We have recently updated and piloted our #MiningEssentials work-readiness training program. Find out how you can take part in this program that helps Indigenous people prepare for a career in #mining. mihr.ca/certification-…

Many people saying pro-pipeline Indigenous people just want money. What is it that they think stands between being in poverty & not being in poverty? Poverty is a predictor of: addictions, suicide, domestic violence, chronic illness, low educational attainment, incarceration...

NCC Board Chair Dan George, who is Chief of the Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation and a member of the Beaver Clan of the Wet'suwet'en nation, will be on Global BC at 6pm PST.

Beyond bloodlines: How the Wet’suwet’en hereditary system at the heart of the Coastal GasLink conflict works /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/canada/british…

"People working on a pipeline can send their children to school to provide for better opportunities in the future. The elected chiefs want to break the bondage of poverty that exists within our communities." Wet'suwet'en members back to work on CGL vancouversun.com/news/local-new…

What Would Indigenous Ownership of TransMountain Look Like? Equity stake in the pipeline is key for landowners, Indigenous and non-Indigenous. By Dale Swampy, National Coalition of Chiefs for PIPELINE OBSERVER caepla.org/what_would_ind…

Philip Tait: “This is a Wet’suwet’en problem...I’ve got a truck payment, a house payment, a boy whose going to be with me for the rest of my life. I have to work.” Philip has been out of work for two months. /2

Reconciliation comes in many forms | Smithers Interior News interior-news.com/opinion/reconc…

“Supporting the protest anywhere and what you are really supporting is for the Wet’suwet’en to remain divided. My hope is for respectful united position from the Wet’suwet’en as a whole!” Tsilhqot’in Chief Joe Alphonse hopes for united position wltribune.com/news/tsilhqoti…

Perhaps some journalists can tally how much urban ENGOs have fundraised this week at the expense of the Wet'suwet'en nation.

"Procuring goods and services from Indigenous businesses helps to ensure more competitive markets, creates valuable new training opportunities, and improves social and economic outcomes for the wider community." Goldy Hyder & JP Gladu Business Council of Canada theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

Former elected chief of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance explains why she wants to see her community come together and support the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

“There have been no major demonstrations this week in solidarity with the First Nations people along the CGL route who are waiting for change to come to their communities.“ It’s clear after this week that protesters & the urban elite are anti-industry, not pro-Indigenous rights.

“These outsiders seem to think they know better than the group of 20 First Nations that approved the project after investing years into studying the impacts of LNG and the natural gas pipeline.” What is the ultimate goal of the non-Indigenous groups? vancouversun.com/opinion/val-li…

“I have no desire to defend or validate my indigeneity to anyone. I know who & where I come from, my connection to my family, language, culture, land & history. I have no desire to judge you & how you identify yourself in the world but expect the same basic courtesy in return.”

“Strong relationships between Indigenous communities & the broader business community contribute to a stronger & more equitable Canadian economy. They lift people out of poverty, creating hope & opportunities for current and future generations.” JP Gladu theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…