Episode 4: Stephen Buffalo, Indian Resource Council

Nov 23, 2023 · 17m 50s

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On this episode of CRIN @ COP28, hosted by Bill Whitelaw, we sit down with Stephen Buffalo, CEO of the Indian Resource Council (IRC), to discuss the forward-thinking new partnerships...

On this episode of CRIN @ COP28, hosted by Bill Whitelaw, we sit down with Stephen Buffalo, CEO of the Indian Resource Council (IRC), to discuss the forward-thinking new partnerships being developed with Indigenous communities related to resource development. Because of these incredibly important partnerships, we are accelerating a very inclusive energy transition by combining traditional knowledge, innovation, technology and collaboration from which we will all benefit.

Covered in this episode:

The IRC model and the inception of the organization and the Indian Oil and Gas Act to provide a means for First Nations to advocate the oil and gas industry and address regulatory concerns
How the IRC's National Energy Business Centre of Excellence is building capacity and how traditional knowledge can be used to address reclamation and environmental progress
The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation and it's purpose to provide First Nations that had no investment capital the ability to participate in resource projects
How equity ownership in projects is a game changer for First Nations communities who are trying to stand up on their own
What message on behalf of Alberta and Canada Stephen would like to leave for the world at COP28
How Indigenous communities can be an agent of change, creating a balance for energy progress while preserving traditional lifestyles

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