Our Nations have been the guardians and stewards of our coastal territories for over 10,000 years. Learning how to balance stewardship and conservation with economic diversification for our people does not change that.

We have proven that we have a balance; we can preserve wild

'Indigenous People now are at the forefront of LNG development in Canada, with projects involving significant partnerships, including ownership stakes and business agreements. Thus LNG projects offer a wealth of benefits to Indigenous Peoples, including economic growth, job

“When I came back to the community from school, I knew I would end up working in our band office. I wanted to see more opportunities for people in my community and LNG provides that.”

Crystal Smith, the elected chief councillor of the Haisla Nation, reflects on her upbringing

'The Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase shares proof that smart natural resources companies have quickly found that the way forward in resource development is to not just to consult with Indigenous Peoples, and not just to accommodate them, but to form true partnerships

The TMX completion shows Canada's ability to tackle big projects amidst challenges, offering lessons for future endeavors!

Great work from Adam Pankratz and Jack Middleton for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Read it here,

macdonaldlaurier.ca/can-canada-sti…

#oilandgas #energy #canada

'The natural resource sector’s wage premium has been especially beneficial to Indigenous Canadians. Indigenous workers in the mining and oil gas sectors have the highest median income of their peers by more than double ($99,000 versus $41,000).'
Read more: thehub.ca/2024-05-13/dee…

Coastal First Nations have an opportunity to protect wild Pacific salmon while putting farmed salmon on the tables of Canadian families. There is a responsible path forward when we work together to find solutions that benefit all.

#fnpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #foodsecurity

'In what can seem like a pretty bleak economic landscape, the Indigenous financial sector in Canada is growing by leaps and bounds. We should all nurture and celebrate this. If you’re still sitting on the sidelines, now is the time to get in.'

Canadian politics feel deeply

.Canfor President Don Kayne says there is enough timber for the industry to survive, but regulations and uncertainty are driving forestry out.

We cannot allow forestry to die out in BC!

#forestry #britishcolumbia

biv.com/news/resources…

An atbfinancial survey found that 91% of oil executives expect stronger oil prices due to the success of Trans Mountain & LNG Action, but 54% fear the impact of drought in 2024.

Read more from the The Canadian Press in BIV News

#oilandgas #energy

biv.com/news/oil-execu…

Linda Coady, President & CEO of COFI made the following statement in response to ongoing mill closures and curtailments in BC:

“Escalating closures and curtailments of lumber, pulp and paper mills in BC mean the provincial government needs to move faster to stabilize timber

Going to the International Gas Research Conference in Banff May 13-16? Catch our Alliance leaders and friends at this prime session.
• About the session: ow.ly/tVlH50RqLHr
• Conference info/register: ow.ly/1lFI50RqLHq

We are pleased to announce that Jamie Schmale, the Member of Parliament for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, will be a speaker at the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase this June!

Jamie will join the panel 'Economic Reconciliation in the National Discourse' alongside

As the MLA for Skeena and the Shadow Minister for Energy and LNG, Ellis Ross is a tireless champion for economic reconciliation and development in Indigenous communities.

We are glad to announce that Ellis will be returning to the IPSS stage this June at Vancouver Convention Centre !

He

. @awleggee, Business Council of Alberta President, urges increased collaboration among federal, provincial governments, and industry to launch carbon capture projects in Alberta, citing financial disparities.

From ChrisVarcoe

#EnergyTransition #oilandgas
calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

World #LNG News
• New Fortress Energy set to start LNG project off Altamira, Mexico: ow.ly/H4N850RzUNS
• Russian natural-gas output up 9.4% in Q1: ow.ly/bjXH50RzUNU
• EU proposes first batch of sanctions on Russian LNG: ow.ly/FIsQ50RzUNV

Take some time this evening to sit down and watch his fantastic new documentary by our friends at Indigenous Resource Network!