IGRC

Treaty 8, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation (FMFN468) with its Industry & Government Relations Corporation (IGRC) is dedicated to playing an integral role in continual improvement of the social, cultural, and economic well-being of FMFN468.

As strong advocates of the community, we effectively steward and monitor the mutually beneficial agreements (MBAs) with Industry and all levels of Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments. IGRC works collaboratively with our partners to determine consultation and regulatory requirements and completeness. We also assess the impacts of development on FMFN468 traditional territory and promote the protection of rights and benefits accorded to FMFN468.

Our team bridges communication and engagement with the FMFN468 community on government and industry matters. IGRC serves as a one-window approach to engage the Nation on regulatory matters. The IGRC has a duty to provide the capacity for consultation, policy development, and program development in support of the community.

We strive to fulfill the expectation of the Nation to uphold regulatory certainty, compliance factors, land, community, environmental impacts, and mitigation strategies.

Vision
Advocate for the enrichment and protection of the community’s inherent and treaty rights.

Mission/Mandate
As an advocate of FMFN468, the IGRC provides a one-window approach to engage, consult and collaborate with industry, government and stakeholders.

Goal
To achieve greater alignment with the Nation’s overall vision and mandate. IGRC has created a model that supports FMFN468's five outcomes. (see image below).

Engage

Meaningful engagement by sharing and retrieving information through open communication, constructive and honest interaction.

Relationships

Foster and maintain all relationships based on truth, trust, respect and integrity.

Protect

Care and preservation of FMFN468’s constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Interests including Culture.

Continuous Improvement

Always raise the bar to leading standards within the region (especially in community), never settle for status quo and always provide solutions.