10/08/2026
Today, I had the opportunity to deliver my presentation, “Restoring Responsibility,” at the Assembly of First Nations 4th National Climate Gathering in Hamilton, Ontario.
We talk about protecting our land, water and natural resources. We develop policies, strategies and plans for future generations. Yet we continue to witness destruction, violence, addictions and disconnection within our communities.
Today, we’re seeing reports of an individual receiving a six-year prison sentence in connection with a wildfire that reportedly destroyed over 200,000 hectares of forest and caused more than $10 million in damages.
This raises a much bigger question: Are we investing enough in the healing, identity, accountability and well-being of our people?
Accountability matters. So does prevention. We need to create more healing spaces, mentorship opportunities and meaningful pathways for our men, boys and youth before lives are lost and irreversible damage is done.
We cannot continue investing millions into protecting our resources while overlooking the people who will be responsible for protecting them.
Healthy people. Healthy families. Healthy communities. Healthy lands.
Restoring responsibility begins with us. What we restore today is what future generations will inherit.
