By leaders. For communities.
The Western Indigenous Pipeline Group (WIPG) is a wholly owned Indigenous company led by Chiefs and community leaders, which represents the communities impacted by Trans Mountain Pipeline and Expansion (TMEP) (collectively, Trans Mountain) in B.C. and Alberta.
About Us
True progress that will allow our communities and Canadians to move forward together
WIPG was formed to acquire a major stake in Trans Mountain for the benefit of Indigenous communities who live along the pipeline. By purchasing Trans Mountain, Indigenous communities will ensure their environmental, community and economic goals are met. WIPG is a local organization with real ties to the people, the lands, and the water around Trans Mountain.
Our LeadershipThe leaders of WIPG are from communities along the pipeline route
How We Support
Chiefs & community leaders of these traditional territories
Chairman and VP Finance
Chief David Jimmie
CEO and Director
Joe Dion
Executive VP and Director
Chief Michael Lebourdais
President and Director
Keith Matthew
Director
Chief Russell Chipps
Director
Chief Greg Desjarlais
Director
Chief Robert Gladstone
Regional Organizer
Chief Gordon Planes
Director
Audrey Poitras
Director
Chief Arthur Rain
Community Outreach
Joshua Dion
Indigenous Led
WIPG was founded by First Nation leaders with the purpose of establishing a collaborative economic participation framework that leads with the best interests of Indigenous communities.
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Finance Ready
WIPG and Pembina Pipeline Corporation are preparing a non-binding proposal, which will be subject to diligence. There is no capital requirement from partner Indigenous groups.
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Environmentally Focused
Through Indigenous ownership, our communities have direct influence in managing the aspects related to soil, land, air, plants, wildlife, and watersheds.
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Connecting our communities for shared stewardship and benefit opportunities
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