Indigenous Relations Team

Syncrude’s Indigenous Relations team supports our commitments to Indigenous communities. They manage the day-to-day interactions and relationships with local residents.

Lana Hill
Senior Advisor, Indigenous and Community Relations – Upstream
hill.lana@syncrude.com
825-409-7266

Tracey Stephen
Senior Advisor, Indigenous and Community Relations – Upstream
stephen.tracey@syncrude.com
825-409-7490

Mel Boostrom
Advisor, Indigenous and Community Relations – Upstream
boostrom.mel@syncrude.com
825-409-7662

Lisa Nelson
Advisor, Indigenous and Community Relations – Upstream
nelson.lisa@syncrude.com
825-409-7276

Doug Webb
Indigenous Business Liaison
webb.doug@syncrude.com
825-409-7258

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Apr 7

@suncorenergy. It’s not every day you make an over 100-million-year-old find at work, but Suncor employee Jenna Plamondon can now say she has. While operating a hydraulic shovel at our Mildred Lake Mine, a contrast in the oil sand caught her eye. What she saw turned out to be Alberta’s oldest fossil remains of a marine reptile known as a plesiosaur.

Geologists at the mine and the Royal Tyrrell Museum were called in, and the fossil was plastered then transported to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alta.

To read more, click the link in our bio.

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Mar 14

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy We’re using automation to increase the efficiency of our mine dispatch system.

Kriste McCann is one of the dispatchers at our Mildred Lake site benefitting from this technology. She says it has seen great success at the site and is helping to free up dispatchers’ time to focus on optimal routes for the mining trucks.

The innovative process is one of the ways we continue to harness technology to improve the reliability and productivity performance of our operations.

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

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Feb 16

Did you know that @syncrude_canada is an oil sands operation located north of Fort McMurray? The project has two sites: Mildred Lake and Aurora, where about 6,000 people work each day.

Learn more about this project that's part of @suncorenergy's regional oil sands assets. Click the link in our bio.

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Jan 20

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy Working together accomplishes great things. The Mildred Lake team worked hard to reduce SO2 from flaring to an all-time low in 2022. The improvement was recognized with a Suncor Excellence Award last November.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about this accomplishment.

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Jan 12

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy Meet Gretchen and Clementine, a pair of feathered members of our workforce that help safely deter ravens from roosting at our plants north of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Gretchen, a Northern Goshawk and Clementine, a Eurasian Eagle-Owl, are members of our Falconry Program.

#oilsands #biodiversity #ymm

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Jan 5

Eight @suncorenergy employees were recently recognized on @YMMMagazine’s Top 50 Under 50 list! It’s special to us to have so many people on our team be acknowledged for the impact they make in their community.

Click the link in our bio to read the full story.

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Dec 24

Posted @withrepost • @suncorenergy We’re always proud to highlight the great work our employees do in their communities. Harry Budgell, known as “Syncrude Santa” around the Wood Buffalo area, has spent the past 20 years sparking joy for children as the jolly man in red.

Click the link in our bio to read the full story.

#syncrudeproud #ymm #santa

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Dec 22

Posted @withrepost • @suncorenergy Spreading holiday cheer, members of @syncrude_canada Emergency Services participated in Fort McMurray’s annual Santa Claus parade. Thanks to the local crew for making the celebration festive!

#ymm #oilsands

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Dec 15

Posted @withrepost • @suncorenergy This group of women completed a training program at Syncrude to prepare them for a career as heavy equipment operators. It’s Syncrude’s third year working with @wbfintrades, an Edmonton-based non-profit organization inspiring women to chase new career opportunities in industries where they are historically underrepresented.

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Dec 2

Posted @withrepost • @suncorenergy Thanks to all who supported the 30th Annual @syncrude_canada Food Drive! This year, the Corporate Challenge raised $344,643 and the three-day food drive collected 45,685 lbs of food to help the @feedymm.

A special shoutout to our employees who volunteered!

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Nov 3

At Syncrude, our commitment to our Indigenous communities remains the same.

We'll continue to strive ensuring that our workforce reflects Indigenous represetnation in the Wood Buffalo region. We'll continue partnering with local Indigenous suppliers and engaging with local Indigenous people with our environmental stwardship initiatives.

We know we can be stronger together.

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Oct 29

A huge thanks to all employees who participated in United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo campaign this year which reached more than $2.141M in pledges. With the impact of the pandemic still being felt in our region, supporting our community is more important than ever. Once again employee's dedication of giving back shone through.

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Oct 1

@suncorenergy becoming the operator of Syncrude means we're working together as one. To keep our Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo vibrant. To support what matters most to employees and our communities and neighbours. To work alongside our Indigenous partners building stronger relationships and creating opportunities.

And to continue to be an important economic force in Alberta and Canada.

We know we can be stronger together.

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Aug 31

Celebrating inclusion and diversity matters to us. The progressive Pride flag has been raised at our sites in the Wood Buffalo region. If you're looking for ideas on how to mark the week go to Pride YMM website. Happy Pride Wood Buffalo!

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Jul 26

Meet Shane.

A Millwright with a keen eye for detail and a knack for collaborating with his team on the floor to optimize pump maintenance procedures. Last year, Shane and the rest of Syncrude’s Pump Reliability Excellence Program team worked together to improve pump performance and double pump lifespan.

By using teamwork to bolster reliability and production output, team players like Shane make us all #SyncrudeProud.

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Jul 1

This Canada Day is a time to reflect. As we observe our national holiday, let’s listen and learn from each other about our shared past, present, and future hopes. Together, we can build a Canada where everyone is celebrated and respected. A country we’re all proud to call home.

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Jun 30

Syncrude's connection with our neighbours is exemplified by our collaborations. For example, the Beaver Creek Wood Bison Ranch. Read about the latest calving season at the ranch as we also mark the end #NIHM2021. The link is in our bio.

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Jun 29

Ever heard of a tire champion? Yes the one who coaches heavy hauler operators so the life of giant tires get extended safely. Find out how Diana, our Mildred Lake tire champion helps others navigate Syncrude haul roads. Link is in our bio.

#SyncrudeProud #oilsands

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Jun 28

Warren's on a mission to help reclaim tailings areas faster and more effectively. His water ﬁltration system treats tailings water so it can safely support aquatic life. It’s an industry-first made possible by the incredible collaboration across Syncrude teams and the expertise of local Indigenous partners. #SyncrudeProud

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Jun 15

Meet Warren.

He’s on a mission to help reclaim Syncrude’s tailings areas faster and more effectively. His water filtration system uses petroleum coke from Syncrude’s upgraders to treat tailings water so it can safely support aquatic life.

Through incredible collaboration and partnering with the right people, innovators like Warren make us all #SyncrudeProud.

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