The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) said it supports the agreement the British Columbia government and Blueberry River First Nations Chief Judy Desjarlais signed to promote responsible resource development. .“The Indigenous Resource Network is centrally concerned with advocating responsible resource development for indigenous communities across Canada and that means working together with government and industry,” said IRN Board Chair John Desjarlais in a Wednesday press release. .“We support this historic agreement and are encouraged by this approach of balancing protection of indigenous rights and territory, and meaningfully respecting a nations pursuit of economic development for the region.”.Blueberry River First Nations reached the agreement Wednesday with the British Columbia government to protect wildlife, forests, and land and share revenue from oil and gas development. .The deal comes after a court ruling in 2021 that found the British Columbia government infringed on the Blueberry River First Nations’ treaty rights because the province allowed resource development without its approval. .“Blueberry now has a say every step of the way,” said Judy. .The release said the deal comes after months of negotiations with the British Columbia government on how to work towards responsible resource development. .Judy said people are “truly witnessing a historic moment.”.The release concluded by saying the IRN is honoured to have Judy as a board member and are proud of the work Blueberry River and her have accomplished. .The IRN unveiled a campaign to advocate for indigenous ownership in natural resources projects in August. .READ MORE: Canadian indigenous organization launches resource development awareness campaign.“The problems our communities are facing is there are few mechanisms to access the necessary capital for investing in projects and having equity” said former IRN executive director Robert Merasty. .“Having a National Indigenous Guaranteed Loan Program is a step the federal government can take that will help First Nations get the capital needed to become partners and owners of the projects on our own lands.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Indigenous Resource Network (IRN) said it supports the agreement the British Columbia government and Blueberry River First Nations Chief Judy Desjarlais signed to promote responsible resource development. .“The Indigenous Resource Network is centrally concerned with advocating responsible resource development for indigenous communities across Canada and that means working together with government and industry,” said IRN Board Chair John Desjarlais in a Wednesday press release. .“We support this historic agreement and are encouraged by this approach of balancing protection of indigenous rights and territory, and meaningfully respecting a nations pursuit of economic development for the region.”.Blueberry River First Nations reached the agreement Wednesday with the British Columbia government to protect wildlife, forests, and land and share revenue from oil and gas development. .The deal comes after a court ruling in 2021 that found the British Columbia government infringed on the Blueberry River First Nations’ treaty rights because the province allowed resource development without its approval. .“Blueberry now has a say every step of the way,” said Judy. .The release said the deal comes after months of negotiations with the British Columbia government on how to work towards responsible resource development. .Judy said people are “truly witnessing a historic moment.”.The release concluded by saying the IRN is honoured to have Judy as a board member and are proud of the work Blueberry River and her have accomplished. .The IRN unveiled a campaign to advocate for indigenous ownership in natural resources projects in August. .READ MORE: Canadian indigenous organization launches resource development awareness campaign.“The problems our communities are facing is there are few mechanisms to access the necessary capital for investing in projects and having equity” said former IRN executive director Robert Merasty. .“Having a National Indigenous Guaranteed Loan Program is a step the federal government can take that will help First Nations get the capital needed to become partners and owners of the projects on our own lands.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
