CIGI – “East Asia-Arctic Relations: Boundary, Security and International Politics” is co-edited by Kimie Hara and Ken Coates. The new book’s 12 chapters are written by Arctic and Asia relations experts from Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Russia and the United States.
Tag Archives: Natural Resources
Ken Coates speaks about the fix for Northern Gateway
SUN NEWS – Ken Coates, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute speaks with Lorne Gunter about how natural resource wealth will shape relationships with between Aboriginal communities and the federal government.
Arctic Innovation
UARCTIC SHARED VOICES MAGAZINE (see pages 14-15) with Greg Poelzer.
The Circumpolar North faces major challenges in the years ahead, beyond the often-mentioned issues of climate change, indigenous empowerment and rapid resource development.
Scientific Wrangling Over Natural Gas and Climate Obscures the Need for Real Action
At its impressive Vancouver gathering, National Geographic asked a simple question: Is natural gas the bridge to a sustainable energy future? The meeting brought together an impressive group of industry specialists, community representatives, environmental activists, and Aboriginal leaders. The frank discussions ranged from highly specialized, technical observations to emotional appeals for environmental protection. No consensus emerged, but the open conversation provided an excellent indication of the range of options about natural gas alternatives for the world’s pending energy crisis.
The Great Energy Challenge Blog Post, National Geographic
An Unfinished Nation: Completing the devolution revolution in Canada’s North
CBC North – An Unfinished Nation: Completing the devolution revolution in Canada’s North
Canada is an incomplete nation. Vast parts of the country, mostly in the North, lack the services, equality of opportunity, and political authority necessary to effect positive change.
Audio – Listen online here
Completing Confederation – The North wants in
NATIONAL POST – Ken Coates and Greg Poelzer discuss the NWT Devolution Act and its implications for northern Canada and the country as a whole. Read the story here.
Ken Coates: Peel land use battle will be precedent setting
CBC – Ken Coates explains the significance of the upcoming court battle over the Peel Watershed Land Use Plan. Click here for the full story.
Why are Canadians ignoring the ‘North below the North’?
THE GLOBE AND MAIL – In this op-ed, Ken Coates examines the lack of interest in the Canadian provincial North and why this region is losing out on potential prosperity.
An Unfinished Nation: Completing the Devolution Revolution in Canada’s North
New Beginnings: How Canada’s Natural Resource Wealth Could Re-shape Relations with Aboriginal People
The Way Out: New thinking about Aboriginal engagement and energy infrastructure to the West Coast
Reclaiming Crown Land in New Brunswick
CBC NEW BRUNSWICK – In light of the recent protests against mining operations in New Brunswick, Ken Coates addresses Aboriginal rights to land in the Maritimes and why demands for a treaty are arising.
First Nations Aren’t Swayed by Vague Promises
THE GLOBE AND MAIL – Ken Coates and Brian Lee Crowley share their thoughts on the shale gas exploration protests in New Brunswick and their implications for resource development.
A Warning Sign for the Country
CBC NEW BRUNSWICK – Ken Coates evaluates the situation in Rexton, NB as protests over shale gas exploration escalate.
Shale Gas Development Spurs Treaty Debate in New Brunswick
CBC NEW BRUNSWICK – Ken Coates and T.J. Burke agree the provincial government needs a modern treaty with First Nations.
Aboriginal Land Rights in New Brunswick
CBC NEW BRUNSWICK – Rachel Cave talks with historian and public policy academic Ken Coates about the showdown between the Elsibogtog First Nation and the province over shale gas exploration and land rights.
First Nations Resource Fix
SUN NEWS – Ken Coates, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute speaks with Lorne Gunter about how natural resource wealth will shape relationships with between Aboriginal communities and the federal government.
First Nations Key to Future of Northern Gateway Pipeline
BEACON NEWS – In this op-ed by Brian Lee Crowley and Ken Coates, the reality of First Nations involvement in the Northern Gateway Pipeline is discussed in the context of current Aboriginal viewpoints on resource development.
Resource Development Offers Opportunity for Aboriginal Communities
NATIONAL POST – Aboriginal Canadians are more determined than ever to take advantage of the country’s strong natural resource economy. Ken Coates and Brian Lee Crowley outline the role of First Nations in resource development and the benefits this could have in the future.