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Premier Jason Kenney is slated to meet with representatives from all 48 First Nations in Alberta Monday to discuss economic opportunities, said the province.

“I’m going to the meeting to hear what their thoughts and ideas are,” said Chief Craig Makinaw of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, adding he believes Indigenous leaders are taking a “wait and see” approach.

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“I’m not too sure what they’re offering because we heard so many different points during the campaign period,” he said in a Friday interview.

The meeting will include discussions about the $1-billion Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (rebranded from the Aboriginal Opportunities Corporation), which was promised by the UCP during the election campaign.

“It’s not a hand out, it’s to backstop projects,” said Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson.

Dozens of chiefs are planning to attend the meeting. At least one First Nation is sending another representative.