12. Shawn McDonald

An episode of the Indigenous Voices in Resource Development Podcast podcast, hosted by Indigenous Resource Network, titled "12. Shawn McDonald " was published on March 7, 2025 and runs 52 minutes.

March 7, 2025 ·52m · Indigenous Voices in Resource Development Podcast

Summary

In Episode 12 of the Indigenous Voices in Resource Development podcast, host John Desjarlais speaks with Shawn McDonald, a proud Métis from the Kikino Métis Settlement near Lac la Biche, Alberta. Shawn is the Chairman of the IRN board, a founding member of the IRN, the President and founding member of the Resource One Aboriginal Business Association (ROABA), and the sole owner of Black Scorpion Contracting Ltd., which has served the oil & gas industry in Northern Alberta since 1996. Rooted in the traditional ways of life passed down by his late father and grandfather, Shawn shares his journey and the significance of Indigenous voices in resource development. He discusses the importance of kinship, community connections, and economic empowerment, while highlighting the need for respectful relationships between Indigenous communities and industry. Shawn reflects on the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in the resource sector and envisions a future where Indigenous communities thrive through ownership and participation in resource development.

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