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Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee - TMX

2 weeks ago

Members of IAMC’s Indigenous Caucus recently met with Deputy Minister Christyne Tremblay and Associate Deputy Minister Shawn Tupper from Natural Resources Canada. “They wanted to learn more about our advice to their Minister concerning the government’s upcoming decision on Trans Mountain,” said Michelle Wilsdon. “This is advice coming from our communities, through the Indigenous Caucus,” she added.

IAMC members from five federal departments and the National Energy Board also participated in talks that focused on Indigenous monitoring, emergency management and partnership. “For the past year and a half, we’ve been building trust and respect around the IAMC table,” said Naina Sloan. “It’s a reason for optimism as we carry on with our work,” she added.

To learn more, please visit: www.iamc-tmx.com
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The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) brings together 13 Indigenous and six senior federal representatives to provide advice to regulators, and to monitor the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX) and existing pipeline. Members have a shared goal of safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests in the lands and waters.

Participation by an Indigenous community does not mean that it supports or opposes the project, nor does it change the government’s duty to consult. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

At Wednesday’s IAMC meeting, a Stó:lō ceremony was held to honour Chief Ernie Crey and to send him good medicine as recovers from a recent health setback. The Chief’s daughter Amber heard words of encouragement from the witnesses at today’s ceremony.

There was also a ceremony on Tuesday, to honour those taking on new roles in IAMC’s Indigenous Caucus:

- Interim Chair: Michelle Wilsdon (Enoch Cree Nation)
- Southeastern Vancouver Island member: Trina Sxwithul’txw (Penelakut)
- Fraser Valley interim Member: Tribal Chief Colin Pennier (Sq’éwlets / Scowlitz)
- Fraser Valley, Alternate: Chief Robert Gladstone (Shxwhá:y Village)

Grand Chief Doug Kelly (Soowahlie) was the main speaker, and elder and cultural leader Helen Joe (Tzeachten) was the floor manager for both ceremonies. The drummers were from Skwah First Nation.
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To learn more about the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee, please visit: www.iamc-tmx.com

The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) brings together 13 Indigenous and six senior federal representatives to provide advice to regulators, and to monitor the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX) and existing pipeline. Members have a shared goal of safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests in the lands and waters.

Participation by an Indigenous community does not mean that it supports or opposes the project, nor does it change the government’s duty to consult. ... See MoreSee Less

Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee - TMX

1 month ago

Éy swáyel (good day) - Stó:lō Chiefs recently met with @NRCan Minister Sohi to discuss the potential #TMX project. The Chiefs presented him with a video of Stó:lō community members expressing their views on the project. There was also a question and answer period too. #IAMC_TMX ... See MoreSee Less