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The way forward : the Indigenous Primary Health Care Implementation Panel’s plan to advance the recommendations from Honouring Our Roots: Growing Together Towards a Culturally Safe, Wholistic Primary Health Care System for Indigenous Peoples

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities.... More ≫

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities. The plan centres Indigenous voices, avoiding tokenistic practices, and adopting trauma-informed, person-centered perspectives and acknowledges the diverse health needs within Indigenous communities. It is committed to increasing life expectancy and overall health, involving community input and respecting cultural protocols while prioritizing culturally safe and holistic healthcare, honoring Indigenous expertise and traditions. Designed as a living document that will be updated to reflect evolving Indigenous health and Alberta's healthcare system.

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Honouring our roots : growing together towards a culturally safe, wholistic primary health care system for Indigenous peoples - Indigenous Primary Health Care Advisory Panel final report

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Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative was established to provide recommendations to government on how to strengthen primary health care in Alberta, and improve access... More ≫

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Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative was established to provide recommendations to government on how to strengthen primary health care in Alberta, and improve access to culturally safe primary health care for Indigenous peoples.

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A brief introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Alberta

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This booklet provides a quick look at the Indigenous cultures and communities in Alberta.

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Indigenous education and reconciliation circle

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Fact sheet on the Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Circle, which provides a forum for education stakeholders and Alberta Education to collaborate in a meaningful way on matters and issues... More ≫

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Fact sheet on the Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Circle, which provides a forum for education stakeholders and Alberta Education to collaborate in a meaningful way on matters and issues related to Indigenous education and advancing truth and reconciliation.

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Understanding Indigenous workers’ occupational health and safety needs : tips for Indigenous training and employment organizations

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Addresses Indigenous workers OHS awareness opportunities and responsibilities for training and employment organizations.

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Understanding Indigenous workers’ occupational health and safety needs : tips for employers

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An overview of how employers can support the often unique occupational health and safety needs of Indigenous workers through awareness, education and training.

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Alberta’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples : a path to reconciliation

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This information sheet describes how Alberta's relationship with Indigenous Peoples has evolved during the decades of oil, natural gas and oil sands development across the province. Today,... More ≫

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This information sheet describes how Alberta's relationship with Indigenous Peoples has evolved during the decades of oil, natural gas and oil sands development across the province. Today, Indigenous Peoples participate in setting the framework for land and resource management and development, ensuring effective consultation in Alberta. Indigenous perspectives and values are considered in the decision-making process, while there are also opportunities for Indigenous communities to be part of responsible resource development.

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Our words, our ways : teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners [2017]

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This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical... More ≫

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This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical ideas, and sample strategies that will help teachers meet the needs and recognize the gifts of Aboriginal students. Many of the sample strategies are good for all students and are relevant for a range of educational settings and contexts. The resource is organized into seven chapters. Each chapter contains information, sample strategies, shared wisdom from Aboriginal scholars and Elders, and related stories shared by Aboriginal teachers and liaisons.

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Working group report on the year one action plan, March 2010-August 2011

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It is important to recognize and acknowledge the good news, the increased collaboration, communication and other positive shifts taking place throughout the province in FNMI education. Since the... More ≫

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It is important to recognize and acknowledge the good news, the increased collaboration, communication and other positive shifts taking place throughout the province in FNMI education. Since the introduction of Alberta Education's Business Plan Goal 3: Success for FNMI Students, the establishment of the FNMI Education Partnership Council and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for First Nations Education in Alberta, Working Group members have noted positive changes.

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Aboriginal peoples of Alberta : yesterday, today and tomorrow

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This booklet provides a look at Alberta’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples yesterday, today, and into the future. It provides a glimpse of these resilient cultures that continue to thrive:... More ≫

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This booklet provides a look at Alberta’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples yesterday, today, and into the future. It provides a glimpse of these resilient cultures that continue to thrive: their history, current issues, and some exciting opportunities on the horizon.

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