Indigenous Resource Network’s Post

Great article! Sheldon Wuttunee, (president and CEO of the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence) encourages "...mining companies to better educate themselves, not only by consulting policies relating to Indigenous lands, but to also make an honest effort to engage firsthand with the locals, learning more about their traditional beliefs tied to the natural environment, and to first build a relationship with locals before jumping straight into business." In 2022, RESPEC established Kiyano Ventures, an Indigenous owned joint venture with The Centre. Kiyano specializes in sustainable engagement strategies that combat historical gaps between First Nations and the natural resource industry. This undertaking furthers the efforts of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) to support responsible development by using sustainable strategies that strengthen Nations. The Cree word Kiyano means us, and its inclusion in our joint venture’s name demonstrates our commitment to bringing people together. https://lnkd.in/gPdvk73F

Well worth reading this article on an important initative - in terms of getting clear messages from indigenous peoples on the energy transition (& in this story a focus on deep sea mining) "It’s super critical that people understand that the transition is anything but just, and anything but equitable" https://lnkd.in/dVSERBdX

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has generally been welcomed as a tool to help the EU boost mineral exploration and develop new mines in Europe to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on single-source materials. However, there is another perspective that is coming out of northern Europe - that of Green Colonization and land use overlaps with indigenous peoples. This article highlights the key challenges and is worth a read to understand these perspectives #mining #exploration #criticalminerals #indigenouspeoples

Take a look at this article which showcases the precedent being set by our social policies at the Grassy Mountain gold project in high-value sustainably conscious mining! https://lnkd.in/ehcuTnCN

The mining industry faces cognitive dissonance, with proponents of shutdowns or strict regulation often benefiting from the technological advancements fuelled by the minerals and metals it produces. Breaking this contradictory understanding is imperative. At witan nook, showcasing advancements in sustainable mining is the pathway toward reconciling the demand for essential minerals with environmental and ethical considerations.

Indigenous representatives from 35 countries released a declaration last week, emphasizing the importance of respecting Indigenous Peoples' rights in the energy transition instead of conducting "business as usual." Read more here. #SIRGECoalition #JustTransition #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousRights #HumanRights #FreePriorAndInformedConsent #FPIC #Environment #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #EnergyTransition

The battle to break from the past! Please read this report! Thanks Irene Irazábal Briceño for a great overview of the key findings!

Tomorrow marks the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a significant occasion where we hold in high regard the imperative nature of acknowledging and addressing historical injustices. At O Trade, our unwavering dedication lies in fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities through the establishment of trust and inclusive engagement. We deeply understand the ongoing journey towards reconciliation and are humbled by the opportunity we have had to play a role in cultivating collaboration and empowering Indigenous peoples within the mineral exploration processes. Moving forward, we steadfastly pledge to continue our endeavours, unwavering in our commitment to contribute to the collective journey of reconciliation. #TruthandReconciliation #Indigenous

👇 Check out this great feature on #womeninmining in #Uganda 🇺🇬