How I Got Here
The Prayer Circle
When we started a gold exploration project in a remote Yukon location in the Kaska Nation traditional territory I called the Chief and let him
March 28, 2023
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Welcome to my blog. After decades of working extensively with First Nation communities, communications and corporate strategy and finally the mining sector, l have many stories to share about these great experiences. It’s an amazing world out there, incredible people and an underappreciated sector that drives our economy and quality of life. I highly recommend the road less travelled. Enjoy!
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The Prayer Circle
March 28, 2023
When we started a gold exploration project in a remote Yukon location in the Kaska Nation traditional territory I called the Chief and let him
Let’s Potlatch! Part 2
March 28, 2023
As mentioned in a previous blog, Yukon Commissioner, the Honourable Judy Gingell, her mother, my young son and I headed out to let everyone know
Let’s Potlatch!
March 15, 2023
What a gift I was given back in January of 1999 when I was awarded a small contract to organize the first Commissioner’s Potlatch. So,
“Get Your F&$king Wife Under Control”
March 1, 2023
So, I ended up in a lawsuit from an incident in 2020. While I feel vindicated the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) ruled in
How I Got Here
How I Got Here
The Prayer Circle
When we started a gold exploration project in a remote Yukon location in the Kaska Nation traditional territory I called the Chief and let him
March 28, 2023
How I Got Here
Let’s Potlatch! Part 2
As mentioned in a previous blog, Yukon Commissioner, the Honourable Judy Gingell, her mother, my young son and I headed out to let everyone know
March 28, 2023
How I Got Here
Let’s Potlatch!
What a gift I was given back in January of 1999 when I was awarded a small contract to organize the first Commissioner’s Potlatch. So,
March 15, 2023
Community Engagement and Indigenous Relations
Community Engagement and Indigenous Relations
Case Study: Golden Predator Corp & Elders-in-Residence Program
Golden Predator Mining Corp. was a publicly traded junior exploration company which operated in Canada’s Yukon. The company was led by Chief Executive Officer, Janet
February 13, 2023
All About Mining
Mining
New Paradigm for Indigenous Relations in the Mining Industry
The mining industry has a long history of negative impacts on Indigenous peoples, including the disruption of traditional lands, loss of cultural heritage, and environmental
March 28, 2023
Mining
4 Mining Trends That Bring Hope to the Industry in 2022
As we reach the midway point of 2022, many might be wondering what apparent trends have been showing in the mining sector. And luckily, emerging
June 28, 2022
Mining
How Is Uranium Mined?: 3 Ways for Extraction
Uranium is a natural radioactive element that has been used for its chemical properties for over a thousand years. It is now primarily used as
June 21, 2022
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Janet is the host of Mined in America (MIA). MIA is a podcast intended to share more than you ever wanted to know about the fabulous, unpredictable, and challenging mining/extraction industry and why you should want to see more, again, in America