Information on initiatives and programs currently underway in Alberta through partnerships between Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security, Alberta Justice and Aboriginal communities, groups and organizations, as well as other topics of interest regarding Aboriginal justice.

The Aboriginal Justice Initiatives Unit was established by Alberta Justice in June 1993. In March 2001, Alberta Justice was divided into two departments: Alberta Justice and Attorney General and Alberta Solicitor General.

Since the Alberta Justice Summit was held in January 1999, action has been taken on a number of recommendations from the summit including those relating to Aboriginal justice.

The Aboriginal Justice Initiatives Unit provides corporate support and advice to Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security and Alberta Justice divisions concerning Aboriginal justice issues. The director is a member of the executive management teams and the business planning and strategic planning committees of both departments, and represents the departments on a number of inter-departmental and inter-governmental committees and initiatives.

The Aboriginal Justice Initiatives Unit works with Aboriginal communities and organizations in developing justice initiatives that promote safe communities and respect for the law. It also coordinates Aboriginal justice initiatives for both departments. Examples of Solicitor General Aboriginal initiatives include First Nations policing, victim services, crime prevention initiatives, correctional centre programs, youth justice committees, cultural training, and community corrections programs. Examples of Alberta Justice Aboriginal initiatives include First Nations' court initiatives, community-based prosecution initiatives, cultural training, courtworker programs, human resource initiatives and legal services.

The Aboriginal Justice Initiatives Unit also welcomes the opportunity to work with and support the courts and members of the judiciary concerning Aboriginal justice issues.