"McPhie and Smith have penned a book that addresses one of the most critical issues of our time: cross-cultural relationship building for mining and resource industries. Based on their decades of experience working at the frontier of Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives-First Nation and colonial-they present a rich tapestry of much-needed practical and thoughtful insights to serve as a guide through what has sometimes been a tragic divide."
- R. Anthony Hodge, PhD, P.Eng., Kinross professor of Mining and Sustainability, Queen's University; adjunct professor, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland; former CEO, International Council of Mining and Metals
"In the era of economic reconciliation with Indigenous People of Canada, this book is compelling as it relates to how to do business properly with Indigenous nations. It is a must-read if you want to get right and do right by Indigenous People of Canada."
- Karen Ogen-Toews, councillor, Wet'suwet'en First Nation; CEO, First Nations LNG Alliance
"This is a timely, provocative, and necessary book. Much of corporate Canada continues to struggle to deeply understand, let alone design and walk the path, to true economic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. This book will help build
awareness and understanding and challenge long-held myths and biases."
- Susannah Pierce, country chair and GM, Renewables & Energy Solutions, Shell Canada
"Weaving Two Worlds is a must-read for anyone involved in the resource economy, Indigenous business, or simply a curious Canadian interested in knowing more on Indigenous business and the resource sector. Thank you for taking the time to write and distribute this important work."
- Paul Gruner, CEO, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC)
"Weaving Two Worlds is a timely and insightful read for those in the C-Suite and throughout the corporate engagement platform. Christy Smith and Mike McPhie are knowledgeable experts who bring extensive experience in understanding that committed corporate resource leadership in allyship with Indigenous partners can achieve beneficial Indigenomic outcomes."
- Robert Quartermain, P.Geo., DSc