The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) brings together 13 Indigenous and six senior federal representatives to provide advice to regulators, as well as to monitor the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Project and the existing pipeline. The 13 Indigenous members represent the 129 Indigenous communities and regions along the route.
Members have shared goals of both the safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests regarding lands and waters.
Participation by an Indigenous community does not mean that it either supports or opposes the project, nor does it change the government’s duty to consult.
Learn more about the opportunity here. Application deadline is October 10th, 2025. This is a meaningful opportunity to support the impactful work of IAMC Line 3. If this resonates with you or someone in your network, please take a moment to review and share.
Registration is now open for the 8th annual IAMC Line Wide Gathering!
It is the goal of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) to form the basis of a new relationship between Indigenous communities, the government and the Canada Energy Regulator (CER - Formerly NEB) in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Project, existing pipeline and associated shipping.
The IAMC provides for a collaborative, inclusive and meaningful Indigenous involvement in the review and monitoring of environmental, safety and socioeconomic issues related to the TMX Project, the existing pipeline and the related marine shipping over their life cycles.
The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) includes 13 Indigenous representatives, selected from among the 129 potentially impacted communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline corridor and marine shipping lanes, and six senior representatives from federal government departments and regulators who are involved in the TMX Project. Members have a shared goal of safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests.
We’re thrilled to welcome JUNO-nominated Métis fiddler Brianna Lizotte to the IAMC-TMX Line Wide Gathering 2025 in Calgary! Join us at the Welcome Reception on October 14 for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community. Brianna’s powerful performances celebrate Métis heritage and storytelling through the fiddle, a tradition she’s proudly carried forward since the age of 10. 🌟 With two acclaimed albums, Scratch ‘Em and Winston & I, and performances that have graced stages from Alberta to Rome, Brianna brings heart, history, and incredible talent to our Gathering. Last-minute registration is still open until Friday! Visit our event page to learn more and register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/LINEWIDE2025/home Questions? Contact us at info@iamc.ca Let’s tend the fire, together.
On October 04, the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse people (MMIWG2S+), the IAMC-TMX Socioeconomic Subcommittee (SESC) holds space for families, friends, and communities who continue to live with unimaginable loss. Otherwise known as Sisters in Spirit Day, this day is a reminder that the crisis of MMIWG2S+ is historical and ongoing, stemming from the systemic marginalization of Indigenous women through policy, lack of accountability, and injustice. Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender diverse people continue to face disproportionate levels of violence in Canada. The SESC encourages all Canadians to be a part of ending the crisis of violence, disappearance, and murder of Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people – doing so is a shared responsibility. Listen and learn, and advocate in your workplaces, institutions and communities for addressing the root causes of violence and anti-racism, for improving public service cultural competency, and for advocating for legal system reforms. #MMIWG2S #sistersinspirit #honourthewomen
New! Registration deadline extended to Sept 30. Register today for our 8th annual Line Wide Gathering. Support is available for members of the 129 Indigenous Communities in AB and BC impacted by the Trans Mountain Expansion and Existing Pipeline. For more info and to register, visit https://site.pheedloop.com/event/LINEWIDE2025/home We look forward to seeing you there!
Spill Response Exercise at Chawathil First Nation Indigenous Monitors took part in a hands-on spill response exercise led by Lori Solsberg, who’s been working in the field since 1986! He even brought along a spill response plan he wrote nearly 40 years ago. The training brought together: Monitors from across the region, including a participant from Montana First Nation who flew in for the session. Chawathil’s own FireSmart crew, which is led by a local woman and focused on fire mitigation and emergency response. This training helps strengthen emergency preparedness and supports Indigenous leadership in environmental protection. Photos credit: Mary Fowles
Safety First: Indigenous Monitoring in Action The Indigenous Monitoring Subcommittee (IMSC) is always working to improve safety—on the land and in our communities. Safety isn’t just about rules. It’s about respect: Respect for nature: don’t leave garbage behind. Respect for culture: say a prayer and offer tobacco for protection. Respect for each other: build a strong safety culture together. At a recent IMSC meeting, Peter Snow shared summer safety tips for Albertans and reviewed a Health & Safety Program document. The message was clear: safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we must continually advocate for higher safety standards. Photo credit: Mary Fowles
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