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ACO bulletin

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements,... More ≫

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements, industry groups and other stakeholders interested in keeping updated on the work of the ACO.

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Aboriginal Environmental Services Network - environmental monitoring technician training program for First Nations and Métis communities in northeastern Alberta : 2015 pilot

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency collaborated with Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures to conceptualize and deliver the Environmental Monitoring Technician... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency collaborated with Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures to conceptualize and deliver the Environmental Monitoring Technician Training Program pilot for 15 representatives from eight Indigenous communities. The five-week training pilot focused on safety, water quality monitoring and wildlife monitoring. This report describes what occurred during the pilot, and how it can be replicated to build further capacity in Indigenous communities.

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Sustaining the subsistence food fishery and conserving fish stocks for future generations : a summary of domestic fishing regulations in Alberta [2015]

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for managing the province’s fish resources. This includes as a first priority the proper management and conservation of fish stocks in order to ensure an... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is responsible for managing the province’s fish resources. This includes as a first priority the proper management and conservation of fish stocks in order to ensure an abundance of fish in the future. Providing for subsistence fishing needs is recognized in allocating surplus fish stocks that are not required to maintain fish populations. In Alberta, the constitutionally protected rights of eligible Indians to fish for food is recognized in law and by government policy. This resource provides summary of the current regulations for Indian subsistence or “domestic” fishing, as well as the regulations that apply to other potential users of domestic fishing licences.

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