Indigenous and community relations
Indigenous relations
Having a strong and constructive relationship with Indigenous groups and communities where we operate is vital to Oil Sands Alliance and its members. We recognize the need to continue meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples on our environmental performance. Care for the communities where we operate is a core value for Oil Sands Alliance members and we will continue to seek input from Indigenous groups, who have a strong historical connection to the land, air and water.
Indigenous economic inclusion
Oil Sands Alliance members have a long history of collaborating with Indigenous groups to enable them to acquire equity and share in the benefits of resource development. Indigenous-owned businesses have become an integral part of the oil sands industry throughout the past four decades.
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge & western science
Explore how collaboration is fostering the integration of Indigenous Knowledge with western science in our oil sands operating area. Oil Sands Alliance supported an internship for a local Indigenous student to participate in field research for a federal forestry study at the Canadian Forest Service.
Community relations
Oil Sands Alliance members work to support communities in northeastern Alberta near oil sands operations. Through open dialogue, collaboration and meaningful engagement, we support initiatives that enhance social well-being and workforce development. Our approach prioritizes mutual respect, shared values, and long-term partnerships that contribute to resilient, thriving communities, whether through local investment, volunteer programs, or strategic partnerships.
