THE VALUES DRIVE ECONOMY POST CONFERENCE REPORT
At the Values Drive Economy Conference, held on April 24-25, 2023, in Vancouver, the First Nations Major Project Coalition (FNMPC) hosted over 1,500 Indigenous, industry and government leaders to learn how the inclusion of Indigenous values throughout a company’s value chain is essential to getting major projects approved, funded, built, and operating profitably on Indigenous lands. The four main themes of the conference were:
- Diversifying Energy Sources
- Excellence in Indigenous-Industry Partnerships on Major Projects
- Innovative Public Policy Supporting Indigenous Investment
- Securing Competitive Capital
This report focuses on the expert insights from the Values Driven Economy Conference. Conference speakers repeatedly highlighted that Indigenous consent – incorporated at all levels of a major project — is a competitive advantage for companies and countries seeking to raise capital, expedite regulatory and permitting processes, and increase market share.