Valuing 土著 knowledge
We want to ensure 土著 cultures, values and the environment are respected and protected, so we engage with local 土著 groups to identify and gather 土著 knowledge, helping ensure the needs and interests of each group are met throughout the life cycle of the project. These engagements provide an opportunity to discuss concerns and mitigate potential adverse effects by incorporating 土著 knowledge about the local ecology, land and resource use, into project planning activities.
Case study: 土著 knowledge sharing
The Construction Monitoring and Community Liaison (CMCL) Program provides opportunities for 土著 group members to participate in Coastal GasLink pipeline construction within their traditional territory. While their role is to observe, record and report back to their communities on construction activities, it has also fostered an understanding of 土著 traditional medicine.
Through the program, 土著 CMCL advisors work closely with environmental specialists to identify, harvest and collect Diamond Willow Fungus and Chaga—fungi found on trees that are important medicines in traditional healing.
Case study: A decade-long partnership
In 2008, the Osage Nation became the first U.S. Tribal group to partner with TC Energy as we began consultation on the Keystone Pipeline System, which has now 安全 transported energy for more than 10 years. 从那时起, we have continued to collaborate with the Osage on initiatives such as the cultural preservation programs. Watch our video to learn more about our long-standing partnership.