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AB Government: Modernizing primary health care
Alberta’s primary health care leaders and national and global experts are being brought together to identify immediate and long-term improvements to strengthen Alberta’s primary health care system. Three advisory panels are being established as part of Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) to identify primary health care improvements in the short term and over […]
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Siksika Nation to take over policing from RCMP
The Siksika Nation and the governments of Alberta and Canada have reached a deal allowing the nation to take over policing responsibilities from the RCMP, creating Canada’s first self-administered First Nation police service in 14 years. In July 2022, Alberta and Siksika Nation signed a memorandum of understanding to work towards establishing a self-administered First […]
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Governments of Canada, Alberta and Siksika Nation announce transition to self-administered Siksika police service
From: Public Safety Canada Statement Ottawa – September 23, 2022 Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro and Siksika Nation Chief Ouray Crowfoot issued the following statement: “We are pleased to announce that the Governments of Canada, Alberta and the Siksika Nation are moving […]
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Engaging Albertans on anti-racism
Albertans can help inform government actions to address racism and build a more inclusive province. As the province’s population continues to grow and become more diverse, Alberta’s government is committed to listening and learning about the experiences of all people in Alberta, including racialized individuals, Indigenous people and others who may face systemic barriers. “I […]
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Opioid deaths continue to decline in Alberta
Sep 22, 2022 Opioid-related deaths in Alberta have decreased by nearly 50 per cent in July 2022 compared to the peak. Alberta has experienced a significant decline in opioid-related deaths in recent months. In July, opioid-related deaths decreased 47 per cent since the peak in late 2021. This continues the downward trend that has been […]
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Alberta, Blackfoot Confederacy renew protocol agreement
Sep 22, 2022 Alberta’s government is renewing its commitment to the people of the Blackfoot Confederacy to work with them to address areas of mutual concern and to continue a positive relationship. The government and the Blackfoot Confederacy renewed a relationship agreement on Sept. 22. The original agreement, signed in 2019, includes an annual meeting […]
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Anniversary of Treaty 7: Minister Wilson
Sep 22, 2022 Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7: “On this day in 1877 – at the Blackfoot Crossing of the Bow River – Treaty 7 was signed, bringing Siksika Nation, Kainai Nation, Piikani Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation and Tsuut’ina Nation into […]
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Canada’s Building Trades Unions Launch Project to Support Small, Medium-sized Contractors and Increase Opportunities in the Skilled Trades
JASPER, AB, Sept. 21, 2022 – Today, Canada’s Building Trades Unions (Union) launched In The Trades, a federally-funded program that will help apprentices get started in the skilled trades. Over the next two years, In The Trades will provide financial incentives and training support for unionized small and medium-sized contractors that hire, train, and retain […]
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Support for survivors and families of MMIWG2S+
Sep 20, 2022 Healing gatherings led by Indigenous women are providing support for the families and loved ones of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit+ people (MMIWG2S+). With help from a $100,000 government grant, the YWCA is facilitating Indigenous-led retreats at Camp Yowochas for healing experiences based on Indigenous cultural practices and activities. […]
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AB Government: Have your say on new teacher code of conduct
Sep 20, 2022 Public feedback will help the province create a new code of conduct for teachers and teacher leaders to ensure that students, parents and the public have confidence in the education system. Alberta’s government is asking Albertans for input to help develop a single code of professional conduct for all teachers and teacher […]
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