Stewardship Office

Caring for Our Shared Lands and Water

Our Stewardship Office oversees consultation and engagement activities and development and management of sustainability initiatives on behalf of the Lac Ste. Anne Métis community. 

The Lac Ste. Anne Métis community's occupation and use of  land and resources in west central/northwest Alberta began decades prior to the establishment of colonial governance in these areas.  The ongoing success and prosperity of our community, including the maintenance of our distinctive language and culture and the wellbeing of our children, is inextricably linked to the health and wellness of our shared lands and waters.

As long time land and water stewards, and towards safeguarding Lac Ste. Anne Métis' environmental, cultural and economic interests for generations to come, we actively seek to ensure that the natural resources in our traditional territory are managed in a responsible and sustainable manner. Towards these aims, we participate in government and proponent-led consultation activities, including through seeking to develop strong relationships with tenure holders, operators and government bodies, engage in Crown land use planning and resource management discussions, and ensure we have boots on the ground as an aspect of regulatory oversight. We also lead or collaborate on monitoring initiatives focused on the health status of lands and waters in our traditional territory.

Consultation

Attention: Project Proponents

Proponents intending to undertake activities with potential to impact the section 35 Métis rights and interests of our members are expected to undertake meaningful consultation with LSAMCA.

When sharing project notifications, please include both a NOTIFICATION NUMBER and a PROJECT NAME in the subject line of your email. This notification number and project name should be unique to the proposed activity and used throughout the consultation process.

Please also include the following information at the time of notification:

  • Shape file(s)
  • KML file(s) or KMZ zipped file(s)
  •  A project description
  • A map of the proposed activity

Upon receipt of the notification, our Consultation & Regulatory staff will undertake a timely initial review of the notification and related information, and will contact the proponent if additional details are required.

CONTACT

Andrew Fehr
Consultation & Regulatory Specialist
P.O. Box 2091
Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1X6
Office: (780) 591-5050

Sustainability

LSAMCA is deeply committed to meaningful involvement in a broad range of activities associated with guardianship over the lands and waters in our traditional territory. Examples of current involvement led by LSAMCA includes federally funded initiatives focused on aquatic habitat assessment and restoration and participation in compliance verification activities alongside federal regulators.

IAMC-TMX Indigenous Monitoring

Since 2019, LSAMCA has been participating in oversight activities pertaining to Trans Mountain Corporation’s compliance with various conditions and regulations related to construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX). Our trained and certified Indigenous Monitors regularly accompany federal regulators on inspections focused on safety management, environmental protection and emergency management.
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CER Indigenous Monitoring

The Canada Energy Regulator’s (CER) Indigenous Monitoring program endeavours to strengthen safety and environmental oversight through preventing harm, protecting Indigenous interests and building relationships. Since 2020, LSAMCA has been directly involved with the CER regarding oversight of TC Energy’s NGTL pipeline system. Our Indigenous Monitors participate alongside CER staff in joint training sessions, inspections, and compliance verification meetings.

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Contact Us

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Mailing Address:
Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association
P.O. Box 2091
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X6

Phone: (780) 591-5050
Email: admin@lsametis.com
Office Location:
Family Connection Centre
5600 – 50 Street
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8