Elements Winter 2020

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

COLOMBIA OUTREACH IRC INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH

FROM RECONCILIATION TO RECONCILE-ACTION

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CANADA’S FIRST NATIONS ENERGY PUBLICATION

GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW WINTER - 2020

2019 HIGHLIGHTS

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CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO PRESIDENT/CEO STEPHEN BUFFALO

CANADA’S FIRST NATIONS ENERGY PUBLICATION

Winter - 2020

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STEVE SADDLEBACK DIRECTOR & EDITOR IN CHIEF

MESSAGE FROM NEBCE WELCOME TO 2020

AON NEWSLETTER

GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW 2019 INDIGENOUS ENERGY CONFERENCE

2019 DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CONFERENCE 2020 - VANCOUVER, BC

PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE TAKEOVER OF IOGC

PROFILE SPOTLIGHT GREGORY JOHN

EDUCATION PROFILE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW / PIPELINE 101

KAKEHASHI PROJECT BUSINESS CENTRE PARTICIPATES IN ASIA PACIFIC FOUNDATION PROGRAM

COLOMBIA OUTREACH IRC INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH

FROM RECONCILIATION TO RECONCILE-ACTION TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION OF CANADA

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A MESSAGE FROM STEPHEN BUFFALO, PRESIDENT/CEO IRC Tansi. I send greetings to all our political leaders, industry supporters and friends of IRC. We are happy to bring you another edition of Elements that showcases some of our main activities of the year. NEBCE was established nearly 10 years ago as a conduit between industry and First Nations, to establish relationships that are mutually beneficial and to ensure that First Nations participate meaningfully in the energy sector through employment, capacity and business development programs.

Our oil and gas industry continues to face head winds due to fierce competition from the US and other major producers which has drastically impacted the selling price and marketability of our oil and gas. Domestically, the regressive policies of the Federal Liberal Government such as Bill C-48 and C-69 and other policies relating to major projects are chasing investments away from Canada and making us less competitive in the international market. Our First Nations oil and gas producers are hurting as well due to this impasse. Available data indicates that royalties and production on First Nations lands have declined by more than 50% in the past one year and continue to decline with many of the operators getting out of First Nations oil and gas business.

As an advocacy organization representing the interests of First Nations oil and gas producers, we have chosen to speak out in support of the Canadian energy sector which is one of the best regulated sectors in the world. Our members have benefitted from this industry in the past and hopefully will continue to do so in the future. The Major Projects Conference that we are hosting in February 2020 is an opportunity for us to talk openly about how we can make Canada work again by including Indigenous people in major projects as employees, business people and equity owners. This is the way forward for Canada. The IRC and NEBCE are happy to be part of this process.

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Welcome to 2020! We have a great issue of elements lined up for you from discussions of timely topics such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Industry commitment to leaving positive impacts in communities. In this issue we highlight Gregory John, a member of the Metis community in Alberta and a part of the team of the Canadian Energy Centre.

IRC/NEBCE recently participated in presentations and outreach in Colombia and Japan, both of which are feature stories with this issue.

We wish you all a successful 2020. As always please contact us to hear more about the content or to be connected with any of those with elements magazine.

Steve Saddleback Director, National Energy Business Centre of Excellence (NEBCE) Indian Resource Council of Canada

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AON NEWSLETTER As a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk services. Aon currently works with 50% of First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities across Canada.

The NationsPLUS insurance program provides tailored insurance coverage to the Indigenous communities; group benefits and pension program that have been developed through continuous consultation with Indigenous clients to address the cultural gap within conventional insurance programs. Aon offers risk management services to the First Nation communities that provide education, training, and risk awareness, in part of this Aon assists in training of their own risk management personnel.

Aon continues to support and is a member of the CCAB, AFOA(regional and national), CANDO and numerous local associations throughout our local offices throughout Canada. In part of supporting communities, Aon is involved with numerous grass roots movements such as the CCWalk and the Moose Hide Campaign. Aon provides financial and in-kind support and attendance of both local and national events such as National Indigenous Cultural Expo, pow wows, community meetings and treaty days.

As a leading global professional services, Aon will continue to bring their expertise and commitment to the Indigenous communities.

As a part of our corporate commitment, Aon is committed to No: 92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations. As a part of their commitment to building respectful relationship with the Indigenous communities and bringing cross-cultural awareness and a deeper understanding to their employees, Aon continues to provide town hall meetings that hosts Indigenous leadership and elders to share their stories of their history, culture and customs.

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GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW 2019 INDIGENOUS ENERGY CONFERENCE The Indian Resource Council hosted the Indigenous Energy Pavilion at the 51st Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta this past June. The Global Petroleum Show is the largest energy tradeshow and conference in North America. The Pavilion featured the Indigenous Energy Conference (IEC) on the show floor at the GPS. The IEC provided global attendees the opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures from across Canada, along with wise practices in engagement while learning about the importance of balance with the environment and economic development. Participants were treated to opening ceremonies hosted by Emcee Hal Eagletail and exhibition performances of Pow Wow dancers from the Treaty 7 area.

The conference featured 45-minute presentations by Companies participating in the Indigenous Energy Pavilion followed by 45-minute presentations on culture and learning opportunities for Global attendees.

TOP:GPS 2019 AWARD WINNERS, MIDDLE LEFT: LARRY KAIDA, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO - IRC, LOWA BEEBE, AND STEVE SADDLEBACK, DIRECTOR - NEBCE ATTEND THE 51ST ANNUAL GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW, BOTTOM: INDIGENOUS ENERGY PAVILION MEETING ROOM

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The IEC was well received by participants leading to further opportunities for Global engagement with countries including Columbia and Japan (stories featured later in this issue).

IRC WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL ATTENDEES INCLUDING: • Heart Lake First Nation Group of Companies www.heartlakegroupofcompanies.com • First Nations Major Projects Coalition www.fnmpc.ca • Top Notch Oilfield Contracting Services www.tnoc.ca • Ermineskin Resource Development Inc. www.ermineskin.ca/resource-development • Indian Oil and Gas Canada www.pgic-iogc.gc.ca • Bitcrude www.bitcrude.ca • Spirit Staffing www.spiritstaffing.com • Circle for Aboriginal Relations Society www.cfarsociety.com • Comec Energy Services www.comec.ca • Total Containment Inc. www.totalcontainment.ca • D Jean Enterprises www.djeanent.com TOP: LOWA BEEBE AND LINDA CHIPESIA, IOGC IRC LIASION WELCOME YOUNG GPS DELEGATES TO THE INDIGENOUS ENERGY PAVILION SHARING INFOMRATION ON INDIGENOUS INVOLVMENT IN THE ENERGY SECTOR. BOTTOM: BOOMER AND JUDY DESJARLAIS PRESENT TO GPS ATTENDEES AT THE INDIGENOUS ENERGY CONFERENCE

Outcomes from the Global Petroleum Show included outreach work from the Business centre with International Organizations including The United Nations, Government of Canada – International Trade Commission – Colombia, and the Organización Nacional Indígena de Colombia (ONIC) story featured later in this issue.

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2019 DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES A historic development of advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in B.C. began with the introduction of Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on October 24, 2019. On November 28, 2019, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, SBC 2019, c. 44 (“Declaration Act”) was given Royal Assent.

On January 14, 2020, Indian Resource Council attended The Declaration: Finding a Path to Shared Prosperity Forum in Vancouver, B.C., a positive setting where ideas and views on the new Declaration Act were exchanged. The topics included implementation of the Declaration Act, Aboriginal business opportunities, discussion panels on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.

The Declaration Act with Schedule of the UNDRIP Resolution and ANNEX: the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the UN in 2007 in a nutshell. Why is the Declaration Act important? There is no other law that applies UNDRIP into Canadian law. The main purposes are to align B.C.’s laws and policies with UNDRIP and the constitutional rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada, to implement the Declaration Act and develop relationships with Indigenous governing bodies.

The Declaration Act sets out commitments and definitions in the Interpretation section. The Interpretation section is legally significant referencing Aboriginal rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

The Declaration Act provides for B.C. and an Indigenous governing body to negotiate and develop joint decisionmaking agreements for purposes of reconciliation. A further review of these joint decision-making agreements will be important to determine if the agreements support Indigenous participation and projects.

B.C. will develop an Action Plan with Indigenous peoples to achieve the objectives of the Declaration Act. The annual reporting requirement will monitor progress on the action plan. Reports will be prepared by the Minister in consultation with Indigenous peoples. Annual reports will provide transparency and accountability.

We look forward to the implementation of the Declaration Act and related issues. B.C. is the first province to bring the UNDRIP into provincial law thereby introducing UNDRIP into Canadian and Indigenous politics and law. The federal government will likely table UNDRIP legislation in the future.

What is in the Declaration Act that may be helpful to Indigenous peoples in B.C.? The UNDRIP sets out standards for international human rights and by implementing the Declaration Act, actions for Indigenous self-determination, economic and social opportunities may be achieved.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

SYMPOSIUM ON CONTROL OVER INDIAN OIL AND GAS CANADA

Whereas, the Indian Resource Council (IRC) was founded in 1987 by a group of chiefs representing oil and gas producing First Nations with a mandate among other things, “to support the member First Nations in their efforts to attain full management and control of their oil and natural gas resources, and to ultimately replace and perform the duties of Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC)”; Whereas, the implementation of the mandate to replace IOGC was articulated in a 1996 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the IRC and the Government of Canada designed for First Nations to assume full management and control of their oil and gas resources in a staged take over of IOGC starting with a capacity building phase called co-management, progressing to delegated authority and culminating with a full management phase; Whereas, the co-management phase created a CoManagement Board with representatives from the IRC and the federal government which has been in place since1996 but has had limited success in effectively influencing the activities of the IOGC organization; Whereas, discussion at the 2019 AGM centered on continuing to work with the federal government to pursue any changes desired by member First Nations, specifically, for the IRC engage directly with member First Nations to verify their interest in change from the status quo to First Nations assuming greater control over oil/gas development; Whereas, as a step toward First Nations engagement, the IRC convened a meeting of senior leaders of major oil and gas producers in April 2019 to discuss options for greater control;

Therefore, be it resolved that: That the IRC advise the Government of Canada that it wishes to enter into negotiations forthwith to facilitate First Nations control over IOGC, based upon recognition of First Nations inherent right of self-determination, recognition of the fiduciary relationship between the Crown and First Nations and the paramountcy of Inherent rights, Treaties and Treaty relationships; That the IRC insist upon sufficient multi-year resources to enable it to represent First Nations’ interests; That the IRC report back to member First Nations at the 2020 Annual General Meeting on the progress of the negotiations; and further That nothing in this resolution shall affect or abrogate from the Aboriginal, Treaty and constitutional rights and an jurisdiction and authority of member First Nations including their inherent jurisdiction and sovereignty over existing reserve and traditional territories.

Verified: Stephen Buffalo, President and CEO

Indian Resource Council Date:

October 18, 2019 at Rover Cree Resort, Enoch, Alberta

Whereas, the consensus of the major producers meetings was that it is timely for the IRC to take active measures to take back control over First Nations affairs and to this end, should initiate negotiations to take over control of the operation of IOGC, and Whereas, the elements of a negotiation mandate were presented, discussed, and agreed upon at this Symposium; PAGE 11

GREGORY JOHN

RECONCILIATION IN HIS OWN

He has worked toward it. He carves out his own place through experience and knowledge-gathering. He is forthright about his ability to do it. And ‘it’ now happens to be as the Indigenous Content Producer at the infamous ‘War room”, the United Progressive Conservatives’ Canadian Energy Centre.

In an interview on February 11, 2020, when asked to tell some things about himself, Gregory John did not hesitate to share his journey. He is personable, forthright, and quite prepared to speak about issues close to heart. Greg is an Albertan, born in Lethbridge, raised in Strathmore and now residing in Calgary. He is also a proud member of the Metis Nation of Alberta. While teaching in Strathmore, his mother came to know families from nearby Siksika Reserve. This provided an opportunity to further teach her children about their own Indigenous heritage. During this time, Greg tells that the Wolfleg family adopted them in the traditional way. Through them, he learned Indigenous history from their perspective, traditional teachings and participated in ceremony including a Sundance.

Greg pursued a Bachelor of Commerce professional education at the University of Calgary and is currently set to complete his Executive MBA in 2021. He gained work experience in the oil and gas industry through employment with TransCanada Pipelines and Nexen, Indigenous Relations. During this time, he learned to appreciate and assert his own identity. He wants to best represent the Indigenous community in his work. Greg also owns 2 consulting businesses. Through Four Peaks Consulting, Greg’s philanthropy was successful in securing close to a half million dollars for community and business reconciliation development.

In his role as the Indigenous Content Producer, Greg says he helps to tell Indigenous stories of energy and resource development. He strives to find, write and share these stories ‘with care’. He says he speaks with knowledge and authority. He knows the histories and details of consultation processes, he knows the questions to ask, the information he needs to share and he knows how to speak with communities. He wants to make information relatable and understandable. He is knowledgeable and able to inform about the Indian Act, Matriarchal systems, Hereditary Leadership and Indigenous traditional practices and ways of knowing. Being responsible and accountable is a prevailing value for Greg.

The process of reconciliation is dominant for Greg. Just as he came to reconcile and embrace his own identity, he believes we can all benefit from reconciling our paths.

Through sharing experiences, knowledge and conversation, we can all gain a better life and better country. Greg asserts we all want the same things. He says anger is shown to be a mirror of trauma and tears that have been building up for years we do not have to fight over scraps as there is enough for everyone. Reconciliation gives hope for the larger healing of us all.

For the future, Greg sees that we need alliances to create and manage meaningful opportunities for better lives.

He believes that an Indigenous trade network could be instrumental in industry and energy development and for the Indigenous to Indigenous reconciliation process. In his own unique situation, his mother helped forge for him a path of ‘Indigenous shame to Indigenous pride’.

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS

THE NATIONAL ENERGY BUSINESS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Each year the Indian Resource Council delivers Petroleum Industry Overview / Pipeline 101 courses via the National Energy Business Centre of Excellence. Courses for summer 2019 were delivered in Fort St. John & Kamloops, BC, Edmonton, AB and Llyodminster, SK.

TOP: PIO PARTICIPANTS VISIT MICHELS IN NISKU, AB, MIDDLE: TRANSMOUNTAIN PRESENTS TO PIO PARTICIPANTS IN KAMLOOPS, BC,

Participants of the week-long courses receive Certificates from the Canadian Petroleum Training Institute. The Petroleum Industry Overview provides an introductory overview of Oil and Gas Industry. Participants learn about natural resources (Oil and Gas) in their natural state, how they are extracted, produced, refined and ultimately marketed and consumed. The Petroleum Industry Overview course consists of two and a half days of in-class lectures along with a half day of field session. NEBCE would like to thank Badger Daylighting Inc. (www.badgerinc.com) for their dedication and participation in each of the training sessions held across Western Canada. We are excited to report that students from the PIO/PIPE101 courses have started the employment process with Badger to become Hydrovac Swampers and Operators. NEBCE would also like to thank Precision Drilling (www.precisiondrilling.com) for hosting the students of Central & Northern Alberta in their state-of-the-art facility featuring a digital drilling rig. NEBCE would also like to thank Lisa Whitford, Executive Director of Onion Lake Energy (OLE) for presenting to the class on the exciting work that OLE is involved in.

BOTTOM: LISA WHITFORD OF ONION LAKE ENERGY PRESENTS TO PIO PARTICIPANTS IN LLYODMINSTER, SK.

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PIPELINE 101 NEBCE designs its courses to provide participants with the most diverse experience possible. For Summer 2019 course attendees were treated to guest presentations from TransMountain - Kamloops, BC (www.transmountain.com), the Canadian Energy Regulator (www.cer-rec.gc.ca), and Indian Oil and Gas Canada (www.pgiciogc.gc.ca). Pipeline 101 covers the lifecycle of Pipelines from concept and design, consultation and engagement, construction, operations and maintenance, lifecycle monitoring and environment regulations to reclamation and remediation. NEBCE would like to thank Michels – Central and Northern Alberta (www.michelscanada. com) and Bandit Pipeline – Llyodminster, AB (www.banditenergy.ca) for hosting our students at your facilities.

Contact the NEBCE office today if you would like more information on any of the courses and to register for an upcoming course.

BADGER DAYLIGHTING DEMONSTRATES THEIR HYDROVAC EQUIPMENT TO PIPELINE 101 PARTICIPANTS IN LLYODMINSTER, SK. BOTTOM: PIPE 101 CLASS VISIT TO BANDIT ENERGY

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NATIONAL ENERGY BUSINESS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE TAKES PART IN THE KAKEHASHI PROJECT TO CREATE INTERNATIONAL TIES WITH JAPAN. After a short 24 hours back from inspirational meetings with ONIC, United Nations, Government of Canada and others in Bogota, Colombia. I found myself on a plane destined for Tokyo Narita as part of the Kakehashi Project (An annual project organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation). I along with 8 others (4 Indigenous Leaders including Chief Sharleen Gale of Fort Nelson First Nation, Kayla Stephenson Lawyer from Curve Lake First Nation, Gregory John Metis from Alberta and Myself) from across Canada were selected to take part in a week-long agenda filled with meetings with senior parliamentary and business representatives from across Japan while also learning about the Japanese culture and ways of life.

The experience was surreal at times as I can say thought I would like to one day visit Japan however I had put this to the back of the list of “One day I will” pile. After a few short hours trying to adjust as quickly as possible to the 14-hour time change we were thrust into the Parliament building in Central Tokyo to meet with representatives from the Japanese Government welcoming our contingent to the country. Recognizing an opportunity like this does not happen very often, I brought a stack of information with me to discuss with our new friends. We shared our history of Japanese-Canadian history, current challenges, and opportunities to work on projects going forward. Japanese officials noted that they are looking to Canada as a leader and long-term partners for energy as we are a global leader in clean natural resource development.

We shared the same sentiment that Canada is a Global leader in energy development and we look forward to finding shared solutions together.

The week was spent meeting with leaders from companies such as Fujitsu and organizations such as the Japanese Business Federation all while learning about Japanese history and culture.

For more information on the Kakehashi Project read up on fellow participant Gregory John’s article at: www.canadianenergycentre.ca/what-four-indigenousleaders-told-japan-about-the-value-of-canadian-energyand-partnerships/ And visit the Asia Pacific Foundation website at www.asiapacific.ca/education/kakehashi-project Thank you to the Asia Pacific Foundation for hosting our delegation and the opportunity to create new friendships and business partners in Japan. To hear more about this exchange or to be connected to those involved please contact the IRC office.

TOP LEFT: YOUTH IN JAPAN DRESS IN TRADITIONAL REGALIA AND VISIT THE SHRINE TO PRAY FOR GOOD THINGS AND THE PEOPLE. THIS YOUNG GIRL JUST CAME BACK FROM TAKING PART IN THE CEREMONY AND STOPPED TO BRIEFLY TALK AND TAKE A PICTURE. TOP RIGHT: A PHOTO FROM A TYPICAL NARROW STREET IN TOKYO, JAPAN, BOTTOM RIGHT: KAKEHASHI PROJECT PARTICIPANTS MEET WITH THE MINSTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.

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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

TOP: NEBCE DIRECTOR STEVE SADDLEBACK MEETS WITH INDIGENOUS LEADERS FROM ONIC, REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE UNITED NATIONS, THE TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE IN COLOMBIA, GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, AND THE CANADIAN PETROLEUM TRAINING INSTITUTE, MIDDLE: THE NEBCE DIRECTOR PRESENTS TO DELEGATES OF THE CUMBRE DEL PETROLEO Y GAS, BOTTOM: ARTISTS CAPTURE OF THE MEETING HELD IN

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November 2019 the Director of NEBCE was invited to speak at the Cumbre del Petroleo y Gas – The Summit in Bogota, Colombia. This event is the premier natural resource event in Colombia held each year attended by over 3,500 delegates from around the world. During the trip the Director had the opportunity to meet with members from the Canadian Trade Commission in Colombia, the Organizacion Nacional Indigena de Colombia (ONIC) and the United Nations. During the day of talks, ONIC expressed concerns about their past experiences with the Natural Resource Industry in Colombia. They (ONIC) recognized that they need to have a working relationship with the Industry and expressed an interest to learn about the experience of Indigenous communities in Canada. The director shared the history of the Indian Resource Council including videos, current updates on the Modernization of the Indian Oil and Gas Act, Regulations, Education programs and Advocacy work that is being done by the IRC. The representatives of the ONIC, Government of Canada and the United Nations acknowledged that this is one of the first times a circle like this has been formed in Colombia and they are excited to work together to advance these talks into the future. The group has agreed that there will be meetings held in 2020. If you would like to be connected to ONIC or find out more information on this trip, please contact the IRC office.

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FROM RECONCILIATION TO RECONCILE-ACTION In June 2008 Canada created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) in order to begin addressing the tragic stories left behind as a result of the residential schools. As part of the commission’s duties, it produced a final report which was released in December 2015. The report identifies 94 calls to action in order to support reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous Peoples and includes the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). As part of delivering on these calls to action, the commission outlines organizations such as provincial and federal departments, educational and religious institutions and the corporate sector to assist in responding to these recommendations.

While much work is to be done in implementing all 94 recommendations outlined in the TRC final report, provincial and federal departments, educational and religious institutions and the corporate sector have taken proactive steps that focus on these calls to action by developing new programs, initiatives and recognitions of Indigenous cultural awareness and acknowledgement.

As part of call to action # 92 under business and reconciliation, the TRC specifically identifies its appeal to the corporate sector to adopt and implement the UNDRIP as part of the overall reconciliation frame work. Under this call to action, the TRC asks the corporate sector to implement its principles and standards to corporate policy.

This includes meaningful consultation, fair and equitable access to employment, training and education opportunities in the corporate sector and to provide awareness for management to assist in better understanding the historical and cultural background of Indigenous communities neighbouring company operations. Many companies are developing internal strategies to support this framework that compliments the spirit and intent of recommendation #92.

For example, Cenovus Energy recently announced its commitment to providing $10 million per year for five years to build new homes in Indigenous Communities that are within proximity to their oil sands operations in northern Alberta. The company intends to work closely with these communities to ensure local participation in the building and maintenance of these new homes.

ATCO focuses its efforts on building mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities by assisting in economic opportunities through business partnerships.

Through these partnerships, ATCO has been instrumental in the creation of businesses on reserve by providing different options of ownership and financial models, in order to support the unique needs of the Nation.

MEG Energy has been successful in establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with the communities that are within proximity to company operations and was recently awarded the 2019 Community Award for Efforts in Indigenous Consultation through Bowen Staffing.

Smaller companies such as EnTrust Engagement are also looking at ways to bridge the gap between the corporate sector and Indigenous communities. EnTrust Engagement provides services to Indigenous communities to enhance capacity and to support successful participation in economic opportunities that are within their territory. EnTrust also works to develop inclusion strategies with corporations that want meaningful involvement of indigenous peoples and communities in their business.

These are just a few companies that are doing good work towards implementing call to action #92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Report, many others need to be recognized for their efforts as well. While much work has been done in order to establish a new relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples, much work has yet to be done by the corporate sector to continue to develop and/or enhance initiatives to move Canada as a whole, closer from reconciliation to reconcile-action.

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$4.6 billion$4.6 spentbillion in Canadian spent incommunities, Canadian communities, including $240 including million $240 with Indigenous million with suppliers Indigenous suppliers Total Total rights-of-way rights-of-way Total Total rights-of-way rights-of-way incidents incidents (2011–2018) (2011–2018) incidents incidents (2011–2018) (2011–2018) Total Total rights-of-way rights-of-way Total Total rights-of-way incidents rights-of-way incidents (2011–2018) incidents (2011–2018) incidents (2011–2018) (2011–2018) Natural Natural gas gas Natural Liquids Natural Liquids gas gasspent collectively Liquids Liquids In 2018, CEPA members In 2018, collectively CEPA members almost $4.6spent billionalmost to $4.6 billion to Natural gas obtain gas Natural Liquids Natural Liquids gas and gas Liquids Liquids obtainNatural personnel, services, personnel, supplies services, equipment supplies from andlocal equipment from local sources, includingsources, $240 million including from$240 Indigenous millionsuppliers. from Indigenous suppliers.

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