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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.
The Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, will make recommendations to make life safer for Indigenous people affected by violence.
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.
- Provided one-time funding for First Nations Colleges in Alberta for supports, including increased technology, Wi-Fi access, and online programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Alberta’s government signed a protocol agreement with the Stoney-Nakoda-Tsuut’ina Tribal Council in October 2020.
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Community-owned Indigenous businesses can now apply for investment backing from the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund.
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
- Oct 04, 2020
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement on Sisters in Spirit Day:
- Oct 02, 2020
Alberta’s government and four First Nations signed an historic agreement to build a brighter future for members of the Stoney Nakoda-Tsuut’ina Tribal Council.
- Aug 09, 2020
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: