IPAC Resources – Alberta
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Provides grants for individual artists, organization operations and organization projects.
Monthly Labour Force Statistics
Find recent statistics on the Indigenous labour force.
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF)
Provides funding to Indigenous communities and Indigenous community-owned businesses for capital projects.
Aboriginal Economic Partnerships Program (AEPP)
Provides funding to start or expand business initiatives that contribute to improved social and economic outcomes for Indigenous peoples.
Alberta Indian Invesment Corporation (AIIC)
Provides First Nation businesses with advisory services, technical training and workshops on business management.
Appetogosan (Metis) Development Inc. & Pinnacle Business Services Ltd.
Provides profitable and sustainable financial services and support to clients who seek the means to attain economic self-sufficiency.
Business Support Services
An Indigenous business development program that provides technical assistance and business consultant services.
First Nation Development Fund Grant Program
Available to First Nations Band Councils in Alberta, the fund provides funding for social, economic and community development projects.
Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC)
Services the eight Metis Settlements and their members with business advisory services, including developmental financing and mentoring.
Urban Initiatives Program
Provides funding for projects that remove barriers and strengthen economic and social opportunities for urban Indigenous people in Alberta.
Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association
Offers culturally appropriate services, supports and programs
Alberta Family Information Liaison Unit
The Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) will support families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls during the inquiry. Tracey Makokis, Justice and Solicitor General
780-644-2388
Tracey.Makokis@gov.ab.ca
NORTHEASTERN ALBERTA + Fort McMurray
Ralph Cardinal
ralph.cardinal@gov.ab.ca
780-644-9890
NORTHWESTERN ALBERTA + Grande Prairie & Slave Lake
Michelle MacIsaac
michelle.macisaac@gov.ab.ca
587-984-7762
CENTRAL ALBERTA + Edmonton & Lloydminster & Red Deer
Laurie Davies
laurie.davies@gov.ab.ca
780-644-9823
SOUTHERN ALBERTA + Medicine Hat + Lethbridge
Janice Randhile
janice.randhile@gov.ab.ca
780-644-9825
Alberta Services & Assistance
Alberta Victim Service and Victim Services Units
There are victim services units in communities across Alberta. Victim services units are staffed with trained, caring people who’ll help you throughout the criminal justice process.
Victims of Homicide Support Society of Edmonton
Self-help group designed to offer emotional support and information about surviving the loss of a loved one to murder.
info@victimsofhomicide.org
780-915-0060
Calgary Victims of Homicide Support Group
Karen Venables
karen@devinfoundation.com
587-582-CHSS (2477)
The KARE/Pro-Active Team
Sub-unit of “K” Division’s Missing Persons Unit, was originally created to investigate the deaths of several vulnerable missing persons in the Edmonton area.
780-995-5273
Lloyldminster Victims of Homicide Peer Support Group
780-205-4513
shalacka@hotmail.com
National Information
National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Composed of five Commissioners from across the country and is independent from federal, provincial and territorial governments and crown corporations.
Indigenous Health Program
Assists Indigenous patients and families during their hospital stay and connects them with services in their home communities.
Alberta Future Leaders Program
Provides First Nations and Métis youth with active, positive alternatives to unhealthy lifestyles.
Sunrise Native Addictions Services
This Calgary centre offers holistic, treatment for Indigenous men, women and families to recover from addictions.
Aboriginal Caregivers
Helps Indigenous children, unable to stay with their natural families, stay connected to their communities and cultures.
Alberta Works Income Support
Provides financial benefits to those who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs.
Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society
Provides wholistic support and guidance to women and children from all cultures who are experiencing domestic violence.
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Offers a welcome service to support Indigenous families and individuals who are new to Edmonton.
Metis Child and Family Services Society
Harm reduction, outreach support and guidance to help keep street workers safe and leave high-risk lifestyles.
Metis Settlements Child and Family Services
Provides services to Metis children and families who reside on Metis Settlements.
Grant funding and other supports are available to First Nations and Metis communities and Aboriginal-serving organizations through four programming streams:
First Nations Policing
Find information on policing and policing standards in First Nation communities in Alberta.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Provides a range of services for Indigenous people in conflict with the law.
Aboriginal Business Development Services
Consulting services, workshops and information for Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs across Alberta.
Aboriginal Rural Development Network (ARDN)
Find networking events and research projects for Indigenous people across Alberta.
Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP)
A degree-completion program that provides aspiring teachers with an understanding of Indigenous perspectives found in Northern Alberta.
Aboriginal Training to Employment Program (ATEP)
Supports partnerships with Indigenous groups, industry, and government to design and create training projects.
Advancing Futures Bursary
A post-secondary bursary program for youth ages 18–24 who have been in government care.
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
Provincial gateway for career, learning and employment information and services in Alberta.
Amiskwaciy Academy – Edmonton Public Schools
Offers enrichment programming in a respectful, safe environment for Grades 7-12.
Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards
Helps Metis Albertans realize self-sufficiency through post-secondary education and skills development.
University nuhelot’ine thaiyots’ inistameyimâkanak Blue Quills
Find Indigenous-centric education around the St. Paul area, with a focus on cultural teaching, safety training and camp-related jobs.
Canada Alberta Job Grant
Provides financial assistance to eligible employers and Indigenous nations to train their workers.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Colleges
Provide accredited programs and services in an environment that fosters First Nations culture and traditions.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education
Provides links to information and resources to support First Nations, Metis and Inuit education in Alberta.
First Nations Training to Employment Program (FNTEP)
Supports the development of partnerships to create training and work experience projects that lead to employment for First Nations members.
Freehorse Family Wellness Society (FFWS)
Provides funding assistance to Alberta First Nation students.
Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
Offers services to women such as workshops, training opportunities and information.
Metis and Non-Status Bursary Program
Bursaries from Human Services are available for full-time or part-time studies in the social services field.
Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Student Bursary
For students in any field of studies who are willing to work within the NADC area of northern Alberta after they complete their schooling.
Trade Winds to Success Training Society
A 16-week Indigenous pre-apprenticeship training program that provides the skills and knowledge to start a career in the trades.
YOUCAN Edmonton
A non-profit charitable organization that provides youth with the knowledge, support and skills to remove themselves from harm’s way.