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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.
- 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
Alberta’s government signed a protocol agreement with the Stoney-Nakoda-Tsuut’ina Tribal Council in October 2020.
Treaty 6 Protocol Agreement Signing
Alberta’s government signed a new protocol agreement with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations in December 2020.
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
- Jan 18, 2021
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the delay affecting the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to First Nations:
- Dec 16, 2020
Alberta’s government and Treaty Six First Nations have signed a historic agreement that will benefit all people living in central Alberta.
- Nov 15, 2020
Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson issued the following statement to recognize Métis Week: