Indigenous voices ‘heard, respected and acted upon,’ ministry says in statement responding to reconciliation bill – St. Albert Gazette

At least three provinces or territories already have legislation in place connected to truth and reconciliation — British Columbia, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.

A new private member’s bill that creates a framework for progress on Indigenous issues has earned the attention of Alberta’s UCP government, the Indigenous relations ministry confirmed.

The ministry also acknowledged the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action, saying the calls “set out a path toward reconciliation by providing meaningful targets for governments, organizations and individuals.”

The Reconciliation Implementation Act, introduced earlier this month, would require the province’s executive council to consider reconciliation in all decisions. The Indigenous relations ministry would have to consult with Indigenous communities to develop and publish a truth and reconciliation action plan. And it would have to publish an annual progress report.

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