Marc G. Stevenson, PhD Professional Services and Employment Highlights Key Achievements Principal of All Nations Services (Solutions) (1985-Present)

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1 Marc G. Stevenson, PhD Professional Services and Employment Highlights Key Achievements Principal of All Nations Services (Solutions) (1985-Present) Undertook Research for and Provided Policy Advice and Briefs to Tribal Chief Ventures Inc. (TCVI) on consultation, legislation and environmental issues (LARP, PLAR, Bill 2, ACO, etc.) ( ). Produced Best Practices Report for Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board re: Incorporating Traditional Knowledge and Aboriginal Values into Environmental Resource Management (2012). Wrote and Produced Predictive Model of Dene Tha Land Use and Occupation for Dene Tha First Nation (2012). Wrote and Produced a History of Continuity and Change in Dene Tha Land Use and Occupation based on 125 TLUS Interviews with Dene Tha Elders and Land Users (2012). Designed, Coordinated, Undertook and Completed 6 Comprehensive Traditional Land Use Studies with the Dene Tha First Nation re: Quicksilver Resources Fortune Creek Gas Plant, Sieera-Yoyo-Desan Road Upgrade, TCPL Bootis Hill Pipeline, Mackenzie County Agricultural Land Transfer, BC Hydro Site C dam. (2012). Designed, Coordinated, Undertook and Completed 2 Comprehensive Traditional Land Use Studies with the Dene Tha First Nation re: TransCanada Pipelines Northwest Mainline Pipelines and Compressor Stations in BC and Alberta (2011). Instructor of BEAHR Environmental Monitoring Program for Alexander First Nation (2011). Negotiated accreditation for Land Stewardship Interns Program with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, Environmental Management Certificate, on behalf TCVI (2011). Designed and delivered the Land Stewardship Interns Program for Tribal Chief Ventures Inc. (Treaty 6 First Nations of Alberta) (2010). Designed, Coordinated, Undertook and Completed Comprehensive Traditional Land Use Studies re: Cameron Hills for the Deh Gah Got ie Dene Council (NWT), Dene Tha First Nation (Alberta), Kat lodeeche First Nation (NWT), and West Point First Nation ( ). Designed, Coordinated and Undertook Comprehensive Traditional Land Use Study with Treaty elders and land users for the Heart Lake First Nation, Alberta ( ). Co-developed Statement of Claim for the Treaty Métis of the North Slave Region (NWT) re: infringement of Treaty rights by Canada (2010). Treaty 6 First Nation s Appointee to the Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council for Alberta s Land Use Framework ( ). Designed, Coordinated and Undertook Traditional Land Use and Environmental and Social Impacts Research with elders and land users for Heart Lake First Nation s specific claim re: Canada s breech of Treaty rights and fiduciary obligations when it created the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range ( ). Designed, Coordinated and Undertook Nation-wide Survey and Analysis of First Nations Elders Assessment of the State of Canada s Forests for the Sustainable Forest Management Network ( ) Undertook Review, Analysis and Revision of Consultation Policy and Processes for the Heart Lake First Nation (2009).

2 Wrote Three Chapters and Edited Book, Changing the Culture of Forestry in Canada: Building Effective Institutions for Aboriginal Engagement in Sustainable Forest Management, Research and Insights and Insights from the Aboriginal Research Program of the Sustainable Forest Management Network, Volume I, CCI Press, Edmonton (2009) Wrote Four Chapters and Edited Book, Planning Co-existence: Aboriginal Issues in Forest and Land Use Planning, Research and Insights and Insights from the Aboriginal Research Program of the Sustainable Forest Management Network, Volume II. CCI Press, Edmonton (2010). Developed Nunavut-wide Wildlife Harvest Study and Community Based Wildlife Surveillance Network for the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, Nunavut. ( ). Designed, Coordinated and Undertook Research and Analysis of Traditional Land Use of Edaiila (Caribou Point), Great Bear Lake (NWT) for the Sahtu Dene (Deline) and the Protected Areas Secretariat (NWT) (2007). Designed, Coordinated and Undertook Traditional Land Use Study for North Slave Metis Alliance ( ) Developed, Coordinated and Conducted Analysis of Social, Cultural and Economic Baselines for the North Slave Metis Alliance ( ). Negotiated Settlement between North Slave Metis Alliance vs Diavik Diamond Mines and Canada re: failure to consult ( ). Developed and Analyzed Two Consultation Processes and Approaches for the Fort McKay Industry Relations Corporation and Athabasca Tribal Council (2003) Developed Approach for the Incorporation of Aboriginal Peoples and their Traditional Knowledge into the Reclamation of the Alberta Tar Sands for the Cumulative Environmental Management Association. (2003) Developed Statement of Claim for the Heart Lake First Nation and Department of Northern and Indian Affairs re: Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range. ( ) Served as Director for the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency, NWT ( ). Developed, Coordinated and Conducted Environmental, Social, Cultural and Economic Impacts Assessment of the Diavik Diamond Mine on the North Slave Métis, NWT (2001). Oversaw and Directed Exhumation and Relocation of Historic Graveyard at Garden River, for the Little Red River Cree Nation ( ). Developed Interpretive and Historic Park Restoration Program for the Nunavut government (2002). Prepared Policy Documents on International trade of Marine Mammals for the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (1999). Developed Big Game Hunting Guide Regulations for the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) (1998). Developed and Delivered Seminar on Traditional Knowledge in Environmental Assessment and Management for the Banff Centre for Management (1998). Designed and Developed Traditional Knowledge Study on behalf of 17 user communities for the Beverly and Qamanurjuaq Caribou Management Board (1997). Wrote Keynote Address, Policy papers on Trade Barriers, Co-management, and Inuit Sealing on behalf of the ICC for the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission's Conference on Sealing, St. John's, Newfoundland (1997). Assessed Traditional Knowledge Training Opportunities for the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study (1997). Developed Traditional Knowledge Access Protocol for the Qikiqtaaluk Wildlife Board (QWB) and Department of Renewable Resources, GNWT (1996).

3 Developed a Nunavut-wide Inuit Traditional Knowledge Study of Polar Bear for the NWMB on behalf of the QWB, Keewatin Wildlife Federation and Kitikmeot Hunters and Trappers Association (1999). Developed an Inuit-Umaijuit Traditional Knowledge Study for/with the hunters and trappers organizations of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord (1996). Developed and Conducted an Inuit Traditional Knowledge Study of Harp Seals for the QWB and GNWT (1996). Analyzed and Conducted Research on Inuit Suicide and Collapse of the Seal Skin Market for the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (1996). Analyzed Traditional Inuit Forms of Governance for Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) and the Nunavut Implementation Commission. Developed, Co-ordinated and Undertook Traditional Knowledge and Environmental Impact Assessment Research with Dene and Inuvialiut communities in connection with BHP Diamonds Inc. Environmental Impact Assessment ( ). Research and Analysis of Canada s Trapping Economy for the National Round Table on the Environment and Economy (1996). Researched and Analysed Discussion Paper on Inuit Whaling for the ICC (1995). Produced Traditional Knowledge Research Protocol for the NWMB (1995). Analysed Agenda 21 in the Context of Circumpolar Sustainable Development for the ICC (1995). Researched and Analyzed Inuit Sealing Economy for Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy Task Force on Sustainable Development on behalf of the ICC (1995). Undertook Social and Environmental Impact Assessment of the La Grande Baleine Hydroelectric Development Project for the Sanikiluaq Environmental Committee (1995). Undertook Inuvialuit Traditional Knowledge Study of Local Contaminants for the ITC (1994). Designed and Conducted Inuvialuit Traditional Knowledge Study of Whitefish for the Inuvialuit Fisheries Joint Management Committee (1994). Undertook Research and Analysis of Arctic Sealing Industry for the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy Task Force on Sustainable Development on behalf of the ICC (1994). Arbitrated Fundamental Epistemological Conflicts and Beluga Knowledge Claims between Inuit hunters and DFO, and Produced Co-Management Plan for the NWMB and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (1994). Researched and Analyzed Traditional Land Use on Banks Island for Parks Canada (1993). Conducted Research on Inuit Governance for the RCAP (1993). Researched and Authored Report on Traditional Aboriginal Social Organization in Dene and Subarctic Metis Society for Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre (1992). Undertook Survey and Assessment of Traditional Land Use in Tuktuk Nogait National Park, NWT, for Parks Canada (1992). Wrote Annotated bibliography and Synopsis for Community Empowerment in Northern and Native Communities for Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre (1992). Researched and Wrote Paper on Inuit Social Behaviour and Organization for NWT Law Reform Commission (1990). Undertook Various Historical Resources Impact Assessments in Alberta for Government of Alberta and Industry (Poco Petroleum, PTI Group Inc., etc.) ( ). Managed the Historic Replication Project of Two late 19th Century Whaling Boats for the Hamlet of Pangnirtung and Economic Development and Tourism, GNWT (1990). Undertook Historical Assessment of Pangnirtung s Built/Architectural Heritage for the Pangnirtung Tourism Committee and Economic Development and Tourism (GNWT) (1990).

4 Developed Historic Park and Systems Plan for the Baffin Region, NWT, for Economic Development and Tourism, GNWT (1989). Developed Interpretative Program and Exhibits for Community Cultural and Elders Centre, Pangnirtung, for GNWT and the Hamlet of Pangnirtung ( ). Developed Interpretative Program for NWT Historic Park for Economic Development and Tourism, GNWT (1986). Coordinated and Undertook Research and Development of Kekerten Historic Park, Pangnirtung, NWT, for the GNWT and the Hamlet of Pangnirtung ( ). Aboriginal Program Manager, Sustainable Forest Management Network, University of Alberta, Edmonton ( ) Established network of over 35 First Nations and Aboriginal organizations Added three new Aboriginal partners to SFMN Increased Aboriginal research support from 10% to 30% ($2 million) of $7 million SFMN budget Developed key working relationship with National Aboriginal Forestry Association (NAFA) Developed Aboriginal Natural Resources Research and Policy Institute proposal (with NAFA) Increased SFMN researcher, provincial/federal government and industry engagement with/awareness of Aboriginal issues Developed Aboriginal-driven approach to capacity building in Aboriginal forestdependent communities Developed two-row wampum approach to SFMN research with Aboriginal partners Wrote Aboriginal research strategy for SFMN renewal (2001) and mid-term reviews (2005) Assisted in design and implementation of new research projects with First Nation partners Recruited researchers to SFMN to address Aboriginal forestry and resource development research priorities Ran research development workshops (Aboriginal/treaty rights, non-timber forest products, Aboriginal tenure, etc.) Contributed to SFMN research development workshops on variable retention, social C&I, forest tenure reform Established Aboriginal Committee of RPC and Aboriginal Task Force of the SFMN Board, and acted as ex-officio. Created and ran annual Aboriginal field school for SFMN researchers and students Provided on-going input, direction and support to SFMN researchers carrying out research w/fns Advised SFMN graduate students on Aboriginal/treaty rights, traditional knowledge (TK) integration, Aboriginal research protocols, etc. Assisted LRRCN in the development of the LRRCN SFM framework and in the identification of forest education/training requirements and opportunities Produced numerous contributions to SFMN KETE and Communications programs, including TK integration protocols, articles for Tomorrow s Forests and other publications Ran research synthesis workshops on TK integration and research program with LRRCN Undertook SFMN administration and strategic planning functions ( M Team, Partner s Committee, RPC, mid-term review process, LOI/CFP processes, etc.)

5 Represented SFMN in National and international forest policy initiatives (including National Forest strategy, BorNet, World Forestry Congress) Gave numerous presentations at national (e.g. FNFP) and international conferences (e.g. WRSA, AAA, IUFRO, SAF) Historic Archaeologist for the Northwest Territories, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife ( ) Undertook Traditional Land Use and Social Research with Inuit Elders re: Development of Kekerten Historic Park Development, Pangnirtung, NWT. For the GNWT and the Hamlet of Pangnirtung ( ). Developed and Produced Preliminary Management Plan for and Inventory of Historical Archaeological Sites in the Northwest Territories. For the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife (1985). Northern National Parks Archaeologist, Parks Canada, Western Region, Winnipeg ( ) Coordinated and Undertook Historic and Archaeological Resources Assessments and Mitigations, Kluane National Park Reserve, Yukon, for Parks Canada ( ). Coordinated and Undertook Historic and Archaeological Resources Assessments and Mitigations, Wood Buffalo National Park, Alberta and NWT, for Parks Canada ( ). Education PhD, Anthropology (University of Alberta) 1993 MA, Archaeology (Simon Fraser University) 1979 BA Honours, Archaeology (Simon Fraser University) 1976 Grade 12 (Magee High School, Vancouver) 1970 Publications Author, Co-author, Editor and Co-editor of dozens of scholarly works (books and journal articles) in Indigenous, archaeological, anthropological, historical, and social justice theory and practice (archaeological site formation processes, ethnic group formation, environmental co-management, traditional knowledge, traditional land use, social and political organization, Aboriginal capacity building, research ethics, etc. (Available on Request) Reports Author of hundreds of reports involving First Nations, Métis and Inuit economies, history, political organization, land use, traditional knowledge, land claims, treaty entitlements, environmental and social impact assessments, etc. (Available on request) References (Available on Request)