Consultation

Peerless trout first nation Consultation department

The PTFN Consultation department oversees the Nation’s relationship with the oil, gas, and forestry sector within PTFN’s traditional territory. The department negotiates impact benefit agreements with operators that currently do business within PTFN territory and is the point of contact for any government mandated First Nation consultation. The Consultation Department also monitors environmental impacts that result from oil, gas, and forestry activities to ensure industry compliance with environmental protection and/or remediation requirements.

Environmental monitoring activities

In 2019, the Consultation Department began conducting environmental monitoring activities, which includes data collection for lake water quality, wildlife and vegetation surveys and fish populations in Peerless and Graham Lakes.  The purpose of collecting this data is to establish a ‘baseline’ inventory of the key environmental aspects that directly effect the quality of life for PTFN community members. In turn, the baseline data will be used to measure and gauge impacts caused by industry activities, forestry, natural disasters, and climate change over time.

Environmental Monitoring

July 9th , 2024

One of many photos captured by our environmental monitor.

Consultation Staff

darian okemow

communication officer: lands & Economic development

Chad Noskiye

Environmental compliance /Environmental Monitor

William Houle

industry engagment coordinator

Aaron Laboucan

lands coordinator

Gary Noskiye

Consultation Coordinator

Gary Noskiye, originally from wabasca moved to Peerless Trout First Nation in 2009. In 2019, Gary started work as Consultation Assistant in the band office. His duties and responsibilities are to consult with oil, gas, and forestry. 

In 2025, this year Gary has been promoted to Consultation Coordinator.  

Gary’s vision for Consultation, is to have strong relationships with industry who work within our traditional territory. To protect the interest of local hunters, trappers, and land users.