Key services
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Establishes effective relationships, legislation, policies and initiatives that contribute to strong and vibrant communities and people.
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Grant funding and other supports are available to First Nations, Métis communities and Indigenous-serving organizations.
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Find relevant, up-to-date information for all parties involved in an Indigenous consultation process for regulated activities.
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Listing of organizations, services and information for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.
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Seeks to improve socio-economic outcomes for Indigenous women through collaboration with them and Indigenous organizations.
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Métis relations and Metis Settlements governance and land registry.
In Focus
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Learn how Métis organizations can be considered for consultation if they successfully demonstrate a credible assertion of Métis Aboriginal rights. -
A plan for jobs and the economy.
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Creating Indigenous opportunities
Bill 14 will create a Crown corporation to encourage job-creating investments from Indigenous communities. More on Creating Indigenous opportunities.
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First Nations protocol agreements
Learn how protocol agreements help the provincial government and First Nations in Alberta to work together on issues of mutual concern. Read more about related work at the June 10 meeting with cabinet.
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Indigenous organizations and service directory
Listing of organizations, services and information for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.
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Minister Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson was appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations on April 30, 2019.
Our responsibilities
Working with Indigenous communities, the federal government, industry and other stakeholders to support strong, vibrant Indigenous communities and peoples 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 the development of mandatory Indigenous training for all Alberta public servants
- working with other ministries to develop opportunities for Indigenous peoples to influence land and resource management decisions.
Ministry information
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- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Personal information bank directories
- Ministry staff directory
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Featured News
- Feb 13, 2020
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on a consultation milestone reached by a Métis organization in Alberta.
- Jan 28, 2020
Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on federal funding for Exshaw School:
- Jan 27, 2020
The new Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation board brings strong business and financial experience to support partnerships in prosperity.