You can’t talk about the future of mining without talking about power — literally. On this episode of The Indigenous Miner, host Janessa Kosar-North sits down with Greg McIvor, a veteran advisor who has spent decades working with First Nations across Manitoba on governance, mining, and energy sovereignty.

Greg traces his path from Wabowden, Manitoba to advising Grand Chiefs and MPs like the late Elijah Harper and Phil Fontaine, and explains how hydro development and mining reshaped First Nations communities without their consent — including the 2011 flood that displaced over 20,000 Manitobans after warnings went unheard. From there, the conversation turns to why mines and energy are inseparable: modern mining operations can require hundreds of megawatts of power, and without secure infrastructure, critical minerals projects stall. Greg breaks down what energy sovereignty really means — community safety, food security, and long-term revenue that funds housing, healthcare, and self-determination.