A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Helps build partnerships between Indigenous communities, organizations, industry and other levels of government.
Rick Wilson was sworn in as Minister of Indigenous Relations on April 30, 2019.
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Indigenous Relations outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Government action toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
A new monument will be placed in the reconciliation garden at the Alberta legislature in memory of children who died at residential schools.
The Residential Schools Community Research Grant was developed to fund engagement research and related activities associated with the deaths and burials of children at Indian residential schools.
The Alberta Indigenous Opportunity Corporation's mandate has expanded to include major agriculture, transportation and telecommunications projects.
The province is committing $390 million over 4 years to improve access to high-speed internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities through Alberta’s Broadband Strategy.
Our revised Proponent’s Guide on Indigenous consultation eases red tape for industry and communities.
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:
The new Alberta MMIWG Roadmap will guide work with government on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.
Grants to 5 urban Indigenous organizations will help Indigenous people stay connected to their cultures and support their well-being.
Three grants will help provide Indigenous women in Alberta with the skills and support they need to find careers and improve their livelihoods.
Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is receiving a provincial grant to create a safer future for missing and murdered two-spirit people, survivors and their families.
Residential school survivors and their families can file for a legal name change to traditional Indigenous names at no cost.
Indigenous organizations can apply for funding from the Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative and the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund starting April 21.
Budget 2023 increases support for Indigenous job creators and entrepreneurs by boosting funding to the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) by 50 per cent.
Budget 2023 invests $9 million into a new reconciliation grant program for Indigenous communities and $15 million into building a safer province for Indigenous women.