b"SECTOR FEATUREThe purpose of these roundtables was to highlight the ways in which First Nation Rights, interests, and values could be embedded into Canadas critical mineralsThis investment gives us a seat at the sector, says Shaun Fantauzzo, FNMPCs vice president of policy. These elements are significantly important for the successtable. It allows us to voice our concerns of major critical minerals projects in Canada, from exploration and extractionand influence decision making. all the way to recycling.Roundtable participants emphasizedDerek Archibald, Deputy Chief, Taykwa Tagamou Nationthe importance of access to capital, meaningful engagement, early involvement, and support for First Nations to assess opportunities on their own terms. Many spoke about economic reconciliation and how a stronger Indigenous presence in the sectorcould support self-determination andlocal priorities. For Photinie Koutsavlis, vice president of economic affairs and climate change at the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), the roundtables provided a space to listen and collaborate. This was an opportunity to learn more about the obstacles First%($5&/$:Nations face when looking to invest in,1'8675,(6mining projects, as well as explorereal-world solutions with FNMPC andits members. Major Projects Indigenous Engagement Consulting/NegotiationWe saw significant interest from our members in learning more about theBEAR CLAW ENERGY BEAR CLAW INDUSTRIEScritical minerals value chain in CanadaMAKING PROJECTS CLEANERECHO FRID PARTNERSHIPand North America, adds Fantauzzo. And we also heard the need for tools thatCommercial propane supplier Providing technology for can help communities understand whereIndustrial propane powerGPS tracking, asset, and the real opportunities and risks are. generation data managementMaking major projects FROM CONSULTATION TO OWNERSHIP Renewable Diesel efficient and saferAcross the country, Nations are finding new ways to take on leadership roles in critical minerals projects. TaykwaBEAR CLAW INDUSTRIESTagamou Nation partnered with CanadaAMECO PARTNERSHIPNickel on the Crawford Nickel Sulphide project, not through a traditional impactGlobal leader in integrated mobile equipment and tool solutionsbenefit agreement, but through a MutualProvider of rental equipment, tooling, and consumables for fleet services, Support Agreement (MSA) that included asustaining operations, turnarounds, shutdowns and mining services$20-million investment. That investmentFleet management servicesrepresents the largest known direct equityMining site servicesinvestment by a First Nation in a CanadianContract tool accountscritical minerals company to date. Integrated scaffolding programThe MSA establishes commitments for employment, contracting, andWE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVEMAXIMUM BENEFIT environmental stewardship, says DeputyFOR YOUR NATION FROM YOUR PROJECTS.Chief Derek Archibald. It ensures long-term benefits not just for our community, but for the entire region. RICK MCLEAN, FORMER TAHLTAN CHIEF AND NOW OWNER CEO OF BEARCLAW INDUSTRIESAs negotiations progressed, Taykwa WWW.BEARCLAWINDUSTRIES.CA RMCLEAN@BEARCLAWINDUSTRIES.CA 867-335-6972Tagamou Nation proposed an equity investment to secure a seat at the 28NATIONS FORWARDIssue 12025First Nations Major Projects Coalition29"