Fostering a Meaningful Dialogue and Collaboration among Indigenous Communities, Government, and Industry
Join us for cutting-edge knowledge and networking opportunities with consultation professionals from across Eastern Canada, as they share lessons learned and continue to build the best consultation and engagement strategies addressing critical issues of reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and economic development.
CI’s Eastern Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Conference addresses the most pressing challenges affecting consultation in Eastern Canada. With a focus on Indigenous rights and sustainable growth, this two-day conference provides a unique opportunity for all participating parties to share insights, gain the most current best practices and legal updates, and build relationships that will guide their community and organization for the future.
Featuring Key Topics
Reconciliation in Action: Innovative initiatives driving reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Governance and Economic Development: Building capacity and ensuring community-led growth.
Engagement and Accommodation: moving beyond consultation to create meaningful engagement and building trust in Indigenous communities
Environmental Stewardship: creating opportunities for ethical resource development while managing climate change and preserving cultural traditions
Cross-Jurisdictional Issues: Addressing interprovincial and intergovernmental collaboration on consultation processes.
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.
Workshops are offered In-Person only
WORKSHOP B
Redefining Consulting: Enhancing Communities Through Specialized Knowledge
May 27, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Benefits to Attending

GAIN region-specific insights on the challenges specific to Eastern Canada

HEAR from a diverse faculty of consultation and engagement experts

EXAMINE the most influential legal cases governing Indigenous consultation in Canada

ADVANCE your strategy with real-life case studies and lessons learned

BUILD new partnerships with Indigenous communities, government, and industry
WHO YOU WILL MEET
Chiefs and Councilors, Senior Executives, Directors and Managers of:
- Indigenous Relations
- Internal and External Affairs
- Stakeholder Relations
- Community Relations
- Project Development
- Environmental Planning
- Government and Corporate Affairs
- Policy Analysts
- In-House Counsel and Partners
FROM

Indigenous Communities

Provincial and Federal Government

Oil and Gas

Mining and Exploration

Power Generation and Transmission

Agriculture and Forestry

Engineering and Environmental Services

Law Firms
Testimonials
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Focused discussions on relevant subject matter. Timing and Pace were excellent; kept me engaged on the subject matter. Host, Elders and First Nations representatives were able to speak to unique subject matter typically found on First Nations only.
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Mix of people from different backgrounds to offer advice and their lived experience in this field. It was nice to hear from the communities about their progress with consultation and moving forward in new relationships with the gov[ernment] where we have a say in what happens in our home lands. It was inspiring for future works with my community.
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It was a great experience! A very diverse group, community, industry, corporate, and province were all represented, it gave for a fruitful discussion…
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Very relevant to current issues in engagement with First Nations and Indigenous communities.
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Awesome speakers!!
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