Major new study by Ken Coates shows tremendous progress on Indigenous engagement with the resource economy
OTTAWA, ON (August 5, 2020): The Supreme Court of Canada recently dismissed a legal challenge by a small group of First Nations in...
Stand down and let the Wet’suwet’en revitalize their political system: Theresa Tait-Day and Ken Coates in the Vancouver Sun
The Wet’suwet’en are committed to doing the hard, even painful work of revitalizing their political system while making sure that they respect traditions...
Daniel Pujdak Joins MLI as a Senior Fellow
OTTAWA, ON (May 13, 2020): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to welcome our newest Senior Fellow, Dan Pujdak. He will build upon MLI’s growing roster...
Helping Canada's Indigenous peoples during COVID-19: Ken Coates in the Toronto Sun
Indigenous peoples will be hit disproportionately by the health, economic and social consequences of COVID-19, writes Ken Coates. By Ken Coates, April 1,...
How to really help Canada’s Indigenous peoples in a time of crisis: Ken Coates for Inside Policy
This can't be business as usual for funding Indigenous communities, writes Ken Coates. By Ken Coates, March 30, 2020 It is axiomatic that...
Coronavirus crisis poses challenge to Indigenous communities: Ken Coates in Inside Policy
Given the ongoing coronavirus, it is vital, in this instance, that the country work with Indigenous communities to ensure they are protected and...
Indigenous Economies Could Suffer Grievous Harm if Ottawa Adopts UNDRIP: Stephen Buffalo in the Epoch Times
In the current circumstances, where UNDRIP is seen as an anti-development mantra, the constructive potential of the United Nations Declaration will almost certainly...
Pipeline Dispute: Delicate Decisions Ahead, with Much at Stake: Ken Coates in The Epoch Times
There is an urgent need for decisive government action, undertaken with strong Indigenous community support, and with careful consideration for national unity. More...
Ep. 43 – Putting the Rail Blockades and Teck Frontier in Context with Ken Coates and Brett Byers
In the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Munk Senior Fellow Ken Coates comments on the ongoing protests and rail disruptions caused...
Canadians need another Grand Bargain to resolve resource development disputes: Jack Mintz in Financial Post
All it takes is leadership and compromise and Canadians have been able to muster both in the past, writes Jack Mintz. By Jack...
