Member Composition A partnership between First Nations and federal government officials to create space for First Nations in federal programs and policies.
Co-chaired by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the JCCA membership includes each regional AFN affiliate, as well as different government ministries.
The JCCA is composed of national and regional First Nations representatives and Government of Canada senior officials (Director to ADM level) across multiple departments responsible for implementing clean growth and climate change programs and policies.
Collectively, the JCCA brings considerable experience and diverse expertise related to the development and implementation of federal climate-related programs and policies; First Nations climate action and priorities; and building partnerships between First Nations and the Government of Canada.
Co-Chairs Leadership that ensures our team meets strategic goals.
Alison McDermott
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and International Affairs Branch
Environment and Climate Change Canada
First Nations Regional Advocates Advocating for First Nations from coast-to-coast-to-coast in federal climate policy and programming.
Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR)
Director of Fisheries and Integrated Resources, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC)
Climate Change and Energy Coordinator, The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI)
Director of Environment, Chiefs of Ontario (COO)
Senior Policy Analyst, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
Policy Analyst and Regional Climate Change Coordinator, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations
Director of Indigenous Collaboration, Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research
AFN Circle of Experts, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Old Crow, Yukon
Director of Lands and Environment, Dene Nation
Regional Climate Change Coordinator, Assembly of First Nations Newfoundland Regional Chief’s Office
Regional Climate Change Coordinator, PEI Office of the Regional Chief Inc.
Regional Climate Change Coordinator, Woodstock First Nation, NB
Environment Manger and Regional Climate Change Coordinator, Chiefs of Ontario
Federal Departments Climate policy makers working in-step with First Nations knowledge and priorities.
Environment and Climate Change
Indigenous Services Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Natural Resources
Canadian Heritage
Infrastructure
Fisheries and Ocean Canada
Global Affairs Canada
Health Canada
Privy Council Office
Treasury Board of Canada
Governance Structure How we work together and report.
- Reports to
- Interacts with/informs
- Reporting and Outreach
- Policy
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