FPX Nickel Corp. announced the appointment of Kim Baird, C.M., O.B.C., Hon LL.D. to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Baird is an accomplished leader and strategic advisor working with Indigenous communities, governments, businesses and other organizations.

In her prior role as the elected Chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation, she negotiated and implemented British Columbia's first modern urban treaty, establishing for the Tsawwassen People ownership and governance over their land and resources. Ms. Baird currently acts as the Chancellor of Kwantlen Polytechnic University and as the interim Chief Administrative Officer for the Tsawwassen First Nation. She previously served on the boards of BC Hydro and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, and currently serves as a director on several boards including the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

She is a member of both the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, and has been the recipient of several distinguished awards, including the British Columbia Reconciliation Award (2022) and the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Award (2022). The appointment of Ms. Baird is subject to receipt of approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and the Securities Regulatory Authorities.