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

August 19, 2025 – Edmonton, 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, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (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.