Sharon Nelson
Sharon Nelson is the Chief of the Selkirk First Nation in Yukon, Canada. Under her leadership, the Selkirk First Nation recently acquired the former Minto Mine site, a significant move towards economic self-determination and community empowerment. Nelson emphasizes the importance of protecting the land and promoting economic self-reliance, ensuring that any development aligns with the values and priorities of her community. Her leadership reflects a commitment to fostering opportunities that benefit the Indigenous community while upholding environmental responsibilities.
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Sharon Nelson is the Montreal-based chair for the Canadian contingent of the electoral committee for the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
Global Jamaica Diaspora Council urging Jamaican immigrants to vote | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-01-17
Chief Sharon Nelson said of the purchase that the act is 'self-determination in action' and allows the nation to 'move forward deliberately and on our own terms' with the mine’s future.
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster
Canada· 2025-06-22