Smith's Landing First Nation Community Based Monitoring Program ...

• Main Author: Smith's Landing First Nation
• Format: Dataset
• Language: English
• Published: DataStream 2024
• Subjects: Northwest Territories; Wood Buffalo; Wood Buffalo National Park
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.25976/e3qr-w520; https://datastream.org/dataset/86b06c72-3d45-4c9f-934c-e4daf844e3b9

Smith's Landing First Nation (SLFN), traditionally known as the Tthebatthi Dënésułıné entered Treaty 8 in 1899. We have 10 reserves located across Northeastern Alberta and Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP), 2 land leases in the Northwest Territories, and a transboundary territory Treaty 8 and sovereign lands beyond. Since time immemorial, SLFN citizens have relied on these lands which are sustained by the waters of the Peace, Athabasca, and Slave Rivers. Our mandate is defined within the following mission statement: We, the Tthebatthi Dënésułıné, have been sovereign since time immemorial. Together, we will continue our journey in harmony with the environment to sustain a healthy and self-sufficient lifestyle for future generations. To honour our Creator and ancestors, we will protect and nurture the integrity of our Dene Ch’anié. In recent years, we have experienced significant environmental change due to cumulative effects including: hydroelectric dams, tar sands, pulp and paper, and climate change. ... : Program is continually evolving to address community questions and concerns. In general sampling includes: Water Samples: A YSI probe is used to collect temperature, pH, salinity, EC, tubidity, DO, conductivity and ORP. Water samples were collected for laboratory analysis of anions, total and dissolved metals, nutrients, general chemistry parameters, CCME CWS PHCs, chlorinated phenols and PAHs. Sediment Samples: Sediment samples were collected for laboratory analysis of metals, CCME CWS PHCs, chlorinated phenols, PAHs, TOC, moisture, TKN, total phosphorus and particle size. ...