E178 - Current & Critical - Trent Fequet, Preserving Indigenous Culture and Creating Economic Opportunity
“There are a lot of creative ways to reimagine how to bring industry to areas that don’t naturally have it.”
First Nations, Metis and Inuit nations in Canada have unique cultures that connect them deeply to their traditional lands. But if they didn’t win the geographic lottery when reservations were created, opportunities may have dried up completely in remote, northern, or smaller communities. Rather than move to new regions, Steel River Group aims to bring industry and economic benefits to these areas. Trent’s episode will inspire you while informing you of the challenges, opportunities and needs for Indigenous-led business and economic transformation.