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The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with First Nations on land and natural resource management, 2013

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Under this policy, Government of Alberta seeks to reconcile First Nations' constitutionally-protected rights with other societal interests with a view to substantially address adverse impacts on... More ≫

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Under this policy, Government of Alberta seeks to reconcile First Nations' constitutionally-protected rights with other societal interests with a view to substantially address adverse impacts on Treaty rights and traditional uses through a meaningful consultation process. Alberta's management and development of provincial Crown lands and natural resources is subject to its legal and constitutional duty to consult First Nations and, where appropriate, accommodate their interests when Crown decisions may adversely impact their continued exercise of constitutionally protected Treaty rights.

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

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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 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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The Government of Alberta's proponent guide to First Nations and Métis Settlements consultation procedures [2016]

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This guide provides details on the administrative steps, submission standards, and requirements of the consultation process for regulatory activities processed through the Electronic Disposition... More ≫

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This guide provides details on the administrative steps, submission standards, and requirements of the consultation process for regulatory activities processed through the Electronic Disposition System (EDS). The Proponent Guide is published and managed by the Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO). First released in September 2014, the guide was revised in February of 2015. The June 2016 release marks the second major update to the Proponent Guide.

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The Government of Alberta's proponent guide to First Nations consultation procedures for land dispositions [2015]

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This guide is intended to be consistent with the government of Alberta's consultation policy and guidelines, and it is not intended to be used as a standalone document.

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Efficient use of land implementation tools compendium

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The Alberta Land-use Framework consists of seven basic strategies to improve land-use decision-making in order to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides... More ≫

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The Alberta Land-use Framework consists of seven basic strategies to improve land-use decision-making in order to achieve Alberta's long-term economic, environmental and social goals. It provides a blueprint for improved land-use management and decision-making that addresses Alberta's growth pressures.

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Grazing and timber integration manual

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on... More ≫

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This manual contains the requirements to guide the beef industry, timber industry, and Sustainable Resource Development staff in the integration of grazing and timber activities regionally and on overlapping grazing and timber dispositions. The manual is in accordance with the Lands Division and Forestry Division Policy Directive on Integration of Grazing & Timber Activities. It discusses the objectives related to integration of grazing and timber operations, the role of Regional Grazing-Timber Integration Advisory Committees, regional grazing plans, the grazing disposition application process, standards for integration of grazing and timber operations, and the dispute resolution process.

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Plan amendment guidelines for an approved integrated resource plan

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Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide direction for managing Alberta's public land and resources. When IRPs are developed, information on resources and activities is gathered and the views of... More ≫

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Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide direction for managing Alberta's public land and resources. When IRPs are developed, information on resources and activities is gathered and the views of interested government departments, municipal authorities, interest groups and the general public are considered. After it has been approved by the Economic Planning Cabinet Committee, an IRP is implemented by government agencies and the private sector. IRPs are flexible. As new information becomes available or situations change, revisions or plan amendments can be made to an approved plan.

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Response to Aboriginal consultation on the draft Alberta Land-use Framework 2008

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An Aboriginal consultation process for the draft Land-use Framework was held from June to October 2008. This summary report provides a record of the main issues and feedback provided by each... More ≫

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An Aboriginal consultation process for the draft Land-use Framework was held from June to October 2008. This summary report provides a record of the main issues and feedback provided by each Aboriginal Community.

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