b'LIQUIFIED NATURAL GASConcept plant for the liquefaction infrastructure and export terminal at Grassy Point, Placentia BaySo, number one, hes already establishedin such a large project that much moreshores. For LNG NL to enter into a part-an amazing degree of progressive lead- significant. The Nation does not havenership with Miawpukek is a testament ership and helped advanced his FirstTreaty Rights afforded to other Nationsto the companys commitment to the Nation, Miawpukek, not only on-reserve,in the region, as they were consideredIndigenous peoples in the area, regard-but off-reserve, Power says.immigrants on the island by the federalless of their status with Treaty Rights. government. Its a claim Chief Joe refutes Miawpukekhashadtofightmoreas their oral history talks of their peopleMiawpukek First Nation is by no means systemic barriers than most First Nationshaving intimate knowledge of the islanda rich or large Nation, yet its growth has over the years, making their partnershipbefore the first Europeans arrived on thebeen significant over the past 60 years. Chief Joe recalls that in the 1960s, the Nation had no running water, no roads and no access. Jobs were hard to come by and it was difficult for the community to make a living on the coastal waters. Systemic barriers were imposed by We are#AeconProud to both the federal government and the church. But instead of accepting them, continue to partner withthe Nation pursued a path to economic Indigenous communities on theindependence under Chief Joe. We development of industry-leadingrefused to accept that we are going on infrastructure and employmentwelfare, we refused to be denied our opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.education by the church, and we refused to be denied our language and culture, Aecon released its inauguralhe says. Reconciliation Action Plan, reaffirming its commitment to collaborativelyBy incrementally growing their economy seek meaningful ways to engage inthroughsmallinvestmentsintheir reconciliation by continuously workingcommunity, fishing and other ventures, in unison with Indigenous Peoples. Miawpukek First Nation took charge of their economic destiny. This included READ MORE AT: building a working relationship with aecon.com/IndigenousRelationsLNG NL. I have known Leo for many years now, says Chief Joe. We have a 18A CCAB PUBLICATION2023'