First Nations Major Projects Coalition

Background of the organization

The First Nations Fisheries Council of BC (FNFC) is a First Nations fisheries organization, mandated under the BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan to support First Nations in protecting and advancing their Aboriginal Title, Rights and Treaty Rights as they relate to fisheries and aquatic resources. As a provincial organization, FNFC’s priorities are to meet and engage with First Nations in BC on fisheries and aquatic resource priorities, form collaborative relationships among First Nations and First Nations organizations, and work together to build coherent process and cohesive voices on fisheries and other aquatic resource matters. FNFC is not a rights-and title-holding organization. FNFC’s role is to provide information and resources, and support First Nations’ positions where their collective interests align.

Project description

Funding will support Indigenous-led clean energy projects and interprovincial transmission advocacy. FNMPC will provide technical and financial guidance to First Nations and advance the National Indigenous Electrification Strategy through project support, publications, and capacity building.