The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) has launched a compelling short video titled “Don’t Tickety Box Me,” urging governments and industry to move beyond transactional consultation and instead embrace Indigenous-led approaches, long-term partnerships, and trust-based planning in major projects.

The video is part of a wider campaign to increase awareness, inspire dialogue, and promote advocacy for First Nation cultural rights in the context of infrastructure, energy, and resource development. It challenges outdated consultation practices and highlights the risks of ignoring Indigenous standards and values when planning on traditional and treaty territories.

“Don’t Tickety Box Me, speaks to a shared opportunity to approach major project development in a more thoughtful and inclusive way. First Nation rights-holders bring generations of knowledge, values, and environmental stewardship to the table. By working with Indigenous standards and approaches from the start, we can build stronger, more resilient projects that reflect the needs of all partners. This is not just the right way—it’s the best way forward.”
— Angel Ransom (Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nation Member), Senior Vice President of Environmental Services, FNMPC

The message is clear: prioritizing speed at the expense of substance, respect, and inclusion in regulatory and impact assessment processes comes at a cost. As the video and accompanying materials reflect, First Nations are calling for early and meaningful engagement, transparent processes, and planning that is grounded in their knowledge systems, laws, and priorities. These are not only matters of cultural integrity and legal obligation—they are essential to building successful and defensible projects in Canada.

“Colonial systems were not built for us. If we want assessments that truly reflect what’s best for our communities, they must be done through Indigenous eyes and teachings. Our Elders need to see how a project impacts seven generations—because that’s how we plan.” 
— Lake Babine First Nation Elder and Environmental Technical Advisor, FNMPC

The video was produced in collaboration with 6ix Sigma Productions, with a creative process that mirrored the respectful, inclusive approach championed in the film.

“Our team at 6ix Sigma is honored to help tell this story and showcase what true, meaningful partnerships look like. From concept to completion, we aimed to model the collaborative spirit of the message itself.” – Jason Hamborg, Executive Producer, 6ix Sigma

Don’t Tickety Box Me is available to view and share at www.fnmpc.ca/environmental-tools. FNMPC encourages industry leaders, policymakers, and the public to watch, reflect, and take action in support of Indigenous-led planning and decision-making.