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Overview
The Indigenous Women’s Initiatives (IWI) division helps coordinate the Alberta government's efforts to improve the social and economic outcomes of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people through collaboration with Indigenous communities, organizations and other partners.
Key priorities include:
- coordinating Alberta’s response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and acting as secretariat to the Premier’s Council on this issue
- administering the Community Support Fund
- supporting the First Nations and Métis Women’s Councils on Economic Security
- acting as the Alberta government’s representative on cross-Canada work to make life safer for Indigenous women and girls
- overseeing the Alberta Indigenous Intern Program (open to all Indigenous people)
In focus
Investing in Indigenous-led projects that reduce violence and increase safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people across the province.
Guiding and collaborating on actions to make Alberta safer for Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.
Advising government on legislation, policies, programs and services that can improve the economic security of Indigenous women, their families and communities.
Supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis post-secondary grads to gain work experience and employment in the Alberta Public Service.
Contact
Connect with Indigenous Women’s Initiatives:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-2711
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]