Indigenous former justice minister Wilson-Raybould outlines vision for ‘true reconciliation’ – The Globe and Mail
Canada’s former justice minister outlined her vision for “true reconciliation” during a mineral exploration industry conference in British Columbia Tuesday, saying the country needs to enact legislation that allows Indigenous nations to govern themselves.
Jody Wilson-Raybould says enabling Indigenous self-determination would support the cultural, social and economic well-being of Indigenous peoples, while giving nations, governments and industry the certainty needed during a transitional time.
She told the conference held by the Association for Mineral Exploration that their industry is working in Indigenous territories, and those companies have an opportunity to model decision making that’s based on Indigenous consent.
