Community
Community relations has long been a priority for the Bear Head Energy leadership team. In fact, we know that we won’t succeed without broad community support. After all, many of our employees, vendors and partners are also our neighbours.
Bear Head Energy is located in Mi’kmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. We are committed to building on the relationships we have developed, respecting Mi’kmaq rights, and supporting the social, cultural, environmental, and educational goals of our first nations partners.
Bear Head Energy is finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Mi’kmaq rights initiative (KMKNO) to guide refining the mutual benefits agreement (MBA) signed with the assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chiefs in 2019.
The MBA will ensure first nations participation in the project, including adequate training.
FIRST NATIONS
Strait Area and
Cape Breton
Bear Head Energy is a long-standing, proud and active member of the Strait Area and surrounding communities. We remain committed to meaningful engagement with residents and expanding our relationships throughout the development, construction, and operations phases.
Bear Head Energy proudly partners with and supports a variety of charities, community events, and local projects, including:
As we begin a new phase in the project’s development, we look forward to expanding our relationships with these, and other, local partners:
Community Liaison Committee
A Community Liaison Committee (CLC) With Representatives from Local Municipal Government, Mi'kmaq, and Residents has been Established to Facilitate Two-Way Dialogue Between the Community and Bear Head Energy.
