Why Indigenous economic reconciliation needs a seat at energy policy table
KRYSTLE WITTEVRONGEL: Natural resources are the unspoken cornerstone of Indigenous economic reconciliation
Tag: Aboriginal reconciliation
The quest for truth is gaining momentum
GERRY CHIDIAC: For far too long, the narrative of the people in power was believed. Today, we are finally being honest about our history
Indigenous ownership in Canadian oil and gas takes huge step
DEBORAH JAREMKO: But Trudeau government’s emissions cap threatens future prosperity
Indigenous peoples faced with a choice of development or poverty
ROBERT MERASTY: The right choice is staring us in the face. Indigenous ownership in projects is a real win-win for industry and our Indigenous communities
Justin Trudeau’s plan for Indigenous communities has failed
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: Segregation and special rights for Indigenous communities have always been the problem. Integration has always been the answer
Papal apology must be the starting point for profound change
GERRY CHIDIAC: We all need to continue to pressure Pope Francis and the Catholic hierarchy to rescind the Papal Bulls of Discovery
We have nothing to be ashamed of on Canada Day
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: We should be proud of our country, warts and all
Improve Indigenous lives by looking forward
JAMES MCCRAE: Being stuck in the past, with all its mistakes and missteps, won’t improve the lives of Canada’s Indigenous. We need to focus on what’s next
Indigenous-owned Canadian LNG project advances
DEBORAH JAREMKO: The project will provide 21,000 jobs, $890 million in annual provincial and federal taxes and about $2.5 billion in annual GDP
Carbon capture a ticket out of poverty for Indigenous communities
JOSEPH QUESNEL: What is becoming clear is that the energy economy and the carbon tech sector have also become a “new buffalo” for Indigenous communities
Imperial signs biggest ever contracts with Indigenous businesses
DEBORAH JAREMKO: Oil sands companies spent a record $2.4 billion with 275 Indigenous businesses in 2019, up from $1.5 billion with 263 businesses in 2015
One Indigenous inquiry after another proves fruitless
JAMES MCCRAE: Can anyone imagine hundreds of separate justice systems in First Nations communities across Canada? Manitoba alone has 63 First Nations
Does the Pope’s apology really mean reconciliation is coming?
GERRY CHIDIAC: The Catholic church played an active role in colonization, its doctrine used to justify subjugation and exploitation of people worldwide
Note to Americans: Education is not genocide
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: Once genocide claims are accepted, bad things happen. Last summer, anti-Catholic bigotry led to the burning of 48 Catholic churches (FREE)
Why we shouldn’t take Trudeau’s tears seriously
MARCO NAVARRO-GENIE: Anyone can say or promise anything but following through requires ability and skill, discipline and commitment
Canada is not a half-mast nation
PATRICE DUTIL: The price of Trudeau’s empty gesture was nothing less than a cheapening of the Canadian idea (FREE)
Oil and gas provides nothing but opportunity for Indigenous peoples
JORDAN JOLICOEUR: Government policies harmful to the oil and gas industry will mean significant setbacks and losses for Indigenous people
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