Mark Podlasly of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition has been making the news as a champion for the rightful role of First Nations in the “mainstream economy.” To begin with, he says, they need access to capital to invest in projects in their territories, and to build true equity partnerships with resource developers. “Ottawa …
After a long rest, our newsletter is back. We’ll aim to keep it up on a regular basis. Congratulations to Susannah Pierce Our best wishes to Susannah Pierce, a long-time friend and supporter of the Alliance, as she settles into her new role: Shell Canada country chair, and in charge of decarbonization efforts for Shell …
As Lax Kw’alaams entrepreneur Chris Sankey says: LNG and resource development can mean “a massive transition” from poverty to good incomes for Indigenous people and communities. Looking to that kind of transition now are two First Nations in British Columbia, who propose development of LNG processing plants and export terminals on their territories. The latest …
We winced when we heard about the Indigenous heavy-equipment operator who drives a long way to and from work every day — with no driver’s licence and thus with no insurance. We were not surprised, though, as in many Indigenous communities in B.C., the number of people with driver’s licences is well below 50 per …
Do join us Monday May 17, from noon to 1:15pm PDT, for a discussion and exploration of the role and work of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance. It will be the first of a series of virtual sessions, open to all and free. You can register here. We’ll announce dates for further sessions as …
