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The Lakeland Métis Nation is an organization that passionately advocates for the welfare and prosperity of our vibrant Métis community, which is primarily situated in the Lac La Biche region. We are dedicated to actively engaging in a myriad of initiatives and collaborations, which allow us to steadfastly uphold our cherished ancestral customs and traditions. Our unwavering commitment to preserving our cultural heritage enables us to joyfully partake in a rich tapestry of traditional activities, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering, in perfect harmony with the ever-changing seasons. Through these endeavors, we celebrate our deep connection to the land and our shared history, ensuring that the spirit of our ancestors lives on in our daily lives.

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Lakeland Métis Nation strives to create and maintain productive relationships with industry partners throughout our traditional territory.

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Lakeland Métis Nation hosts events throughout the year to celebrate Métis culture, connect with the community, and share our history.


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By Caron Anderson 19 Apr, 2023
LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Sept. 15, 2017) - The Métis Nation of Alberta, Lakeland Local Council 1909 ("Métis Local 1909") and Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") today announced the signing of a participation agreement for Teck's proposed Frontier oil sands project. The agreement creates opportunities for ongoing meaningful engagement and communication and identifies a number of economic benefits for Métis Local 1909 connected with the Frontier Project. It also sets out a framework for items such as traditional land use and environmental stewardship related to the project. "This is an important step in the process of recognizing and protecting our members' rights and interests." said Melina Scoville, President, Métis Nation of Alberta, Lakeland Local 1909. "It is important for our members that adverse impacts of changes to the land and waters, and by extension impacts on our harvesting practices, are avoided, minimized or offset. This agreement is designed to move in that direction by involving Métis Local 1909 in the economic benefits of the Project at the same time as involving us in planning and implementing environmental management systems." "This agreement will support the development of important economic opportunities and benefits for the Métis Local 1909 community, and help to advance the Frontier Project in a responsible, sustainable manner," said Ray Reipas, Senior Vice President, Energy, Teck. "We respect the heritage, culture and traditions of the Métis and are committed to working together to support those interests and create a positive legacy for the community." The agreement will be implemented through a joint Cooperative Implementation Committee, which will work collaboratively to support and implement: Economic benefits to support the community's Métis interests and rights Contracting opportunities for Métis Local 1909 businesses Education, training and employment opportunities for Métis Local 1909 members Consideration of traditional knowledge and traditional land use Environmental stewardship planning and implementation The Frontier Project is a proposed oil sands mine located about 110 kilometres north of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta. Frontier is currently moving through the joint provincial-federal regulatory review process. For more information, go to www.frontieroilsands.com . Read the full release online: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/09/15/1351087/0/en/Métis-Local-1909-and-Teck-Sign-Project-Agreement.html
By Christina Pilarski 27 Oct, 2022
The Alberta Métis Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Manitoba Métis Federation, on July 21, 2021. The Lakeland Métis Community Association is proud to have joined our fellow grassroots Métis communities as co-signatories to this historic agreement, as this monumental MOU demonstrates a willingness to work together: The MMF and AMF wish to work together in the spirit of nation-building and, as part of the historic Métis Nation, as kin and as neighbours to establish a relationship for cooperation to protect our Nation and to benefit our Métis Citizens. Read the articles: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/leaders-say-new-agreement-will-help-alberta-Métis-federation/
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