Ugo Lapointe, BSc

Experience

Ugo is a Research Manager with the Indigenous Negotiations team, specializing in policy analysis, project assessment, and the negotiation and implementation of Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs). Ugo brings over 20 years of experience across industry, communities, Indigenous organizations, governments, academia, civil society, and media. He holds degrees in mineral technology and geological engineering, as well as an Executive Education Certificate from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. Prior to joining Firelight, Ugo led non-governmental initiatives and organizations aimed at improving mining practices and policies in Canada and the USA. He has also served on several governmental and multi-stakeholder committees at the federal and provincial levels. In 2021, Ugo received the ‘Allumettières Award’ in recognition of his contributions to community and environmental engagement.