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Facts about. . . land claims

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief introduction to land claims and land claim categories, and a brief description of the Bigstone Treaty land entitlement.

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Facts about. . . Aboriginal economic development

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Short description of the activities the Government of Alberta and Aboriginal Relations are taking to increase aboriginal participation in the province's economy.

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Regulatory enhancement project : technical report

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This Technical Report has been prepared as part of the Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP). The objective of the REP was to examine ways of ensuring Alberta‟s regulatory system for upstream oil... More ≫

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This Technical Report has been prepared as part of the Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP). The objective of the REP was to examine ways of ensuring Alberta‟s regulatory system for upstream oil and gas is modern, efficient, performance-based and competitive, while maintaining Alberta‟s strong commitment to environmental management, public safety and responsible resource development in the public interest.

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Protocol agreement on government to government relations

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The Protocol Agreement on Government to Government Relations, signed in May 2008 by the Premier, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations, and the Grand Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8,... More ≫

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The Protocol Agreement on Government to Government Relations, signed in May 2008 by the Premier, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations, and the Grand Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8, provides a framework for continued collaboration between the Alberta Government and First Nations. Under the agreement, the Grand Chiefs and the Premier meet at least annually, and the Grand Chiefs and Ministers meet at least semi-annually to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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Alberta's First Nations consultation guidelines on land management and resource development (updated November 14, 2007)

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On May 16, 2005, the Government of Alberta (Alberta) adopted the Government of Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development (Policy). In the Policy,... More ≫

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On May 16, 2005, the Government of Alberta (Alberta) adopted the Government of Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development (Policy). In the Policy, Alberta makes the commitment to consult with First Nations where land management and resource development have the potential to adversely impact First Nations rights and traditional uses of Crown lands (Rights and Traditional Uses). In the Policy, Alberta committed to creating consultation guidelines (Guidelines) to fulfill its duty to consult, to offer procedures for consultation, and to ensure a practical and efficient consultation process. To ensure consistency across the Guidelines, a framework (Framework) was released on May 19, 2006. The Guidelines, now outlined within this document, are intended to guide all parties involved in consultation, as they are consistent with the current state of the law on consultation.

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The Government of Alberta's First Nations consultation guidelines on land management and resource development

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The guidelines are intended to clarify the expectations of all parties engaged in the consultation process. They provide an overview of the procedures to follow in the consultation process and... More ≫

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The guidelines are intended to clarify the expectations of all parties engaged in the consultation process. They provide an overview of the procedures to follow in the consultation process and demonstrate how the GoA is seeking to fulfill its duty to consult.

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The Government of Alberta's First Nations consultation policy on land management and resource development

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Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development addresses the manner in which Alberta will consult with First Nations and defines the roles and... More ≫

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Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development addresses the manner in which Alberta will consult with First Nations and defines the roles and responsibilities of all parties. This Policy is designed to create an approach to consultation that benefits all Albertans. The purpose of this Policy is to identify consistent approach to consultation that will be applied by Alberta Government departments involved in Land Management and Resource Development decisions. This Policy is intended to define Alberta's role in the consultation process and to set out Alberta's expectations of First Nations and Industry.

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Strengthening relationships : the Government of Alberta's aboriginal policy framework

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The Aboriginal Policy Framework sets out the basic structure for existing and new Government of Alberta policies to address First Nation, Métis and other Aboriginal issues in Alberta. The... More ≫

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The Aboriginal Policy Framework sets out the basic structure for existing and new Government of Alberta policies to address First Nation, Métis and other Aboriginal issues in Alberta. The Framework's two goals address improving socio-economic opportunities for Aboriginal peoples and communities and clarifying roles and responsibilities of federal, provincial and Aboriginal governments and communities. For each goal, the Framework lays out principles and commitments to action and calls for Government of Alberta Ministries to address Aboriginal issues in their business plans and report progress in their annual reports. The Framework addresses the treaty and constitutional rights of Aboriginal people and all Albertans with respect to the use of public lands.

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