Enbridge understands meaningful engagement and respectful relationships are foundational to advancing reconciliation. We are committed to developing strategies, mechanisms and opportunities that support and nurture dialogue and engagement between Enbridge and Indigenous groups throughout the lifecycle of our projects and operations.

Tribal Liaisons play a unique role within Indigenous communities. Requiring a deep understanding and appreciation for the traditional communities in which they work and for the work that Enbridge undertakes, they are a liaison, a bridge, identifying opportunities for learning, engagement and connectedness.

Diane Pemberton Osceola (Wabegonaquay) is a proud member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and a Tribal Liaison for Enbridge.

Born in White Earth, and currently residing on the Leech Lake reservation in Minnesota, she is a strong and spiritual Anishinaabe Equay (Ojibwe woman), mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and auntie, as well as a tradesperson and respected businesswoman.

Diane joined Enbridge as a Tribal Liaison in 2019 and, through listening and learning, has been humbly and impactfully identifying important opportunities for connection, education and engagement since that time.

“Liaisons are a conduit for connecting, educating and collaborating with our communities and the people,” said Diane. “I am honored to have the opportunity to identify and support my people, and to enable and guide productive solutions to everyday needs within our community.”

With no two days the same, every day provides an opportunity for creating, maintaining or expanding connections.

At the heart of the work of Tribal Liaisons in the U.S. are the relationships they build and nourish. Guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings including love, respect, honesty, courage/bravery, truth, wisdom and humility, we are grateful and humbled by the work of these important community and team members.