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Calgary Herald
8 hours ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Stephen Buffalo, CEO of Indian Resource Council, joins Alberta Next panel
The province has named an Indigenous leader as the 15th member to sit on the Alberta Next panel. Stephen Buffalo is the CEO of the Indian Resource Council, an organization that advocates for improved and increased economic development opportunities for First Nations. He is a member of the Samson Cree Nation south of Edmonton and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management. 'His leadership will help ensure Indigenous perspectives are front and centre as the panel hears from Albertans across the province on how to strengthen Alberta's role within a united Canada,' a Friday press release said. 'He brings a wealth of corporate and community experience, having served on numerous boards in both the private and public sectors, including as Chairman of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation.' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the members of the panel on Tuesday. At the time, an Indigenous Albertan had agreed to be a panel member but had to withdraw due to health issues and the province said another would be announced at a later date. The panel will lead the provincial government's public consultation on how Alberta can further push back against the federal government. 'I truly believe that they will give us a wealth of ideas that will ensure our beloved province remains forever strong and free,' Smith said at a press conference on Tuesday. 'Alberta Next is how we start to make that happen.'
Edmonton Journal
8 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Stephen Buffalo, CEO of Indian Resource Council, joins Alberta Next panel
The province has named an Indigenous leader as the 15th member to sit on the Alberta Next panel. Stephen Buffalo is the CEO of the Indian Resource Council, an organization that advocates for improved and increased economic development opportunities for First Nations. He is a member of the Samson Cree Nation south of Edmonton and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management. 'His leadership will help ensure Indigenous perspectives are front and centre as the panel hears from Albertans across the province on how to strengthen Alberta's role within a united Canada,' a Friday press release said. 'He brings a wealth of corporate and community experience, having served on numerous boards in both the private and public sectors, including as Chairman of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation.' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the members of the panel on Tuesday. At the time, an Indigenous Albertan had agreed to be a panel member but had to withdraw due to health issues and the province said another would be announced at a later date. The panel will lead the provincial government's public consultation on how Alberta can further push back against the federal government. 'I truly believe that they will give us a wealth of ideas that will ensure our beloved province remains forever strong and free,' Smith said at a press conference on Tuesday. 'Alberta Next is how we start to make that happen.'
