Indigenous ownership in Canadian oil and gas takes huge step, but emissions cap threatens future prosperity
Enbridge, 23 Indigenous communities launch landmark resource partnership
Indigenous Opportunities
$15 billion
Oil sands producers have over $15 billion with Indigenous-owned businesses since 2012, including a record $2.4 billion in 2019
Source: BMO Capital Markets, CAPP
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 average in support of community programs since 2012
Source: BMO Capital Markets
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Oil and gas emissions cap would devastate First Nations in Canada: Indigenous Resource Network
Plan 'directly contradicts' Ottawa's promises on Reconciliation
Quesnel: Why Indigenous equity ownership in resource projects is the ‘gold standard’ in economic reconciliation
Decisions should be left to Indigenous communities, but Ottawa must facilitate the opportunity
Indigenous consultation and engagement breaking down divides in Canadian LNG
First Nations LNG Alliance championing responsible development
NYC billboards to feature message about importance of Canada’s energy to Reconciliation
'Partnerships with Canada’s energy sector offer an incredible opportunity to pull our next generation out of poverty'
Quesnel: Trans Mountain Expansion must be completed as Indigenous communities benefit
Killing the project would be devastating for many Indigenous communities along the corridor
New campaign calls on feds to support First Nations’ project ownership ambitions
Indigenous Resource Network says poverty can be solved by providing financial backstops for resource projects on traditional lands
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Indigenous business owner Boomer Desjarlais says oilfield work lifting people out of poverty
Award-winning heavy earthworks company strives to bridge the gap between First Nations and industry
Quesnel: LNG being overlooked as a solution to get remote Indigenous communities off diesel
Natural gas is affordable, reliable and reduces emissions
Imperial signs biggest-ever contracts with Indigenous businesses
'Partaking in these economic activities means everything to our communities'
Quesnel: Carbon capture and storage can be a ticket out of poverty for Indigenous communities
The energy economy and carbon tech sector have become a 'new buffalo'
Coastal GasLink completes first sections of major Canadian natural gas pipeline
Exciting start to 2022 for project’s relationship with Indigenous communities
Indigenous-owned Canadian LNG project advances
Ksi Lisims LNG can help respond to climate change while allowing for economic development
How the Trans Mountain Expansion is uncovering history
Massive archaeological program underway with support by Indigenous communities
Oilpatch careers in Canada offer opportunity for innovation
'If you look for it, there’s always somewhere you can climb a little bit higher'
Knowledge Keeper: Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO Justin Bourque shares his vision for the future of Indigenous equity in the energy industry
Community leader with rich history on the land leveraging industry awareness to bring new approach
Indigenous leader looks to build bridges between First Nations and energy industry
Indigenous Resource Network's Robert Merasty eyes community development through partnerships with oil and gas
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Indigenous businesses awarded $1.3 billion in Trans Mountain expansion contracts in 2021 alone
Project benefits to Indigenous communities increasing
How Quebecers benefit from oil and gas
Fuel, jobs, and energy security
Indigenous leaders say activists threaten prosperity for Canadian First Nations
Protesters target bankers as First Nations groups make appeal for crucial capital for oil and gas projects
Hollywood protest against Coastal GasLink ignores Indigenous project ownership
Debunking five myths about a critical Canadian natural gas pipeline
Energy, environment, economy at equilibrium in Edson
Mayor, businesses in booming Alberta town focused on sharing story of balance
Quesnel: Coastal GasLink attack an assault on the Indigenous communities who will be project owners
Eco-fundamentalists believe they are standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities, even as they attack the foundations of their livelihood
BC leaders condemn ‘vile’ attack on Coastal GasLink pipeline workers
'I hope they are charged with attempted murder'