We’ve looked in our blogs at employment issues and government relations, as discussed in the Joint Engagement Report that we prepared earlier this year with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources. Now for a look at regulatory and engagement processes around LNG projects, and how First Nations are involved and affected: For …
In our last blog, we looked at employment issues — “sustainable/long-term jobs instead of intense short-term labour opportunities” — addressed in the joint report we prepared with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources. Now for a look at First Nations and government relations, and Indigenous governance: First Nations representatives at our regional …
While we support the responsible development of natural gas and LNG, and the benefits that can mean for First Nations, decisions on development are, in the end, made by the First Nations themselves, and rightly so. But that can be a thoroughly complicated process under the varying forms of First Nation governance: Who makes the …
The benefits the Wet’suwet’en First Nation looks for from natural-gas pipeline proponents are typical—jobs, training, education, and revenue to the community. But councillor Erwin Tom lights up as he talks of an unusual benefit: cultural revival and reinforcement. As with many other nations, some traditional practices had faded. There’s not been that much in recent …
Huu-ay-aht First Nations, a modern treaty Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island, really understand sustainable and profitable business. Forestry and fisheries are among key foundations of the strategic plan for the self-governing nation of close to 750 people. Tourism, mining, renewable power, and port development are further possibilities. For the next step now, …
