First Nations Major Projects Coalition
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First Nations Major Projects Coalition is an organization that advances First Nations regulatory and economic participation in major projects.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- May 2021: The First Nations Major Projects Coalition was represented by Mark Podlasly at the 2021 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase.[2]
- September 2022: The coalition supports the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and Aamjiwnaang First Nation regarding transmission projects on their lands. The organization's leadership suggested that the Hydro One equity model should be emulated by other transmission infrastructure providers in Canada.[3]
- April 2024: The organization released a new cultural rights toolkit on April 22, 2024, to support member communities in evaluating major project impacts. The coalition provides technical support, capacity building, and advice on corporate structures and environmental protection to its members. The group collaborated with several First Nations and the Anishinabek Nation to develop the Spirit of the Land resource.[4]
- February 2025: The coalition collaborated with the Anishinabek Nation to create The Spirit of the Land toolkit released in April 2024.[5]
- February 2025: The coalition collaborated with the Anishinabek Nation to develop and launch the Spirit of the Land toolkit in 2024. Its vice-president of environmental services, Angel Ransom, provided technical expertise for the initiative.[6]
- March 2025: The First Nations Major Projects Coalition seeks to secure equity share in ownership for major projects with at least $100 million in community investment. The First Nations Major Projects Coalition has members in almost every jurisdiction in Canada and plans to expand into Nunavut.[7]
- April 2025: The organization supports its members in gaining equity positions in major resource and infrastructure projects across Canada. As of April 2025, it provides business capacity support for 18 major projects with a combined capital cost exceeding $45 billion. The coalition is hosting its eighth annual conference in April 2025 to discuss Indigenous participation in global markets.[8]
- February 2026: Jesse McCormick served as the Senior Vice-President of Research, Innovation, and Legal Affairs for this organization. The coalition works to support First Nations economic involvement in large-scale developments.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pape Salter Teillet LLP further expands Aboriginal and Treaty rights leadership with the addition of Jesse McCormick as Senior Counsel", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "2021 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase to highlight Indigenous voices on economic reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Hydro One launches industry-leading 50-50 equity model with First Nations on new large-scale transmission line projects", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Spirit of the Land’ Cultural Rights and Interests Toolkit released", Anishinabek News, 26 April 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum 2025 Everything is Connected", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Spirit of the Land consideration essential", Anishinabek News, 25 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake citizen offers insight on Indigenous rights and engagement at Toronto conference", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations Major Projects Coalition to host Canada’s largest Indigenous economic conference in Toronto, spotlighting Indigenous leadership in global markets", Anishinabek News, 19 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).