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A Message from Kristine Pearson

1 February 2019/IAMC-TMX/

Hello from the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee. My name is Kristine Pearson, representing the Western Approach, coming from Pacheedaht First Nation.

I was selected to sit on the Indigenous Caucus as the Interim Member for the Western Approach, at a Regional Meeting held in Sooke in June 2017. Some of you were there to represent your communities along the shipping lanes associated with the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX).

There are 11 Indigenous members, as well as six senior representatives from federal departments and the National Energy Board, on the IAMC.

IAMC is not a pro-pipeline committee. Indigenous members’ participation is “without prejudice,” meaning it doesn’t indicate support or opposition to TMX. We sit with the federal regulators for information sharing, discussion and recommendations.

Our immediate goal is to make the TMX project as safe as possible and to lessen the impacts on environmental and Indigenous interests.

I also work on IAMC’s Marine Shipping Subcommittee. We’re currently focused on all the policies and information regarding the marine aspect of TMX, such as the Oceans Protection Plan.

Feel free to share this report with your communities, and please reach out to me on any questions or concerns. Look forward to meeting with you all.
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“Western Approach” Nations at IAMC.

The IAMC Terms of Reference lists a total of 129 Indigenous communities, from Alberta to Vancouver Island, that are potentially-impacted by TMX. The Western Approach nations are:
Ditidaht; Huu-ay-aht; Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’; Pacheedaht; Toquaht; Uchucklesaht; and Ucluelet.

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Ready to make a real impact? The Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC) of the IAMC-TMX is seeking a Contract Emergency Management Program Manager to join our team. Help us build resilient communities and respond effectively to disasters. Learn more: www.iamc-tmx.com/contract-opportunity-emergency-management-program-manager/

Ready to make a real impact? The Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC) of the IAMC-TMX is seeking a Contract Emergency Management Program Manager to join our team. Help us build resilient communities and respond effectively to disasters. Learn more: www.iamc-tmx.com/contract-opportunity-emergency-management-program-manager/
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From the Canada Energy Regulator (CER): As part of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) and Filing Manuals (FM) update, the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is inviting you to attend a workshop on 13 February. We would like to collect feedback and better understand heritage resource management processes and procedures applicable to regulated companies across Canada. Our intention is to better understand the regulatory landscape in which CER-regulated companies are implementing heritage resource management programs, and to identify opportunities for: 🔹improved compliance oversight, 🔹protection of sites on right-of-way (ROW), and 🔹best practices. Cultural heritage resources, or heritage resources, can include archaeological or historic sites, traditional land use sites, artifacts and other objects or sites of historical, cultural or spiritual significance. Attendance: We are inviting subject-matter-experts (SMEs) and practitioners who conduct heritage resource programs for Indigenous Nations or their representative organizations to participate in a workshop hosted by the CER. For example, SMEs in this area could be Archaeologists, Traditional Land Use Specialists, consultation technicians, heritage professionals or practitioners working within Indigenous Nations (referral offices, resource offices, other departments) or their representative organizations, and/or heritage resources program managers. 🔹 Date: February 13, 2025 🔹 Format: Hybrid (in-person at CER headquarters in Calgary and online) 🔹 Registration: Email opr-rpt@cer-rec.gc.ca *Note: there is an in-person capacity limit of 40. Given the room capacity constraints, preference will be given to 1 attendee from an Indigenous community, however, we may accept up to 2 people. Objective: The workshop will provide an opportunity for SMEs to engage directly with the CER to discuss challenges and opportunities of conducting heritage resources work related to CER regulated projects. Language: English and French (simultaneous interpretation). Accessibility and Accommodations: If you plan to attend in-person, please indicate what accommodations you need to participate in the workshop. Accommodations could include mobility requirements, food allergies, language requirements, etc. A $500 grant is available for an attendee from an Indigenous community of the in-person session on 13 February, and any related travel costs up to $3000. Once your in-person registration is confirmed, we will send you a grant letter for signature. The CER will also host virtual workshops for SMEs who work for regulated companies and their heritage resource consultants on 14 February. Please register via email to opr-rpt@cer-rec.gc.ca.

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