John Desjarlais sits down with JP Gladu—principal of Mokwateh and former President of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business—for a wide-ranging conversation recorded in JP’s home territory of Sand Point First Nation. They discuss the impact of displacement and the long path back to the land, the role of Indigenous governance in economic development, and the importance of informed consent in major projects. With nearly 35 years in the resource sector, JP reflects on his experience as a forester, the value of strong partnerships, and why Indigenous-led development must be at the heart of Canada’s energy and infrastructure future.
