Friday, June 13, 2025
IBI Group joins FNMPC’s Sustaining Partners Program
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced IBI Group as a new member of its Sustaining Partners Program. The program furthers FNMPC’s ability to…
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EllisDon partners for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site in Toronto
EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors. Located at 140 Merton…
Permit expands testing area for Fort Nelson First Nation geothermal project
The province of British Columbia has awarded a second geothermal permit to Fort Nelson First Nation to advance development of the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project…
Canada and the ɬaʔamɩn Nation announce important infrastructure investments
The Government of Canada announced funding for major investments for ɬaʔamɩn Nation’s infrastructure goals across its water and sewer systems, drainage, roads, bridges, and community…
FNMPC launches member-owned, professional consulting practice
The FNMPC Advisory Centre has been established to provide Indigenous-focused strategic advisory on capital projects and ESG guidance to the private sector, public sector, and…
Funding to help FNMPC to advance Indigenous participation in natural resource projects
Natural Resources Canada announced $13.5 million in funding for the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) as part of the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP)…
NWMO advisory body enhances national infrastructure project with Indigenous knowledge
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Council of Elders and Youth is an independent advisory body that is instrumental in providing counsel on the application…
Edmonton’s first major roadway to be given a Cree name
Qualico Communities celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day by hosting the grand opening of the newly completed Maskêkosihk Trail. This 2-kilometre stretch of arterial road is…
National Indigenous People Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures,…
Indigenous-led redevelopment project approved by Vancouver City Council
The Heather Lands project became the largest Indigenous-led redevelopment to advance in Vancouver after City Council approved the rezoning of the site at a public…
CIB investment to support Kahkewistahaw Landing Infrastructure project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has achieved financial close on a $15.4 million loan to Kahkewistahaw Business Landing Limited Partnership, wholly owned by Kahkewistahaw First Nation (KFN). The CIB’s…
New program to help advance opportunities for First Nations
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced the launch of its Sustaining Partners Program. The program furthers FNMPC’s ability to advance relationships between…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and…
First Nations announce equity share in NL offshore energy project
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and Miawpukek First Nation (MFN) announced plans to work together towards increased equity participation in the LNG Newfoundland…
New group forms to provide a voice for Indigenous-owned construction companies
In response to the growing need for a truly representative voice for Indigenous construction companies, a group of local Indigenous construction businesses have banded together…
Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets
A new report from the Pembina Institute shows that Indigenous communities have been largely prevented from moving ahead with renewable energy projects despite the B.C.…
Canada and Ontario invest in new Indigenous Cultural Centre at Algoma University
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced joint funding for a new Indigenous Cultural Centre at Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma University. The federal government is investing…
Infrastructure investments for PEI First Nation community
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced funding for active transportation and social infrastructure for the Abegweit First Nation community. Investments will support…
CIB launches Indigenous community infrastructure initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently announced the launch of the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), with a target to invest at least $1 billion…
Keeyask, Canada’s newest hydro project, complete ahead of schedule
Renewable electricity has started being produced at Keeyask Generating Station in Manitoba, six-months ahead of the project’s control schedule. A further six units will be…
Yukon tables investments for infrastructure and renewable energy
Yukon Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver has tabled a $1.79 billion budget that includes significant investments in community infrastructure and renewable energy projects. “Having…
Sixth agreement reached in Yukon Resource Gateway project
The Government of Yukon and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun have reached a project agreement to upgrade the Silver Trail from the Klondike Highway…
Research on climate change impacts to northern transportation infrastructure
Today the Government of Canada announced investment for an important new climate change adaptation research project under the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative. Northern infrastructure is…
Location and commitment announced for Yukon Energy project
Yukon Energy has announced that a site on Robert Service Way near the Alaska Highway will be the future home of its grid-scale energy storage…