Sunday, November 30, 2025
FNMPC Annual Conference
9th Annual FNMPC Conference: The Next Seven Generations: Our Shared Future Sheraton Centre, Toronto April 29 – May 1, 2026 Click HERE for more information.
FNMPC releases resource to support Indigenous-led assessment
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and Firelight announced the release of a new co-published primer: ‘An Introduction to Indigenous Led Assessment: Key Considerations and Principles’. This resource is designed to support Indigenous Nations in exercising their authority to lead…
FNMPC makes case for improving impact assessment efficiency and effectiveness
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced the release of their primer on Improving Impact Assessment Efficiency & Effectiveness – a new discussion paper offering practical, Indigenous-informed solutions for improving the quality and fairness of federal impact assessments and regulatory processes. Grounded…
Government of Canada introduces legislation to advance nation-building projects
The Government of Canada has introduced new legislation, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which it says will remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility,…
Day 1 at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s Annual Conference
Indigenous nations—both in Canada and around the world—are increasingly influencing global businesses, particularly in natural resources and foreign investments. The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) 8th annual conference: Valuing Reconciliation in Global Markets opened in Toronto with the first…
Canada celebrates launch of the $5B Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the $5-billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, in addition to announcing an additional $6.2-million investment in seven Indigenous-led energy and forestry projects in British Columbia through the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program.…
FNMPC announces passing of executive director and CEO Niilo Edwards
It is with profound sadness that the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) shared the passing of Chief Executive Officer, Niilo Edwards, ICD.D, after a sudden and unexpected turn in his fight against cancer. Niilo was not only a leader…
A Seat at the Table
Indigenous equity participation in infrastructure is key to achieving net-zero and reconciliation Canada will not achieve Indigenous reconciliation or reach net-zero carbon emissions without Indigenous equity participation. The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) is counting on the federal government…
Federal government lays out ambitious housing plans in Budget 2024
The federal government’s Budget 2024, previewed with numerous announcements over the past few weeks, not surprisingly was heavy with housing-related spending, with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals laying out a strategy to unlock 3.87 million new homes by 2031. Key measures included…
New partnership between FNMPC and U of Ottawa’s Positive Energy (PE) Program
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and the University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy (PE) program announced the launch of a new partnership between the two organizations. The partnership features collaboration on research, training and outreach for policy, regulation, and…
Advance projects with full Indigenous participation: First Nations Major Projects Coalition
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), representing its 140+ member nations, led a multi-sector delegation in Ottawa to advocate for the introduction of a National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program by the upcoming 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The delegation has held…
FNMPC conference showcases importance of Indigenous-led infrastructure projects
More than 1,500 people gathered in Vancouver at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s (FNMPC) annual conference showcasing how the inclusion of Indigenous nations throughout a company’s value chain is a competitive advantage in getting major projects approved, funded, built,…
FNMPC conference to share Indigenous values defining our sustainable future
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s The Values Driven Economy (TVDE) conference taking place April 24-25 at the Westin, Bayshore, Vancouver, will provide an Indigenous-led perspective on major projects. The conference showcases world class keynote speakers, Indigenous equity deals, and…
FNMPC leads new coalition in support of global and domestic climate change
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), First Nations Climate Initiative (FNCI), and the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) announced a coalition to invest and build necessary infrastructure and export B.C.’s bounty of low carbon natural resources, food, and…
Cenovus joins First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s Sustaining Partners Program
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced Cenovus Energy Inc. (Cenovus) as a new member of its Sustaining Partners Program. The program furthers FNMPC’s ability to advance relationships between its members and the private sector on issues of mutual interest.…
HydroOne partners with First Nations on new capital transmission line projects
In partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One announced its new equity partnership model with First Nations on new capital transmission line projects with a value exceeding $100 million. Hydro One’s equity model will offer First Nations…
FNMPC releases Toward Net Zero by 2050 post-conference report
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition announced the release of the Toward Net Zero by 2050 post-conference report, “The only road to net zero runs through Indigenous lands.” Canada and the United States are both accelerating their energy transition to…
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 advance relationships between its members and the private sector on issues of mutual interest. IBI…
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 Indigenous clients. The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced the launch of the FNMPC…
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) program. This funding is part of the Budget 2022 commitment of $100 million over five…
Sharing Indigenous success stories in infrastructure at FNMPC conference
ReNew Canada is proud to be the media sponsor of this year’s FNMPC 5th Annual IEE Conference: Toward Net Zero by 2050. To help share some of the great stories around Indigenous involvement in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects,…
Reaching net zero targets includes working with Indigenous people
Canada and the United States will not meet their Net Zero Targets without the full inclusion of Indigenous people. Here’s why. By Mark Podlasly and Kate Finn Canada and the United States must achieve net zero carbon neutrality by 2050…
Towards Net Zero by 2050: FNMPC’s 5th Annual Industry Engagement Event
Taking place April 25th & 26th, 2022 at the Westin Bayshore, Coast Salish Territory Across North America, most of the proposed solutions for achieving net zero by 2050 rely on using Indigenous lands and resources to build clean solutions worth…
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 its members and the private sector on issues of mutual interest. The initial program…