In the News
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John Desjarlais of the Indigenous Resource Network on the Ksi Lisims LNG project in B.C.
In a recent interview with CBC, our Executive Director, John Desjarlais, reflected on the direction of Canada’s newest nation-building projects — and what Indigenous partnership must look like going forward.
Written by Indigenous Resource Network
November 18, 2025 -
Rethinking Canada’s oil tanker ban for a new era of reconciliation
Updating the tanker moratorium could balance environmental protection, Indigenous consent and national development in a changing energy landscape.
Written by John Desjarlais
October 28, 2025 -
Growing together: The future of forestry is Indigenous-driven
Let’s celebrate National Forest Week by honouring Canada’s original forest managers and their lasting legacy in sustainable forest management.
Written by John Desjarlais
September 19, 2025 -
Beyond Tariffs: A Policy Prescription for Bolstering Canada’s Forest Economy
Forestry is a foundational element of Canada’s economic DNA
Written by Indigenous Resource Network
September 16, 2025 -
How the Indigenous workforce can STEM the tide for the coming energy tsunami
To meet labour needs, Indigenous workers—especially youth—must fill the jobs created in the coming decades. Better collaboration among government, industry, and educational institutions can help Indigenous students prepare for energy sector careers.
Written by John Desjarlais
September 02, 2025 -
Written by John Desjarlais
August 13, 2025 -
Written by John Desjarlais
June 04, 2025 -
Written by John Desjarlais
April 16, 2025 -
Written by Indigenous Resource Network
May 10, 2024 -
Why Canada’s proposed oil and gas emissions cap goes against UNDRIP and the rights of Indigenous people
Q&A with John Desjarlais, executive director of the Indigenous Resource Network
Written by Indigenous Resource Network
January 12, 2024