Alberta Aboriginal Economic Development Initiative
Alberta Employment, Immigration & Industry's (AEII) 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
AEII 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:
- Clay Buchanan, Director, Aboriginal Economic Development
Posted: February 2006
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