All Resources

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

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Memorandum of Understanding Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association and His Majesty in Right of Alberta, as represented by the Minister of Indigenous Relations, December 11, 2023

Description

Indigenous Relations and Lac Ste Anne Métis Community Association (LSAMCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a commitment to work together in collaboration to advance the... More ≫

Description

Indigenous Relations and Lac Ste Anne Métis Community Association (LSAMCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a commitment to work together in collaboration to advance the long-term sustainability of the LSAMCA's social, economic and cultural objectives.

Tags

Memorandum of understanding for collaboration on education objectives in Fort Chipewyan

Description

The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by the Alberta government, the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Fort Chipewyan Métis, solidifies a commitment... More ≫

Description

The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by the Alberta government, the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Fort Chipewyan Métis, solidifies a commitment to work towards establishing a community-based education authority that incorporates Indigenous knowledge, wisdom, tradition and culture directly into the school curriculum.

Tags

Relationship agreement between the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations in Alberta and the Government of Alberta for discussion on matters of mutual concern

Description

Relationship agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations for discussions on matters of mutual concern.

Tags

Memorandum of Understanding Fort McKay Métis Nation Association and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta, as represented by the Minister of Indigenous Relations, September 14, 2021

Description

Indigenous Relations and Fort McKay Métis Nation Association have signed an Memorandum of Understanding that outlines a commitment to work together in collaboration to advance long-term... More ≫

Description

Indigenous Relations and Fort McKay Métis Nation Association have signed an Memorandum of Understanding that outlines a commitment to work together in collaboration to advance long-term sustainability of Fort McKay Métis Nation’s social, economic and cultural objectives.

Tags

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

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

Description

The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

Description

The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

Tags

Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

Description

The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

Description

The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

Tags

Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2017 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response

Description

Presents nine recommendations made to the government by the Métis Women's Council on Economic Security in 2017, and the related government responses to the recommendations. Recommendations cover... More ≫

Description

Presents nine recommendations made to the government by the Métis Women's Council on Economic Security in 2017, and the related government responses to the recommendations. Recommendations cover the child intervention system, safety for Indigenous women, support for Indigenous people transitioning to urban centres, Indigenous tourism, social justice, collaboration in the development of government programs and services, and entrepreneurial and employment opportunities resulting from the legalization of cannabis. The Council was established in 2013 to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of Indigenous women in Alberta.

Tags

Métis Nation of Alberta - Government of Alberta Framework Agreement

Description

The purpose of this agreement is to promote and facilitate the advancement of Alberta Métis by providing a process through which the parties will work cooperatively to develop and implement... More ≫

Description

The purpose of this agreement is to promote and facilitate the advancement of Alberta Métis by providing a process through which the parties will work cooperatively to develop and implement methods and measures to address the agreed needs and aspirations of Citizens as well as to preserve Métis identity and cultural heritage throughout Alberta. It builds upon and enhances the respectful and cooperative relationship between Alberta and the MNA through clarifying and defining the nation-to-nation relationship between the parties as well as promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal peoples and non-Aboriginal peoples through the advancement of Métis rights.

Tags