Merx #AB-2026-03504

Facilitation Services for Ronald Lake Buffalo Herd Cooperative Management Board Meetings

This opportunity seeks professional facilitation services to support the Ronald Lake Buffalo Herd Cooperative Management Board and its Indigenous Knowledge Committee in Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas - Scope of Work: - Facilitation of Board and Committee meetings - Organizing meetings, guiding discussions, and resolving conflicts - Maintaining participant focus on shared objectives - Supporting engagement with Indigenous communities, industry, environmental organizations, and government agencies - Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science in Board activities - Stakeholder Engagement: - Board includes seven Indigenous communities and organizations, industry stakeholders, an environmental NGO, and provincial/federal government agencies - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a service-based solicitation - No products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the focus is on professional facilitation and advisory services - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on culturally sensitive engagement and conflict resolution - Support for both Indigenous and scientific perspectives in Board processes

Description

The Ronald Lake Buffalo Herd Cooperative Management Board, established in 2019, advises the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas on the sustainability of the Ronald Lake Bison Herd, including Indigenous traditional use and cultural connection. This solicitation seeks a facilitator to organize meetings for the Board and its Indigenous Knowledge Committee, guide discussions, resolve conflicts, and maintain focus on common goals. The Board includes seven Indigenous communities and organizations, industry stakeholders, an environmental NGO, and government agencies. The facilitator's role is essential to enable the Board to fulfill its advisory purpose effectively.

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