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The City of Edmonton’s Indigenous Framework is intended to answer the question: “How can the City of Edmonton best support and build strong relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Edmonton? ”
Through the adoption of this Framework, it becomes the responsibility of each and every City employee to forge stronger relationships with the descendants of the original inhabitants of this land, and to recognize we all have roles to play in our journey towards reconciliation. The Framework is designed to be a living initiative that will change and adapt as our relationships grow and mature.
Every June, many organizations, agencies, and communities host a variety of events that strengthen the community through learning, understanding, and celebration of Indigenous histories, heritage, diversity, cultures and people.
Throughout the development of the Framework we needed to ensure there was a balance between following established City processes and applying an Indigenous approach to this work. To ensure our process reflected Indigenous cultural practices and knowledge, we worked with Indigenous thought leaders and sought out Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers from Nations in Treaties 6, 7, and 8, Métis, and Inuit communities.
These commitments have been co-created with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community partners, youth and the broader Indigenous community. They are how the City of Edmonton will strive to honour and enact the Indigenous Framework through its policies, programs and services.
Support the journey of Reconciliation by applying the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a foundation for the Indigenous Framework.
In partnership with organizations, businesses, academic institutions, other orders of government, and individual citizens, eliminate the systemic racism and discrimination that Indigenous Peoples face in Edmonton.
Identify and implement ways to make City spaces and buildings welcoming and safe for Indigenous Peoples and ensure they can see themselves reflected in the City’s spaces and places.
Support all City staff to build relationships that honour the 4 roles of the Framework within their interactions with Indigenous Peoples and increase staff’s knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and world views through education and learning opportunities.
Host and participate in events where the City of Edmonton, including Council, senior leadership and all levels of administration, and Indigenous Peoples can build relationships and celebrate our journey together.
Identify and remove the systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous people in gaining employment with the City of Edmonton and create career development opportunities for Indigenous employees.
Ensure Indigenous Peoples and City staff are informed and engaged, when appropriate, on actions the City of Edmonton takes in relation to the Indigenous Framework.
Community Services
18th Floor, Edmonton Tower
10111 104 Avenue NW
P.O. Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
| Telephone | 780-944-7602 |
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| Fax | 780-577-3525 |
| indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca |
