Jaymes MacKinnon, Policy Analyst and Researcher
M.A. Political Science (McGill University | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science and History (McGill University)
Born and raised in Toronto, Jaymes is a researcher interested in the narratives that drive conversations about climate and energy politics in Canada.
Her investment in energy transition was sown and grown through spending time with family throughout so-called Canada. Living, working, and playing across the provinces, while continuously feeling the land, air, and water change each year has driven Jaymes’ commitment to addressing the impacts of resource extraction through a community-led approach.
Jaymes is passionate about foregrounding the narratives of those with direct experience living and working in proximity to extractive industries in forging a path to a more equitable future. Prior to joining Iron and Earth, Jaymes worked as an intern analyst at the Pembina Institute, where she conducted policy research on gender inequity in Alberta’s energy industry. She previously served as a research assistant for Dr. Kelly Gordon on a project focusing on the intersections of gender and conservatism in Canada.
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Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.