Indigenous Relations Office

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The City of Edmonton, through the work and support of the Indigenous Relations Office, is on a continuous journey of building good relations with Indigenous Peoples. In the spirit and intent of the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord, the Indigenous Relations Office develops, promotes and supports Indigenous relations in the city and engages participation in the City's workforce.

Indigenous Relations Framework

Learn about the work the City has done to develop a community framework with the urban Indigenous community.

Explore the City’s Indigenous Framework

Subscribe to the Indigenous Relations Community Bulletin

Community Bulletin

View the Newcomers Directory

Newcomers Directory

Navigate the diverse and friendly Indigenous Edmonton community.

Read the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord

Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord

View the principle-based relationship agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Aboriginal communities.

Indigenous History Month

Indigenous events and activities happening in and around Edmonton throughout the month of June.

Indigenous Housing Programs

Share your knowledge and guidance on how to create a safe, comfortable and culturally appropriate space for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness.

Indigenous Framework Artworks

Explore Indigenous artworks to better understand the lives, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples.

Annual Calendar of Events

Event	Date
Red Dress Day	May 5
Okîsikow (Angel) Way Day	June 14
Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day	August 23
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	September 30
Sisters in Spirit Day	October 4
Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt	Dates vary by year
Métis Week	November 16

Land Acknowledgement

This is the current land acknowledgment being used by the City of Edmonton.

Version 1 (Indigenous and English names)

The City of Edmonton acknowledges the traditional land on which we reside, is in Treaty Six Territory. We would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory for centuries, such as nêhiyaw (Nay-hee-yow) / Cree, Dene (Deh-neyh), Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-bay) / Saulteaux (So-toe), Nakota Isga (Na-koh-tah ee-ska) / Nakota Sioux (Na-koh-tah sue), and Niitsitapi (Nit-si-tahp-ee) / Blackfoot peoples. We also acknowledge this as the Métis’ (May-tee) homeland and the home of one of the largest communities of Inuit south of the 60th parallel. It is a welcoming place for all peoples who come from around the world to share Edmonton as a home. Together we call upon all of our collective, honoured traditions and spirits to work in building a great city for today and future generations.

Version 2 (Indigenous names only)

The City of Edmonton acknowledges the traditional land on which we reside, is in Treaty Six Territory. We would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory for centuries, such as nêhiyaw (Nay-hee-yow), Dene (Deh-neyh), Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-bay), Nakota Isga (Na-koh-tah ee-ska), and Niitsitapi (Nit-si-tahp-ee) peoples. We also acknowledge this as the Métis’ (May-tea) homeland and the home of one of the largest communities of Inuit south of the 60th parallel. It is a welcoming place for all peoples who come from around the world to share Edmonton as a home. Together we call upon all of our collective, honoured traditions and spirits to work in building a great city for today and future generations.

Nehiyaw (NAY-HEE-YOW)
Dene (DEH-NEYH)
Anishinaabe (AH-NISH-IN-AH-BAY)
Saulteaux (SO-TOE)
Nakota Isga (NA-KOH-TAH EE-SKA)
Nakota Sioux (NA-KOH-TAH SUE)
Niitsitapi (NIT-SI-TAHP-EE)
Métis (MAY-TEA)

Objectives of the Indigenous Relations Office

Build and support good relations between the City, Indigenous Peoples and organizations that serve Indigenous Peoples
Increase Indigenous participation in the City of Edmonton workforce
Ensure City-mandated services address the needs of Indigenous people
Coordinate City participation in Indigenous 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
Explore the development of an Indigenous procurement framework through the Indigenous Procurement Advisory Committee

Indigenous art

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