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 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 avearge in support of community programs since 2012
Source: BMO Capital Markets
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B.C. First Nations move closer to realizing LNG projects
Haisla, Nisga’a Nations advancing two major natural gas export opportunities
Line 3 replacement helps Native American community curb poverty, says Indigenous business owner
‘We wanted to let other people know that all the Native Americans don't oppose the pipeline’
The next generation of Canadian nation building
Not-for-profit championing Indigenous-led multi-modal resource corridors to advance unity, prosperity and sustainability
Indigenous-owned pipeline and construction company sees explosive growth
Steel River Group earns honour as Canada's fastest growing start-up with philosophy of 'people first, revenue later'
New Canadians playing increasingly important role in Canadian oil and gas
Jobs bring opportunity for higher quality of life and contribution to a better world
Trans Mountain expansion boosting communities as peak construction begins
Workforce of more than 9,000 helping offset lost tourism activity in B.C.
Minnesotans stand up for Line 3 as protestors try to obstruct construction
'Lawmakers and citizens alike should be celebrating Enbridge and its incredible investment'
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Indigenous businesses see major growth in the oil sands
'Producers want to work with them because they are good at what they do, not just because they are Aboriginal'
Students see bright employment future in Canada’s oil and gas sector
'There's a misconception that young people don't want to get into the oil and gas industry, and it’s just not true'
Guest commentary: Anti-Trans Mountain report by Simon Fraser University ignores substantial benefits to Indigenous communities
Project provides real-life opportunities for Indigenous Canadians during a time of high unemployment and economic instability
A Matter of Fact: Trans Mountain Expansion benefitting Indigenous communities
Partnerships between pipeline project and First Nations providing jobs, training, economic opportunity and environmental oversight
Minnesota coalition stands behind Line 3 as businesses see ‘dramatic’ pickup
‘We cannot immediately replace what was lost last year but Line 3 is making a major difference’
Artist aims to use reclamation paintings to change the conversation about Canadian oil and gas
Counter-message stands out at environmental issues-focused exhibition in Vancouver
First Nation chief says Keystone XL project a lifeline for Indigenous communities
‘This could change the outlook of all First Nations in Canada and the US’
Faces of energy: A look at the women and men who power the industry
Canada's oil and gas sector as diverse as the nation it serves