Ugo Lapointe, BSc

Experience

Ugo (he/him) is a settler with ancestral roots in France, currently residing in the Kichi Sibi watershed in Gatineau, QC, on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg First People. 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). A Harvard Law School-trained negotiator, Ugo holds two degrees in mineral technology and geological engineering, bringing over 20 years of experience across industry, communities, Indigenous organizations, governments, academia, civil society, and media. Prior to joining Firelight, he 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 prestigious ‘Allumettières Award’ in recognition of his contributions to community and environmental engagement. When not behind his screen, you might find Ugo on cross-country skis, paragliding in light winds, or stretching his back—and his mind.