Premier and Treaty 8 Chiefs of Alberta meet
Premier Rachel Notley and Chiefs of Treaty 8 First Nations held their first annual meeting to discuss progress on the Treaty 8 Protocol Agreement.
View ArticleAlberta marks Orange Shirt Day
Minister of Indigenous Relations Richard Feehan and Minister of Education David Eggen issued the following joint statement about Orange Shirt Day, which honours residential school survivors and...
View ArticleFunding boosts Whitefish Lake First Nation economy
The Alberta government has partnered with Whitefish Lake First Nation to increase economic opportunities by expanding its heavy equipment operation.
View ArticleBeaver Lake Cree Nation goes solar
Alberta has partnered with Beaver Lake Cree Nation to install solar panel systems on three buildings to help lower utility bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
View ArticleAnniversary of Metis Settlements legislation
Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan issued the following statement celebrating the 27th anniversary of the passing of legislation resulting in land and self- governance for those living on...
View ArticleAlberta honours Indigenous veterans
Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan issued the following statement honouring National Aboriginal Veterans Day:
View ArticleJob training for Indigenous women
With support from the government, more young, Indigenous women are receiving valuable training to get good jobs.
View ArticleFort Chipewyan elders care centre gets support
Elders can remain in Fort Chipewyan for assisted living and palliative care, thanks to support from the provincial government.
View ArticleEnergy-efficiency upgrades for Athabasca Chipewyan
Alberta has partnered with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower utility expenses.
View ArticleLouis Bull Tribe goes green
The Government of Alberta has partnered with Louis Bull Tribe to install solar panel systems on two community buildings.
View ArticlePaul First Nation goes green
Alberta has partnered with Paul First Nation to make energy bills more affordable and create local jobs.
View ArticleHistoric agreement protects Indigenous trapping
The Alberta Treaty 8 Trappers Association will manage Indigenous traplines under a significant new agreement with the Government of Alberta.
View ArticleEncouraging Indigenous business growth
With funding from the Alberta government, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation has built a new laundry service to support local industry.
View ArticleEnergy efficiency upgrades on Tsuut’ina Sportsplex
Alberta has partnered with Tsuut’ina Nation to lower power bills at the community’s sportsplex while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency.
View ArticlePublic servants to take Indigenous training
New Indigenous training will help Alberta public servants better deliver programs and services to the Indigenous community.
View ArticleNew funds for Indigenous green economy projects
More Indigenous communities and organizations will benefit from programs that create jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy bills.
View ArticleMiywasin Friendship Centre goes green
The Government of Alberta has partnered with Miywasin Friendship Centre to install a solar voltaic panel system on the Medicine Hat facility.
View ArticleFunding for Kikino Silver Birch Resort upgrades
Kikino Metis Settlement has been able to make much-needed upgrades to its Silver Birch Resort and Campground thanks to an Alberta government grant.
View ArticleLoon River First Nation opens new truck stop
Loon River First Nation has used an Alberta government grant to help construct a full-service truck stop, creating jobs and helping build the community’s economic future.
View ArticleBeaver First Nation harnesses solar power
Beaver First Nation has partnered with the Alberta government to install solar panel systems on a number of community buildings to help cut their power bills.
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