The AER is connected to communities throughout Alberta and is deeply rooted in the history and culture of the province. We work closely with communities to ensure that energy development is done responsibly, with communities in mind.
The AER’s first resident elder helps Indigenous and non-Indigenous Albertans connect
More than 200,000 Albertans self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit making our province home to the third largest Indigenous population in Canada.
AER book discusses parallels between western and indigenous decision-making models
We know indigenous peoples want their voices reflected in our decisions. However, many of our processes fail to link western and indigenous worldviews, and we need to…
The AER’s Wainwright Field Centre is closing, but its work remains the same.
The story of the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER’s) presence in Wainwright began in 1978 in the basement of an inspector’s home. From these humble beginnings, the Wainwright…
Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day and the anniversary of Treaty 8
June 21 is also National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate the culture, heritage, and contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—the first…
Western Canadian Spill Services used a variety of equipment during a spill response
The staff at Western Canadian Spill Services—a co-op that helps its members respond to oil and gas emergencies—are pros when it comes to spill response. They demonstrated…