Heritage Services

Our Heritage Division is comprised of highly trained professionals have supported numerous oil and gas companies in meeting —and exceeding— provincial and federal regulatory requirements, including compliance with Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC) legislation, while staying on time and on budget.

We understand the demanding and competitive nature of the oil and gas industry, and deliver efficient regulatory heritage clearance well in advance of construction schedules, helping clients reduce risk, avoid delays, and maintain project momentum.

Our team has extensive experience supporting mining projects across Canada. Our team has contributed to:

• Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

• Baseline studies

• Public and First Nation engagement

• Heritage Resources Impact Assessments (HRIA) for mining infrastructure such as drill pads, access roads, and laydown areas

Whether for gold, diamond, or uranium mining in north, or potash and coal mining in the south, our Heritage Division provides the training, equipment, and regulatory expertise required to meet all heritage approvals and engagement requirements efficiently and effectively.

Our Heritage Division at ATL Group has extensive experience supporting a wide range of infrastructure projects, including:

• Transmission lines and wind power developments

• Pipelines and fibre optic networks

• Municipal roads, highways, bridges, and lagoons

Our portfolio spans northern, central, and southern regions of the Prairie provinces, ensuring heritage compliance and impact assessments for infrastructure projects of all scales.

Our Heritage Division at ATL Group partners with Rural Municipalities, private developers, and gravel crushing companies to complete Heritage Resources Impact Assessments (HRIA)on time and on budget. Our experienced team has conducted HRIAs for gravel exploration projects throughout the Prairies, including monitoring and regulatory compliance, helping projects proceed smoothly and efficiently.

Our Heritage Division at ATL Group has been involved in numerous forestry-related projects in north and central Saskatchewan, including work in the Fort à la Corne, Nisbet, and Pasquia-Porcupine Forests.

Our experience includes:

• Heritage Resources Impact Assessments (HRIA)

• Post-impact assessments and monitoring

• Development and implementation of mitigation plans for silviculture projects

We have also completed extensive Traditional Land Use studies and successfully documented and addressed concerns raised by First Nation communities, ensuring that projects respect cultural heritage and Indigenous knowledge.

Our Heritage Division at ATL Group has supported a wide variety of land development projects led by private developers, urban, and rural municipalities throughout the Prairies. Our experience includes:

• Commercial and residential subdivisions

• Recreational subdivisions such as lake developments, campgrounds, boat launches, and parking areas

We ensure that all regulatory heritage requirements (HRIA) are completed on time and on budget, helping land development projects proceed smoothly and efficiently.

Our Heritage Division at ATL Group prioritizes building professional relationships based on trust and respect with all stakeholders, including Indigenous peoples, local communities, municipalities, corporations, and all levels of government.

Our engagement approach:

• Fosters business development and collaboration

• Builds strong relationships between directly or indirectly involved parties

• Ensures stakeholder and Indigenous engagement aligns with regulatory and cultural expectations

Our team has extensive experience engaging with diverse communities, arranging community and private meetings, and documenting interviewee information and concerns to support transparent and culturally sensitive project outcomes.

Our Heritage Division of ATL Group conducts Traditional Land Use (TLU) studies with a focus on collaboration, respect, and cultural sensitivity. We work closely with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders to document historical and current land use practices, including hunting, fishing, gathering, and culturally significant sites. Our approach ensures that TLU studies:

• Capture and respect Indigenous knowledge and community perspectives

• Inform project planning and environmental assessments with culturally relevant information

• Support transparent, inclusive, and legally sound outcomes

With extensive experience in community engagement, mapping, and documenting land use knowledge, our team helps ensure that projects consider and protect traditional practices and heritage.