About IOGC
We are responsible for:
- identifying and evaluating oil and gas resource potential on designated First lands
- engaging with First Nations and industry to explore and develop First Nation oil and gas resources
- negotiating, reviewing, issuing, and administering contracts between First Nations, industry, and IOGC
- ensuring environmental stewardship throughout the entire oil and gas life cycle
- monitoring and ensuring equitable production, fair prices, and timely collection of royalties, bonuses, and rents
- ensuring all legislative and contractual requirements are met through compliance and enforcement activities
- ongoing communication and relationship-building with First Nations, industry, and governments
We operate pursuant to the Indian Oil and Gas Act, RSC 1985, c I-7, and Indian Oil and Gas Regulations, SOR/2019-196. We also operate under federal legislation such as the Indian Act, the Impact Assessment Act, the Financial Administration Act, and other relevant federal and provincial legislation.
We provide these services at no cost to First Nations.
IOGC co-management board
The IOGC Co-Management Board (Board) includes First Nation, industry, and Crown representatives. The Board provides guidance on our strategic direction and operations. The Board was established in 1996 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada (formerly Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development) and the Indian Resource Council (IRC).
Organizational structure
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At the top or the North is the Strategic initiatives directorate.
- Tanya Légère, Director
- Elders-in-Residence
- First Nation Assertion of Jurisdiction
- Audit
- Major Projects
- Policy
In the East is the Regulatory compliance directorate.
- Jeff Schatz, Director
- Compliance, Enforcement and Litigation
- Engineering and Geology
- Royalty
In the South is the Corporate services directorate.
- Sylvia Taylor, Director
- Contracts and Administration Services
- Financial Services
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
In the West is the Land and economy directorate.
- Godwin Okonkwo, Chief of Staff and Director
- Economic Programs
- Site Closure
- Environment
- Lease Administration
- Negotiations, Subsurface Contracts, and Research
Wallace Fox, Chief Executive Officer
- Communication and Executive Services
- Organizational Change Management
Corporate services directorate
Sylvia Taylor, Director
- Contracts and Administration Services Business Unit
- Financial Services Business Unit
- Human Resources Business Unit
- Information Technology Business Unit
These Business Units provide ongoing support and internal deliverables.
Land and economy directorate
Godwin Okonkwo, Chief of Staff and Director
Regulatory compliance directorate
Jeff Schatz, Director
Strategic initiatives directorate
Tanya Légère, Director
- Elders-in-Residence
- First Nation Assertion of Jurisdiction Business Unit
- Major Projects Business Unit
- Policy Business Unit
Wallace Fox, Chief Executive Officer
- Communication and Executive Services Business Unit
- Organizational Change Management
For additional information on our operational work, see our Clients and Stakeholders page (operational work) or our 2025-28 strategic management plan overview.