Ira Provost is the Manager of Piikani Nation Consultation representing the Piikani First Nation in External Government Relations as intermediary between external proponents (Industry & Government) and the Nation to facilitate and conduct relationship in Piikani ancestral land development. Ira’s graduate studies have involved the impact and examination of consultation and Indigenous knowledge application in land and land use planning. Ira has also developed innovative technologies for his nation in Traditional Knowledge data capture and meaningful implementation into business development.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
May 17-18, 2023
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Tsuut’ina Nation
Calgary, AB, T3E 3X8
September 27-28, 2023
Casino Rama Resort, Rama Nation
Orillia, ON, L3V 6H6