Engagement

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.

As a company, we recognize that meaningful engagement begins with listening and understanding the history of the lands and communities connected to the Peace River region. Our commitment to learning and reflection is an important part of how we approach relationship-building with Indigenous Nations and Communities.

Across Canada, the conversation about how energy projects engage with Indigenous Nations and Communities is changing. What once focused primarily on short-term benefits, has evolved into something much deeper - long-term partnerships that create lasting economic opportunities and shared prosperity.