First Nations

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline is committed to building long-term, productive relationships with First Nations based upon mutually beneficial opportunities and mutual respect. Maritimes & Northeast participates in formal agreements with First Nation representative organizations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

These agreements recognize the special historical and cultural interest held in the land by the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet people of Atlantic Canada; and endeavor to meet the needs of both the community and the company. Our agreements share the following key elements:

• Transparency and accountability
• Certainty
• Community development and employment
• Consultation and information sharing

Maritimes & Northeast is proud of its First Nation relationships and of the benefits delivered through the shared agreements. Through scholarships and training funds, the agreement strives to build community capacity; which in turn supports achievement of mutually beneficial employment opportunities in pipeline construction.

Through its first five years, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline has awarded over 91 scholarships and awards to Mi’kmaq and Maliseet students in recognition of high school achievements and the pursuit of post-secondary education and skills development; provided training for over 150 Mi’kmaq and Maliseet individuals; and awarded over 20 service and procurement contracts to Mi’kmaq and Maliseet companies.

View the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Assembly Scholarship Form.