Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Management Plan

Official title: Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park management plan engagement

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Indigenous & Northern
Alberta gathered public input to create a management plan for Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Indigenous rock art. The Blackfoot Confederacy partnered with government on the plan, which was finalized in February 2023.

Why This Matters

Ever visited Writing-on-Stone? This park protects ancient Indigenous rock art found nowhere else. The management plan shapes how you'll experience the park for years to come—from trail access to cultural programming.

What Could Change

The finalized management plan guides park operations, balancing recreation with protection of petroglyphs and pictographs. The Blackfoot Confederacy continues working with government on implementation, which may affect visitor services and cultural programming.

Key Issues

  • How to protect Indigenous rock art while allowing visitor access?
  • How to balance recreation with cultural preservation?
  • How to incorporate Blackfoot perspectives in park management?

How to Participate

  1. Review the finalized Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Management Plan to see how public feedback shaped the final document.
  2. Plan a visit to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park to experience the site.

What Happened

Albertans shared feedback through an online survey from April 11 to May 20, 2022. The feedback helped finalize the management plan in February 2023. The Blackfoot Confederacy continues to meet with government to discuss implementation.

View 'What We Heard' Report

Key Documents