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June 21, 2024

Celebrating First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples’ Contributions on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD), PTW reflects on the profound history, resilience, and vibrant culture of Indigenous Peoples. This day is a time to celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples’ invaluable contributions to Canada, while also recognizing their enduring strength in overcoming historical injustices.

On June 14th, PTW came together to celebrate NIPD and welcomed Pam Beebe from the Kanai First Nation in Southern Alberta, to speak with staff on the importance of preserving Indigenous heritage and the significance of NIPD to Indigenous Peoples. We also hosted a Bannock cooking competition with staff and members of our senior leadership team, followed by Bannock Tacos provided by Kokom’s Bannock Kitchen & Catering. Congratulations to Justin Bunz, who won the Bannock cooking contest!

We would also like to thank all staff who joined us in our celebration and made space to honour and recognize the invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples to Canada. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to understanding and respecting First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples’ cultural richness and enduring legacies.

For further information please contact:   
Laryssa Lesinszki, Marketing and Communications Manager, PTW Energy Services   
Tel: +1 403.247.5766; llesinszki@ptwenergy.com   

Explore the photos taken on June 14 here:  

Pam Beebe (left) sits with Sandra Sutter (right), PTW’s Manager, Indigenous Partnerships while enjoying Bannock Tacos.
PTW’s leadership team prepares Bannock for the Bannock cooking competition.
PTW judges evaluate and taste the Bannock prepared by the leadership team for the Bannock cooking competition. Left to right sits Jenn Rasmusen, Mandi Carrick-Dawson, Kelly Lauritsen and Gary Willoughan.
Mark Way, Director of Tax and Treasury (left) poses with Bannock and Surya Sagi, Vice President of Structural Solutions (right) in front of PTW BBQ.
Brent Sawka, Strategic Accounts Manager (left), Sandra Sutter, Manager of Indigenous Partnerships (middle), and John Cooper, Chief Executive Officer (right), tend to Bannock on the BBQ.
Employees enjoy Bannock Tacos as part of the catered lunch supplied by Kokom’s Bannock Kitchen & Catering.
PTW’s leadership team worked together to create Bannock for Bannock cooking competition. Counter-clockwise includes Justin Bunz, Manager of Project Controls, Rachael O’Callaghan, Director of Human Resources, Mark Way, Director of Tax and Treasury, John Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, and Sandra Sutter, Manager of Indigenous Partnerships.
Rachael O’Callaghan, Director of Human Resources, ushers her Bannock to the BBQ for cooking.
 
Justin Bunz, Manager of Project Controls, poses with his winning Bannock next to BBQ.