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Community Support Fund (CSF) guidelines [2024-25]

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Offered through the Government of Alberta, the Community Support Fund focuses on initiatives that strengthen the resiliency and well-being of Indigenous women, girls and two spirit plus people by... More ≫

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Offered through the Government of Alberta, the Community Support Fund focuses on initiatives that strengthen the resiliency and well-being of Indigenous women, girls and two spirit plus people by addressing violence and improving their safety and economic security.

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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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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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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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Community Support Fund (CSF) guidelines [2023]

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The purpose of the Community Support Fund is to improve the well-being of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people with the objective of supporting community-based initiatives that address violence... More ≫

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The purpose of the Community Support Fund is to improve the well-being of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people with the objective of supporting community-based initiatives that address violence and increase safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.

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Métis credible assertion : process and criteria

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Métis organizations (other than Metis Settlements) can be considered for consultation if they first successfully demonstrate a credible assertion of Métis Aboriginal rights through the Alberta... More ≫

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Métis organizations (other than Metis Settlements) can be considered for consultation if they first successfully demonstrate a credible assertion of Métis Aboriginal rights through the Alberta government’s Métis credible assertion process. This guide will step Métis people and legal professionals through the process.

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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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The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with First Nations on land and natural resource management, 2013

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Under this policy, Government of Alberta seeks to reconcile First Nations' constitutionally-protected rights with other societal interests with a view to substantially address adverse impacts on... More ≫

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Under this policy, Government of Alberta seeks to reconcile First Nations' constitutionally-protected rights with other societal interests with a view to substantially address adverse impacts on Treaty rights and traditional uses through a meaningful consultation process. Alberta's management and development of provincial Crown lands and natural resources is subject to its legal and constitutional duty to consult First Nations and, where appropriate, accommodate their interests when Crown decisions may adversely impact their continued exercise of constitutionally protected Treaty rights.

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