Key services
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Provides grant funding to improve energy efficiency to reduce emissions and help with access to training for employment in a green economy.
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Establishes effective relationships, legislation, policies and initiatives that contribute to strong and vibrant communities and people.
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Grant funding and other supports are available to First Nations, Métis communities and Indigenous-serving organizations.
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Find relevant, up-to-date information for all parties involved in an Indigenous consultation process for regulated activities.
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Listing of organizations, services and information for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.
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Métis relations and Metis Settlements governance and land registry.
In focus
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A historic agreement will help Lubicon Lake Band build new homes and roads, a community centre and a new school. -
Ermineskin Cree Nation has partnered with the Alberta government to install a new solar power system at the Maskwacis Mall.
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Path to Reconciliation
Over the past four years, the Alberta government has strengthened partnerships with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, organizations and people. Alberta is working toward reconcilation and is implementing the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (PDF, 696 KB).
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Beaver First Nation harnesses solar power
Beaver First Nation has partnered with the Alberta government to install solar panel systems on a number of community buildings to help cut their power bills.
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Public servants to take Indigenous training
New Indigenous training will help Alberta public servants better deliver programs and services to the Indigenous community.
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Minister Richard Feehan
Mr. Feehan was appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations on February 2, 2016.
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
- supporting Indigenous leaders and communities to participate in climate leadership opportunities
- 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 information
Publications
Resources
Featured News
- Mar 15, 2019
More First Nation communities than ever before will have access to clean, safe drinking water thanks to major historic investments by the Alberta government.
- Mar 14, 2019
In a historic partnership with the Dene Tha’ First Nation, the Alberta government is bringing safe and reliable drinking water to the nation.
- Feb 07, 2019
Alberta is supporting Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Métis Local 125 in owning and operating a new solar farm that will reduce their reliance on diesel generators.