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.