Indigenous Relations

Key services

First Nations Relations

Establishes effective relationships, legislation, policies and initiatives that contribute to strong and vibrant communities and people.
Indigenous community and economic development programs

Grant funding and other supports are available to First Nations, Métis communities and Indigenous-serving organizations.
Indigenous consultations in Alberta

Find relevant, up-to-date information for all parties involved in an Indigenous consultation process for regulated activities.
Indigenous organizations and service directory

Listing of organizations, services and information for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.
Indigenous women’s initiatives

Seeks to improve socio-economic outcomes for Indigenous women through collaboration with them and Indigenous organizations.
Métis in Alberta

Métis relations and Metis Settlements governance and land registry.

In Focus

Powwow gatherings

Attend a powwow and celebrate First Nations cultures, families and communities.
Litigation fund

New grant program helps groups with Indigenous membership defend their right to economic prosperity.

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.
Indigenous organizations and service directory

Listing of organizations, services and information for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.

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 of Indigenous Relations

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First Nations protocol agreements

Indigenous organizations and service directory

Rick Wilson

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