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Chief Crystal Smith: LNG gives the Haisla Nation ‘an incredible reversal of fortune.’

The Public Policy Forum presented Crystal Smith (elected chief councillor of the Haisla Nation and chair of our Alliance) with its Testimonial Dinner 2025 Award in recognition of her leadership in the energy sector.  Here are points from her acceptance speech on April 24, including her call for Indigenous ownership and partnership in resource projects….

Newsletter: LNG Canada to produce in June. LNG ‘a world of good for Canadians.’ And more. . . .

Our newsletter: 08 May 2025 LNG Canada set for production in June LNG Canada has completed the cooldown of its liquefied natural gas plant at Kitimat, and is preparing to produce its first LNG in June. That word from Reuters news service, quoting two people familiar with the process. When completed, the plant will produce 14…

Election promises for Indigenous Peoples: What will be delivered?

Election promises for Indigenous Peoples: What will be delivered? During the federal election campaign, First Nations pressed Canada’s election leaders to include Indigenous Peoples in their promised energy plans. Now we’ll see if and how the new minority Liberal government will do that. Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada,…

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