Explore key agenda highlights, top speakers, and industry insights from the 2025 Conference.

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Speaker

Sara Jane Souliere

Director of Indigenous Relations and Engagement
Cambium Indigenous Professional Services

Speaker

Cynthia Stone

Training Coordinator
City of Toronto

Featured Speakers
Speaker

Nadir André

Partner
JFK Law

Speaker

Jennifer Deleskie

Vice President, Business Development & Public Affairs
Membertou Development Corporation

Speaker

Margaret Kenequanash

Chief Executive Officer
Wataynikaneyap Power

Speaker

John Dunlop

Director of Environment, Lands, and Economic Development
Manager Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums
City of Mississauga

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Gary Smith

Executive Vice President, Operations & Technology
Fortis Inc.

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Stuart Randell

Director, Indigenous Equity Opportunities
MNP

2025 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.


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