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The Tahltan Nation of northwestern British Columbia is redefining Indigenous participation in the mining industry, with women leading operations and creating economic prosperity through ownership stakes in major resource projects.
• Tahltan territory spans 97,000 square kilometers (size of Portugal) and contains the mineral-rich "Golden Triangle"
• The nation has deep historical connections to mining, trading obsidian across North America before European contact
• Women from this...
The Tahltan Nation of northwestern British Columbia is redefining Indigenous participation in the mining industry, with women leading operations and creating economic prosperity through ownership stakes in major resource projects.
• Tahltan territory spans 97,000 square kilometers (size of Portugal) and contains the mineral-rich "Golden Triangle"
• The nation has deep historical connections to mining, trading obsidian across North America before European contact
• Women from this matrilineal society dominate leadership positions and excel in operating heavy equipment
• Economic agreements like Impact Benefit Agreements ensure communities receive fair benefits from resource development
• Chad Day developed "internal reconciliation" processes that create certainty through community-wide ratification votes
• The Tahltan have become part-owners of $3 billion in hydroelectric projects that power their territory
• Cultural preservation remains a priority alongside responsible development
• Future goals include creating Tahltan-controlled institutions for wildlife management and justice
If you want to learn more about the Tahltan Nation's approach to resource development, visit thadu.ca or follow Chad Norman Day on social media.
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STEWART MUIR
Stewart Muir is an award-winning journalist, historian, filmmaker, and conservationist with over 20 years of experience covering the energy sector. He is the founder of Resource Works, promoting responsible resource development in Canada; Headwaters Strategy, a public relations agency; and Tersa Earth Innovations, a synthetic bio company restoring acid lakes in Canada.
As a contributing author to the award-winning book The Sea Among Us, Muir has delved into the natural and human history of British Columbia’s Strait of Georgia.
Through Power Struggle, Stewart engages experts in honest, fact-based, and non-partisan conversations about the energy sector. With decades of leadership in energy dialogue, he aims to provide audiences with a clear, objective view of modern energy by fostering curiosity and inclusivity.