Aboriginal Relations Office

In keeping with cultural traditions, the City of Edmonton acknowledges that the work of the Aboriginal Relations Office (ARO) takes place within traditional Treaty 6 territory.  

Hello: Tansi (Cree); Abawashded (Stoney); Oki Napi (Blackfoot); Eglenadeh (Chipewyan); Dahneh Dha’ (Dene); Ah (Inuit)

The City of Edmonton's Aboriginal Relations Office (ARO) is a welcoming place where Aboriginal people and organizations can:
  • Make contact with the City of Edmonton.
  • Be linked to the appropriate City department.
  • Access information.

Branch Mandate

ARO staff work to help the City of Edmonton continue on its journey of building good relations with Aboriginal people - in the spirit and intent of the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord.

 Urban Aboriginal Accord

Branch Services

The Aboriginal Relations Office works to:

  • Build and support good relations between the City of Edmonton, Aboriginal people and organizations that serve Aboriginal people.
  • Increase Aboriginal participation in the City of Edmonton workforce.
  • Ensure City-mandated services address the needs of Aboriginal people.
  • Coordinate City participation in Aboriginal community-led initiatives.
  • Help the City of Edmonton fulfill the intentions of City Council's Aboriginal Declaration
  • Provide leadership and support in the renewal of the Accord.
  • Provide support to the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Affairs Committee 

More about the Aboriginal Relations Office

The Bridge Newsletter

The Bridge highlights some of the special initiatives and partnerships the City has undertaken throughout the year to help build and sustain relations with urban Aboriginal people.

The Bridge - Spring 2010

The Bridge - Spring 2009

The Bridge - Spring 2008 

To sign-up for the newsletter distribution list email aboriginalrelations@edmonton.ca

Guide to Aboriginal Edmonton

The Guide to Aboriginal Edmonton will help newcomers and citizens alike navigate the diverse and friendly Edmonton community.

Guide to Aboriginal Edmonton 2010-2011

Guide to Aboriginal Edmonton 2008-09  

Information on Aboriginal Edmonton

Urban Aboriginal Population: A Statistical Profile of Aboriginal Peoples Living in the City of Edmonton - October 2009 provides demographic, economic, education, housing, family life and health information about the Aboriginal people who live in Edmonton.

A Statistical Story - 2009 summarizes the information contained in Urban Aboriginal Population: a Statistical Profile of Aboriginal Peoples living in the City of Edmonton, 2006 which was initiated by the City’s Aboriginal Relations Office to provide information about Edmonton’s urban Aboriginal residents. This condensed, reader-friendly report is provided to support and influence organizations’ and community decisions that affect the Aboriginal community in Edmonton and the surrounding area.

Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Dialogue Process took place in 2005 and resulted in the creation of the Urban Aboriginal Accord. The following report and appendices captures the concerns, dreams and aspirations from some of the approximately 1800 people from Aboriginalcommunities who were engaged during the process.

Your City, Your Voice Report

Your City, Your Voice Report appendices 

For more information:

Aboriginal Relations Office
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
City of Edmonton
Suite 901, Scotia Place, Tower 2
10060 Jasper Ave
Edmonton AB  T5J 3R8

Telephone 780-944-7602
Fax 780-944-8504
Email aboriginalrelations@edmonton.ca
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