DUTY TO CONSULT
Currently, Friends of Michel Society advocates for over 1,673 (as of Dec 31, 2025) individuals connected to the former Michel Indian Band No. 472, specifically in matters regarding the duty to consult.
Status Indians have Aboriginal and Treaty rights throughout Treaty 6 and the province of Alberta as per the Alberta Natural Resources Act, 1930. These rights include hunting, trapping, fishing, gathering plants, medicines, and engaging in cultural and ceremonial activities on unoccupied Crown lands.
In order to exercise treaty rights in the province of Alberta, individuals must prove they are Status Indians. For example, see the rules and regulations for hunting by Status Indians set out by the Government of Alberta.
The Duty to Consult and Accomodate section
The Crown (the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada) has a duty to consult and, where appropriate, accommodate First Nations before making decisions that might adversely impact our Aboriginal or Treaty rights. The duty stems from the Honour of the Crown and from Section 35 of Canada's Constitution Act, 1982, which recognizes and affirms Aboriginal and Treaty rights.
Friends of Michel Society’s understanding of the spirit and intent of Treaty 6 is a promise to peacefully share Treaty 6 lands and resources. It is our understanding that Michel people have upheld our part of the Treaty agreement; however, the Crown has not upheld theirs.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project
NGTL Grand Prairie Mainline Expansion Project
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
Northern Gateway Pipeline Project
Trans Mountain Pipeline Project
TransCanada Grand Prairie Mainline Expansion Project
Enbridge Pipeline Replacement Program
City of Edmonton West Rossdale Arterial Roads Project
ATCO Yellowhead Mainline Project
NGTL GrandPrarie Mainline Project