Karen Restoule
Senior advisor on Indigenous affairs and commentator; serves as director of Indigenous Affairs at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and authored the piece on reconciliation featured in this episode.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 13min
Reconciliation requires looking back to move forward
Karen Restoule, a senior advisor on Indigenous affairs and director at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, delves into the crucial historical context of reconciliation. She emphasizes revisiting the 1764 Treaty of Niagara, advocating for a return to the original promises of coexistence and mutual respect. Restoule argues that true progress requires action beyond mere apologies, urging for restored partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The discussion also briefly touches on the financial challenges facing Canada's women's rugby team.
Sep 24, 2025 • 14min
Indigenous leaders and industry should set the terms for Canada's major projects
Karen Restoule, Director of Indigenous Affairs at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, advocates for Indigenous leaders to set the terms for major projects in Canada, emphasizing that trust, not speed, is crucial for success. Meanwhile, Kirk LaPointe discusses the intense drama surrounding John Rustad’s narrow escape from a leadership review in the BC Conservative Party, highlighting issues like disqualified memberships and internal conflicts. The conversation reveals the complex dynamics influencing both Indigenous partnerships and political maneuvers.
