Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta

Livelihood

In February of 2005, a number of Chiefs and Elders representing Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta (T8FNA) gathered to discuss issues of significant importance to their communities.

The "Right to Livelihood" was one of the issues identified as vital to the future of Treaty 8 people in Alberta.

A Committee of Chiefs was established with the mandate to address "livelihood related matters and issues" including:

Consultation

Environment

Today, a skilled and committed team of Chiefs, Elders and Staff continue this important work under the name: LIVELIHOOD.

Consultation

Information on livlihood consultations with Treaty 8. Contacts, government letters and information on
treaty rights, water and land.

• Consultation Contacts
• Government Letters
• Treaty, Land and Water

Environment

What Treaty 8 is doing to protect our environment.
Information on conservation programs
and environmental events.

 

The Keepers of the Water is comprised of
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples
and communities working together for
the protection of air, water, and land.

The Canadian Boreal Initiative: Based in
Ottawa, the Canadian Boreal Initiative
brings together diverse partners
to create new solutions for Boreal
Forest conservation.