Engagement

“If you want to build trust, you have to start by understanding the community - its history, its culture, its connection to the land and what matters to the people who call it home.” - Gaylene Whitehead

September 30 is a day to remember, reflect and listen. On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the lasting impacts of the residential school system and encourage our team and community to make space for Indigenous voices, stories and experiences. It is also an opportunity to consider what reconciliation means in the places where we live and work - not only today, but throughout the year.

There is no better way to get to know a community than by spending time alongside the people who call it home. This spring and summer, the Energy Alberta team has travelled across the Peace Region, attending local events, celebrating community traditions and connecting with residents as planning continues for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project.

Energy Alberta is taking an important step forward on the Peace River Nuclear Power Project with the launch of a collaborative Socio-Economic Working Group. As the Project advances through the federal impact assessment process, this working group will play a key role in enhancing the inclusion of local knowledge, priorities and expertise in how potential effects - and opportunities - are understood.

For President Wendy Goulet, Cadotte Lake Métis Nation, the KAIROS Blanket Exercise is about more than learning history - it’s about building relationships and understanding the people in our communities.

Being part of a community means showing up for one another - and that spirit is at the heart of Energy Alberta’s Community Cares Crew. This winter, our team volunteered 292 hours helping our neighbours across the region.