MLI Explains: Indigenous Participation in the Resource Economy
MLI Munk Senior Fellow Ken Coates debunks some misconceptions regarding Indigenous peoples in Canada and their role in the natural resource economy.
MLI's 2018 Dinner: Beyond Reconciliation (Part 2)
On February 20th, 2019, MLI hosted its annual dinner at the Canadian War Museum. This year's theme was "Beyond Reconciliation: Forging a New...
It’s no wonder no one wants to invest in Canada’s resources: New MLI Commentary by Jeffrey Simpson
OTTAWA, ON (February 22, 2019): While the modern Canadian economy is largely diversified, natural resources still play an incredibly important role when it...
Canada’s Senate needs time to get Bill C-69 right: Joseph Quesnel for Inside Policy
Bill C-69 should be revamped in order to clarify key issues and avoid future project frustration, writes Joseph Quesnel. A good first step...
Despite progress on water, the threat of an Indigenous Walkerton remains: Joseph Quesnel for Inside Policy
While boil water advisories are down, real reform is required to give Indigenous communities control over water safety and bring quality up to...
It’s time for governments to recognize the value of partnerships with First Nations: Joseph Quesnel in the Globe and Mail
Indigenous communities rightfully view themselves as being more than just one more stakeholder group to consult in a long list of ticked boxes....
Tickets on Sale Now - MLI’s 2019 Annual Dinner
Conflict and despair may make the headlines, but behind the scenes an unknown and unsuspected revolution is transforming the Indigenous world.
Dismantling of power cabinet trio sends a distressing message to Indigenous peoples: Ken Coates in the Hill Times
Speculation is already rife that these steps suggest a downgrading of the prominence given by Prime Minister Trudeau to Indigenous affairs, perhaps because...
Federal Indigenous agenda needs innovative ideas: Joseph Quesnel in the Toronto Sun
Minister O’Regan faces a lot of pressure to revive the government’s faltering Indigenous agenda. He can do that by pushing for bold commitments...
New First Nations Governance Trends Complicate Resource Agreements: Joseph Quesnel for Inside Policy
As First Nations increasingly adopt custom governance structures outside the Indian Act, they will have to clarify who speaks for the community when...
