Indigenous Relations
AltaLink recognizes the deep connections Indigenous Peoples have to the land and traditional territories and respects the diversity of Aboriginal cultures.
AltaLink's service area includes 18 First Nations Reserves and two Métis Settlements. We consult with indigenous communities on new transmission projects and on the maintenance of our existing facilities.
AltaLink believes that true collaboration and partnership with Indigenous communities requires mutual respect, open dialogue and a willingness to listen and learn. We rely on community leaders and traditional land use practitioners to provide valuable information about sensitive features on the landscape.
Opportunities for Indigenous Communities
AltaLink recognizes the deep connections Indigenous Peoples have to the land and traditional territories and respects the diversity of Aboriginal cultures.
AltaLink's service area includes 18 First Nations Reserves and two Métis Settlements. We consult with indigenous communities on new transmission projects and on the maintenance of our existing facilities.
AltaLink believes that true collaboration and partnership with Indigenous communities requires mutual respect, open dialogue and a willingness to listen and learn. We rely on community leaders and traditional land use practitioners to provide valuable information about sensitive features on the landscape.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
AltaLink's extensive service area includes many Indigenous communities, municipalities and valued stakeholders and we look for broad-reaching initiatives to invest in the communities where we live and operate.
Here are AltaLink's current Indigenous community investments:
- Indigenous Student Awards
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada sponsorship
- Alberta Indigenous Games
Click here to learn more about AltaLink's community investment philosophy and other organizations we support.
Indigenous businesses interested in opportunities with AltaLink have the opportunity to competitively bid for contracts. AltaLink facilitates connections between its contractors and Indigenous community businesses to foster relationships and initiate the pre-qualification for procurement process.
As a regulated Transmission Facility Operator, AltaLink's project work must be competitively bid as per the Alberta Electric System Operator Rule 9.1.5: Project Procurement Compliance Monitoring Audit Process.
FAQ
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada supports Aboriginal Peoples across North America by guiding the process of truth and healing for survivors of residential schools. This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future.
In 2013, AltaLink made a Bear Level contribution to the TRC in support of Aboriginal communities.