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 original spirit and intent of the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord, and now through the relational approach of the City’s Indigenous Framework, the Indigenous Relations Office develops, promotes and supports Indigenous relations across the organization and in Edmonton.

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

View the Indigenous Edmonton Directory

Indigenous Edmonton 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 Relations Office Sponsorships

Learn about funding for initiatives that are Indigenous-led, support healing and cultural revitalization, and address the impacts of systemic inequalities.

National Indigenous History Month

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with events in and around Edmonton throughout June.

Indigenous Housing Programs

Initiatives to improve the emergency shelter system, pathways into housing and the creation of culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed affordable and supportive housing.

Indigenous Framework Artworks

Experience how these artworks teach us to live in good relation with one another and the land we share.

Annual Calendar of Events

Event	Date
Red Dress Day	May 5
Moose Hide Campaign	May (Date varies by year)
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
Métis Week	November 16

Community Bulletin

Email indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca to subscribe.

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
Steward implementation of the Indigenous Framework across all City departments
Increase Indigenous participation in the City of Edmonton workforce
Ensure City-mandated prograns and services address the needs of Indigenous people
Coordinate City participation in Indigenous community-led initiatives and events
Help the City of Edmonton fulfill the intentions of City Council's Aboriginal Declaration
Explore the development of an Indigenous procurement framework through the Indigenous Procurement Advisory Committee

Indigenous art

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