Building Indigenous Advantage in Canada’s Mining Economy | Jenny-Lou Campbell

In this episode, we sit down with Jenny-Lou Campbell, Executive Director of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Mineral Development, an organization that helps First Nations strengthen their participation in the mining sector through technical capacity building, mapping and GIS tools, access to information, and strategic decision-making support. Jenny-Lou discusses how Indigenous participation in mining has evolved from consultation toward partnerships, ownership, and investment, and explores the many opportunities that exist across the mining value chain. She also shares insights on innovation, technology, data-driven decision-making, and why access to quality information is essential for Indigenous Nations seeking to capture long-term economic benefits from resource development occurring within their territories.ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH NATIONBreakthrough Nation spotlights people whose ambition, grit, and sense of duty are moving Canada forward. I’m Karen Restoule, your host, and each episode features leaders delivering real results across regions and sectors.ABOUT SERIES #4SERIES #4 explores the people, partnerships, and projects reshaping the relationship between Indigenous Nations, business, and government. Through conversations with CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, elected leaders, and nation-builders, we examine how Indigenous participation in Canada’s economy is evolving from consultation toward ownership, investment, procurement, and enterprise. Along the way, we explore the leadership, capital, institutions, and partnerships required to build lasting prosperity for communities and the country alike.SERIES 4 is presented in collaboration with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.Make sure you subscribe to never miss an episode.Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on: iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.WATCH podcasts in video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakthroughNationCAThank you for joining us on Breakthrough Nation podcast.Follow along at:YouTube:    / @breakthroughnationca  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakthroughnationTwitter: @ambitionandgritInstagram: @breakthroughnationcaFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakthroughnation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.