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Métis Nation of Alberta

Energy and Climate Change Community Engagement Sessions – Métis Nation of Alberta

Dates: Various dates (March 2024)
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 
Light food and refreshments will be served.
 
To eliminate common barriers to participation, we offer:
  • 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!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Date: Wednesday July 16th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Semiahmoo  Library 
1
815 152 St Unit 100, Surrey, BC V4A 9Y9
 
Date: Sunday, July 20th  2025
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Location: City Centre Library 
10350 University Dr, Surrey, BC V3T 4B8
 

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

We warmly 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.

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Communities

Community conversations are taking place across Canada:

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

Get in Touch

Talk to us about how your community is changing, or request an event in your area.

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