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The Canadian Institute presents the 3rd Annual

Western Aboriginal Consultation for Industry

Maximizing Economic Growth and Opportunities for all Stakholders through Meaningful Consultation

Thursday, February 18 to Friday, February 19, 2010

Successful relationships between Western Canada’s Aboriginal groups and industry is critical to the region’s economic growth and future opportunities for all stakeholders.

In today’s economic climate you need to know the latest on effective consultation and how to enhance collaboration between industry and Aboriginal groups to ensure projects move forward.

The Canadian Institute’s, Western Aboriginal Consultation for Industry conference will address the social, legal, environmental and financial issues which are currently affecting the consultation process.

Timely topics include:

  • Critical updates of current federal and provincial guidelines
  • Developing business cases that reflect the culture of Aboriginal communities
  • A case study on how Savanna Energy Services Corporation maintains effective business relationships with Aboriginal communities
  • The role of funding in meaningful consultation
  • Aboriginal consultation and emerging water issues – the duty to consult and accommodate
  • Update on Alberta’s First Nation consultation policy review meetings

Join thought leaders, government regulators, industry professionals and Aboriginal groups on February 18 and 19, 2010 at this exclusive gathering.