In this episode of Indigenous Miner, we sit down with Malika Whelan, CEO & President of Shared Pathway Solutions, to explore how Indigenous relations in mining can move beyond box checking toward genuine, long-term partnership. She shares her path into the sector, the capacity gaps she sees on both community and industry sides, and how Nation led protocols, cultural awareness courses, and community driven engagement standards are reshaping projects in Manitoba and beyond. Malika also explains how deeper relationships, respect for a Nation’s connection to land and water, and intentional capacity building are creating more meaningful futures for Indigenous youth, Nations, and companies across the resource sector.

Indigenous Miner with Malika Whelan on moving Indigenous relations in mining beyond box checking toward real partnership, capacity building, and Nation led engagement.