Métis Nation of Alberta
Energy and Climate Change Community Engagement Sessions – Métis Nation of Alberta
Locations: In-person and online (see below for more details)
Do you work in the energy sector or have thoughts about the transition away from fossil fuels? All Citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government are welcome for conversation about where our energy comes from, the changing climate and how we advocate for Métis needs.
Traditional decision-making often overlooks the needs and interests of fossil fuel workers, Indigenous peoples, and our communities. These sessions aim to cut through the noise by engaging in discussions specific to the Citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
- March 2 – Medicine Hat
- March 3 – Calgary
- March 12 – Smoky Lake
- March 13 – Fort McMurray
- March 1 – High Prairie
- March 20 – Fort Vermillon
- March 23 – Edmonton
- March 24, 25, 26 – Online
- A $100 honorarium for your time and contributions
- Reimbursement for travel expenses, or arranged transportation (available upon request)
- Reimbursement for child- or dependent-care as needed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dotmocracy Booths are coming to Surrey!!
Location: Holland Park; 13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey, BC
Location: Royal Kwantlen Park; 13035 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 3B7
Location: Royal Kwantlen Park; 13035 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 3B7
Location: Royal Kwantlen Park; 13035 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 3B7
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We invite you to join us for any—or all—of these events. Feel free to attend as many as you’d like! No registration is required—just show up, and our facilitators will be ready to welcome you.
The 2025 Dotmocracy Project is the next step in our engagement process. From 2023 and 2024, we hosted three Community Talks events in Surrey, British Columbia where community members shared their insights on extreme weather, local economic opportunities, and potential energy solutions. Now, our goal is to validate and refine those community-identified priorities through Dotmocracy Booths: interactive spaces where you can vote on ideas and confirm whether earlier findings still reflect current perspectives.
Our booth features an interactive Dotmocracy board with four key community statements for community members to vote on created directly from our session findings:
Easy access to subsidized air-conditioning units
Functional and safe pedestrian infrastructure
Every workplace has a responsibility to act more sustainably
Community ownership of new solar energy systems
To make your experience even more welcoming, we’ll have fun giveaways like recycled-material tumblers and hats, plus Biolite lanterns for participating community members. Families are encouraged to join—children can enjoy coloring books, crayons, stickers, and a space that’s both playful and inclusive.
We’re also sharing condensed two-page summaries of each of our previous sessions, packed with insights and community perspectives.
The goal is simple: to create a space where your voice matters and where community-driven solutions take center stage
Changes in our economic, social, and environmental landscape are impacting people in Canada across all walks of life. Join us as we bring together community members to talk about your ideas and solutions for community development and diversification.
Communities
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Saskatchewan
Why Attend?
Canada’s economy is changing. We believe that listening to a diversity of people and opinions is vital to shaping a future where everyone can belong and thrive.
Community Talks events are small group conversations led by community members. We’ll start the discussion and where it goes is up to you. We’re here to listen.
- Connect with your neighbours
- Free food!
- Learn how others are thinking about extreme weather, job expansion and economic opportunities.
- Financial incentives ($100/person)
- Child care and travel costs will be reimbursed