Publications

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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Labour force statistics : Alberta Indigenous people living off-reserve highlights [2023]

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Highlights of the labour market conditions among Indigenous peoples living off-reserves for 2023.

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Swan Hills Treatment Center: PCBs and PCDD/F in wild game and fish tissue (1999-2014)

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The Swan Hills Treatment Centre (SHTC) is a facility for the safe disposal of special wastes located approximately 12 km northeast of the town of Swan Hills, AB. On October 16, 1996, a malfunction ... More ≫

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The Swan Hills Treatment Centre (SHTC) is a facility for the safe disposal of special wastes located approximately 12 km northeast of the town of Swan Hills, AB. On October 16, 1996, a malfunction of a transformer furnace was discovered to have caused the release of a portion of process gases containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) into the ambient air. These chemicals can be harmful to human health. Therefore, in 1997 Alberta Health (AH) conducted a human health risk assessment study to estimate human exposure and to evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions. As a result of the study, food consumption advice for wild game and fish taken within a 30 km radius of the facility were issued out of concern that PCBs and PCDD/Fs were accumulating in these locally caught foods. A long-term environmental monitoring and human exposure assessment program has been ongoing since 1998 to monitor concentrations of...

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Supporting food security for Albertans : food security grant application guidelines

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This document outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for the Food Security Grant. This grant is open to food banks and civil society organizations that are helping Albertans ... More ≫

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This document outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for the Food Security Grant. This grant is open to food banks and civil society organizations that are helping Albertans access a safe and secure food supply. Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

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Northern and regional economic development (NRED) program : program guidelines

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The purpose of the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program is to enhance economic conditions and leverage regional resources to build capacity for sustainable economic development and ... More ≫

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The purpose of the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program is to enhance economic conditions and leverage regional resources to build capacity for sustainable economic development and diversification. It provides an opportunity for communities to work with partners to identify and allocate resources to a promising area of regional economic development. This guidelines document explains the intention of the program, what entities are eligible to apply, and when applications will be accepted, and describes the types of projects that are eligible to apply. It also describes the application process, how applications are assessed, and the parameters around funding for successful applicants.

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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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Looking upstream : a 5-year review of Alberta’s monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) plan for lotic systems

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This report provides a summary of activities conducted between 2016 and 2021 under A five-year provincial water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan for lotic systems. An overview of ... More ≫

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This report provides a summary of activities conducted between 2016 and 2021 under A five-year provincial water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan for lotic systems. An overview of this first river water quality monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan is provided, along with an evaluation of key metrics of the program, including sampling details, parameters monitored, and quality assurance/quality control efforts. The report presents summary findings and identifies ongoing gaps related to MER plan scientific questions. Key issues and improvements are recommended for consideration in the development of the next MER plan.

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Métis credible assertion capacity funding grant : application guidelines

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The Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant focuses on increasing capacity for Métis organizations that are already in the Métis Credible Assertion process and have provided material ... More ≫

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The Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant focuses on increasing capacity for Métis organizations that are already in the Métis Credible Assertion process and have provided material submissions to the Alberta government. The grant will provide opportunity for participating Métis organizations to recover expenses incurred in the compilation of their assertion.

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First Nations Development Fund grant program guide. Third edition

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The objective of the First Nations Development Fund grant program is to support First Nation’s band councils in their efforts to improve socio-economic conditions in their communities. This guide ... More ≫

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The objective of the First Nations Development Fund grant program is to support First Nation’s band councils in their efforts to improve socio-economic conditions in their communities. This guide is for use by First Nations’ staff that manage Fund projects in their First Nation.

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Aboriginal Consultation Office annual report

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The ACO annual report provides a description of the Aboriginal Consultation Office’s work and achievements over the last year, including key statistics and major initiatives.

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Cultural heritage initiatives program : program guidelines

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The Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program (CHIP) is meant to increase community and public access to this history by helping non-profit organizations document and showcase Indigenous and ... More ≫

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The Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program (CHIP) is meant to increase community and public access to this history by helping non-profit organizations document and showcase Indigenous and ethnocultural communities’ cultural heritage with an emphasis on historically underrepresented parts of Alberta's story.

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Alberta labour force profiles : Indigenous peoples living off-reserve

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Alberta Indigenous Peoples living off-reserve. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, ... More ≫

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Alberta Indigenous Peoples living off-reserve. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, wages and demographics.

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Alberta Tobacco Tax Act : tobacco revenue and estimated volumes sold in Alberta by fiscal year

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Tobacco revenue and estimated volumes sold by fiscal year starting with the 2011-12 fiscal year. Tobacco revenue for each fiscal year is compiled based on monthly data relating to sales ... More ≫

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Tobacco revenue and estimated volumes sold by fiscal year starting with the 2011-12 fiscal year. Tobacco revenue for each fiscal year is compiled based on monthly data relating to sales activities for the previous month and will not align with the tobacco tax revenue reported in the annual report.

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Alberta Fuel Tax Act : fuel delivered to retailers and independent fuel sellers in Alberta

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Fuel volumes delivered in Alberta by fiscal year by product type beginning with the 2018-19 fiscal year. The data will not correspond to financial information reported in the annual report due to ... More ≫

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Fuel volumes delivered in Alberta by fiscal year by product type beginning with the 2018-19 fiscal year. The data will not correspond to financial information reported in the annual report due to timing differences between cash receipts and when the volume is reported.

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Alberta Fuel Tax Act special notice Vol. 1 No. 47 : extension of Alberta Fuel Tax Relief to December 31, 2023

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Further to Special Notice Vol. 1 No. 46, the Government of Alberta is continuing to provide relief to Albertans facing high fuel costs by keeping the fuel tax rate at nil from July 1 to December ... More ≫

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Further to Special Notice Vol. 1 No. 46, the Government of Alberta is continuing to provide relief to Albertans facing high fuel costs by keeping the fuel tax rate at nil from July 1 to December 31, 2023.

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Aboriginal Business Investment Fund grant application guidelines

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The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) was established to provide funding to capitalize community-owned business development opportunities. The program offers direct investment into ... More ≫

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The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) was established to provide funding to capitalize community-owned business development opportunities. The program offers direct investment into eligible Indigenous community-owned businesses. ABIF is intended for capital projects that are close to starting operations or breaking ground for building projects within the funding year. The projects must demonstrate long-term impacts as follows: increase the number of Indigenous community-owned businesses; increase the number of employment opportunities for Indigenous people; create local revenue streams for Indigenous communities; and strengthen the economies of Indigenous communities. An Indigenous community can only submit one application and business plan for consideration in any given funding year. Funding allocation is based on project evaluation against the scoring criteria and awarded on a competitive ranking.

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Cultural heritage initiatives grant

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The Cultural Heritage Initiatives Grant program is intended to support non-profit organizations in preserving and highlighting the cultural heritage of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and ... More ≫

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The Cultural Heritage Initiatives Grant program is intended to support non-profit organizations in preserving and highlighting the cultural heritage of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and ethnocultural communities, with an emphasis on lesser-known or historically overlooked parts of Alberta's story. This fact sheet explains the program objectives and sets out the criteria for eligible organizations and projects.

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Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Economic Stream application guidelines

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The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Economic Stream provides grant funding for Indigenous community-led capacity and opportunity development projects that improve economic outcomes for ... More ≫

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The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Economic Stream provides grant funding for Indigenous community-led capacity and opportunity development projects that improve economic outcomes for communities. The application guidelines provide information on who is eligible and how to apply.

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Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Cultural Stream application guidelines

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The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Cultural Stream provides grant funding for Indigenous community-led initiatives that enhance, protect, or revitalize Indigenous languages, heritage, ... More ≫

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The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Cultural Stream provides grant funding for Indigenous community-led initiatives that enhance, protect, or revitalize Indigenous languages, heritage, culture, and arts. The application guidelines provide information on who is eligible and how to apply.

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Northern Alberta : population and demographics

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This report provides a profile of the population and demographics in Northern Alberta as of 2022. It looks at the overall population of the region, the top 10 municipalities by population, and the ... More ≫

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This report provides a profile of the population and demographics in Northern Alberta as of 2022. It looks at the overall population of the region, the top 10 municipalities by population, and the components of population change over the past 20 years,

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