Purpose of the study

This study will look at current water quality standards used by industry and government to determine if they are protective of our community’s traditional uses. Currently, industry and government do not consider your traditional use in water quality standards. Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, and Fort McKay First Nation will be asking their members questions about the number of traditional foods and medicines they eat or use in the Athabasca region.

The information we collect will be used to identify, protect, and produce relevant guidelines for eating and using traditional foods and medicines. This information will help determine whether current surface water and sediment quality standards set by the government sufficiently protect you and our community when consuming traditional foods and medicines.

How to participate

You are invited to participate in the survey which is part of a larger study carried out in collaboration with Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, and Fort McKay First Nation. Contact Lolita at lladouceur@fortmckay.com or 780.881.6136, for further details please download the pdf in the link below.

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This project is for the benefit of everyone in our community. Technical support is provided by Integrated Toxicology Solutions, Thompson Aquatic Consulting, and Integral Ecology Group. Funding is provided through the Alberta Oilsands Monitoring Program.