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 …
Crystal Smith, chief councillor of the Haisla Nation and a director of our Alliance, was interviewed at length by host Stuart McNish of Oh Boy Productions in Vancouver. Here are some of the things she discussed: The potential benefits of LNG development: “Every time I think about the programming that we could potentially offer, and …
Work with First Nations? First, ask If there’s a “right way” for LNG industry to approach First Nations, it’s “respect.” So said two chiefs, both members of our Alliance board, at the Canada Gas and LNG Conference in Vancouver this week. “First thing, ask the First Nation,” said our chair, Chief Dan George of 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 …
