Nation Owned Companies

Invested in Our Future

Apex Geoscience

Anthony Chen
#100, 11450-160 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3Y7
Canada

APEX provides professional geological consulting, exploration management and Technical Reporting to Canadian and International clientele. APEX has over 25 years of geological consulting experience and has worked on a wide spectrum of commodity types such as precious metals, base metals, specialty minerals, diamond, industrial minerals and oil sands. Our diverse, global expertise can guide your evaluation, exploration and resource estimation requirements.

FMFN and ATB PE have each acquired a 25.5% stake in Apex Geoscience Ltd. for a joint 51% majority ownership of the company, fostering a cooperative approach to business development and growth.

www.apexgeoscience.com

Athabasca Indigenous Investments

Anthony Chen

Athabasca Indigenous Investments is a historic, landmark partnership made up of 23 diverse Indigenous communities, including the Cree, Dene, and Metis people from northeast Alberta and across the Oilsands developments who came together to purchase seven pipelines that move critical energy resources from our traditional lands to global markets. The investment provides the Indigenous peoples who are most impacted by these assets a direct stake in and accountability for their stewardship and positions the 23 communities for long term success by providing a significant economic impact now and for generations.

www.athabascaindigenousinvestments.com

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions

BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Faaiza Ramji
5711 103A Street NW,
Edmonton, AB.
T6H 2J6

At BGE, clean air is not only our business, it’s the expertise we’ve been building for over half a century. We are continuously innovating on how to maintain the ideal indoor air quality for our customers – a mission that will continue for another half-century.

With our integrated approach to manufacturing, supply, and service, our team of Clean Air experts work with building operations teams across Western Canada to:

Keep people safe, healthy, and productive
Protect and optimize the lifespan of equipment and assets
Reduce stress on the environment

At the end of the day, we are committed to building healthier people, workplaces, and communities.

www.bgecleanair.com

Birch Mountain Enterprises LP

John McPherson, Operational Manager
PO Box 5445,
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 3G4

Founded in 2005, headquartered in Fort McKay, and boasting 360 employees, BME is Indigenous owned. We take pride in employing local residents and in supporting our community today and for our children’s future.

No other company in the region offers as comprehensive a range of services as BME. With our 24 hour dispatch and GPS tracking, we can react efficiently and quickly to any situation, any time. We take pride in our commitment to a safe work environment and constantly make it even better through procedure updates and daily tool box talks with our team. We know the area and the sites intimately and give your project our full attention when you need us. After all; we are only as good as our last job, so we treat each customer like our first. With respect and professionalism to keep you coming back.

Our safety record is unsurpassed and we constantly work to make it even better through regular process updates and daily talks with our team. When we work for you, we represent your company. Our mandate is that everyone arrives home safely every time.

We know the area and its sites intimately and have extensive experience across the region, throughout Alberta, and into Saskatchewan. When we undertake a project, our commitment is to a 100% successful job and 100% client satisfaction.

Dene Koe

Anthony Chen
94405 Fort McKay Road,
Fort McKay, AB
T0P 1C0

Established 2016

Partners in Workforce Lodging & Hospitality

Dene Koe is a joint venture between Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) and Civeo, Northern Alberta’s leading workforce accommodations provider.

Founded in 2016, the partnership brings together FMFN’s trusted relationship-driven approach to business and Civeo’s regional industry expertise to deliver unmatched hospitality to our guests.

By engaging industry and community stakeholders, Dene Koe provides oil sands clients with access to dependable, high-quality worker lodging, catering, and logistics services, while investing in the sustainability of the local community.

Helping people maintain a healthy, productive and connected life while living and working away from home is at the heart of our business model, creating remarkable experiences for the people and communities we serve.

www.denekoe.com

Desika

Anthony Chen
21557 Chief Lapotac Blvd #101,
Enoch, AB
T7X 3Y3
Canada

Fort McKay First Nation, Mikisew Group (the business entity of the Mikisew Cree First Nation) and Advisian (the global advisory and consulting arm of Worley) have come together to form Desika. This new company will provide environmental services in the Athabasca Region such as: water, geoscience, decommissioning and restoration. Desika’s consulting work will provide clients with science-based technical solutions, uniquely influenced by Indigenous knowledge and connection to the land.

https://www.fortmckay.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Desika-Press-Release_02_16_2023.pdf

East Pine

Anthony Chen
4703 32 Avenue,
Beaumont, AB
Canada

East Pine is a collaboration between Landrex Inc. and Fort McKay First Nation nestled in the southeast corner of Beaumont. East Pine is a beautiful development featuring New York-inspired townhomes. Its unique location makes it an ideal home for families working in surrounding municipalities like Edmonton and Leduc or who often travel for business or pleasure; the Edmonton International Airport is just a short 10-minute commute.

www.eastpine.ca

East Village

Anthony Chen
835 St Albert Trail,
St. Albert, AB
T8T 1R8
Canada

East Village is a collaboration between Landrex Inc. and Fort McKay First Nation, featuring luxury rental condos in a vibrant new community located in the heart of St. Albert. Spanning over 12.85 hectares and situated just minutes from downtown Edmonton, this retail and residential development is designed to redefine rental living. Offering residents luxury amenities and a lifestyle-focused approach, East Village sets a new standard for effortless living. With an estimated value of $176 million upon completion, it will include both commercial and residential spaces, with multi-family homes. The development features walking trails, a park, and easy access to St. Albert Trail and Coal Mine Road.

east-village.ca

First Nations ETF LP

Anthony Chen
94405 Fort McKay Road,
Fort McKay, AB
T0P 1C0

Founded in 2017

Thebacha LP owns and operates a bitumen cooling, blending and storage facility located 30km North of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The facility includes seven tanks, two blenders, cooling facilities and two vapour combustion units.

First Nations ETF LP owns 49% of Thebacha, Suncor owns 51% and remains its operator. Through FN ETF LP, Fort Mckay First Nation owns 34.3% of Thebacha and Mikisew Cree First Nation owns 14.7%.

First North Catering

Anthony Chen
94405 Fort McKay Road,
Fort McKay, AB
T0P 1C0

Established 1998

First North Catering is co-owned by Fort McKay First Nation and ESS Support Services. Our company has a long history of successfully operating in the oil sands and meeting the unique needs of clients. With the support of both owners, First North provides high quality and cost-effective remote camp services and related support assistance to clients in Northern Alberta.

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