Aboriginal Development

The Aboriginal Development Initiative is committed to increasing participation of Aboriginal communities and businesses in Alberta’s 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

The Ministry supports the development of Aboriginal businesses by increasing access to business advisory services:

• Through The Business Link’s Aboriginal Business Development Services
• By providing financial support for Aboriginal tradeshows and entrepreneurial conferences
• By supporting Aboriginal labour force development

For information about Aboriginal Development in Alberta, please contact:

• Darina Falsnes, Manager, Aboriginal Development
• Paul Wyminga, Manager, Aboriginal Development

Document Title and Description	Date (dd/mm/yy)	Format
Resources, Tools & Training Find resources to help facilitate better business contact and relations between Aboriginal businesspeople and member communities of Regional Economic Development Alliances in Alberta.
The Storytellers View a series of recorded sessions from the Aboriginal Small Business Leadership Sharing Circle, an innovative program that showcases the experiences and successes of Aboriginal business men and women in Alberta.
Web Resources Link to online resources about training and funding programs available for Aboriginal individuals, businesses and communities.