Stewart Muir to moderate key panel at Forward Summit West Coast 2026
Press Release
February 16, 2026
Resource Works CEO will lead a mainstage discussion on designing a roadmap for Indigenous economic reconciliation by 2030.
Resource Works is pleased to confirm that CEO Stewart Muir will appear at Forward Summit West Coast 2026 in Vancouver this March.
Resource Works is participating as an Association Partner for the event, which brings together leaders and practitioners focused on real-world solutions and collaborations across the region.
Designing the roadmap
Muir will serve as moderator for a mainstage panel on March 12, 2026: “Designing the 2030 Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Action Map.”
The session will explore practical pathways for advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation by the end of the decade. The discussion will focus on tangible opportunities, including:
- Partnerships with B.C. industry: Building durable commercial relationships between First Nations and the resource sector.
- Women’s economic empowerment: Ensuring Indigenous women are leaders in the growing economy.
- Skills development: Preparing the next generation of workers.
- Community-led innovation: Supporting solutions that come directly from Indigenous communities.
- Long-term wealth creation: Moving beyond short-term benefits to generational prosperity.
A gathering of leaders
Forward Summit West Coast is dedicated to advancing the conversation on reconciliation and inclusive economic growth. Resource Works is proud to support the event and contribute to the dialogue on how industry and Indigenous communities can work together to build a prosperous future.
Event details:
- Event: Forward Summit West Coast 2026
- Dates: March 11–12, 2026
Location: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
Ian Biana is a writer for Resource Works, a non-partisan organization that champions responsible resource development in British Columbia and Canada. Reach Ian at ian@resourceworks.com.
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