Philippe Tortell
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About Philippe Tortell
Philippe Tortell is a professor and head of the UBC department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
A new future for B.C. mineral claims
B.C. must offer First Nations a clear path to assert their rights and title and advance their economic and social well-being.
Challenging colonial mining laws: First Nations fight for Indigenous consent
Promoting mineral exploration in B.C. should not be done at the expense of Indigenous Peoples.