Dene Lands & Resource Management 

DLRM Team Members

The ACFN Industry Relations Corporation is in the process of changing its name to Dene Lands & Resource Management ("DLRM"). DLRM was established to create capacity for the community in order to work with Industry and government to assess the environmental impacts of industrial development on the ACFN territory. 

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DLRM is currently directed by the ACFN Board of Directors, comprised of Chief and Council, and acts as a liaison between resource developers, government agencies and the community, while upholding their mandate.

DLRM works with the Elders, Chief and Council and Membership to understand the Key Concerns and determine the process for consultation with the ACFN. DLRM represents the ACFN (where applicable) on regional committees, forums, conferences, regulatory hearings, task forces and working groups.

DLRM also facilitates the collection of Indigenous Knowledge and conducts studies on impacts to the territory. The purpose of DLRM is to work with Industry and Government to determine consultation requirements, including assessment of the impacts of development on ACFN’s territory, uses, rights and well-being.

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DLRM Vision Statement

We the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Dene Lands & Resource Management are united. We adapt to constant change, honour the past, and are obligated to our future generations. We lead and prosper to maintain the integrity of our Nation, our Land Rights, our People, and our Treaty Rights. 

DLRM Mission Statement

We protect our Treaty and Aboriginal rights to Land, Water, Air, and Livelihood. We support the infrastructure that preserves our culture, language, and knowledge. Through innovation, we foster growth and progress through collaboration, economic development, and building relationships. We support the future of a self‐sustaining Nation. 

LISA TSSESSAZE - DIRECTOR

The Director oversees the DLRM Department for the First Nation. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Alberta and has been working for the DLRM since 2004.  Lisa is an ACFN Member.

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LORI CYPRIEN - MANAGER, RIGHTS AND LANDS

Lori is an ACFN member who grew up in Fort Chipewyan. She holds a diploma in Renewable Resources from NAIT, a degree in Natural Resource Science from Thompson Rivers University, and a MSc in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University. Managing the Rights and Lands team, Lori oversees  ACFN’s Reserve Lands, Traditional Lands, Community-Based Monitoring  (CBM) Program, Guardian Program and various research programs.   All of these initiatives are in place for ACFN to sustain our lands for generations to come.

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MEGHAN DALRYMPLE - MANAGER, REGULATORY & INDUSTRY RELATIONS

After finishing university in 2002, Meghan went to work on environmental assessments.  Since 2010, she has been working for Indigenous communities to support their efforts to make environmental assessments and regulatory processes more credible and effective.  She worked on contract for ACFN DLRM for many years, and is very happy to be working for ACFN DLRM full-time now!

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JAY TELEGDI - MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

 Jay has many years of experience working in politics and with governments across Canada. Jay arrived in the RMWB in 2015, and immediately began working with Indigenous organizations. , Using his political organizing skills and advocacy experience was integral in helping form the Rural Coalition. Jay served as incident commander for the Metis Nation of Alberta during the  2016 wildfire. Jay was a recipient of the Premiers’ Heroes of the Wildfire Award, RMWB Council’s Commendation Wildfire Medal for Achievement in Public Service during the 1st 100 hours of the Wildfire, YMM Magazine’s first cohort of the RMWB’s Top 50 under 50, and is a recipient of a 2019 RMWB Citizen Recognition Award.

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BRIAN FUNG - GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR

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ROSE ROSS - REGULATORY COORDINATOR

Rose has been with the DLRM since 2009. She coordinates consultation with industry, implements agreements and assists with the HR operations in the office. Rose is an ACFN member who grew up in Fort Chipewyan as young child and returned to her birthplace in Fort McMurray as a teenager. Rose did her studies in Business Administration and Human Resource Management while working full time. She has work experience and background in business and finance. Rose is currently working on her Business Administration degree and has completed her certificate in Human Resource Management

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JESSICA SAUNDERS - NEGOTIATIONS, IBA AND IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR

Jessica coordinates negotiation meetings with various Oil Sands companies. Duties include scheduling meetings by collaborating with oil company representative, updating negotiation table file records, and preparing briefing notes for ACFN Leadership and ACFN Negotiation Team Members.

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ROSANNA CYPRIEN - EMPLOYMENT LIAISON COORDINATOR

Rosanna joined DLRM in December 2018, and her role is to support ACFN Members in securing and maximizing training and employment opportunities with Industry Partners. Rosanna was born and raised in Fort Chipewyan, and is a proud ACFN member. 

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MORGAN VOYAGEUR - CBM  GUARDIAN COORDINATOR

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JOHN CARDINAL - CBM GUARDIAN

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SHAYE-LYNNE CHAPDELAINE - TEMPORARY CBM/GUARDIAN

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BRAD BILANCHUK - TEMPORARY CBM/GUARDIAN

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REBECCA SINCLAIR - ACCOUNTING CLERK

Rebecca has been living with her family in Fort McMurray for 7 years.  She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University, and joined the ACFN DLRM in November 2018.  Prior to this she was employed in finance and accounting in the mining, agriculture and banking industries.

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SALLY WARFORD -  EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Sally provides EA services for the Director, CEO and Board of Directors in the Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan offices. 

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ADDRESS:

220 TAIGANOVA CRESCENT

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA

T9K 0T4

(P) 780.791.3311

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