Enbridge recognizes 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada on June 21
Helping Alberta’s Paul First Nation build a habitat for a new herd of 14 buffalo.
Advancing food security and safety for members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation in Ontario.
Funding certification courses for project work on our Aspen Point Program in British Columbia.
A decade of sponsoring the annual Indspire Awards, celebrating Indigenous excellence nationwide.
Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a special day to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. Together, they represent more than 600 Nations and communities, and speak more than 50 languages.
Enbridge is committed to respectful, productive engagement and collaboration with Indigenous peoples. Our extensive relationships with Indigenous groups span our operations across North America—we engage with more than 300 Indigenous Nations and groups in Canada and 30 federally recognized Native American Tribes in the U.S.
We’re working to build and maintain lasting and respectful relationships. We’ve expanded Indigenous inclusion within our projects and operations. And we recognize that more remains to be done.
“Advancing reconciliation starts with listening and learning. Recognizing the diversity of Indigenous and Tribal Nations helps us build stronger relationships rooted in respect, understanding and partnership,” says Keira Cappo, a strategist with Enbridge’s Indigenous Partnerships, Policy and Strategic Initiatives group.
As part of the commitments we made in our Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, published in 2022 and refreshed in 2025, Enbridge works with Indigenous groups to create socioeconomic benefits that include training and education, employment, procurement, equity participation, business development and community development.
Indigenous engagement and commitments
We continue to support community well-being, capacity building and initiatives that honor Indigenous peoples and cultures, and celebrate Indigenous communities.
As part of our IRAP, we targeted cumulative spending of C$80 million (US$57 million) cumulatively, from 2022 through 2027, on Indigenous communities. As of the end of 2025, we had exceeded that commitment with a total of more than C$105 million.
Recent examples include:
- Partnering with Indigenous Nations and communities to contribute to nearly 70 cultural events and community gatherings across the Canada so far in 2026, from Fort Chipewyan, AB to Punnichy, SK to Curve Lake, ON.
- Hosting an open house on the Seabird Island Band Reserve in BC to address questions and concerns about our safety and operations.
Economic inclusion and partnerships
Enbridge is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, and opportunities for Indigenous procurement and participation in our projects and operations.
In 2023, we announced an external procurement target of C$1 billion—in addition to the C$2 billion already spent—in cumulative Indigenous spend by 2030. By the end of 2025, we had spent C$1.3 billion, exceeding our target.
Recent examples include:
- Creation of the Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership, providing 38 First Nations a 12.5% equity interest in our Westcoast Energy pipeline system in BC.
- Sponsoring and attending multiple Wisconsin Contractor Connection networking events for contractors looking to participate in Enbridge’s supply chain.
- Hosting online business information sessions for Indigenous suppliers in North America looking to work directly with, or as a subcontractor for, Enbridge.
- Offering five First Nations and the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan at least 30% of equity ownership in our proposed Seven Stars Energy Project, a 200-megawatt wind energy project near Weyburn, SK.
