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Indigenous Relations business plan

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Indigenous heritage section information bulletin : Regulating activities that could adversely affect Indigenous Traditional Use Sites

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Under the Historical Resources Act, Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women regulates development activities that could adversely affect significant historic resources in the province.... More ≫

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Under the Historical Resources Act, Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women regulates development activities that could adversely affect significant historic resources in the province. Indigenous traditional use sites are one of the types of historic resources that the ministry records and protects through its regulatory operations. This information bulletin explains how the ministry works with Indigenous communities to gather information on traditional use sites, and how these sites are integrated into the Listing of Historic Resources in such a way as to protect them during proposed developments while also protecting the confidential nature of the sites.

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Alberta broadband strategy 2022 : connecting Albertans, growing the economy

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The Alberta Broadband Strategy sets out how the province will achieve universal connectivity, bringing high-speed internet to every Alberta household and business by the end of 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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Provincial Recovery Framework

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The Provincial Recovery Framework provides strategic direction for how the Government of Alberta will organize, coordinate resources and collaborate with stakeholders to support provincial... More ≫

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The Provincial Recovery Framework provides strategic direction for how the Government of Alberta will organize, coordinate resources and collaborate with stakeholders to support provincial recovery efforts following disasters. It includes an overview of principles and governance structures that will guide and support government decision-making and recovery activities, and the identification of key stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities in recovery.

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Indigenous heritage section information bulletin : update for First Nations and Métis settlement consultation

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Under The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with First Nations on Land and Resource Management, 2013 Alberta has created the Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO). The ACO oversees... More ≫

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Under The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with First Nations on Land and Resource Management, 2013 Alberta has created the Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO). The ACO oversees Alberta’s role in consultation. Requirements for consultation under the Historical Resources Act (HRA) will still be managed by Alberta Culture and Status of Women. Proponents and agents may need to contact Alberta Culture and Status of Women as part of the approval processes required by the Government of Alberta prior to the onset of development activities. Alberta Culture and Status of Women is the regulatory authority for traditional use sites that are considered historic resources under the HRA.

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Wapiti River Water Management Plan

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic... More ≫

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The stakeholder developed Wapiti River Water Management Plan provides water allocation guidance as a Water Conservation Objective, which balances water consumption, protection of the aquatic environment, and allows for economic growth now and into the future.

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The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management, 2015

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The Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management was developed in consultation with the Metis Settlements General Council and a working group of Settlement... More ≫

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The Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management was developed in consultation with the Metis Settlements General Council and a working group of Settlement leaders, as well as industry stakeholders. It establishes a formal consultation process between Alberta, project proponents and the Metis Settlements. The policy came into force on April 4, 2016 and was amended in April 2020. Implementation of the policy is consistent with Alberta's approach to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

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Wapiti River water management plan [DRAFT]

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The Wapiti River Water Management Plan Steering Committee was established in 2012 to develop recommendations for water use in the Wapiti River basin. The steering committee engaged with the... More ≫

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The Wapiti River Water Management Plan Steering Committee was established in 2012 to develop recommendations for water use in the Wapiti River basin. The steering committee engaged with the public, stakeholders and Indigenous communities and organizations and developed a draft version of a managagement plan which would provide guidance and recommendations on balancing the needs of municipal water supply, industry uses, agriculture and other uses, while ensuring a healthy aquatic ecosystem in the Alberta portion of the Wapiti River basin. Feedback was solicited by releasing this draft plan and summary documents in this record for public review.

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The Government of Alberta’s guidelines on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management 2016

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 (Policy) was released in the Spring of 2016. To fully implement the Policy,... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 (Policy) was released in the Spring of 2016. To fully implement the Policy, the Government of Alberta has developed these Guidelines, along with sector-specific consultation matrices (Appendix A of this document). The Guidelines were modeled after the First Nation consultation guidelines, and support clarity of roles, transparency and consistency for all stakeholders involved in the consultation process.

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Métis harvesting in Alberta policy [2018]

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This policy is designed to ensure that Métis people who might be beneficiaries of Aboriginal harvesting rights, as guaranteed by s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, have the ability to hunt, fish... More ≫

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This policy is designed to ensure that Métis people who might be beneficiaries of Aboriginal harvesting rights, as guaranteed by s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, have the ability to hunt, fish and trap for food.

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