Blaine Collett is a Senior Advisor of Project Development at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC). He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in Indigenous relations, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale project development across Canada’s energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors.
Blaine has held senior roles with Indigenous development corporations and national construction and engineering firms. He has been actively involved in the planning, development, and maintenance of major energy infrastructure — including both renewable and non-renewable projects — with a focus on ensuring Indigenous inclusion and long-term community benefit.
He is guided by a deep commitment to inclusive, Nation-led development that reflects Indigenous values and priorities. His approach emphasizes capacity building, community strengths, cultural integrity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable planning — ensuring that Indigenous communities are not only consulted, but play a central role in shaping and benefiting from the projects that impact their territories.