Indigenous Peoples Policy

Our projects and operations span Treaty and Tribal lands, the National Métis Homeland, unceded lands and the traditional territories of Indigenous Nations, Tribes, governments and groups (Indigenous groups¹). across North America Enbridge has consulted and engaged with more than 340 Indigenous groups in Canada and the United States.

Our Indigenous Peoples Policy directs the methods by which we develop mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous communities close to, or potentially affected by, our operations. This policy promotes the understanding of, and sensitivity to, Indigenous peoples and the issues important to them. It is designed to ensure a consistent, thorough approach to consultation and engagement with these groups.

Enbridge strives to create opportunities that are aligned with the aspirations of the Indigenous groups affected by our business. This often leads to partnerships and sponsorship of educational and training programs, employment-opportunity initiatives, and other capacity-building efforts.

We are committed to forthright and sincere engagement with Indigenous peoples about projects that potentially affect them. We aim to develop mutual understanding through open, timely, two-way communication.

¹ The collective term “Indigenous groups” is used in this Policy when referring to Enbridge’s engagement with Indigenous nations, governments or groups in Canada, and/or Native American Tribes and Tribal associations in the United States about Enbridge’s projects and operations. Enbridge has the utmost respect for the unique rights and individual names of Indigenous groups across North America. This collective term is used solely for the purpose of readability.

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