The Treaty 8-BCER Restoration Advisory Committee (RAC) is a collaborative group of representatives from Treaty 8 First Nations and the BC Energy Regulator (BCER), working together on environmental restoration initiatives related to energy resource activities in northeast B.C. Its purpose is to embed Indigenous perspectives, cultural values and practical expertise in restoration work — to foster ecological health, uphold treaty rights and sustain Indigenous ways of life for future generations.
Treaty 8 First Nations RAC members:
- Blueberry River First Nations
- Doig River First Nation
- Fort Nelson First Nation
- Halfway River First Nation
- McLeod Lake Indian Band
- Prophet River First Nation
- Saulteau First Nations
- West Moberly First Nations
The Treaty 8-BCER RAC started in 2020 with a vision of coming together around a collective goal to restore the land in culturally appropriate ways. Since then, the group has formed strong relationships and meets monthly, continuing to grow collective knowledge and learn from each other.
Aims
Through this work, the RAC seeks to:
- Advance inclusive and culturally grounded restoration approaches
- Deliver restoration solutions across northeast B.C.
- Strengthen transparency, accountability and efficient use of resources
Past Engagement Activities
- 2024 Healing the Land Conference
- 2025 NEBC Producers Group Conference
- 2025 Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC Workshop
Featured Materials
RAC 2024 Annual Newsletter
Feature article in BCER's 2022 Community Connector newsletter
If you have questions about the Treaty 8-BCER Restoration Advisory Committee, please email RAC@bc-er.ca