Elements Spring 2018

AMENDMENTS TO THE IOGC REGULATIONS

REDEVELOP INITIATIVE

SAIT PIPELINE MONITORING

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JCT1 UPDATE

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

EMPOWERING STUDENTS

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CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM IRC PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN BUFFALO JTC1 UPDATE AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS REDEVELOP INITIATIVE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

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NATIONAL ENERGY BUSINESS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE STEPHEN BUFFALO PRESIDENT/CEO STEVE SADDLEBACK DIRECTOR & EDITOR IN CHIEF V STRATEGIES INC. CONCEPT

A MESSAGE FROM NEBCE WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT YOU ENERGY EQUITY CONFERENCE CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION SAIT PIPELINE MONITORING EMPOWERING STUDENTS

EDUCATION COURSES PETROLEUM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

TEEING UP FOR EDUCATION EDUCATION FUNDRAISER

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SERENA TAYLOR DESIGN & LAYOUT

INDIAN RESOURCE COUNCIL OF CANADA 235, 9911 CHIILA BOULEVARD TSUUT’INA NATION, ALBERTA T2W 6H6 T: 403.281.8308 F: 403.281.8351 W: www.irccanada.com www.elementsmagazine.ca COVER PHOTO Stephen Buffalo, President/CEO, IRC.

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A MESSAGE FROM STEPHEN BUFFALO Tansi and greetings to all our political leaders, industry supporters of IRC and friends.

We are happy to bring you another edition of Elements that showcases some of our activities that are derived from NEBCE’s mandates relating to training and capacity development, providing oil and gas expertise to First Nations and effective liaison with industry and governments that ensures that there is a good working relationship that benefits all parties equally. As a membership and advocacy association of more than 130 First Nations across the country, we proactively support any and all initiatives in the energy sector that bring value to our members.

The oil and gas industry has had quite a few challenges in the past few years as you know. Oil and gas prices have been in the dump; many jobs have been lost as a result and government royalties have taken a beating. First Nations that depend on oil and gas have been hit even more. Data from IOGC shows more than 50% decline in drilling activities on FNs lands in the last 5 years and a concomitant decline in royalties. Smaller lessees who operate on our lands have closed shop because their bottom line is no longer tenable. Above all, the pipeline gridlock has exacerbated these challenges by trapping our oil and gas resources within our borders and preventing access to tide waters for export.

Fortunately, things are turning around and fast. Oil prices have risen by almost $25 in the past year; drilling activities are picking up and most importantly, Canada has finally put a plan together to build the Trans Mountain Pipeline which provides much needed lifeline to the oil and gas industry.

I have personally been involved in this important debate and have taken a position that some our members disagree with. I have stated publicly many times that as an advocacy organization that supports greater involvement of First Nations in the energy sector, the IRC must proactively support the development of pipelines and other energy infrastructure that benefit FNs. Of course, we are as concerned like everyone else about environmental concerns and the duty to consult. The pipeline gridlock that we hosted in 2016 addressed these issues quite specifically.

It is my considered view that the concerns that have been raised regarding TMX have been addressed and it is time to move forward. We have also made it known to the powers that be that any of these developments must ensure meaningful FNs participation including equity. I believe the doors are wide open for us to take advantage of these opportunities. It is now up to us to get organized and to have a plan for equity participation that makes sense and one that we can agree to.

IRC has made presentations to Alberta and Canada whereby we have indicated our willingness to bring parties together to agree to a First Nations Energy Strategy that will be based on our Treaty rights, our Rights and Title to lands and resources including Sec. 35 rights in Canada’s constitution. I am optimistic that we will have a significant role in the KM project when Canada is ready to offload their ownership.

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The energy industry is critical to Canada’s growth and FNs want to be part of this growth.

The IRC will continue to be a competent and reliable advocate of First Nations in the broader energy sector and we count on you for your on-going support. Thank you

Stephen Buffalo, B. Mgmt.

President/CEO, IRC

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NATIONAL ENERGY BUSINESS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE National Energy Business Centre of Excellence (NEBCE) Update: Tansi (Hello), Welcome to our new readers and all our returning readers. We have a great issue coming to you with information packed update from our President/CEO, a big announcement from the work being done at the Joint Technical Committee level regarding the work completed on the Indian Oil and Gas Act, to some exciting news on the direction received from the Chiefs and members of the IRC regarding our relationship with IOGC. We held a great training session at SAIT earlier this year and are looking forward to holding additional sessions that are in high demand in a community near you. We will be hosting a large Indigenous pavilion at this year’s Global Petroleum show featuring cultural exhibitions, as well as showcasing indigenous companies and organizations. 2018 has been an exciting year so far and we are looking forward to bringing you great training opportunities, career options, communication on timely topics, and sessions on the changing regulation landscape when it comes to on reserve oil and gas development. Contact us for more information on how to attend our courses or other ways we can support you and your community in your energy development initiatives.

Hai Hai Steve Saddleback Director, NEBCE

WE’RE ONLINE Visit us today for regularly updated information for First Nations including contact names, numbers, important notes and much more!

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Amendments to the Indian Oil and Gas Regulations JCT1 UPDATE

Provincial acts and regulations have been updated to keep pace with advances in Industry and technological developments over the years, where as Federal regulations that govern oil and gas activities on First Nation lands have remain basically unchanged since their enactment in 1974.

On May 14, 2009, the Indian Oil and Gas Act (1974) was modernized and replaced with the new Indian Oil and Gas Act, 2009.

This act up to date powers to enhance the management of First Nation oil and gas resources as well as providing the authority to amend the existing Indian Oil and Gas Regulations, 1974.

However, the new Act will not come into force until the first phase of the regulations, core regulations, were amended as well.

Phase 1 of the regulatory amendments have been completed and have been posted in the Canada Gazette Part 1. This 90day process allows for all Canadians to make comments on the changes and that includes Industry, Provincial authorities and other First Nations. The Indian Resource Council though a Joint Technical Committee worked with officials from Indian Oil and Gas Canada to determine what changes would benefit the management of oil and gas development on First Nations lands.

The phase 1 regulations consist of new provisions in the area of subsurface tenure, drainage and compensatory royalties, First Nations’ audit and royalty reporting requirements to facilitate royalty verification.

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The proposed Regulations would: (a) Establish procedures for: the issuance of licenses and terms and conditions those of licenses to explore lands for potential oil and gas; subsurface contracts that allow oil and gas production; surface contracts for accessing subsurface interests; and the determination of the length of the initial term for both permits and leases. These changes would subject stakeholders to regulated, rather than negotiated, procedures and terms. (b) Introduce rule sets for the earning provisions on permits and PAGE 6

for the continuation of contracts. The introduction of provisions in the proposed Regulations explaining how additional lands are earned under a permit and outlining the circumstances under which a contract is continued after its initial term, are significant steps in ensuring that First Nations and industry have a predictable operating environment. (c) Introduce record-keeping and reporting requirements for a wide range of data, including information required to enhance the accuracy of royalty assessments and payments; data on the likelihood of oil and gas production potential; and progress reports on oil and gas development activities. These changes would align data reporting and gathering with that of the provinces. Once supporting informatics enhancements have been completed, Canada would use the same system as the provinces and could automatically extract the data it needs and industry would no longer need to maintain duplicate processes and systems for their on- and off-reserve projects. (d) Broaden the option of the electronic submission of data and issuance of notices. This would bring the regime closer to the standards and processes of its more modern and efficient counterparts within the provinces. (e) Establish when compensatory royalty is owed where First Nation reserve lands are drained of their oil and gas by drilling in adjoining areas. This change is rooted in existing provincial drainage laws, thus ensuring consistency with the off-reserve system, but also including modifications to address concerns regarding the uniqueness of First Nation reserve land boundaries.

In addition to the amended regulations be posted in the Government of Canada, Canada Gazette Part 1 it’s was also posted on the First Nations Gazette and have been mailed out, by Indian Oil and Gas Canada, to all affected First Nations.

Here is the link to the Gazette, http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/ p1/2018/2018-05-19/html/reg2-eng.html#reg.

For more information, please contact David Shade, Project Manager, at email davids@irccanada.ca or at (403) 808-4421.

PRESS RELEASE ON GLOBENEWSWIRE:

The Indian Resource Council (IRC) Looks to Secure Indigenous Participation in TMX April 24, 2018 17:03 ET | Source: The Indian Resource Council (IRC) TSUUT’INA NATION, Alberta, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Indian Resource Council (IRC) of Canada supports Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline on the following conditions: • That there is sufficient and meaningful protection of Sec. 35 of Canada’s Constitutional rights by all levels of government in Canada; • That all impacts to these rights are properly identified and sufficiently accommodated; • That lands and resources necessary for the continued exercise of Sec. 35 rights are also protected; and • That First Nations have meaningful economic participation in all projects occurring where Sec. 35 rights are impacted.

According to Chief Okimaw Fox of Onion Lake First Nation and Chairman of the Indian Resource Council: “Oil and Gas resources have been our bread and butter for many years. We want to get out of the paternalism of the Indian Act and oil and gas participation is certainly one way to do that. The IRC Board and Executive want to move our product where ever the market is. Canada is the envy of the world as a leader in pipeline technology, environment stewardship and regulatory excellence. The missing piece is to get First Nations at the decision-making table. Industry wants to be our partners and together we can get this done in a good way.”

Stephen Buffalo, President and CEO agrees: “It is imperative that Indigenous people are included in all discussions and decisions relating to KM and other pipelines. We want and demand participation and equity ownership in these projects.”

As many First Nations are owners of oil and gas resources that need to go to market, the safe construction and operation of pipelines is critical to the economies of these Nations. IRC recognizes that whether or not a member of IRC, all First Nations have the right to oppose or support any project.

The Indian Resource Council of Canada (IRC) is an advocacy organization that represents the interests of over 130 First Nations across Canada that have oil and gas rights – upstream, downstream and midstream – on their reserves and traditional lands.

Our goal and mandate is to ensure that our members are at the table when issues of natural resource development are discussed and that we, as Indigenous people with rights and title to land and resources, benefit as well from this development.

For more information, please contact: Stephen Buffalo, President/CEO, IRC 403-281-8308 Website: http://www.irccanada.ca

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REDEVELOPE INITIATIVE

IN CANADA technological developments in recent decades have unlocked vast energy resources in the form of hydrocarbons contained in low-permeability rock formations. Deriving full economic benefits from these unconventional resources, while also fulfilling Canada’s international commitments for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, will require radical new approaches and innovative technologies.

Future innovators and leaders within industry and government will rely upon technical knowledge that crosscuts traditional disciplines, together with business acumen, a deep understanding of pertinent sociopolitical factors and issues affecting indigenous communities, as well as real-world practical experience.

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Development of Low-Permeability hydrocarbon resources is a new governmentfunded student training program, led

by Dr. David Eaton in the Geoscience Department at the University of Calgary, partnered with U.Alberta, U.Toronto, U.Waterloo and U.Western. It is a 6-year program, within the NSERC CREATE initiative, SUPPORTING

YOUNG RESEARCHERS WHO WILL BE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LEADERS AND POLICY MAKERS IN CANADA. In addition to scholarships, CREATE ReDeveLoP provides training outside of most academic degree programs, including:

communication, project management, leadership, Western Canada sedimentary basin geology (through talks and field trips), hydraulic fracturing, eco-nomics and public policy. It emphasizes cooperation and collaboration by assigning students to inter-disciplinary teams (geo-science, engineering and public policy), but with a competitive twist, involving four milestones that each team must complete (The ReDeveLoP Challenge). The teams are assigned an energy problem or case study that currently impacts Canadians; for example: hydraulic fracturing or pipeline versus rail. They research and write a technical paper, a policy article, a Wikipedia page and create a presentation and video to summarize their work. Along the journey to complete these milestones, students learn literature review and writing skills and

Photos clockwise from left: Participants at Field Trip, Geology Field Trip, Jake Fuss LNG Team, Dragons Den, Geology Field Trip

how to conduct an interview. They improve their communication skills through group discussions and industrial-occupational workshops, building confidence as they form opinions about what they learn and endeavour to understand all perspectives.

Finally, they learn to conduct themselves as professionals, meeting regularly, recording their successes and failures during those meetings, and using social and traditional media tools in their work. Last month, teams demonstrated their newly-honed skills in a Dragon’s Den competition at our first annual conference (April 29 - May 4, 2018).

Program details can be viewed at: www. ucalgary.ca/science/redevelop.

CREATE ReDeveLoP has partnered with the Indian Resource Council (www. irccanada.ca) and the Government of

the Northwest Territories to form an Indigenous Strategy Team to work with Indigenous community leaders, industry and the Native Centre at the University of Calgary on the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students into geoscience, engineering and ReDeveLoP at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The program also facilitates intern-ships and international exchanges. It recently launched an ongoing campaign to recruit government and industry partners to collaborate in the training and support of student interns. With the help of Mitacs (https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/ accelerate), the objective is to facilitate an internship for as many students as possible in year two of the program.

WHEN YOU BECOME A LEADER, SUCCESS IS ALL ABOUT GROWING OTHERS (J. WELCH).

Responsible development of low-permeability hydrocarbons and other resources must be efficient, restorative by design, and balance economic factors, environmental issues and public acceptability. For more information, please contact Dr. Eaton (eatond @ucalgary.ca), Chair of CREATE ReDeveLoP, or Dr. Celia Kennedy, Program Manager (celia.kennedy@ucalgary.ca), who will be visiting Indigenous communities and prospective students this summer.

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ENERGY EQUITY CONFERENCE

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•• CONTINUING THE •• CONVERSATION FROM •• THE OUTCOME OF THE •• PIPELINE GRIDLOCK •• CONFERENCE

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PAGEAlberta 11 Conference held October 11, 2017 at the Westin in Calgary, PHOTO DEPICTS ATTENDEES

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THE INDIAN RESOURCE COUNCIL CONTINUED the conversation from the

outcomes of the Pipeline Gridlock Conference surround Equity in the energy sector. The Energy Equity Conference was held October 11, 2017 at the Westin in Calgary, AB. This event brought together leaders and technicians to talk about the potential for equity positions in Canada’s energy sector.

The morning was opened with a presentation from Moody’s Investor Service talking about growing Indigenous involvement in Canadian infrastructure. Moody’s presentation was followed by a panel discussion on First Nation Communities and the need for equity. Chief Dan George from the First Nations LNG Alliance, and CEO Joe Dion from Frog Lake Energy Resources Corporation talked about the growing need to have Indigenous communities participate in long term stable growth opportunities to address funding shortfalls in communities across the country.

The second panel discussion titled Indigenous communities as emerging global markets featured Robert Louie, Chairman – Peace Hills Trust, Councillor Sharleen Gale – Chairperson – First Nations Major Projects Coalition who discussed how Indigenous communities are growing and accessing global markets.

The keynote presentation featured the newly announced East Tank Farm partnership between Suncor, Fort McKay First Nation, and Mikisew First Nation. Chief Jim Boucher from Fort McKay First Nation and Mark Little President – Upstream Suncor discussed the journey that has led up to the successful signing of the ETF agreement.

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“IT HAS BEEN A LONG ROAD AND WE DIDN’T ALWAYS SEE EYE TO EYE…BUT IN THE END

•• •• LEADERS AND POLITICIANS •• TALK ABOUT THE POTENTIAL •• FOR EQUITY POSITIONS •• IN CANADA’S ENERGY SECTOR

WE WANT TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE FOR OUR PEOPLE”

said Jim Boucher of his community membership.

as Indian Resource Council, Ochek GIS, Circle for Aboriginal Relations Society, Parkland Fuel Corporation, Pimee Well Services, Breaker Arts and Crafts, University of Alberta, Tradewinds to Success, Carbonbite Innovations. IRC would like to thank the sponsors of the Energy Equity Conference CIBC, Suncor, and Canada Action. Visit IRC website at www. irccanada.ca for upcoming events.

The afternoon was kicked off by MNP LLP Vice President – Aboriginal Business Clayton Norris providing a presentation on the Linear Valuation Framework being developed in partnership with MNP LLP, Indian Resource Council and Gowlings.

The framework is designed to assist First Nations and those who are potentially building projects in and around their communities with tools necessary to discuss fair and equitable compensation.

While the framework is non-binding and optional tool it would provide guidance around fair and equitable compensation.

The final panel for the day titled Ready to Finance featured David Boisvert, President – Peace Hills Trust, Ernie Daniels, President – First Nations Finance Authority, Alicia Dubois, Market Vice President Aboriginal Banking – CIBC, Greg McLean, Managing Director Merchant Capital – Criterium Group discuss the different opportunities to finance projects each type of institution brings to the table for First Nations.

In addition to the conference a great tradeshow event was happening next door including exhibitors such

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SAIT PIPELINE MONITORING ELEMENTS

Pilot Project

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Pipeline Monitors in a three week full time intensive program at SAIT. The students will then proceed to complete a Capstone project or work experience. From there, a select few students will be chosen to either complete a full Pipeline Operations Certificate program, or detector dog training where they will learn to be handlers for leak detections dogs.

It is our hope that this program will be the first step to better engaging Indigenous communities and involving them in leak detection, prevention and response in pipelines on their Traditional Territories. Feedback from the students and instructors has been overwhelmingly positive.

DEANNA BURGART, P.ENG, CET

The Indigenous Pipeline Monitoring Pilot Project is a project delivered

by Innotech Alberta and SAIT. The project seeks to train Indigenous people on the lifecycle of the pipeline, regulations, pipeline safety and inspection practices so they can be more engaged in their communities and in industry activities on their traditional territories. The project went through a process of “Indigenization” prior to the first cohort in April. This process engaged Indigenous people including Deanna Burgart, Indigenous Engineer (Indigeneer) who is also

one of the program’s instructors, and others, who are seeking to enhance the curriculum such that Indigenous - First Nations, Metis and Inuit people can see their perspectives and experiences reflected in it. The program is taught by experienced pipeline engineers, Uwe Brandt, Deanna Burgart and Russell Wong, and the students learn multiple topics around pipeline monitoring, inspection techniques and pipeline regulations, codes and standards.

Shauna-Lee Chai of Innotech Alberta is the program manager and the program seeks to train 60 Indigenous

There will be an Industry night to meet the students on June 14 from 4 – 6. We are seeking sponsors and partners for future programs, and to help organize an industry and community showcase in the fall for the 60 students that complete the course. Our hope is to empower Indigenous students in Canada to hold more meaningful roles in the safety and performance of pipelines, and to have an informed voice throughout the lifecycle of the development process, from project inception to abandonment and reclamation.

For more information on sponsorship or if your organization has work experience opportunities, please contact Stephanie Felker at Stephanie.

Felker@SAIT.ca. Please ensure you write Indigenous Pipeline Monitoring in the email subject line.

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BAY HORSE RIDER

Energy Marketing Inc. June 1, 2018

Bay Horse Rider Energy Marketing Inc. markets energy products for First Nations Communities. It is owned and operated as an Indigenous Alberta energy company that serves First Nations for energy management. We develop strategies and markets for hedging of energy commodities using structured products across a broad range of revenue enhancing concepts.

AECO TERM

CDN$/GJ NYMEX USD

NAT GAS CRUDE

CANADIAN CRUDE STREAMS

Spot / same day

$1.900

Spot / same day

$2.959

$66.840

Edm Light

$57.090

-9.76

June

$1.940

July

$2.930

$66.070

WCS Hvy

$40.710

-0.63

July

$1.420

July - Oct. 18

$2.930

$65.570

Cdn Light

$57.450

-0.65

July 18 - Oct 18

$1.430

Q3 2018

$2.954

$66.400

NATURAL GAS STORAGE CURRENT

Q3 2018

$1.416

Apr. 19 - Oct. 19

$2.630

$62.450

Cdn (Bcf)

305.0

Nov. 18 - Nov. 19

$1.780

Nov. 18 - Nov. 19

$3.050

$64.720

US (Bcf)

96.0

Apr. 19 - Oct. 19

$1.290

Calendar 2019

$2.760

$62.680

5 yr Avg

2,225.00

Calendar 2019

$1.450

Calendar 2020

$2.698

$59.100

Total US

1,725.00

Gas Price Reporter (CGPR) NYMEX Settle

Settle

Current

Bank of Canada Exchange Rate

Current issue

May

Nat Gas- July 18

2.952

2.959

BoC

5a Index

$1.3591

Crude- July 18

67.04

66.48

$1.295

MARKET VALUE Alberta field receipts came in at 10.8 Bcf yesterday as some intra Alberta maintenance continues on the TCPL / NGTL pipeline system. AECO cash prices are fairly strong and NYMEX for the now prompt month of July is up slightly. Storage levels in both Canada and the US are well below the averages and this bodes well for a strong injection market all summer.

Once the maintenance is finished we expect prices for AECO natural gas to dip and that is a great reason to consider hedging to preserve cash flow. WTI is trading off as the US continues to grow production and is up 1.25MMb/d overall.

WORKING GAS IN UNDERGROUND STORAGE COMPARED WITH THE 5-YEAR MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM

AECO CALENDAR STRIP PRICES CAD/QI

$3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50

$1.44

$1.55

$1.52

CAL 19

CAL 20

$1.68

$1.87

$1.00 $0.50

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CAL 21

CAL21

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Aug-16

Nov-16

Feb-17

May-17

Aug-17

Nov-17

Feb-18

May-18

Prices are reported for indication only not for trading purposes contact us for live quotes: Dwayne Big Old Man, President & CEO dwaynebom@gmail.com | 587-727-0984 ELEMENTS

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EDUCATION COURSES PETROLEUM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW/PIPELINE 101

Education Courses are just one part of the National Energy Business Centre of Excellence’s (NEBCE) mandates.

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW NEBCE held Petroleum Industry Overview April 3 – 4, 2018 at the SAIT Campus in Calgary, AB. Attendees in the courses ranged in background from those seeking employment, community consultation directors, to the Chief of a First Nation who shared that “(He) was here to expand his knowledge on the industry and to learn more from others”. The course covered topics including Oil and Gas in Canada, Regulators and Stakeholders, HSSE, Sectors (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream), Production, Completions, Environment, and Reclamation. During the course attendees participated in a tour of the SAIT campus which included a gas processing facility, drilling rig, training simulator, gathering facility and more.

PIPELINE 101 NEBCE held Pipeline 101 April 5 – 6, 2018 at the SAIT Campus in Calgary, AB. Participants in the course covered topics such as Liquid and Gas properties, Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Why Pipelines?, Proposed Major Projects, Types of Pipelines, Codes and Standards, Pipeline Design, Pipeline Coatings, ROW selection and Alignment Drawings, Pipeline Construction, Corrosion, Pigging, Inspection, Leak Detection, Repair and Maintenance, Flow Measurement, Regulations, Stake-holder Engagement, Today and the Future, and more.

Please contact our office at 403-281-8308 or visit our website at www.nebce.com for more information.

Photos, clockwise starting from top left: PIO Course Group Photo SAIT Drilling Rig, PIO Course Group Photo SAIT Gas Training Facility, SAIT Training Oil and Gas Processing Facility, PIO Group Mini Drilling Rig Working Example SAIT Campus

Participants learned about the lifecycle of pipelines from concept to reclamation and all areas in-between. Samples of pipe are incorporated into the course including smart pigs, new and emerging technology being used to revolutionize the pipeline industry.

NEBCE welcomes you to participate in an upcoming course being held in a community near you.

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ACDEN Company Spotlight

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FUN FACT: IN 2017 ACDEN MANAGED 166,837,022 LBS OF WASTE, AND OF THAT TOTAL, ACDEN RECYCLED 133,575,880 LBS!

ACDEN IS OWNED BY THE ATHABASCA CHIPEWYAN FIRST NATION (ACFN) and has been in operation since 1994 when Chief Tony Mercredi recognized the potential for economic development for the ACFN. With humble beginnings in waste management services, we have grown to encompass 18 companies, including both wholly owned and partnerships, to provide essential services for planning, construction, maintenance and reclamation to industrial and commercial sectors. Employing over 3,000 staff, we can combine service offerings to provide scalable packages that are tailored to meet the evolving, competitive and diverse needs of our clients. From fleet and vehicle maintenance to premium waste solutions, machining and fabrication through facility management and maintenance, Acden provides exceptional services through each stage of your project.

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Through Acden’s Corporate Headquarters (HQ) and the Better Earth Program, we lead by example to showcase our efforts in environmental stewardship while conducting sustainable business practices. Acden’s LEED Gold Certified building in Fort McMurray demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health & wellbeing, and reducing environmental impact. Acden’s HQ are 33.5% more energy efficient compared to a standard building, including many innovative features that are eco-friendly and reduce waste. The Better Earth Program incorporates multiple green initiatives with a mission to broaden, diversify and activate environmental consciousness through a combination of actions, awareness initiatives and education.

As a proud member of the community we hold memberships with the

Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA), the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and support many local organizations who continue to improve the quality of life for so many in the local region. Say hi and let us know how we can work together at opportunities@ acden.com.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ACDEN AND THE EXCITING THINGS WE’RE DOING IN THE COMMUNITY CHECK OUT OUR BLOG AND WEBSITE: WWW.ACDEN.COM

TEEING UP FOR EDUCATION

Photos, Top Left Clockwise: Registration Table; Daniel Lavalee, Stephen Buffalo, Chris Bloomer; Shane Breaker and group; Silent Auction Table Below: Player at Chip Off Sponsored by Point IRC

The Indian Resource Council held its Education fundraiser golf Tournament September 12, 2017 at the beautiful Lynx Ridge Golf Course in Calgary, Alberta.

What started as a cool morning quickly heated up as golfers gathered to purchase their entry for intense games such as “chip in the bucket” and which team can get the most golf balls in the water for a prize draw.

As the clouds parted and the teams went out, the friendly competition heated up with teams heckling each other with supporting words like “You couldn’t hit the side of a barn, what makes you think you’ll get that on the green” echoing through the air. In all seriousness, it was a great day full of networking and fun surprises at holes throughout the course including virtual reality games, Chip-in competitions, as well as a chance to win $10,000.

Sadly, there were no $10,000 prize winners this year but we welcome you

back to take a crack at the prize at our next tournament. The day wrapped up with a great BBQ dinner and silent auction. We were happy surprise each attendee with a gift from First Nations Cold Lake Artist Chris Aquart.

The competition was tough as the winning team walked away with the top prize and low score of -16.

IRC would like to thank the sponsors of this year’s golf tournament including Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, Midwest Pipeline, Westin Hotels and Resorts, Topco Oilsite Products Ltd, CFAR Society, River Cree Resort and Casino, Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Peace Hills Trust, Peace Hills Insurance, V Strategies, CIBC, Point Integrated Data Solutions, Bertram Drilling Corporation, ND Ventures, CJ Promos, Sadlbak Trucking, Total Energy Services, and Badger Daylighting. Check out the IRC website for a list of our upcoming events at www.irccanada.ca

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GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING ENERGY EVENT

JUNE 12 - 14, 2018 C A L G A R Y , C A N A D A

CELEBRATING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY

JOIN US AT BOOTH #1556 Join us at the Global Petroleum Show Company representation from 12 First Nations Organizational representation of over 190 First Nations

Services Include: Communication and Facilitation Engineering and Construction Government and Inter-Governmental Relations Heavy Crane and Hauling Labour Services and Project Management

Pipeline Integrity and Monitoring Training and Development Transportation and Logistics Well Servicing and Reclamation and more

Companies and Organizations: ACDEN Big Plume Enterprises Ermineskin Resources Development Ltd. First Nations Major Projects Coalition Fort McKay Group of Companies Heart Lake Group of Companies Indian Oil and Gas Canada

Indian Resource Council IRC Enterprises Inc. Nistes Pipeline Integrity Onion Lake Energy Pimee Wll Servicing Sadlbak Trucking Inc. Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence

Agenda: Grand Entry and Pavilion Opening - TUESDAY JUNE 12, 2018 - 10am Daily Exhibitions and Performances at 10am and 2pm