Alberta Aboriginal Relations

Alberta Aboriginal Relations works with Aboriginal communities and other partners to enhance social and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in Alberta.
  • Work with other government departments to support the development of programs and policies that affect Aboriginal people in Alberta
  • Advise and sometimes lead agreements between the provincial government and Aboriginal groups
  • Administer Métis Settlements legislation.
  • Help resolve Aboriginal land-based issues.
  • Coordinate First Nation land and resource development consultations.

Gathering for Success

An international symposium on Aboriginal economic development strategies took place June 28-30, 2009 in Banff, Alberta. The event, hosted by the Government of Alberta in partnership with Treaty 7 Management Corp., attracted more than 600 delegates including internationally recognized speakers and experts who shared their insights and successful strategies focused on Aboriginal prosperity.

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Conference details

Economic Development Tool Kit

Programs and Services

First Nations Economic Partnerships Initiative

The First Nations Economic Partnerships Initiative (FNEPI) is designed to increase First Nations participation in the economy by supporting the development of effective partnerships between First Nations, industry, government and other stakeholders and assisting in the development of a viable First Nations private sector. FNEPI supports industry and business-based partnerships with First Nations throughout Alberta.

First Nations Development Fund

The First Nations Development Fund (FNDF) is supported by a portion of revenues from government-owned slot machines on First Nation casinos in Alberta. The fund is available exclusively to First Nations in Alberta, upon application, for social, economic and community development projects. FNDF supports a range of excellent projects including land use planning, on-reserve infrastructure, education related initiatives, innovative projects engaging youth and elders, and First Nation-owned businesses that are improving employment and economic opportunities.

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News

Zwozdesky advocates for Aboriginal issues at meeting of ministers and national Aboriginal leaders - October 31, 2009

Time to nominate top employers of youth, aboriginals and persons with disabilities - October 30, 2009

Province collaborates with First Nations, Metis and Inuit in creating Education Partnership Council - October 13, 2009

SafeCom funds to reduce harm among Blood Tribe teens - September 9, 2009

Aboriginal Relations Newsletter

The Orator is the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations newsletter. It draws its name from the historic oral tradition that has been vitally important in preserving Aboriginal history and culture in Alberta. Published quarterly, The Orator helps the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations regularly connect with diverse group of stakeholders – Aboriginal communities and organizations, industry associations, individual companies, federal and provincial government departments and municipalities, members of the Legislative Assembly, the media and members of the public.