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The British Columbia First Nations Energy and Mining Council (FNEMC) was established in 2006 by BC First Nations leaders.

The Chiefs of the First Nations Summit (FNS), Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) and BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) passed resolutions to develop a BC First Nations Energy Action Plan (2007) and BC First Nations Mineral Exploration and Mining Plan (2008).

Both action plans involved the input and feedback from over 200 BC First Nations leaders and delegates to provide direction to the creation of the action plans and role of the FNEMC.  Read more about the FNEMC.

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 FortisBC signs landmark energy agreement with B.C. First Nations Energy and Mining Council
 >> Click here to download the press release Dec. 6, 2012

First Nations Mining Policy Template
Request for review and comments from First Nations in BC. Deadline is April 14, 2012.  READ MORE...

Mining Policy and IBA Discussion
Hosted by First Nations Energy Mining Council
Monday, January 23rd, 2012 

>> Click here to download the full event details 

Clean Energy BC Speaker Series

Clean Energy BC is excited to announce our first speaker for 2012: Sophie Pierre, Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission leads off our Speakers Series 2012. Please join us on January 26th for this great opportunity to hear from Ms. Pierre and network with industry professionals.

What: BC Treaty Commission’s chief commissioner will talk about the current state of aboriginal rights, title and treaty making, the economic benefits of completing treaties and building relationships with First Nations now and in the future.

Who: Sophie Pierre Chief Commissioner, BC Treaty Commission

When: Thursday, January 26 11:45 Registration, 12:00 Lunch, 12:30 Speaker, 1:30 Conclusion

Where: The Hyatt Hotel, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC

Why: Clean Energy BC – inform, educate, important issues addressed by experts

Registration Costs: $50 Members $75 Non-Members

>> Click here to download the full event details 

First Nations Energy and Mining Council Co-hosted by Clean Energy B.C. in conjunction with Generate 2011 -  Posted November 7, 2011

BC First Nation communities and developers alike continue to embrace opportunities in clean energy development as
a pathway to community energy self-sufficiency and economic prosperity.

The focus of this short course is to walk through the process of developing a clean energy project with a First Nation ownership or partnership component. Several BC First Nations have been involved in key aspects of energy projects affecting their territories and we often hear of success stories particularly with respect to elements of corporateFirst Nationpartnership arrangements and financing.

This short course will examine all phases of project development and focus on successfully overcoming challenges in this sector. The course will provide insights and advice on how to overcome common challenges of turning an idea into a reality. The course will cover hot button topics such as how to get your community involved and engaged, the selection of a community champion, engaging other First Nations with common or neighbouring territory, permitting issues, project budgeting, identification of energy resource, working with BC Hydro, and ultimately the construction and operations stage. 

From Application to Electrons – Successfully Overcoming Challenges is an interactive course that brings together a range of expert speakers to discuss the role that First Nation communities and developers play in responding to their respective
objectives.

We encourage the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and diverse perspectives on the critical matters that are important to project success

>> Click here to download the workbook

First Nations & China: Transforming Relationships

The BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council (FNEMC) developed this First Nations-China Strategy to promote a proactive approach to engagement with China. The goal of this strategy is to promote collaborative development between First Nations and China, particularly Chinese businesses and state-owned enterprises involved in natural resource development in Canada.

First Nations Mining Protocols and Agreements: Materials -  Posted July 6, 2011

To gain access to the documents contact: 
Joanna Prince by email: [email protected]

>> Click here for more details

The First Nations Energy and Mining Council has attended and participated in all nine BC Hydro Integrated Resource Plan First Nations Workshops around the province in March 2011, as well the Technical Advisory Committee meetings in Vancouver from December 2010 to April 2011. These are the reports as a result of our participation, including our notes, observations, and recommendations.  BC Hydro has also recorded their observations and comments, questions from First Nations that attended, please see their website or view at:

http://www.bchydro.com/planning_regulatory/irp/get_involved/fn_consultation.html

There is an option to be added to their email list for updates on the IRP process.

For more information to if you have any questions, please contact Joanna Prince at [email protected] or call our office 1.604.921.2014”

FNEMC TAC Submission.pdf

FNEMC IRP Report FN Workshops.pdf