Crystal Smith and The Billion-Dollar Lesson Africa Can't Afford to Ignore
Prosperity, Not Poverty by Magatte Wade
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In this episode, entrepreneur and advocate for prosperity in Africa, Magatte Wade sits down with Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation and one of the driving forces behind Cedar LNG, the proposed $3.4 billion liquefied natural gas project that is set to become the world's first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility.
Crystal shares the remarkable story of how the Haisla Nation moved from being impacted by resource development to becoming a leading partner in one of Canada's most significant energy projects. She discusses the challenges, opportunities, and leadership lessons involved in building Indigenous ownership, attracting investment, navigating partnerships, and creating long-term economic prosperity for future generations.
Together, Magatte and Crystal explore what Africa can learn from the Haisla exper ...