Indigenous-owned B.C. company expands workforce during pandemic
Prince Rupert-based Blackfish Industries credits oil sands giant Canadian Natural for providing opportunities during COVID-19 crisis
Indigenous Businesses
$13 billion
Oil sands producers spent $13 billion with Indigenous-owned businesses since 2012, including a record $2.1 billion in 2018
Source: Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Support For Natural Gas
40/41 communities
40 out of 41 First Nations who are involved in the natural gas industry in BC are in favour of development
Source: CEC Research
Community Investment
$80 million/year
Oil sands producers spent more than $80 million/year on avearge in support of community programs since 2012
Source: BMO Capital Markets
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Alberta First Nation eyes bright future with $1.5 billion natural gas plant project
Enoch Cree Nation and partners receive $93-million investment from provincial agency that funds major Indigenous ventures
Cenovus Energy recognized for decade-long investment supporting vulnerable youth
Young Calgarian envisions bright future thanks to mentorship program funded by oil sands producer
Commentary: First Nations don’t oppose energy projects
Overwhelming majority in support of responsible, sustainable development on their lands
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Small B.C. community hit by forestry slowdown gets boost from Trans Mountain expansion
District of Clearwater looks to continue growth thanks to $3.1-million water and sewer investment for pipeline project
Canada’s energy industry provides opportunity for highly-trained immigrants
'Canada celebrates what makes you unique. If you are willing to work hard and be a good person, you will be successful in Canada.'
Oil sands city welcomes the world, embraces diversity
Energy hub Fort McMurray home to diverse cultural mosaic with some 80 languages spoken
Guest commentary: Strong oil and gas sector key for Indigenous education, prosperity
'If we completely remove our Indigenous people from the energy sector, then we lose our voice within these areas'