IAMC Line Wide Report 2024
Press Release
April 9, 2025
7th Annual Line Wide Gathering Summary Report
Prepared for: Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the TransMountain Expansion Project – (IAMC-TMX)
Prepared by: Daxgedim Haanak’ Consulting
Date: March 2, 2025
The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (IAMC-TMX) hosted its7th Annual Line Wide Gathering in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples. The Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation
are a distinct, sovereign Nation are comprised of the following seven member communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: Okanagan Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands,
Westbank First Nation and in Northern Washington State, the Colville Confederated Tribes. The Syilx Okanagan People continue to assert their jurisdiction and responsibility over the stewarding of lands, resources, and quality of life of their citizens1.
As Guests in the Syilx territory for the 2024 Line Wide Gathering we raise our hands in deep respect and gratitude to the Nations, families, and communities that have cared for the homelands since time immemorial.
The IAMC-TMX would like to thank all who supported the 7th Annual Line Wine Gathering. Thank you to the following collaborators for their valued contributions: IAMC-TMX planning team, local First Nations, participating youth, Elders and community members, T’sou-ke First Nation, Transport Canada, Canada Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, Trans Mountain Corporation, CANDO and, Daxgedim Haanak’ Consulting.
Thank you to all participants, artists, and vendors who traveled from traditional, ancestral, and unceded Indigenous homelands and territories in what is known today, as British Columbia and Alberta.
Executive Summary
On November 12 – 15, 2024, the 7th Annual Line Wide Gathering brought together over 200 people from the IAMC-TMX, First Nations and Métis communities, Government, and Industry partners to beautiful Syilx territory. The 2024 Line Wide Gathering was an opportunity for
meaningful relationship building, knowledge sharing, progress updates, and seek input and direction for relevant projects, advocacy, policy, and initiatives.
The theme “What Now, What Next” reflected the need to engage in critical dialogue about the role of Indigenous Peoples now that the construction phase of the pipeline is complete, and the project is moving towards operations. The 2024 Line Wide Gathering was designed to ensure efforts and actions are responsive and aligned with the perspectives, needs, and realities of Indigenous community members, including Elders, youth, LGBTQIAA2S+ peoples.
Participants had the opportunity to hear from the IAMC-TMX, its Subcommittees, Government Partners, and Industry regarding priority areas and the progress achieved to-date. Participants also discussed how the IAMC-TMX and its Sub-committees provide advice to regulators, offering valuable insights into strengthening Indigenous oversight and decision-making in regulatory processes. During the Gathering, the Subcommittees cultivated opportunities to hear from members about what is important to them and the communities
they serve.
Attendees discussed the evolving landscape of necessary regulatory reform in the context of Indigenous governance, focusing on critical issues of the pipeline in operations and production. As the transition continues, there is urgency to enact robust, long-term legal, legislative, financial, and social actions to safeguard advancements and realize the outcomes of doing business differently.
Hopeful messages were heard from the Federal Partners who echoed their commitment to the role of Indigenous peoples in decision-making and to collaborate to reshape regulatory practices by grounding them in local knowledge and priorities.
Amplifying and centering Indigenous voices during session was an important approach for the Day Three: Onshore Pipeline Regulations and Filing Manuals review2. The session was designed to hear information and feedback from Indigenous leaders and attendees to inform the OPR and Filing Manual review and process. Key messages include the importance of relational practice and meeting in-community with nations (government to government).
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