Alberta government staffers to take day course on indigenous history, culture
EDMONTON — Alberta is launching a three-year program to help all government staffers better understand indigenous culture and history.
The province’s 27,000 employees will each take in a six-hour session that includes talks with elders, along with films and group exercises.
The direct cost of the project is $2.7 million and will begin with employees from the Children’s Services and the Justice departments.
Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan says the sessions will broaden understanding, build relationships and explode myths.