EnviroSearch has a long history of actively building relationships while doing business in a respectful and welcoming manner with First Nations communities. Our commitment to First Nations runs deep. We acknowledge, respect and recognize the value of our First Nation’s partners’ local knowledge and their appreciation of traditional territories. Valued are the strong ties we have developed with our indigenous partners through engaging public participation, enlisting the assistance of local residents and fostering long term relationships. Our commitment to excellence and integrity respecting our programs and activities on First Nations lands have helped us to advance mutually beneficial partnerships.
Our experience working with indigenous communities extends to environmental projects on over 40 First Nations, predominantly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. We have worked on several projects and assessments, including over 100 independent third party Indian Oil and Gas (IOGC) wellsite audits, on the following partial list of Reserves:
- Frog Lake First Nation
- Blood Indian Reserve
- Cold Lake First Nation
- Tsuu T’ina First Nation
- Siksika First Nation
- Sunchild Indian Reserve
- O’Chiese Indian Reserve
- White Bear First Nation
- Alexis Indian Reserve
- Wabamun Indian Reserve
- Island Lake First Nation
- New Thunderchild Indian Reserve
- Saddle Lake Indian Reserve
- Carry the Kettle First Nation
- Ministikwan Indian Reserve
- Horse Lake Indian Reserve
- Sucker Creek Indian Reserve
- Montana Indian Reserve
- Louis Bull Indian Reserve
- Stoney Indian Reserve
- Red Pheasant Indian Reserve
Environmental activities and programs with First Nations partners include:
- Contaminated site assessments and remediation
- Pre-disturbance assessments
- Compliance monitoring
- Water well testing
- Environmental auditing of wellsites, pipelines and facilities according to Indian Oil and Gas Canada Guidelines
- Environmental assessments of planned activities on First Nations lands including field inspection, soil and vegetation surveys, public and regulatory consultation and application
- Development of Environmental Monitor Training course
EnviroSearch will continue to promote community engagement and provide a positive impact on local participation in exploratory operations. We will strive to train, mentor and offer opportunities where additional areas of need are identified.