Alberta Aboriginal Economic Development Initiative

Alberta Employment and Immigration's (E&I) Aboriginal Economic Development Initiative is committed to increasing participation of Aboriginal communities in regional economic development by:

  • Increasing participation of Aboriginal communities in regional economic development initiatives with Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDAs) through:

    • Regional Gatherings that will assist in identifying collaborative projects (which may become demonstration projects)
    • Aboriginal Awareness Training sessions delivered to REDA members
    • Funding and supporting regional demonstration projects

  • Increasing the number of Aboriginal owned businesses within Alberta

  • Providing Aboriginal communities and businesses with management consulting expertise

E&I supports the development of Aboriginal businesses by increasing access to business advisory services:

  • Through The Business Link's Aboriginal Business Services Network
  • By providing financial support for Aboriginal tradeshows and entrepreneurial conferences
  • Through NAIT's "Aboriginal Business Owners" training program
  • By supporting Aboriginal labour force development

For more detailed information, see:

For information about Aboriginal Economic Development in Alberta, please contact:

Date Updated: Feb 23, 2006
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