GIR Stories

Suncor, Industry Success

Developing long-term, meaningful solutions Suncor has worked positively with Mikisew to simplify our existing agreements and share opportunities:

  • In 2015, Suncor approached Mikisew about updating the multiple agreements on a project-by-project basis.
  • Those agreements had been signed at different times, which had created conflicting processes and project management needs for both Suncor and Mikisew.
  • A decision to amalgamate the agreements was made, and the parties ended up with a long-term, multiple-project consultation agreement.
    At the same time, Suncor presented an opportunity to Mikisew to purchase equity in a Suncor project in lieu of traditional impact benefit agreement funding. It became known as the East Tank Farm project, of which Mikisew owns 14% through the Thebacha partnership.
  • The Thebacha partnership and consultation agreement go hand in hand, providing the basis for a meaningful relationship with Canada’s largest integrated energy company.

 

Mikisew Group is the distinct business entity of the Mikisew Cree First Nation.
Mikisew Government Industry Relations (GIR) is a department of the Mikisew Cree First Nation. 

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