Publications

Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2016 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response

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The Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of Indigenous women... More ≫

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The Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of Indigenous women in Alberta. The Council’s 2016 report and recommendations puts forth recommendations in the areas of government procurement, Indigenous tourism and the arts, and trauma-informed care (health and wellness). This report presents the Council’s recommendations and the Government of Alberta’s response to these recommendations.

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Literature review and analysis of public attitudes towards Indigenous women in Alberta : final report

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Discusses and analyses existing literature to identify the narratives that shape perspectives about Indigenous women in Alberta.

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First Nations Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2016 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response

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Presents six recommendations and the related government responses for the following priorities: leadership and empowerment; professional development; traditional restorative justice; access to... More ≫

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Presents six recommendations and the related government responses for the following priorities: leadership and empowerment; professional development; traditional restorative justice; access to justice; improved access to post-secondary education (including filling allocated spaces for Indigenous students in all faculties); and restoration of funding for upgrading Indigenous representation on school boards.

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The 2016 proponent guide : overview of major changes

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This document is intended to provide a general overview of the major changes made in the revised Proponent Guide to First Nations and Métis settlements consultation procedures.

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The Government of Alberta's proponent guide to First Nations and Métis Settlements consultation procedures [2016]

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This guide provides details on the administrative steps, submission standards, and requirements of the consultation process for regulatory activities processed through the Electronic Disposition... More ≫

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This guide provides details on the administrative steps, submission standards, and requirements of the consultation process for regulatory activities processed through the Electronic Disposition System (EDS). The Proponent Guide is published and managed by the Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO). First released in September 2014, the guide was revised in February of 2015. The June 2016 release marks the second major update to the Proponent Guide.

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Implementation of the Metis settlements consultation policy

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 was approved by Cabinet in October, 2015. Full implementation of the Policy... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 was approved by Cabinet in October, 2015. Full implementation of the Policy began in April 2016 following release of the Guidelines on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management. This resource answers frequently asked questions about the policy.

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Protocol between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Province of Alberta for discussion on matters of mutual concern

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This agreement, signed April 26, 2016 by the Premier, the Minister of Indigenous Relations and the Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations, establishes mechanisms by which... More ≫

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This agreement, signed April 26, 2016 by the Premier, the Minister of Indigenous Relations and the Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations, establishes mechanisms by which First Nations’ Chiefs and government will meet to determine joint strategies to address priority areas.

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Metis settlements and First Nations consultation processes : quick facts for proponents

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Alberta’s Metis Settlements Consultation Policy and Guidelines are closely modeled on the existing First Nations Consultation Policy and Guidelines. As such, there are no notable procedural... More ≫

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Alberta’s Metis Settlements Consultation Policy and Guidelines are closely modeled on the existing First Nations Consultation Policy and Guidelines. As such, there are no notable procedural differences between the First Nations consultation process and the Metis Settlements consultation process.

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First Nations consultation capacity investment program

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The purpose of Indigenous Relations’ (IR) First Nations Consultation Capacity Investment Program is to assist with building the capacity of First Nations in Alberta to participate in the... More ≫

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The purpose of Indigenous Relations’ (IR) First Nations Consultation Capacity Investment Program is to assist with building the capacity of First Nations in Alberta to participate in the consultation process.

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Urban initiatives program : application guide

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The Urban Initiatives Program (UIP) supports projects that remove barriers and strengthens economic and social opportunities for urban Indigenous people in Alberta. UIP encourages collaboration... More ≫

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The Urban Initiatives Program (UIP) supports projects that remove barriers and strengthens economic and social opportunities for urban Indigenous people in Alberta. UIP encourages collaboration among governments, Indigenous communities and private and not-for-profit sectors to better serve and meet the needs of the urban Indigenous population.

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