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Indigenous Relations

Brooks Arcand-Paul

About Brooks

Brooks Arcand-Paul carries cultural responsibility and community advocacy into everything he does. Known by his nehiyaw name sîpîysis, Little River, Brooks was raised on Alexander First Nation and is a direct descendant of catchistahwayskum, a nehiyaw leader who signed Treaty 6 at Fort Edmonton in 1877. He is nehiyaw, a proud Two Spirit leader, and the first Two Spirit MLA elected in Alberta.

Before being elected MLA for Edmonton-West Henday in 2023, Brooks served as legal counsel for Alexander First Nation and practiced Indigenous, employment, and commercial law as a litigator. He spent years with the Indigenous Bar Association, including as vice president.

As Shadow Minister for Indigenous Relations, Brooks introduced the Reconciliation Implementation Act and has held the government to account on treaty relationships, the duty to consult, public education, and accessible health care. Albertans in Edmonton-West Henday and across the province deserve a government that keeps its word.

Brooks is ready. Alberta's New Democrats are ready.

Edmonton-West Henday

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Upcoming local events

Canvass

Door knocking in EWH

Organized by Edmonton-West Henday

September 22, 2026, 3:30 P.M.

Join Brooks and the Edmonton-West Henday team for an afternoon of door knocking and community outreach. This is an opportunity to connect directly with residents, listen to local concerns, share updates on Brooks' work as MLA, and build relationships across the community. No previous experience is required, and training, materials, and route assignments will be provided. The focus is on listening, learning, and having meaningful conversations with constituents

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Volunteer Opportunity: Rally the Vote for Canada

Organized by Edmonton-West Henday

September 23, 2026, 5:00 P.M.Belmead community League

Date: September 23 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Belmead Community League, 9109 182 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 2Y9 Protect the country we love and join us to Rally the Vote for Canada! We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. There are a variety of ways to get involved, including: • Event set up before attendees arrive • Greeting and engaging with community members • Helping answer questions and sharing information with attendees • Assisting with event logistics throughout the evening • Clean up and tear down at the end of the event Volunteers will receive the knowledge, resources, and tools needed to help educate neighbours and friends about the referendum questions and encourage support for Alberta remaining a strong part of Canada. Whether you have volunteered before or are joining us for the first time, your help is appreciated. We encourage you to be loud and proud about your love for our country. Bring your flags, wear red and white, and help create an energetic and welcoming atmosphere. Together, we can help inform voters and strengthen participation in this important conversation. We hope to see you there!

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Canvass

Door knocking in EWH

Organized by Edmonton-West Henday

September 26, 2026, 1:30 P.M.

Join Brooks and the Edmonton-West Henday team for an afternoon of door knocking and community outreach. This is an opportunity to connect directly with residents, listen to local concerns, share updates on Brooks' work as MLA, and build relationships across the community. No previous experience is required, and training, materials, and route assignments will be provided. The focus is on listening, learning, and having meaningful conversations with constituents. When you sign up, please message Kate volunteer coordinator for more information on the location and start time. Sometimes this changes due to weather and logistics.

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Canvass

Door knocking in EWH

Organized by Edmonton-West Henday

September 29, 2026, 2:15 P.M.

Join Brooks and the Edmonton-West Henday team for an afternoon of door knocking and community outreach. This is an opportunity to connect directly with residents, listen to local concerns, share updates on Brooks' work as MLA, and build relationships across the community. No previous experience is required, and training, materials, and route assignments will be provided. The focus is on listening, learning, and having meaningful conversations with constituents

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Canvass

Door Knock for Canada

Organized by Edmonton-West Henday

October 3, 2026, 12:00 P.M.

Join MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul and the Edmonton-West Henday team for a Community Canvass as we connect with neighbours across the riding and talk about the importance of voting in the October 19 referendum. This is an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with residents, answer questions about the referendum, encourage civic participation, and hear directly about the issues that matter most to people in our community. No previous experience is required. Training, materials, and route assignments will be provided. The focus is on respectful conversations, listening to community members, and encouraging everyone to make their voice heard on October 19.

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