Aboriginal Relations External Resources

On this page

The following list of organizations and their websites are provided as a resource for website visitors. These websites primarily serve educational, research or public information needs.  Alberta Energy is not responsible for the content or operation of third-party websites or electronic services.
 

Associations

Organizations and associations related to Aboriginal Relations.

Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC)
CAGC works pro-actively to develop and maintain a business environment in which the geophysical and support industries can earn a fair rate of return on invested capital and provide new employment opportunities for Canadians.

Canadian Association of Oil well Drilling Contractors (CAODC)
CAODC, founded in 1949, the association has been a place where member companies set aside competitive differences to cooperate on issues that encourage a safer, stronger and more efficient industry.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (CAPLA)
CAPLA incorporated in 1993,  serves individuals and organizations involved in petroleum land administration. Members include Mineral and Surface Administrators, Contract Analysts, Supervisors, Landmen, Land Managers and Land Assistants.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL) 
CAPL is a professional organization for people involved in all aspects of petroleum land management. Membership includes individuals responsible for the acquisition, administration and disposition of mineral and/or surface rights for petroleum exploration and production companies, as well as related service and financial companies in the energy industry. 

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) 
CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic well-being and sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a socially, environmentally and technically responsible manner. Working closely with their members, governments, communities and stakeholders, CAPP analyzes key oil and gas issues and represents member interests nationally in 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories. 

Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA)
CAPPA provides its members with information relevant to new regulations and developments on a regular and timely basis through meetings, seminars, regulatory agencies and other industry associations.  It also provides input and feedback on issues and developments that impact production accountants.

Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA)
CEPA represents Canada's transmission pipeline companies. Transmission pipelines transport nearly all of Canada's daily crude oil and natural gas production from producing regions to markets throughout Canada and the United States.

The Oil Sands Developers Group (OSDG)
OSDG represents oil sands operators and developers, and works in cooperation with related industries, government, Aboriginal peoples, and other organizations active in the Athabasca oil sands region to define and address regional issues related to oil sands development, and to communicate accurate, credible information about Athabasca oil sands activity.

Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC)
PSAC is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry. PSAC represents a diverse range of over 250 member companies, employing more than 37,000 people and contracting almost exclusively to oil and gas exploration and production companies. PSAC member companies represent over 80 per cent of the business volume generated in the petroleum services industry.

Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC)
SEPAC was formed in 1986 by a group of independent oil and gas executives to create a unified, dynamic voice for emerging and junior oil and gas companies. Supporting more than 450 member companies this association works together to solve industry challenges.

Educational and Research

Canadian Centre for Energy Information
A non-for profit organization supported by research and vetted by reputable, independent sources, this is a key resource for credible, up-to-date energy information. The web portal covers the Canadian energy system from the mainstays of oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and hydropower through to solar, wind, thermal, biomass, geothermal and fuel cells.

  • Alberta Energy Statistics this interactive map allows you to view Alberta energy locations and offers statistics about each resource.
  • Career Development  Direct links to job boards and advanced education resources give you a head start on exploring the wide range of training programs that are available across the country. If you are already working in the energy sector, we connect you to industry associations so you can locate professional development opportunities in your region and area of interest.
  • Energy Literacy Series  The Energy Literacy Series explores Canada’s energy sources through virtual tours, equipment descriptions, production processes and also present environmental and economic issues to help generate informed discussion in the classroom and at home.

Keyano College
Opened in 1965 as the Alberta Vocational Centre (AVC) in Fort McMurray, in 1975 it became Keyano (a Cree word that roughly translated means "sharing"). Keyano College offers a complement of unique Heavy Industrial training programs with a provincial responsibility to deliver these throughout Alberta.

Government

Alberta Finance
Alberta Finance works in partnership with business, industry associations, other provincial ministries and governments to provide quality information and competitive intelligence, diversify industry products and services, expand export and trade attract investment, and to promote tourism in order to create a positive economic planning framework for the citizens of Alberta.

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada 
INAC is one of the federal government departments responsible for meeting the Government of Canada's obligations and commitments to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and for fulfilling the federal government's constitutional responsibilities in the North. INAC's responsibilities are largely determined by numerous statutes, negotiated agreements and relevant legal decisions. Most of the Department's programs, representing a majority of its spending - are delivered through partnerships with Aboriginal communities and federal-provincial or federal-territorial agreements.