EMPOWERING
INDIGENOUS OWNERSHIP
IN THE CARBON ECONOMY
We help Indigenous People lead, own, and benefit from the carbon market - ethically and transparently.
THE CHALLENGE
FPIC Is Required — But Rarely Respected
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is not optional — it’s a foundational human right. Yet across the world, millions of carbon credits have been issued under projects that only meet FPIC with a checkbox, not a true partnership.
At Bird & McCrimmon, an Indigenous-owned company founded by two First Nation entrepreneurs, we’ve seen firsthand how this system fails Indigenous Peoples.
Our mission is to change that — by bringing integrity, equity, and transparency to every stage of the carbon project lifecycle.
OUR PURPOSE
Confronting Green Colonialism
Our company was created to directly address the ongoing green colonialism of Indigenous lands and territories — particularly within the carbon credit sector.
We believe Indigenous leadership and ownership are not just ethical imperatives, but also differentiators that strengthen carbon projects and ensure their long-term legitimacy.
SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE
Whether your community is exploring carbon opportunities for the first time or already participating in an active project.
EARLY STAGE OR ESTABLISHED.
WE CAN HELP.
EARLY OR PRE-PROJECT STAGE
For Indigenous Nations, developers, or partners looking to explore carbon opportunities ethically and effectively, we help you:
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Educate & Advise: Understand the carbon market landscape, credit types, and potential project pathways.
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Strategize: Identify opportunities for ownership, partnerships, and revenue models that align with community priorities.
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Find the Right Partners: Connect with developers and technology providers who share your values.
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Negotiate Fairly: Ensure agreements are transparent, balanced, and protective of Indigenous rights and interests.
EXISTING OR ACTIVE PROJECTS
For communities and partners already involved in carbon projects, we can:
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Review & Audit: Assess current project structures, ownership terms, and FPIC compliance.
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Strengthen Partnerships: Identify opportunities for improved equity, transparency, and accountability.
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Re-Negotiate Revenue Shares: Support fair renegotiation of existing agreements to ensure communities receive their rightful share of economic benefits.
FOR INDIGENOUS NATIONS
Empowering Sovereignty Through Carbon
We act as trusted partners and advisors to Indigenous governments and organizations, helping to:
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Educate communities about carbon credits and climate finance
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Strategize ownership and partnership models for new and existing projects
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Matchmake with developers and technology providers that align with Indigenous values
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Advise at any stage of the carbon project cycle — from feasibility to offtake
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Negotiate fair and equitable partnership agreements
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Represent communities as Carbon Agents to sell or manage carbon credits
Our approach ensures Indigenous Nations have control, clarity, and long-term economic participation — not just consultation.
OUR MODEL
A New Standard for Indigenous Carbon Projects
Our proprietary Indigenous Carbon Model System is built on:
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Verified and transparent FPIC processes
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Indigenous-led ownership and partnership structures
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Compatibility with all methodologies and registries
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Ethical production of FPIC-confirmed carbon credits
We are technology-agnostic and project-agnostic — our focus is ensuring equity, legitimacy, and scalability for Indigenous-led solution
OUR COMMITTMENT
Selective Partnerships, Shared Values
We are deeply committed to Indigenous sovereignty and economic success.
That’s why we are selective in who we work with — collaborating only with partners who share our values of respect, transparency, and long-term benefit for communities.
We are not traditional carbon brokers.
We are carbon market disruptors — for the better.