Minister Olszewski highlights federal support for Indigenous and rural economic development in Alberta

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to enable a diverse range of locally led economic development initiatives across Alberta.

Minister Olszewski will be joined by Laura Jo Gunter, President and CEO, NAIT; Lynn Smith, Regional Planning Coordinator, Peavine Métis Settlement; and Shelly Mandeville, Co-Executive Director, AKSIS – Edmonton’s Indigenous Business and Professional Association.

Speakers will be available for questions from the media following the remarks.

Date:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Time:
10 a.m. (MT)

Location:
NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC) – 3rd Floor
10210 Princess Elizabeth Ave, NW
Edmonton, Alberta
(West Entrance)

Note: Parking is available in NAIT Parking Lot L. Please access the NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre through the West Entrance near Parking Lot L.

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Source: Prairies Economic Development Canada

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