17. Crystal Smith

An episode of the Indigenous Voices in Resource Development Podcast podcast, hosted by Indigenous Resource Network, titled "17. Crystal Smith " was published on December 11, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

December 11, 2025 ·43m · Indigenous Voices in Resource Development Podcast

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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.

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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.

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