Northwest Aboriginal Interagency Committees
Since 2007, the Northwest Aboriginal Interagency Committee (AIC) has served as an informal network for sharing information. The committee primarily functions through two channels: monthly meetings and an email network platform. Members are encouraged to attend these meetings as their schedules allow and to subscribe to receive emails that disseminate information about programs, events, and referrals. We strive to ensure that all information is pertinent to the specified regions and facilitate the exchange of information across additional AICs in Grande Prairie, High Level, High Prairie, and Peace River.
Vision
To promote unity, respect, tradition, values and culture of the Aboriginal people for the well being of our communities.
Mission
Work together to promote awareness in the community, identify issues, lobby for resolution and provide agencies and government bodies with feedback on the Aboriginal perspective(s).
Values & Beliefs
- Involve all people race, color, creed – who come together in a safe and caring environment.
- Respect the equality and dignity of individuals and agencies. Practice respect, confidentially and integrity.
- Act with honesty, kindness, compassion and discretion.
- Work together in partnership with other agencies and communities to promote the traditions, values and culture of Aboriginal people.
- Honour the seven teachings: courage, honesty, humility, love, respect, strength, wisdom.
Goals
Community: To focus on all children, youth, adults, and elders in our community.
Resources: Identify collective resources and integrate them, to achieve our vision.
Bridging Gaps: To increase awareness of Aboriginal traditions, values, and culture within our community.
Advocacy: To advocate for individuals, organizations and groups requiring supports.
Health & Wellness: To promote an environment where all people can build holistic individual, family and community wellness through feelings, body, mind and spirit.
Education for All: To provide information and resources that enable individuals to make healthy decisions for themselves, their families and their community.
Justice: To recognize and promote Aboriginal participation in establishing resolutions of judicial issues.
Membership
AICs are open for anyone to take part; membership is inclusive, flexible and diverse. Examples of who you will find at AICs include Municipalities, Tribal/Regional Councils, Government of Alberta services, School Divisions, Friendship Centres, Museums/Archives, RCMP, Victim’s Services, First Nation Health Consortium, Children Services Advocate, Library Systems, various non-profit agencies, and others.
Meetings & Contact
AIC’s meets once per month, from September to June at the following times online via zoom/in-person :
Makenzie Aboriginal Interagency Committee (MRAIC)
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am (In-person at The Village 10905 100 Ave, High Level, AB)
High Prairie Aboriginal Interagency Committee (HPAIC)
2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am (In-person when announced Provincial Building main board room, 5226 53 Ave, High Prairie)
Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee (PRAIC)
3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am (In-person at Peace River Municipal Library 9807 97 Avenue, Peace River)
Grande Prairie Aboriginal Circle of Services (GPACOS)
4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am ( In-person at Grande Prairie Museum 10329 101 Ave Grande Prairie, AB)
Please keep in mind the round table portion of our meetings is not recorded. If you have anything that you would like added to a meeting agenda, or if you would like to do a short presentation about your programs and services at a meeting, please contact [email protected]