Beats: Policy

Liberals have failed Indigenous Peoples as infrastructure gap grows 

Governments of all levels must stop the patterns of colonialism that have persisted for 150 years, respect Indigenous Peoples’ abilities to make their own decisions, and stop preventing Indigenous Peoples from revitalizing their languages.

It is 2024 and where are we on reconciliation?

We need to stop denying racism. We need to see how colonial policies are still causing the issues, and how the solutions are available with willing change.

Urgent action needed for Indigenous nations

Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by lack of housing, issues related to on-reserve water, remote health care, and more.

The Indian Act: a name that carries baggage

No matter how much the Indian Act is revised, it will forever be seen as the patronizing patchwork that it is.

Real change requires change in self

I’ve worked on many levels of government projects to engage Indigenous communities. Each time, I’ve been disappointed that bureaucratic and political systems perpetuate oppressive outcomes for Indigenous groups that are gracious enough to repeatedly engage.

Climate change adaptation through decolonizing stewardship

Those best situated to be the stewards of Canada’s lands and waters are the Indigenous Peoples who have been doing this for 10,000 years or longer.

Flipping the paradigm

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and UNDRIP are both committed to ensuring Indigenous Peoples are treated equal to that of any other Canadian. Yet, there is little acknowledgement of the value of Indigenous experience, knowledge, or life ways.

Natural Resources

LNG projects should stand on their own two feet, assuming they can

Projects not currently under construction face an ever-increasing uphill battle on competition and cost that the taxpayer shouldn’t be asked to underwrite.

Balancing the energy score card: asking the right questions, doing the research

With great minds and important natural resources, we can secure a better future for our country and the world.