A series of major developments and changes in legislation are changing the way we look at consultation in Atlantic Canada.
The 7th Annual Conference on Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic is your opportunity to connect with Indigenous leaders, government representatives and natural resource companies to discuss some of the most contentious consultation issues seizing the east coast in a neutral non-partisan setting.
2023 CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Tuma Young
Lawyer & Indigenous Law Professor
Cape Breton University
Renée Pelletier
Managing Partner
Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM
Jenica Atwin
Member of Parliament, Fredericton, New Brunswick
House of Commons
Featured Speakers
Sacha LaBillois
President
JEDI (Joint Economic Development Initiative)
Keith Smith
UN Declaration Act Implementation Secretariat
Justice Canada
John Desjarlais
Executive Director
Indigenous Resource Network
Mona Sidarous
Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Kimberley Zinck
Director General, Reconciliation Implementation
Natural Resources Canada
2023 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Chiefs & Indigenous Leaders Panel: Top Priorities and Challenges for Leaders and Communities – and Pushing the Boundaries of Consultation
- UNDRIP Drill Down Panel: How to Overcome Emerging Challenges of Implementing UNDRIP and the Impact on Consultation and Engagement
- Government Panel: Priorities and Initiatives for Consultation Relationship Building
- Case Study: Emerging Trends in the Nuclear Sector and How it is Affecting Consultation and Engagement in Atlantic Canada
JOIN US FOR A MOVIE NIGHT & TALK WITH THE DIRECTOR!
Spend an evening with your peers and the award-winning documentary about the life of the retired Assembly of First Nations Chief Roger Augustine and his lived experience with the long assault against Indigenous People.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow delegates in a neutral setting and engage in informal conversations with all parties.
Plus, join us for a small talk with the filmmaker Jon Mann!
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
Introduction to the Duty to Consult: Your Guide to Legal Consultation Obligations, What Triggers Consultation and Indigenous Rights
October 3, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
WORKSHOP B
Fundamentals of Drafting Contracts and Agreements for Indigenous Partnership from Joint-Ventures to Resources Revenue Sharing Agreements
October 3, 2023
1:30 – 5:00 pm
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
From the recent implementation of the UNDRIP action plan, to landmark court cases which continue to force industry representatives to a higher level of accountability, and emerging trends in the nuclear sector, there is a lot of buzz around how developments will affect consultation and engagement in Atlantic Canada.
Join Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Conference on Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 4 & 5 to delve into the legal obligations and regulations that govern Indigenous consultation and learn real applications for improving engagement strategies. Hear from our expert faculty as we address the most pressing challenges effecting consultation.
Make this your opportunity to tackle long-standing concerns, create new connections and strengthen your existing relationships.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
Indigenous Communities and Organizations
Provincial and Federal Government
Oil and Gas
Mining and Exploration
Power Generation and Transmission
Agriculture and Forestry
Engineering and Environmental Services
Law Firms
Testimonials
Speakers and content were very interesting!
It was great, and I will attend again.
Really enjoyed it and very informative.
The conference was well done.
I have learned so much over the two-day conference. Overall, I had a great experience and hope to work with the Canadian institute again.
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