The First Nations Major Projects Coalition is hosting its third annual Industry Engagement Event in Prince George next month.
The two-day event is focused on providing the member First Nations with the support to build relationships with industry that leads to buisness opportunities and economic growth, according to a press release issued by the group. The event happens March 2-3 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Prince George.
"Delegates at the third annual Industry Engagement Event will also learn more abou tthe tools the coalition has created to help support our First Nations members when they are considering particiption in a major project in their territories," coalition executive director Niilo Edwards said in a press release. "We have new tools to help members assess the effects of projects on the social and economic cornerstones of communities, assessment of projects on indigenous culture, how to ensure meaningful integration of indigenous knowledge into major project assessments, assessments on impacts to indigenous health, and assessment of projects on indigenous land use."
One of the planned highlights of the event include a keynote address by National Bank Fianancial managing director Steven Fleckenstein. Fleckenstein will speak to "the changing financial landscape of Indigenous participation in major projects," and how First Nations can access capital to purchase a stake in projects.
The opening conference palnel will address Indigenous ownership of electricity infrastructure.
For more information, go online to www.fnmpc.ca.
