From Crisis to Leadership: How Crystal Smith Rewrote the Future for Her Nation

Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, joins Power Struggle to share how her community turned a legacy of exclusion into one of empowerment by leading one of Canada’s most ambitious Indigenous-owned energy projects, Cedar LNG.In this powerful conversation with Stewart Muir, Smith reflects not only on the business and policy decisions behind Cedar LNG, but also on the personal journey that shaped her leadership, from confronting intergenerational trauma to building confidence in the face of skepticism.They discuss:What meaningful economic reconciliation looks likeWhy First Nations must lead resource developmentHow the Haisla Nation took control of its futureAnd what it takes to inspire the next generation of Indigenous leadersCrystal Smith is one of the most influential Indigenous voices in Canada which makes this episode essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand what real progress looks like.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod