Thierry Rodon will participate in the third lecture of the Beyond Hot Air series, co-organized by the Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI), and the Museum of Natural History Vienna (NHM).
Title of the presentation: Can we reconcile Indigenous self-determination and extractive activities in Canada?
Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
Time: 17:00–18:30 CEST
Venue: Konferenzraum A222, Department of Political Science, Universitätsstraße 7, 2nd floor, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Format: Hybrid (in person and online)
Zoom link: Join the lecture
The presentation will explore the tensions and opportunities for reconciling Indigenous self-determination with extractive activities in Canada, emphasizing the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). Thierry Rodon will examine case studies such as the Squamish Nation’s community-led process for an LNG terminal and uranium exploration in Quebec, highlighting the growing role of Indigenous governance in resource development decision-making. The talk will advocate for understanding FPIC as a co-determination mechanism that transcends mere consultation and industry agreements, aiming to genuinely engage with Indigenous rights alongside state sovereignty.