Introduction to the IAMC
The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) brings together 13 Indigenous and six senior federal representatives to provide advice to regulators, as well as to monitor the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Project and the existing pipeline. The 13 Indigenous members represent the 129 Indigenous communities and regions along the route.
Members have shared goals of both the safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests regarding lands and waters.
Participation by an Indigenous community does not mean that it either supports or opposes the project, nor does it change the government’s duty to consult.
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Call for Presenters: Indigenous Monitors & Practitioners (Expression of Interest)
The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion and Existing Pipeline (IAMC-TMX) is inviting Expressions of Interest from speakers and presenters to participate in an upcoming virtual Indigenous Monitoring Community of Practice event, planned for March 24th 2026. This virtual gathering will bring together Indigenous monitors, practitioners, technical specialists, and community representatives…
RFQ – Water Safety & Rescue Awareness Training (Indigenous Instructors)
Send Complete Submissions by February 15, 2026 IAMC–TMX Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC)Issued by Cando (Contracting Lead)Issue Date: January 16, 2026Closing Date: February 15, 2026Contact: Russ NelsonEmail: russ@iamc.ca 1. Background The IAMC–TMX Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC) is seeking Indigenous-led instructors or Indigenous professional training teams to deliver awareness‑level water safety, swift water rescue, and ice water…
Our Work
It is the goal of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) to form the basis of a new relationship between Indigenous communities, the government and the Canada Energy Regulator (CER - Formerly NEB) in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Project, existing pipeline and associated shipping.
The IAMC provides for a collaborative, inclusive and meaningful Indigenous involvement in the review and monitoring of environmental, safety and socioeconomic issues related to the TMX Project, the existing pipeline and the related marine shipping over their life cycles.
Members of the IAMC
The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) includes 13 Indigenous representatives, selected from among the 129 potentially impacted communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline corridor and marine shipping lanes, and six senior representatives from federal government departments and regulators who are involved in the TMX Project. Members have a shared goal of safety and protection of environmental and Indigenous interests.
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Call for Presenters: Indigenous Monitors & Practitioners (Expression of Interest) Are you part of an Indigenous monitoring or guardians program? IAMC‑TMX is inviting speakers to share practical tools, lessons learned, and community‑led approaches at the Indigenous Monitoring Community of Practice Virtual Gathering on March 24, 2026. This is a space for peer‑to‑peer learning, real experiences, and meaningful dialogue. Expressions of Interest are due February 24. For more information: https://www.iamc.ca/call-for-presenters-indigenous-monitors-practitioners-expression-of-interest/
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NEW Time Sensitive Notice: RFQ – Indigenous Instructors for Water Safety, Swift Water & Ice Rescue (Awareness Level) The IAMC–TMX Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC) is seeking Indigenous-led instructors or Indigenous professional training teams to deliver awareness-level water safety, swift water rescue, and ice water rescue instruction to Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain corridor. The closing date is now Feb. 15, 2026 For more information, visit https://www.iamc.ca/rfq-water-safety-rescue-awareness-training-indigenous-instructors/
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Time Sensitive Notice: RFQ – Indigenous Instructors for Water Safety, Swift Water & Ice Rescue (Awareness Level) The IAMC–TMX Emergency Management Subcommittee (EMSC) is seeking Indigenous-led instructors or Indigenous professional training teams to deliver awareness-level water safety, swift water rescue, and ice water rescue instruction to Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain corridor. The closing date is Jan. 23, 2026 For more information, visit https://www.iamc.ca/rfq-water-safety-rescue-awareness-training-indigenous-instructors/
Register now for our Regional Engagement Session in Edmonton, AB, on Jan. 27, 2026. This session is a chance to: • Connect with Nations in your region. • Share your community’s priorities. • Ask questions and guide how IAMC-TMX evolves after the 2025 Line Wide Gathering. Please register for the session closest to your community. Edmonton registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/iamc-tmx-alberta-regional-engagement-session-tickets-1839012619249?aff=oddtdtcreator General Regional Engagement information: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/LINEWIDE2025/regionals
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Register now for our Regional Engagement Session in Chilliwack, BC, on Jan.16, 2026. This session is a chance to: • Connect with Nations in your region. • Share your community’s priorities. • Ask questions and guide how IAMC-TMX evolves after the 2025 Line Wide Gathering. Please register for the session closest to your community. Chilliwack registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/iamc-tmx-bc-lower-mainlandfraser-regional-engagement-session-tickets-1838807375359?aff=oddtdtcreator General Regional Engagement information: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/LINEWIDE2025/regionals
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Today, we pause to honour and remember. December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, commemorating the 14 women murdered at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. This day reminds us of the urgent need to end gender-based violence in all its forms. For the IAMC-TMX Socioeconomic Subcommittee (SESC), this commitment is deeply connected to our work. We advocate for the safety, security, and economic well-being of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in the context of resource development. Our efforts include: • Advancing Action Plan Measure 12 (APM 12) under the UNDRIP Act to protect Indigenous women and gender-diverse people in infrastructure projects. • Promoting wise practices for community safety and oversight. • Integrating a gendered lens (IGBA+) into emergency management and regulatory frameworks. • Supporting Indigenous-led monitoring and decision-making to address socioeconomic impacts. Violence against women is both a personal tragedy and a systemic issue that intersects with resource development, economic security, and community wellness. Today, and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of Indigenous women and gender-diverse people.
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Today, we pause to honour and remember. December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, commemorating the 14 women murdered at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. This day reminds us of the urgent need to end gender-based violence in all its forms. For the IAMC-TMX Socioeconomic Subcommittee (SESC), this commitment is deeply connected to our work. We advocate for the safety, security, and economic well-being of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in the context of resource development. Our efforts include: ● Advancing Action Plan Measure 12 (APM 12) under the UNDRIP Act to protect Indigenous women and gender-diverse people in infrastructure projects. ● Promoting wise practices for community safety and oversight. ● Integrating a gendered lens (IGBA+) into emergency management and regulatory frameworks. ● Supporting Indigenous-led monitoring and decision-making to address socioeconomic impacts. Violence against women is both a personal tragedy and a systemic issue that intersects with resource development, economic security, and community wellness. Today, and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting and promoting Indigenous women and gender-diverse people.
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The socioeconomic subcommittee gathering has come to a close. We ended in a circle, a powerful way to honour the relationships, knowledge and shared purpose of keeping people and communities safer. We are grateful to everyone who shared their voice and energy. Thank you, Mo, for creating the beautiful illustration that captured the knowledge and brilliance from the gathering and participants! A huge thank you to the facilitators, Marcia Turner, Tracy Friedel and many more who made this gathering a success!! Safe travels, everyone.
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