Chief Roy Jones Jr.
Chief Jones, a Haida Hereditary Chief, leads Aboriginal Equity Partners Incorporated (AEPI), a First Nations-owned enterprise renowned for driving business growth and support within the Haida Gwaii Nation. His collaborations extend to prominent organizations, including the National Chiefs Coalition in Alberta, the First Nations Power Authority, and the First Nations Major Projects Coalition. His efforts center on educating communities about small and mini modular reactors, advancing alternative energy options, and pioneering technologies to eliminate landfills.
A firm advocate for regional economic prosperity, Chief Jones contributed to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project, engaging with Nations throughout British Columbia to explore its economic benefits. Presently, he offers Indigenous consultation for industrial projects across Canada, fostering support for developments in traditional territories through cutting-edge technologies. He champions environmental innovation and technological progress as vital tools to address climate change.
Chief Jones’s commitment to clean energy solutions for First Nation communities stands out as particularly remarkable. He has confronted pressing issues—such as power access, clean water, plastic waste, and landfill management—through transformative initiatives tailored to benefit these communities, especially in coastal areas like Haida Gwaii. Drawing on his extensive network, Chief Jones has skillfully built and led Indigenous coalitions, securing funding for industrial projects via Indigenous grants and opportunities at both provincial and federal levels.
