Calgary firm partners with B.C. First Nation.

Calgary based Black Diamond Income Fund and the Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) have entered into a strategic business relationship called Black Diamond Dene. The limited partnership addresses resource development as well as other commercial and industrial activity in the FNFN territory in Northeastern B.C. The Horn River Basin, believed to be North America's largest natural gas play, is located within the FNFN's traditional and reserve lands. "We see this as a modern interpretation of Treaty 8 in which the FNFN people continue to make a living off the land in the spirit of sharing. We look forward to ensuring development happens in a sensible way. We see this partnership as way to actively participate in the future of our lands," said Chief Kathi Dickie.

Compiled By Chris Phalen