In this episode of Indigenous Voices in Resource Development, host John Desjarlais sits down with Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation. They talk about Crystal’s leadership journey, her role in transformative projects like Cedar LNG, and her advocacy for responsible resource development.
Crystal shares personal stories about overcoming challenges,building consensus, and the real socio-economic benefits that major projects have brought to her community. The conversation also explores how to balance cultural heritage with economic opportunity, and why collaboration betweenNations is essential for long-term success.
It’s an honest, grounded discussion with a leader whocontinues to champion Indigenous participation, strong governance, and a future where communities can shape their own prosperity.
