b'SECTOR FEATURETch Government signs MOU with Fortescue at the Association for Mineral Exploration in January 2025. (Credit: Sarah Pruys Photo.)framework to explore lithium potential knowledge to lead our own assessmentsenacted in 2013 and updated in 2023 on Tc h lands and support local in the future. to reflect the direction of Elders and capacity building. The partnership reflects the Nationscommunity members.We wanted a partner to help us assesscommitment to protecting land, wildlife,This Tc h Weneke law identifies lithium potential in our own backyard,and cultural practices while creatingupwards of 40% of Tch lands where says Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty.opportunities for their people. Thatwe welcome proposals for responsible We studied this company, and wecommitment is guided by the Tchdevelopment, Lafferty says. Anything believe it can help us build the skills andWeneke Land Use Plan, a law firstwe do with companies, we talk about Economic reconciliation matters.Were putting our energy into building open and trusting relationships to understand common interests and learn how we can partner for mutual benefit. Our agreements with Indigenous communities represent our intent to engage in meaningful, long-term relationship building with one another in the spirit of collaboration. The equity partnerships we have formed with Indigenous communities and business opportunities through our Petro-Canada network are important steps towards economic reconciliation. Our partnerships embody how working together with respect and trust creates mutual benefit. SuncorFNMPC Nations Forward ad30NATIONS FORWARDIssue 12025 Half page horizontal, 7.0w x 4.583h, 4C, bleedsFINAL ARTFirst Nations Major Projects Coalition31Prepared by EMD|February 13, 2025'