Opinion: Net-zero, Indigenous-led resource development is possible – The Globe and Mail
Eva Clayton is President of the Nisga’a Lisims Government. Sharleen Gale is the Chief of Fort Nelson First Nation and the Chair of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition. Harold Leighton is Chief Councillor of Metlakatla First Nation. Crystal Smith is Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation. Joey Wesley is Councillor with the Lax Kw’alaams Band.
As we reach the end game in our fight against COVID-19, policy-makers are becoming preoccupied with what the recovery will look like. Addressing climate change, improving Indigenous well-being, and building a strong resource economy all rank high on the list of priorities in the Canadian political landscape. And last week, our nations came together on an initiative that could show the way forward on how we can advance all three simultaneously.
