14: Kaella-Marie Earle

An episode of the Indigenous Voices in Resource Development Podcast podcast, hosted by Indigenous Resource Network, titled "14: Kaella-Marie Earle" was published on June 16, 2025 and runs 53 minutes.

June 16, 2025 ·53m · Indigenous Voices in Resource Development Podcast

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Summary

In this episode of Indigenous Voices in Resource Development, host John Desjarlais sits down with Kaella-Marie Earle, a professional engineer at Enbridge, from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and Aroland First Nation.Kaella shares how her upbringing in Sudbury — a region shaped by mining and environmental challenges — informed her path into engineering and energy. She reflects on her family's resilience, the influence of her father’s career, and the lasting impacts of residential schools.This conversation explores the barriers Indigenous professionals, particularly women, face in the energy sector. Kaella speaks to the power of mentorship, setting boundaries, and building confidence — and how cultural values like humility, environmental stewardship, and community trust can reshape leadership and technical work.Kaella also shares how she’s created internal programming at Enbridge to raise awareness about Indigenous history and is driving methane emissions reduction through her current work. This episode offers insight into how integrating Indigenous knowledge into engineering and leadership can lead to stronger, more sustainable energy systems in Canada.🔗 Listen now + don’t forget to subscribe and share!

Episode Description

In this episode of Indigenous Voices in Resource Development, host John Desjarlais sits down with Kaella-Marie Earle, a professional engineer at Enbridge, from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and Aroland First Nation.

Kaella shares how her upbringing in Sudbury — a region shaped by mining and environmental challenges — informed her path into engineering and energy. She reflects on her family's resilience, the influence of her father’s career, and the lasting impacts of residential schools.

This conversation explores the barriers Indigenous professionals, particularly women, face in the energy sector. Kaella speaks to the power of mentorship, setting boundaries, and building confidence — and how cultural values like humility, environmental stewardship, and community trust can reshape leadership and technical work.

Kaella also shares how she’s created internal programming at Enbridge to raise awareness about Indigenous history and is driving methane emissions reduction through her current work.

This episode offers insight into how integrating Indigenous knowledge into engineering and leadership can lead to stronger, more sustainable energy systems in Canada.

🔗 Listen now + don’t forget to subscribe and share!