An Invitation

Energy Corridor to be 100% Indigenous Governed

An Invitation to Partner

First Nations along the proposed corridor are invited to partner in a 100% Indigenous controlled corridor. This 100% Indigenous partnership will determine which projects will be built in the energy corridor.

There is no cost to your community. Funding to participate in the partnership of the energy corridor will be provided via equity loan.

Your participation is about voice, control, and shared benefit.

Ownership Structure

100%

Indigenous CANvergence Lands LP

100% owned by participating Indigenous communities. This entity will pursue the acquisition of the lands, easements, rights-of-way, and other rights required for the corridor.

The corridor control belongs to Indigenous partners.

51%

Indigenous CANvergence Project LPs

51% owned by participating Indigenous communities, with the remaining 49% owned by Douglas Capital Inc. or its investors. These entities will design, develop, build, own, and operate the targeted projects.

Indigenous majority ownership on every project.

Governance

Indigenous partners appoint representatives to a Partners' Council with reserved decision rights on land, environmental safeguards, and community benefits. Indigenous directors sit on the Project Board. All partners participate under the same protections.

This is not a framework being handed to you. It is one you will help build. The legal and governance structures will be developed and designed by the impacted Indigenous communities who choose to participate.

Capacity Support

We fund reasonable costs for independent legal, technical, and environmental advisors so each Nation's leadership and members can evaluate the opportunity at their own pace.

Indigenous values, protocols, and decision-making processes will be appropriately incorporated, including in environmental assessments, regulatory processes, and permitting.

Chi Mino Ozhitoowin is a First Nation-led company owned by seven First Nations working across traditional territories and treaties. CMO brings proven experience from Indigenous-led energy infrastructure, including participation in the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project, the East-West Tie Transmission Line Project, and the Waasigan Transmission Line.

Their role centers on community-driven engagement, environmental stewardship, and building local benefits through training, jobs, and procurement.

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For the Energy Corridor, CMO serves as the initial steward of the 51% Indigenous ownership. This 51% is reserved for Indigenous partners: as additional First Nations choose to join, CMO's portion steps down so the full 51% is shared among all Indigenous partners on equal footing, with the same governance rights and benefits.

We welcome Nations along the corridor to explore co-ownership with us. Participation proceeds at each Nation's pace and in accordance with UNDRIP and Free, Prior and Informed Consent, with capacity support available for independent legal and technical review.

Financing

Equity financing of all funds required, including:

100% of the funds during the planning, routing, and development phase

100% of the funds to acquire corridor land rights

100% of the funds during the design, development, and construction phases

100% of the equity investment required by any participating Indigenous community by way of a non-recourse loan

Community Investment Required

No community needs to invest its own capital.

Protecting Your Rights

Nothing about this partnership is intended to abrogate, derogate from, interfere with, or define any Indigenous or Treaty rights, titles, interests, or jurisdiction. Each community must conduct appropriate due diligence and participate in appropriate consultation before any final decision is made.

The partnership structure includes an exclusivity period with a mutually agreed upon length of time based on milestones, during which all parties work together in good faith. This period terminates immediately if either party fails to adhere to the Indigenous-led framework.

How to Get Involved

The path to partnership begins with a conversation.

Step 1

Introductory Meeting

A one-hour Teams call with your leadership team to learn about the project, ask questions, and discuss what participation could look like for your community.

Step 2

Community Review

Your community reviews the opportunity at its own pace, with access to independent legal, technical, and environmental advisors funded by the project.

Step 3

Letter of Support

If your community chooses to proceed, a letter agreement confirming your support for further planning and development, with a Band Council Resolution to follow.

Step 4

Collaborative Design

Work with other participating communities and DCI to develop the governance framework, partnership agreements, and project plans.

Every step respects your community's timeline and decision-making process.

First Nations Along the Corridor Are Invited to Partner

Get in Touch

Start the Conversation

We welcome the opportunity to meet with your leadership team at a time that works for you.

info@thecew.ca

Douglas Capital Inc.

MaRS Waterfront Innovation Centre

155 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON M5A 0W4