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South Saskatchewan regional plan (SSRP) traditional use studies project

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This report summarizes traditional knowledge and traditional land use information from the South Saskatchewan and Milk River Basins in southern Alberta. It was prepared to provide background... More ≫

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This report summarizes traditional knowledge and traditional land use information from the South Saskatchewan and Milk River Basins in southern Alberta. It was prepared to provide background information during the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan process. Traditional cultures managed and thrived in the highly seasonal environment of southern Alberta. A detailed, highly developed and thorough knowledge of the natural environment was required to sustain the economy and culture of indigenous people. The report uses examples of important plant and animal resources and sites to illustrate and demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge and information required by First Nations, and particularly Blackfoot, peoples concerns regarding air quality issues, it has become apparent that air issues should be considered in developing a comprehensive regional plan for the SSR.

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Recreational leases

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The use of public land is authorized under the Public Lands Act for a variety of purposes. Dispositions for community-based cultural and recreational activities are approved as recreational leases.

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Alberta Tourism recreational leasing process

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The ATRL process has three major objectives: 1) To ensure that tourism and commercial recreation applications for development on public land continue to be reviewed in a prompt and efficient... More ≫

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The ATRL process has three major objectives: 1) To ensure that tourism and commercial recreation applications for development on public land continue to be reviewed in a prompt and efficient manner. 2) To provide a comprehensive review whereby adequate, timely, and accurate information about tourism and commercial recreation lease applications is made available to assess whether or not to approve a lease. 3) To recognize the business, financial and environmental information requirements associated with long term tourism and commercial recreation opportunities on public land.

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