Publications

Proponent-led Indigenous consultation : information sharing and exploring concerns for forestry planning & operations

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The Ministry of Forestry and Parks is supplementing the Government of Alberta’s Proponent Guide to First Nations and Metis Settlements Consultation Procedures to provide proponents further... More ≫

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The Ministry of Forestry and Parks is supplementing the Government of Alberta’s Proponent Guide to First Nations and Metis Settlements Consultation Procedures to provide proponents further guidance and direction when consulting on plans and/or activities requiring approvals under the Forests Act (FA) and Forest and Prairie Protection Act (FPPA), and/or associated policies and regulations. This document is in alignment with The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with First Nations on land and natural resource management, 2013 and associated 2014 Guidelines, and The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management, 2015 and associated 2016 Guidelines.

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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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Modernizing Alberta’s primary health care system - Indigenous stream : Indigenous Advisory Panel recommendations regarding opportunities for early investment

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The Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System initiative has been established to strengthen primary health care in Alberta and ensure all Albertans have access to timely, appropriate... More ≫

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The Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System initiative has been established to strengthen primary health care in Alberta and ensure all Albertans have access to timely, appropriate primary health care services. The Indigenous Advisory Panel was established to provide advice and recommendations to help transform the primary health care system in order to provide accessible, relevant, and culturally safe primary health care to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. This report from the Panel provides an interim step toward building a long-term strategic road map for primary health care modernization for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.

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Guide to applying PLAR in the context of Aboriginal peoples’ rights

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This guide describes how the Public Lands Administration Regulation applies in the context of Aboriginal peoples' rights, so that the regulation is applied in a way that is supportive of... More ≫

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This guide describes how the Public Lands Administration Regulation applies in the context of Aboriginal peoples' rights, so that the regulation is applied in a way that is supportive of Aboriginal peoples' rights and of reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples.

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Working together to manage our shared waters : Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Management Committee annual report to ministers

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In March 2015 the Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Government of the Northwest Territories was signed. The Bilateral... More ≫

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In March 2015 the Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Government of the Northwest Territories was signed. The Bilateral Management Committee (BMC) was established to implement the Agreement. Each annual report highlights the work of the BMC to manage their transboundary waters in a way that protects the ecological integrity of the aquatic ecosystem.

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Alberta's anti-racism action plan : strengthening diversity and inclusion

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This document describes Alberta's government's current and planned actions to address racism in Alberta. It provides an overarching and strategic direction for combating discrimination and... More ≫

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This document describes Alberta's government's current and planned actions to address racism in Alberta. It provides an overarching and strategic direction for combating discrimination and addressing systemic racism in Alberta.

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The Government of Alberta’s consultation guide for First Nations, Metis Settlements and Credibly Asserted Métis Communities

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A companion guide for Indigenous communities to understand Alberta’s consultation and regulatory processes, the ACO’s relationship with Crown decision-makers and Alberta Energy Regulator, and to... More ≫

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A companion guide for Indigenous communities to understand Alberta’s consultation and regulatory processes, the ACO’s relationship with Crown decision-makers and Alberta Energy Regulator, and to participate effectively in Alberta’s consultation process.

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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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State of Indigenous community-based monitoring in Alberta (2015-2018)

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The stewardship of Alberta's resources requires informed decision-making at local, regional, and provincial scales based on the best available knowledge from multiple knowledge systems. In the... More ≫

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The stewardship of Alberta's resources requires informed decision-making at local, regional, and provincial scales based on the best available knowledge from multiple knowledge systems. In the interest of advancing Indigenous community-based monitoring (ICBM) in Alberta, interviews were conducted with participants from 51 First Nations and Métis organizations across Alberta. The resulting report provides a snapshot of the ICBM landscape in Alberta, related to needs, interests and readiness to engage in community-based monitoring from the lens of First Nations and Métis organizations between 2015 and 2018.

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