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Minister Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson was sworn in as Minister of Indigenous Relations on April 30, 2019.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Indigenous Relations outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Accomplishments
Government action toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Alberta opened a new reconciliation garden and unveiled a monument at the Alberta legislature in memory of children who died at residential schools.
The province is tripling the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation’s loan guarantee capacity so it can support even more major Indigenous investments in the future.
Increased funding to the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund by 50% to support Indigenous community-owned businesses.
Key information
- Funds the Employment Partnership Program to support Indigenous people in training and employment.
- Operates the First Nations Development Fund, which provides grants for economic, social and community projects.
- Helps inform and guide consultations with Indigenous communities on the management and development of provincial Crown lands and natural resources.
- Continuing work to address the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit plus people.
Our responsibilities
Working with Indigenous communities, the federal government, industry and other stakeholders to support strong, vibrant Indigenous communities and people who fully participate in a prosperous, competitive and diverse Alberta. The ministry is also responsible for:
- promoting social and economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples
- co-leading Indigenous training for all Alberta public servants
- working with other ministries to develop opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to influence land and resource management decisions.
In focus
The Community Support Fund will support community projects to increase the safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit plus people.
The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative will support Indigenous-led cultural and economic projects.
Latest news
- Apr 3, 2024
Budget 2024 increases the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund to $30 million to support Indigenous community-owned businesses over the next three years.
- Mar 14, 2024
Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on TC Energy’s sale of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) Project:
- Mar 11, 2024
Alberta’s government is supporting Indigenous efforts to keep unused federal funds from the Site Rehabilitation Program in the province.