First Nations Major Projects Coalition

The 8th Annual FNMPC Conference will bring together 1,600+ global investors, Indigenous leaders, and industry executives to explore how reconciliation drives commercial success and project sustainability. Stay close to the action at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, where key decision-makers will shape the future of developments, capital markets, and policy in the global economic transition. Exclusive discounted hotel rates end March 14! Secure your spot and stay just steps away from the conversations and partnerships driving lasting impact. Book your stay today: https://lnkd.in/gUv5HkS4

With the $5B federal Indigenous loan guarantee program and innovative financial tools like the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), First Nations are securing ownership in major projects and reshaping the investment landscape. As Chana Martineau BA, ICD.D, CEO of AIOC, highlights: “Each one of these transactions is transformative... We build bridges, we foster trust, and we are creating sustainable impact that will benefit for generations to come.” Join Platinum Sponsor AIOC at the 8th Annual FNMPC Conference (April 27-29, Toronto) to explore how First Nations are leveraging financial tools to drive economic inclusion and long-term prosperity. Watch Chana Martineau's full keynote from FNMPC 2024: https://lnkd.in/gPgBHk9x Register today: fnmpc.ca/conference

As Canada expands its export markets, understanding what international investors need in energy infrastructure is crucial. First Nations are leading the way, strengthening Canada’s position on the world stage. At the 8th Annual FNMPC Conference (April 27-29, Toronto), global dignitaries, including Woongsoon Lim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Canada, will discuss how investment security, supply reliability, and Indigenous partnerships are shaping the future of energy trade. Don’t miss this important conversation on how integrating Indigenous leadership into energy supply chains can enhance Canada’s global trade opportunities. Explore the Day 1 Agenda & Register: fnmpc.ca/conference/agenda

The 8th Annual FNMPC Conference is set to convene 1,600+ industry, government, and Indigenous leaders to learn how reconciliation strengthens both commercial success & project sustainability. Where you stay matters. Take advantage of the exclusive FNMPC hotel booking rate at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. This is your chance to lock in convenience, comfort, and proximity to the biggest conversations and actionable insights to discover how leading global businesses are achieving commercial success and sustainability. Exclusive discounted rates available until March 14, 2025. Secure your stay now at: https://lnkd.in/gUv5HkS4

Indigenous partnerships are shaping the future of energy, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability in Canada. By integrating Indigenous principles into business, companies gain a strategic edge—enhancing investment certainty, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development. As the Day 1 Lunch Sponsor at the 8th Annual FNMPC Conference (April 27-29, Toronto), Nuclear Waste Management Organization is reinforcing its commitment to working alongside Indigenous Nations in securing a responsible, resilient, and sustainable energy future. Their leadership in partnership-driven infrastructure is setting the standard for how Canada competes in global markets. Seats are limited, and this conference is filling fast. Secure your spot today: fnmpc.ca/conference

Indigenous partnerships in critical infrastructure, streamlined environmental permitting, and co-ownership in major projects are not only driving economic reconciliation in Canada but also enhancing the nation’s ability to meet the rising global demand for responsibly sourced natural resources, including critical minerals, LNG, and renewable energy. At the #FNMPC2024 Conference, Mark Cutifani, Chairman, Vale Base Metals, noted in an interview with JP Gladu BScF MBA ICD.D LL.D, Principal, Mokwateh, that the “conversation around energy and critical minerals has highlighted the need to develop certain resources much quicker than the systems are able to do. For us to be able to do that we need to build partnerships…..If you are looking to develop a prospect or project and you don’t have the support of a local community, you are already in a very high-risk proposition.” Day 1 afternoon of the upcoming 8th Annual FNMPC Conference will bring together transportation, industry, and Indigenous leaders to narrow in and explore how First Nations partnerships are reshaping Canada’s export landscape, driving economic growth, and securing the country’s place in global supply chains. Register now to be part of this conversation and partnership-building opportunities: fnmpc.ca/conference Watch JP's full interview with Mark: https://lnkd.in/gg_wtxz2

Join us in recognizing our own! We at the FNMPC hold our hands up for Angel Ransom, Senior Vice President of Environmental Services, and Niilo Edwards, ICD.D, Former CEO, FNMPC, on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal—an honour awarded to those making meaningful contributions to Canada and their communities. Niilo was a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to economic inclusion, shaping FNMPC into what it is today—a movement for First Nations participation in major projects across Canada. His loving wife, Rachel Durie, who attended the ceremony, accepted the medal on his behalf posthumously. Angel has been and continues to be a driving force in advancing Indigenous rights in environmental and cultural protection throughout her career. She continues to work tirelessly to ensure Indigenous perspectives are not just acknowledged but embedded in impact assessment on major projects. Her leadership and work have been instrumental in FNMPC’s growth, most recently through her work on the Spirit of the Land: Indigenous Cultural Rights and Interests Toolkit—a vital resource that safeguards Indigenous cultural rights in project assessments. FNMPC Executive Chair, Sharleen Gale, represented the coalition at the ceremony in support of Angel and Niilo as a former medal recipient. Please join us in celebrating their contribution and achievements.

“It talks about our cultural rights that need protection. It’s understanding in ceremony. It’s a relationship between two entities—two people or the earth or the sky, whatever. That’s the significance when we talk about the spirit of the land. It’s got to do with the communion of the land and the air and all that’s in between.” – Regional Chief Melvin Hardy Last month at the Anishinabek Nation’s 2025 Land and Resources Forum, Angel Ransom, Senior Vice President of Environmental Services, FNMPC was joined by Regional Chief Melvin Hardy, Katelyn Peters, Eshki-niigijig Advisory Council, and Getzit Nmishomis James Mishquart, as they shared insights on the Spirit of the Land Toolkit. Released at the FNMPC 2024 Conference, the Spirit of the Land toolkit is a landmark document that addresses critical gaps in the current Environmental Assessment (EA) policy and law. The Spirit of the Land toolkit will help First Nations with the mining industry and other major project development sectors; by integrating the principles set out in the Spirit of the Land toolkit we can empower Indigenous nations to assess and articulate the potential impacts of major projects on their lands, traditions, and way of life. https://lnkd.in/gk3MUM3A

Increasingly, companies in critical mineral supply chains are realizing the advantages of integrating Indigenous values and leadership into their operations, and when First Nations are key decision-makers in development and natural resource management, they outperform external decision-makers. As Peter Bryant, Board Chair and Co-Founder of the Development Partner Institute, emphasized during the #FNMPC2024 conference, there is an opportunity to explore how mining projects can evolve as a community development engine and creating local prosperity that is led by the impacted Indigenous nations. Continuing this conversation at the upcoming 8th Annual FNMPC Conference, experts will explore how these benefits attributed to Indigenous nations are playing a key role in shaping mining projects and foreign investments as the global mining landscape adapts to new market demands. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of this conversation. Register now: fnmpc.ca/conference

Take to the Skies with FNMPC X Air Canada's All Indigenous Operated Flight. FNMPC is proud to partner with Air Canada, the Official Airline of the 8th Annual FNMPC Conference, to offer an exclusive travel experience—an All-Indigenous operated flight from Vancouver to Toronto. This special journey, departing Sunday, April 27, 2025, celebrates Indigenous culture, achievement, and the ongoing progress towards reconciliation. Learn more and book your flight now at: https://lnkd.in/gQTxdys2