Buffalo Lake Consultation Office

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Shoutout to the Consultation Team for showing up and showing out at the Land Use Conference (LUC) at the River Cree, hosted by the Métis Settlements General Council (MSGC) on September 15 & 16! 🌾✨

We were honored to collaborate alongside our friend- Faithe Villeneuve, from Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement (PPMS) to deliver our presentation: “Understanding Contemporary Land Use.” 🪶🗺️

This presentation couldn't have happened without an incredible team behind it:
🎨 Janessa Desjarlais – The creative mastermind behind the presentation!
🎙️ Tim Patenaude & Faith Villeneuve – The powerhouse presenters who held down the stage!
💪 Hillary Ladouceur & Aaron Alexander – The crucial rock-solid support crew bringing it all together behind the scenes! as well as this FB video!

A massive, heart-felt THANK YOU to all the Youth, Seniors, and community members who came out to stand with us, support the session, and share their energy! 🦅❤️ Your presence, wisdom, and voices are what make this work truly meaningful.

the land is our culture, identity, and future. By understanding how the land is used today, we can defend our rights, protect our natural resources, and ensure that our territories remain healthy and strong for generations to come 🌿🙌✨

09/21/2026

🌿🦬 BLCMP COMMUNITY FIELD SESSIONS ARE BACK! 🛻🛸

BLMS Consultation is inviting BLMS Members ONLY to join us out on the land for our upcoming Community Field Sessions!

📅 Choose ONE day:
➡️ September 28, 2026
➡️ September 29, 2026

Both days will include BOTH activities:

💧 Watershed Assessment Study -> Reviewing the watershed assessment study conducted on Island Lake
🛸 Drone Project on Our Creeks -> Learn about the drone work completed on our creeks

We’re looking for 30 NEW participants to join us! We want to hear your knowledge, experiences, and connection to the land. 🌲🌊

🛻 Have a truck? It’s an asset!
🛞 Have an ATV/quad? Bring it!
🥪 Lunch will be provided
💰 Honorarium will be paid
👥 Members Only

⏰ TIME: 9am-4:30pm!!
📢 SIGN-UP CUT-OFF: SEPTEMBER 24TH

Spaces are limited, so sign up ASAP! 🙌

📞 Call the BLMS Consultation Office to register- Ask for Hillary!
780-689-2170

Gather. Share. Connect. 🌿

08/26/2026

📢 ​Buffalo Lake Consultation are currently seeking participants for their upcoming Traditional & Contemporary Land Use Study! Space is limited to ensure everyone receives sufficient time!

​👥 Who They Are Looking For:
​- All New Participants
​- Elders
​- Active Hunters
​- Trappers
​- Fishermen
​- Berry and Medicinal Harvesters
​- Land Users

​📝 What the Interview Involves:
​- A 1 to 2 Hour Confidential Interview
​- Reviewing maps and identifying:
​- Harvesting areas
​- Cabins / camps
​- Trails / travel routes

​Sharing observations about:
​- Wildlife & waterways
​- Land use over time

​🔒 Confidentiality strictly maintained
​💰 Honorarium Provided

​📞 How to Sign Up:
​To book your interview appointment, please reach out to their team or drop by in person:
​Contact Names: Hillary Ladouceur, Janessa Desjarlais, or Tim Patenaude
​Phone: 780-689-2170
​or Visit the Consultation Office to register!!

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Reporting on disturbance in caribou ranges over time

08/26/2026

🌿 BLCMP COMMUNITY FIELD SESSIONS ARE BACK! 🌿

Our first BLCMP Community Field Session took place back in May 2026, and we’re excited to continue our field sessions this fall! 🍂

We still have Sessions 2, 3, 4 & 5 coming up in September, with opportunities to learn more about the environmental studies happening throughout Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, connect with technical experts and the BLMS Consultation Team, and share your knowledge and insights with us.

📅 September 10, 11, 28 & 29, 2026
📍 Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement

⚠️ A few important things to keep in mind:
• These sessions will involve travelling by quad or side-by-side into remote locations within the Settlement. Please only sign up if you are physically able and comfortable with this type of travel. (We will be assessing the sites and conditions closer to each session date, so the mode of transportation may change depending on site accessibility and conditions.)
• Fall weather can change quickly! Please dress appropriately and consider wearing layers so you can adjust to changing temperatures.
• We recommend bringing a bag with snacks and drinks, just in case, as we will be spending time in remote areas.
• Lunch will be provided.
• If you have your own quad or side-by-side and would like to bring it, please let us know when signing up!

👥 Spots are limited, so please contact the BLMS Consultation Office at 780-689-2170 to sign up. First come, first served for each session.

We look forward to getting back out on the land with our members! 🌲🦌

Gather. Share. Connect.

08/04/2026

W**d Management Update! 🌾

Notice a white F-150 crew cab cruising around the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement this week? No need to worry! Our Consultation team is out in the community assessing identified areas for w**d management.

They’re working hard to keep our lands healthy and well-maintained. Thanks for your patience as they complete this important work!

Questions or concerns? Reach out directly:

Aaron Alexander
Indigenous Environmental Monitor Coordinator
📞 W 780-689-2170
📱 C 780-689-1919

07/30/2026

Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Monitoring Update – Buffalo Lake 💧

The Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement Consultation Office has been continuing our cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) water sampling throughout the 2026 season to help monitor the health of Buffalo Lake and keep our community informed.

We would like to let our community members know that Alberta Health Services has issued a Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) Advisory for Buffalo Lake.

⚠️ What does this mean?

This advisory is primarily for the safety of those using the recreational areas around the lake, as well as the safety of pets and other animals. It is simply a reminder to be aware that blue-green algae may be present and to take the recommended precautions while enjoying the lake.

The advisory reminds our members to:

💧 Never drink or cook with UNTREATED water directly from any recreational body of water, including Buffalo Lake.

🐟 Fish are still safe to eat. Alberta Health Services advises not to eat whole fish or fish trimmings, as toxins can accumulate in the liver and other organs. Fish fillets are considered safe to eat.

Additional precautions include:
• Avoid swimming or wading where blue-green algae is visible.
• Keep pets away from affected areas and prevent them from drinking lake water.
• Avoid contact with algae that has washed up along the shoreline.

Weather and wind can cause algae blooms to move throughout the lake, so conditions may change from one area to another.

Our office will continue monitoring Buffalo Lake and sharing updates with our community as they become available.

😊 If you have any questions or concerns, we'd love to welcome you to stop by the Consultation Office! We're always happy to chat, answer questions, and provide more information.

🔗 For the full Alberta Health Services advisory and additional information on blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), please visit: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page19840.aspx

Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your summer! 💙🌊

07/30/2026

🌿 Keep Our Community Green & Native! 🌿

Notice any unwanted plant invaders on your property? Noxious plants threaten local wildlife, soil health, and native plant species. As part of our upcoming Noxious W**d Initiative, we’re asking community members to report noxious w**d species found on their properties, such as:

Common Tansy

Scentless Chamomile

Oxeye Daisy

Canadian Thistle

If you find these or any other noxious w**ds on your property, please let us know so we can assist!

👤 Aaron Alexander (Indigenous Environmental Monitor Coordinator)

📞 780-689-2170

📧 [email protected]