Ten years after Becoming Partners, the work of true partnership is still unfolding – Resource Works
December 1, 2025
A reflection on what was learned early, what has endured, and why respectful, grounded collaboration between Indigenous Nations and industry remains a task for every generation
A decade ago, when we released Becoming Partners, I had no idea that this Resource Works document would still be read, quoted and pointed to in 2025. At the time, I wasn’t trying to produce a “classic” in the field of Indigenous–industry relations. We simply wanted a fact-based look at something too few British Columbians were seeing clearly: beneath the noise, real partnerships were already taking shape.
Looking back, what humbles me most is this: what I considered new knowledge was already deeply understood by the people we sat down with.
