Strategic Advising

President Day has a history of successful negotiations between his Tahltan Nation, the Province, and many companies in the mining, mineral exploration, clean energy, logging and guide outfitting sectors.

Achieving the aforementioned agreements often took years of being strategic, building capacity and creating ethical and collaborative decision-making processes which included stakeholders, both internal and external amongst the Tahltan Nation. It often took compromise and patience, but other times it took hardline positions by the tribe. Every big goal took a different strategy and approach.

When government and/or industry face tension and conflict with Indigenous peoples and their distinct rights, the situation needs to be dealt with carefully. Sometimes a meaningful and mutually beneficial arrangement is possible, and sometimes a particular area is too culturally important and the company may need to pivot and work or put their plans on hold. Other times an Indigenous group may have no experience with a particular industry, and it may take them years to understand and become comfortable with moving forward with a particular activity.

President Day’s strategic advice and experience can go a long way with assisting Indigenous peoples, other governments or industrial companies with their short-term or long-term goals. This often requires a wholistic and thoughtful approach as unique and nuanced as the companies and the Indigenous peoples themselves. Deep engagement and good faith on behalf of the company is often required, and this is an important step which should not be rushed.

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