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Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop A — CI’s Forum on Advancing a Remediation Economy – A Complete Guide to Mine Reclamation, Building Capacity, Procurement and Balancing Environmental Responsibility
Mar 21, 2023 9:00am – 12:30 PM
Speakers

Mario Giguère
Procurement Specialist, Procurement Edmonton
Public Services and Procurement Canada

Jeff Mackey
Director, Contaminated Sites Branch
Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Joel Nolin
District Market Sector Manager
AECOM

Godwin Okonkwo
Manager, Economic Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Facilitator:

Rasel Hossain
Director, Contaminants and Remediation Division, Northwest Territories Region
Crown Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada
Workshop B — How to Negotiate Win-Win Energy Contracts with Indigenous Partnerships
Mar 21, 2023 1:30pm – 04:30 PM
Speakers

JoAnn P Jamieson
Partner
Jamieson Laurin + Co.
Day 1 - Wednesday, March 22, 2023
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs |
8:45 |
Welcoming Keynote Address |
9:15 |
Essential Update: The Future of Energy Development in Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut |
10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:30 |
INFRASTRUCTURE FOCUSStatus Report on Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects: How Energy, Transportation and Communication Pathways are Being Enhanced |
11:30 |
CASE STUDYKey Infrastructure Development to Support Industry |
12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:15 |
Keynote Address |
1:45 |
CASE STUDYExploring the Viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s) |
2:45 |
Growth Opportunities for Critical Minerals in the Technology Economy – Incentives, Strategies and Mineral Prospects for Northern Exploration and Development |
3:45 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
4:00 |
INTERACTIVE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONSHow to Create Win-Win Indigenous Partnerships for Responsible Project Development |
5:30 |
Day One Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns |
Day 2 - Thursday, March 23, 2023
8:00 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair |
8:35 |
Keynote Address |
9:00 |
PART ONE: ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTYSpecial Address: Sustainable Arctic Development |
9:30 |
PANEL- ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTY:Can We Ensure Energy Security and Arctic Sovereignty amid Global Economic Sanctions? |
10:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
Decarbonizing the Mining Sector |
11:30 |
INTERNATIONAL FOCUSThe Future of Sustainable Energy Development with Canada’s Circumpolar Partners |
11:45 |
Norway |
12:15 |
Russia |
1:00 |
Networking Lunch for Delegates and Speakers |
2:00 |
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR DIESEL REDUCTION IN REMOTE COMMUNITIESPropane As an Alternate Fuel Source |
2:30 |
Financing and Investment Strategies |
3:00 |
Small Scale Storage and Power Generation |
3:30 |
Closing Remarks from the Conference Chair and Conference Ends |
Day 1 - Wednesday, March 22, 2023
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs![]() Kelly J. Ogle |
8:45 |
Welcoming Keynote Address![]() Honourable David Akeeagok |
9:15 |
Essential Update: The Future of Energy Development in Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut![]() Angela Bigg ![]() Menzie McEachern
This presentation will be followed by a Fireside Chat with Angela Bigg discussing Diavik and mine reclamation best practices |
10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:30 |
INFRASTRUCTURE FOCUSStatus Report on Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects: How Energy, Transportation and Communication Pathways are Being Enhanced![]() Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin ![]() Dr. Katharina Koch
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11:30 |
CASE STUDYKey Infrastructure Development to Support Industry![]() Mark Brajer This session will look at key infrastructure developments and gaps in development in the Tlichǫ and Northwest Territories. Highlights include:
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:15 |
Keynote Address![]() Honourable Diane Archie |
1:45 |
CASE STUDYExploring the Viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s)Moderator![]() Louie Shoukas Panel![]() Jos Diening ![]() Vladimir Novak ![]() Madeleine Redfern
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2:45 |
Growth Opportunities for Critical Minerals in the Technology Economy – Incentives, Strategies and Mineral Prospects for Northern Exploration and Development![]() David Connelly ![]() Jeff Hussey ![]() Claudine Lee
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3:45 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
4:00 |
INTERACTIVE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONSHow to Create Win-Win Indigenous Partnerships for Responsible Project DevelopmentTopic #1 — Indigenous investment, participation and governance over northern resource development![]() Mark Brajer Topic #2 — Discussing models for success and how Indigenous communities can benefit from resource activities![]() Peter Snow Topic #3 — How to overcome community engagement challenges and gain more participation from Northerners![]() Robert Diaz This moderated break-out format will enable participants to take part in facilitated discussions, ask questions, and share knowledge with peers. Delegates will have the chance to visit 3 different round tables and participate in 25-minute discussions. |
5:30 |
Day One Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns |
Day 2 - Thursday, March 23, 2023
8:00 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Chair |
8:35 |
Keynote Address![]() Honourable Dan Vandal |
9:00 |
PART ONE: ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTYSpecial Address: Sustainable Arctic Development![]() Anu Fredrikson |
9:30 |
PANEL- ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTY:Can We Ensure Energy Security and Arctic Sovereignty amid Global Economic Sanctions?Moderator![]() Kelly J. Ogle Panel![]() Heather Exner-Pirot ![]() Rob Huebert Assessing the current global situation and implications for Arctic energy, security, and sovereignty. This panel will discuss oil and gas pricing dynamics, and whether a current global natural gas shortage will spur Northern opportunity in overseas markets. |
10:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
Decarbonizing the Mining Sector![]() Rob Istchenko
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11:30 |
INTERNATIONAL FOCUSThe Future of Sustainable Energy Development with Canada’s Circumpolar Partners![]() Holly Waeger Monster Hear from other Arctic-interested countries and assess where Canada stands on the international platform as a project partner. Updates on energy and minerals in the US, Norway and Russia, in light of geopolitical developments. US
This talk will highlight energy projects in the United States and will focus on development of the critical minerals sector. We will also include a brief discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act and its considerable impact on North America’s energy and mining sectors. |
11:45 |
Norway![]() Chris Mylde |
12:15 |
Russia![]() Ben Seligman |
1:00 |
Networking Lunch for Delegates and Speakers |
2:00 |
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR DIESEL REDUCTION IN REMOTE COMMUNITIESPropane As an Alternate Fuel Source![]() Katie Kachur Propane as part of a climate change solution that is produced in Canada and available now: exploring propane as a low carbon energy source that can replace diesel today and complement renewables tomorrow. |
2:30 |
Financing and Investment Strategies![]() Donna St. Louis Delegates will discover the latest information on clean energy financing, and new investment strategies needed to support financing for large-scale diesel reduction efforts |
3:00 |
Small Scale Storage and Power Generation![]() Jess Puddister As Nunavut’s first 100% Inuit-owned renewable energy developer, NNC is a leader in the clean energy transition in Nunavut. This session will highlight opportunities for future development, barriers to advancing the clean energy transition, and solutions for effective, Inuit-led renewable energy development in the Territory. |
3:30 |
Closing Remarks from the Conference Chair and Conference Ends |
Workshop A — CI’s Forum on Advancing a Remediation Economy – A Complete Guide to Mine Reclamation, Building Capacity, Procurement and Balancing Environmental Responsibility

Mario Giguère
Procurement Specialist, Procurement Edmonton
Public Services and Procurement Canada

Jeff Mackey
Director, Contaminated Sites Branch
Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Joel Nolin
District Market Sector Manager
AECOM

Godwin Okonkwo
Manager, Economic Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

Rasel Hossain
Director, Contaminants and Remediation Division, Northwest Territories Region
Crown Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada
What is it about?
(registration at 8:30am)
This workshop will explore how mining closure may benefit future or ongoing social and economic opportunities in the North.
Part 1
- Mineral Economy 101 – What You Need to Know
- Exploration Opportunities
- Regulatory drivers
Part 2
- Community engagement opportunities
- Training needs
Part 3
- Developing a socio-economic strategy – Gwichin and Inuvialuit Strategies
- Procurement strategy and procurement tools
Part 4
- Snapshot on how diamond mines can bolster infrastructure and economic development
- Discussion of how mining is evolving and the role it plays in infrastructure and capacity building
*Workshop is offered in-person only
Workshop B — How to Negotiate Win-Win Energy Contracts with Indigenous Partnerships

JoAnn P Jamieson
Partner
Jamieson Laurin + Co.
What is it about?
(Registration at 12:30pm)
This workshop will delve into the finer points of negotiating contracts and building partnerships with Indigenous communities, including Joint Ventures, Impact Benefit Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding.
- How to structure agreements and build relationships with Indigenous communities
- How to encourage long-term development by looking at the relationship between industry, service companies and Indigenous communities
- What are the important risks to consider from the perspective of an Indigenous owner and developer/supplier?
- How are Indigenous-owned projects typically financed and structured?
- Options and practical strategies that would enable Indigenous investment and involvement in future energy projects
*Workshop is offered in-person only