Success Showcase: After the Deal Is Inked

Jun. 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. PDT

A mini-masterclass, "After the Deal Is Inked," by co-authors of Weaving Two Worlds: Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector, Christy Smith and Michael McPhie.

Sponsored by the JDS Group of Companies.

Christy Smith is a K’ómoks First Nation matriarch with some settler ancestry, living in her traditional territory on Vancouver Island. Engaging and building good relationships are at the core of what Christy does as a changemaker, mentor, liaison, project manager, and engagement expert. Christy currently serves as partner and Vice-President, Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations, with Falkirk Environmental Consultants and Vice President of Sustainability for TDG Gold Corp. Christy is the co-author of the best-selling book: “Weaving Two Worlds – Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector”.

Michael McPhie has worked as a founder, director and executive leading the development of mineral resource projects and companies throughout North America and internationally. He is a specialist in the environmental, regulatory, Indigenous and financial aspects of the natural resources sector and has held senior executive and board positions with both industry and the Government of Canada. Michael is currently the Co-Chair and Founding Partner of Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd. and the co-author of the best-selling book: “Weaving Two Worlds – Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector”.

Subtitles available in: English

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