fund, for legal actions that support natural resource development.
The first Métis organization has established the right to consultation on Aboriginal harvesting rights in Fort McKay.
Our revised Proponent’s Guide on Indigenous consultation eases red tape for industry and communities.
The province invested $10 million in long-term residential addiction treatment beds in Lethbridge and Blood Tribe.
Key information
- Hosted a historic government-to-government meeting with all First Nations chiefs.
- Renewed a protocol agreement with the Blackfoot Confederacy as a foundation for working closely together.
- Provided $3.1 million via the Employment Partnership Program to support Indigenous people in training and employment.
- Operated the First Nations Development Fund, which provides grants for economic, social and community projects.
- Strengthened Indigenous participation in Alberta’s $1-billion Site Rehabilitation Program.
- Redesigned the Indigenous Housing Capital Program to offer more flexibility and autonomy for Indigenous communities to build affordable housing.
- Developed the new Alex Decoteau Award of Honour to honour Canadian Armed Forces members and their families as veterans transition to new careers.
- Partnered with the federal government to fund affordable home homes and create jobs at the Elizabeth Metis Settlement.
Our responsibilities
Working with Indigenous communities, the federal government, industry and other stakeholders to support strong, vibrant Indigenous communities and people who fully participate in a prosperous, competitive and diverse Alberta. The ministry is also responsible for:
- promoting social and economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples
- co-leading Indigenous training for all Alberta public servants
- working with other ministries to develop opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to influence land and resource management decisions.
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In focus
Residential school survivors and their families can file for a legal name change to traditional Indigenous names at no cost.
National Indigenous History Month
National Indigenous History Month helps honour the diverse history, languages and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
Creating Indigenous opportunities
The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation is now open for business as a Crown corporation to encourage job-creating investments from Indigenous communities.
Métis Credible Assertion
Métis organizations can be considered for consultation if they successfully demonstrate a credible assertion of Métis Aboriginal rights.
Indigenous organizations and service directory
Listing of organizations, services and information for Indigenous Peoples in Alberta.
Latest news
- Jun 03, 2021
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on recent work with provincial, territorial and federal governments on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls:
- Jun 01, 2021
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month:
- May 31, 2021
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on support for survivors and loved ones of the Indian residential school system: