In September 2022, 23 First Nation and Métis communities made history by acquiring an 11.57% interest in seven Enbridge-operated pipelines in the Athabasca region of northern Alberta for C$1.12 billion.Three years later, participants in what was then the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership in North America, continue to benefit from the equity investment known as […]
Read more »Nearly six years ago, JGC Fluor Joint Venture became the prime contractor responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the LNG Canada Project, which is being built on the traditional territory of Haisla Nation in Kitimat, British Columbia.At that time, Fluor began leading Indigenous engagement, which was being built on a foundation of strong […]
Read more »With the increase in not only traditional projects, but also projects in carbon capture, hydrogen, biodiesel, and other non-traditional spaces, it is more important than ever to ensure that we are collaborating and building new relationships within supply chain to come up with smart solutions that address all facets of safety, cost, schedule, and quality. By […]
Read more »Enbridge and partners recently unveiled the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership transaction in North America to date.The continent’s leading energy infrastructure company and 23 northern Alberta First Nation and Métis communities made the announcement on September 28, 2022 in Edmonton. Through a newly-created organization called Athabasca Indigenous Investments (Aii), the landmark agreement sees the communities […]
Read more »The fund is redefining venture capital from an Indigenous perspective to drive economic inclusion and prosperity among Indigenous Peoples in Canada Vancouver – Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, North America’s only Indigenous-led and owned venture capital intermediary, launched its second fund today (Raven Fund II) with an initial close of $46M, and a target size of $75M. Raven […]
Read more »Supporting and investing in communities can create a substantial impact on society. Knowing that extra help and resources make a big difference, Pomerleau creates opportunities that give back to communities, causes and people, including initiatives revolving around Indigenous peoples.In November 2021, Pomerleau launched its Community Engagement Program. “The program has evolved from our existing donations […]
Read more »Change occurs when promises are put into action. Before developing their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report and platform, Pomerleau was already finding ways to include Indigenous peoples and perspectives into their work.They codified their commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous relations with this guiding principle: Making Indigenous peoples their business partners. They recognize that all […]
Read more »This June, Pomerleau launched Perspective, their new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance platform. Perspective focuses on the company’s ESG goals for the future and measures the overall success of their initiatives.The launch of Perspective is more than symbolic. It is a call to action. It draws upon guidelines that will help the company consider […]
Read more »Photo Credits: Canadian Energy Centre, Donovan (left) and Jon (right) In championing economic reconciliation for Indigenous communities, it’s important to put words into action. This is the guiding principle behind the Totem Training Program, an Alberta-based initiative that is opening pathways for Indigenous peoples in skilled labor as well as trades.The program was created by Métis […]
Read more »Why checking into an investment opportunity pays offThere are profitable business opportunities, and there are predatory ones. Recognizing the difference upfront can save a lot of money and legal issues down the road.“Any time a First Nation investor is presented with a business opportunity, it pays for them to do their research to ensure the […]
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