Rodon, T. & Bouchard, K., 2024, "Between a rock and a hard place: the social acceptability of the Mary River mining project in Nunavut", Mineral Economics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13563-024-00462-x
Dirigé par Thierry Rodon, Sophie Thériault, Arn Keeling, Séverine Bouard et Andrew Taylor, Mining and Indigenous Livelihoods: Rights, Revenues, and Resistance explore les rencontres entre les peuples autochtones et les communautés locales avec les entreprises minières dans divers contextes postcoloniaux. Les contributeurs de ce volume, grâce à une analyse comparative et multidisciplinaire, mettent en lumière la manière dont l’industrie minière pourrait adapter ses pratiques aux contextes politiques et juridiques dans lesquels elle opère.
L'ouvrage sur la mise en oeuvre du consentement préalable, libre et éclairé est dirigé par Thierry Rodon et Martin Papillon. Il réunit des contributions sur l'expérience du Canada, du Pérou, de la Colombie, du Brésil, de la Suède et de la Russie. Merci à tous les contributeurs: Sabrina Bourgeois, Marine Elbakidze, Hubert Forget, Jean Leclair, Dominique Leydet, Viviana Lopez Toro, Constance McDermott, Roger Merino, Françoise Montambeault, Priscylla Monteiro Joca,, Martin Papillon, Marina Peeters Goloviznina, Thierry Rodon, Liana Amin Lima da Silva, Sara Teitelbaum et Maria Tysiachniouk.
Myette, E., Riva, M., 2021, "Surveying the complex social-ecological pathways between resource extraction and Indigenous Peoples’ health in Canada: A scoping review with a realist perspective", The Extractive Industries and Society, Volume 8, Issue 2, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2021.100901
Numéro spécial - Rodon, T., Keeling, A., & Avango, D., 2022, ‘Mining town trajectories: Cross-perspectives from Northern Fennoscandia and Québec’, Extractive Indutries and Society.
Dans le chapitre intitulé "The Gendered Violence of Canadian Extraction", Rebecca Hall explore la dynamique de genre des opérations extractives au Canada. À partir d'un ensemble diversifié d'études de cas, elle analyse la relation entre le foyer, la communauté et le travail, en mettant l'accent sur les relations entre les autochtones et les entreprises, ainsi que sur les dynamiques de type "Fly-in/Fly-Out".
Holcombe, S., Elliott, V., Keeling, A., Berryman, M., Hall, R., Ngaamo, R., Beckett, C., Moon, W., Hudson, M., Kusabs, N. and Ross River Lands Office. 2022. Indigenous Exchange Forum: Transitions in Mine Closure. St Lucia: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland.
Bjørst, L.R., & Rodon, T., 2021, “Progress stories and the contested making of minerals in Greenland and northern Québec”, Extractive Industries and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2021.100941
Nachet, L., Beckett, C., & Sehlin-McNeil, K., 2021, “Framing extractive violence as environmental (in)justice: A cross-perspective from indigenous lands in Canada and Sweden”, Extractive Industries and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2021.100949
Blåhed, H. & San Sebastián, M., 2021, “"If the reindeer die, everything dies": The mental health of a Sámi community exposed to a mining project in Swedish Sápmi”, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 80(1), doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2021.1935132
Thériault, S., Bourgeois S. & Boirin-Fargues, Z., 2021, “Indigenous Peoples’ Agency Within and Beyond Rights in the Mining Context: The Case of the Schefferville Region”, Extractive Industries and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2021.100979
Blåhed, H. & San Sebastián, M., 2021, “Health impact assessment of a mining project in Swedish Sápmi: lessons learned”, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 0(0): 1-8, doi.org/10.1080/14615517.2021.1981759
Rodon, T., Keeling, A. & Boutet, J-S., 2021, “Schefferville Revisited: The Rise and Fall (and Rise again) of Iron Mining in Quebec-Labrador”, Extractive Industries and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2021.101008
Therrien, A., Lépy, É., Boutet, J-S.,Bouchard, K. & Keeling, A., 2021, “Place-based education and extractive industries: Lessons from post-graduate courses in Canada and Fennoscandia”, Extractive Industries and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2021.100989
Saxinger, G., 2021, "Rootedness along the way: meaningful sociality in petroleum and mining mobile worker camps", Mobilities, 16(2): 194-211, DOI: 10.1080/17450101.2021.1885844
Monosky M, Keeling A. 2020. "Planning for social and community-engaged closure: A comparison of mine closure plans from Canada's territorial and provincial North". J Environ Manage, 277: 111324–24.
Papillon, M. & Rodon, T. 2016. « Proponent-Indigenous Agreements and the Implementation of the Right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in Canada », Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 62: 1-9
Two papers of this special issue on «Dealing with Resource Development in Canada's North» are written by our members : «Mining Economies: Inuit Business Development and Employment in the Eastern Subarctic» (p.59-78) and «Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) Revenue Allocation Strategies for Indigenous Community Development» (p.9-29)
Rodon, T. 2018. « Institutional Development and Resource Development: the Case of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples », Canadian Journal of Development Studies / Revue Canadienne D'études du Développement, 39(1): 119-136.
In this chapter, Martin Papillon and Thierry Rodon focus on the implementation of free, prior and informed consent in the Canadian context. It's published in the book The Prior Consultation of Indigenous Peoples in Latin America (2019).
Building on two case studies, a mining policy adopted by the Cree Nation of James Bay and a community-driven impact assessment process established by the Squamish Nation, Martin Papillon and Thierry Rodon demonstrate in this article how Indigenous-driven mechanisms can be powerful instruments to shape how fpic is defined and translated in practice.
This chapter, written by Thierry Rodon and Francis Lévesque, discusses the socio-economic impacts of mines in northern communities. It is published in the book Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic.
The authors (Leah S. Horowitz, Arn Keeling, Francis Lévesque, Thierry Rodon, Stephan Schott and Sophie Thériault) discuss differences in legal regimes governing Indigenous peoples’ rights and implications of those rights for negotiations over mining projects. They also examine mining activities’ various impacts − environmental, economic, social − and how they specifically affect Indigenous communities.
In this paper, Thierry Rodon analyzes how local and regional initiatives (Midwifery Program, Childcare, Preparation for Post-Secondary Education, Nunavik Parks) contribute to the sustainable development of Nunavik.
In the chapter "Offshore Development and Inuit Rights in Inuit Nunangat", Thierry Rodon analyzes the Inuit community of Clyde River and their mayor Jerry Natanine’s resistance to seismic testing in the sea within their region. This struggle is built upon the implementation of the principle of Free Prior and Informed Consent and shows Inuit’s willingness to regain control on their territory.
Members and partners of the MinErAL network visited several Kanak communities in New Caledonia's Northern Province from August 15 to 20, 2023.
The purpose of the trip was to explore the region's nickel mining development, particularly the Koniambo Nickel project near Voh. The team comprised Thierry Rodon, Sabrina Bourgeois from Université Laval, and Jean-Marc Séguin from Makivvik.
On December 13-14, 2022, the MinErAL network and the Quebec Mining Association held a workshop on the implementation
of Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs). This summary highlights the issues discussed at the workshop.
Find the report here.
From September 10 to 15, 2020, the MinErAL network held a joint seminar on the implementation of impact benefit agreements (IBAs) with Indigenous partners and representatives at Mushuau-nipi, the ancestral site located north of Schefferville. The five-day seminar looked at issues related to IBA implementation. This summary highlights the problems, questions, and potential solutions discussed during the proceedings.
Find the report here.
The Comité condition féminine Baie-James just published its report on the Impacts of commuting on workers, their families and communities from Jamésie, to which the Northern Sustainable Development Research Chair has contributed.
This report (french only) presents the results of a research project whose primary objective was to shed some light on the effects of fly-in/ fly-out on a Quebec departure community. It is part of a broader research initiative initiated by the Regroupement des femmes de la Côte-Nord ("Regroupement") and the Chaire de recherche sur le développement durable du Nord ("Chaire").
In May 2018, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada provided funding to Thierry Rodon and Steeve Jacob to conduct an evaluation of the Northern Treasures Initiatives Program. This program supports Aboriginal participation in key sectors of the Canadian economy, such as agriculture, fisheries, forestry, mining and energy. In Quebec, a specific initiative has been developed to encourage Aboriginal participation in northern development, particularly in major mining projects related to the Labrador Trough.
This report presents the main results and highlights of the research «Living with Fly-In/ Fly-Out: Experiences of women and north shore communities», specifically the various impacts of FIFO on commuting workers and their families and the sustainability of the North Shore communities visited for the study.
This guide was produced by the Regroupement des femmes de la Côte-Nord accompanied by MU Conseils with the scientific support of the Northern Sustainable Development Research Chair and the financial support of the Société du Plan Nord. Consult the guide for communities to better identify best practices (in French only).
Knowledge transfer activities
The Indigenous Exchange Forum: transitions in mine closure, by Arn Keeling
Results of the project "Local Perspectives on Social and Ecological Impacts of Mining in Northern Quebec Communities" are now available. This project allow a wider understanding of how mining development affect the ecology of the migratory caribou, the berries as well as the sustainable livelihoods of Quebec's indigenous communities.
Présentation faite par Bill Cummings, Directeur chez Cummings economics & compass research, Cairns, Australie, 3e rencontre annuelle du réseau MinErAL, Cairns 2019. Le texte intégral de la présentation est disponible ici.
Presentation made by Zoé Boirin, PhD candidate at University of Ottawa, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Catherine Howlett, Senior Lecturer, Gnibi College of Indigenous Knowledge, Lismore, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Janice Wegner, Senior lecturer, College of Arts, Society & Education, James Cook University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Dean Carson, Visiting Professor, Arctic Research Centre, Umeå University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Principal investigator of the MinErAL Network, Political science department, Laval University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Linus Lundström, Postdoctoral Fellow at Arctic Research Center at Umea University (ARCUM), MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Principal investigator of the MinErAL Network, Political science department, Laval University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Présentation faite par Jesse Marnock, Étudiant en urbanisme, Université James Cook, 3e rencontre annuelle du réseau MinErAL, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Chris Southcott, Professor, Sociology, Lakehead University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Melissa Sutton & Michael Limerick, Queensland Resources Council, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Gallina (Kal) Ellwood, PhD candidate at James Cook University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Karen Bouchard, PhD candidate at Laval University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Principal investigator of the MinErAL Network, Political science department, Laval University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Julia (Jules) Taylor, Northern Queensland Land Council, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Jean-Louis Thydjepache, Community relations officer, Koniambo Nickel SAS, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Sabrina Bourgeois, PhD candidate at Laval University, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Severine Bouard, researcher, Institut Agronomique Néo-Calédonien, Christine Demmer, CNRS Centre Norbert Elias, Mathilde Baritaud, student, Université de Bordeaux and Louise Decottigny, student, Université de la Sorbonne, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Pierre-Yves Le Meur, Anthropologist, IRD, UMR GRED, Montpellier, MinErAL Network third annual meeting, Cairns 2019
Presentation made by Chris Southcott, Lakehead University/Yukon College, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Christine Demmer, CNRS, Centre Norbert Elias and Pierre-Yves Le Meur, Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), GRED, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Laurie Guimond, Université du Québec à Montréal, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Stephan Schott, Carleton University, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Jean-Marc Séguin, Makivik Corporation, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Catherine Hébert and Marie-Claude Gauthier, Société du Plan Nord, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Suzanne E. Mills and Matthew O’Reilly, McMaster University, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Ulrik Jørgensen, Aalborg University, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Sylvie Ostigny, Regroupement des femmes de la Côte-Nord and Aude Therrien, Northern Sustainable Development Research Chair, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Hans-Kristian Hernes, Arctic University of Norway, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Gertrude Saxinger, Austrian Polar Research Institute, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Université Laval, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Erika Zell, Nunavut Government, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Sophie Thériault, Université of Ottawa, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Jill Elaine Torrie, Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Université Laval, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Julie Fortin, Université Laval, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Sharon Harwood and Jesse Marnock, James Cook University, MinErAL Network second annual meeting, Uashat 2018
Presentation made by Jean-Marc Séguin, Makivik Corporation, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Stephan Schott, Carleton University, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Université Laval, at the at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Thierry Rodon, Université Laval, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017
Presentation made by Isabel Lemus-Lauzon, Université Laval, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Arn Keeling, Memorial University, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Allan Dale, Regional Development Australia, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Jeanie Govan, Charles Darwin University and Sharon Harwood, James Cook University, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
Presentation made by Leah Horowitz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, at the ICASS IX Congress, Umea 2017.
MinErAL: A Knowledge Network on Mining Encounters and Indigenous Sustainable Livelihoods
