Show your support and rep the IRN! 💥 Get your free IRN stickers — great for water bottles, laptops, or your gear. Ordering is easy and free: indigenousresourcenetwork.ca/sticker Let’s spread the word and grow the movement!

The Doig River First Nation near Fort St. John, B.C. has partnered with Kathairos Solutions on technology to reduce or eliminate methane emissions from oil and gas well sites. Together, this partnership is delivering environmental impact and economic opportunity in the Montney

Only one week left to apply for the 2025 Indigenous Awards of Excellence - Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth! Are you or someone you know a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis youth (18–30) pursuing post-secondary studies and passionate about a career in the forestry sector? 🌲

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📈 StatsCan LFS data shows steady growth in the number of Indigenous workers in mining, quarrying, and oil & gas extraction: 🔹 2019 – 23,100 people 🔹 2020 – 21,200 people 🔹 2021 – 22,800 people 🔹 2022 – 24,900 people 🔹 2023 – 26,100 people This consistent growth reflects

We’re proud to be featured in the Aboriginal Miner section of the latest issue of The Prospector News ! Our article, "Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Are Critical for Mining Success," emphasizes why meaningful investment in Indigenous talent is essential to the future of mining.

“We don't live in a static world where tomorrow will look like yesterday. I think the opportunity to tap into a broad breadth of experience of different mindsets, just different values even, can unlock or get people unstuck out of the old ways of doing things. And it's not a

“As Indigenous people, we were always taught to take care of our land.” Now, that responsibility, and privilege, extends to the world. Watch Crystal Smith, ICD.D, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, share how Indigenous leadership in energy is creating solutions both

We are proud of our friends at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition on the launch of their new campaign “Don’t Tickety Box Me”. This campaign calls on governments and industry to rethink how they engage with Indigenous Nations in major project development. FNMPC’s new campaign, Don’t Tickety Box Me,

"The investment arm of Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia is launching a seafood market with local products caught and processed by its members. Michael Peters, CEO of Glooscap Ventures, says the new market is part of the First Nation’s economic plan to keep profits from its

We’ve continued our billboard presence in the Ottawa and Victoria regions, updating the messaging following the passing of Bill C-5. Our new message is: "Want to Fast-Track Natural Resource Projects? Put Indigenous Inclusion First." Please take a photo (if safe to do so!) and

At Kitasoo Xai'xais we are promoting a more eco-friendly aquaculture industry. 🌱 @markjcarney #indigenousstewardship #rightsandtitle #sustainablesalmon

The IRN is pleased that construction is progressing with the JiJaak Waazhimoonegen- Teg Technica Mining Advanced Training Centre in Sudbury, Ontario. This facility seeks to tackle Canada's growing skilled labour shortage in the mining industry by providing immersive, hands-on

New podcast episode! John Desjarlais sits down with JP Gladu—principal of Mokwateh and former President of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business—for a wide-ranging conversation recorded in JP’s home territory of Sand Point First Nation. They discuss the impact of

Did you know that Indigenous youth are one of the f IRN Board Member Michael Fox published this insightful op-ed highlighting the opportunity and urgent need to equip Indigenous youth with long-term skills and proper training. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/08/03/can…

The Indigenous Resource Network Indigenous Resource Network updates its billboards in the Ottawa and Victoria regions with a new message : 'Want to Fast-Track Natural Resource Projects? Put #Indigenous Inclusion First.' ow.ly/85Uw50WAKtu #cdnpoli #FirstNations

In a time when things are heating up in Indigenous inclusion and resource development, we welcome a very optimistic view and real practical example on how we can bring groups closer together and not further apart. Canada’s future as both a conventional and clean energy superpower

calgaryherald.com/business/energ… “The deal, if successful, would mark the first large, direct Indigenous stake purchase in an oilsands producer.” We are hopeful in the possibility of an evolution of ownership that would see Indigenous involvement now at the front of corporate ownership

Indigenous youth from across the province are in Sudbury this summer, gaining valuable hands-on experience through a camp focused on science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and mining. Initiatives like this play a vital role in building the future workforce — especially

Have you watched/listened to the latest episode of the Indigenous Voices in Resource Development podcast? It's not one to miss! Watch here: youtu.be/SUEEuQSlGIY John Desjarlais sits down with JP Gladu—principal of Mokwateh and former President of the Canadian Council for