Blaise Fontaine is the Director of Engagement and co-founder of ProACTIVE Planning and started her career in Indigenous and Community Engagement 17 years ago. Guided by ancestral teachings of connection and kinship, Blaise insists on treating all communities as if they were her own by bringing honesty, respect, and prosperity at every turn in her work. In 2025, she co-founded the Indigenous Power Coalition – a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Indigenous ownership and leadership in renewable energy and transmission projects. Blaise’s experience on energy transmission projects is focused on putting First Nations’ interests first, advising clients on emerging best practices on equity partnerships, and ensuring that Indigenous Nations and homelands are treated with respect.