Eastern Canada’s premier event for professionals in sustainable project development.
Learn how to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of cumulative effects whilst navigating indigenous rights and regulatory process.
What You Will Walk Away With
A deep understanding of the cumulative effects impacts, Indigenous rights, and the regulatory process
Real-world case studies and best practices for effective CEAM
Multi-stakeholder perspectives from Indigenous leaders, industry experts, and government officials
An expanded professional network and valuable connections
Conference Co-Chairs
Celesa Horvath
Principal
Ventus Development Corporation
Sonja Kosuta
Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity
Natural Resources Canada
Gary Pritchard ~Giniw (Golden Eagle)
Conservation Ecologist & Indigenous Engagement/Placemaking Specialist
Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario
Featured speakers
Sonja Kosuta
Senior Director, Impact Assessment and Science Capacity
Natural Resources Canada
Leea Litzgus
Executive Director
Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE)
Barry Wilson
Founder
RavenWater Learning Circle
BC Tomorrow Society Holistic Cumulative Effects Expert
CEA Analytic Ltd
Featuring Key Topics
Ring of Fire: A Crucial Turning Point for Indigenous Jurisdiction and Climate Change
Indigenous-Led Cumulative Effects Assessment: Paving the Way for Sustainable Futures
Exploring Regional Impact: Cumulative Effects Assessments in Atlantic Canada
Update on Mackenzie Valley’s Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Slave Geological Province
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these hands-on and practical workshops and consider sending your team!
WORKSHOP A
Mastering the Fundamentals of Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA): An Introduction for Professionals in Environmental Impact, Regulatory Compliance, and Sustainability
November 5, 2024
8:00 – 10:00 am
WORKSHOP B
Integrating Traditional Knowledge for Enhanced Environmental Monitoring
November 6, 2024
1:30 – 5:00 pm
Workshops are offered In-Person only
WHO YOU WILL MEET
Network and build relationships with a broad range of experts, scientists and leaders in:
- Environmental impact assessments
- Environmental regulatory compliance
- Land management
- Resource development
- Project approvals and development
- Sustainability program management
- Stakeholder relations and community engagement project approvals
- Project Approvals
- Air, water, land, and biodiversity research and policy
From industry sectors including:
- Mining
- Forestry
- Indigenous Communities
- Offshore Wind
- Renewable and Hydroelectric
- Engineering and Environmental Service Firms
- Government and Regulatory Bodies
- Fisheries and Agriculture
- Power/Utilities
- Infrastructure
- Nuclear
- Natural Gas Exploration and Production Companies
- Natural Gas Pipeline and Processing Companies
- Exploration and Production Companies
- Pipeline and Midstream Companies
- Oil Refineries and Upgraders
- Oil Sands Operators and Developers
- Law Firms with environmental practices
- Resource sector industry associations
WHAT OUR DELEGATES SAY
The speakers were all amazing. Every presentation was full of informative content.
The representation of indigenous people as hosts and speakers was great…
Very well organized, and the speakers had lots of information to share.
All the presentations were excellent and there were lots of good questions and discussions.