Thank you to everyone who joined us in Halifax! We look forward to meeting you next year and delve into major developments and changes in legislation, affecting consultation in Atlantic Canada.

This annual event 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.

OUR 2024 PROGRAM IS IN DEVELOPMENT
Take a look at the lineup of speakers and event highlights from our 2023 event:

2023 CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Speaker

Tuma Young

Lawyer & Indigenous Law Professor
Cape Breton University

Speaker

Renée Pelletier

Managing Partner
Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM
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Jenica Atwin

Member of Parliament, Fredericton, New Brunswick
House of Commons

Featured Speakers
Speaker

Sacha LaBillois

President
JEDI (Joint Economic Development Initiative)

Speaker

Keith Smith

UN Declaration Act Implementation Secretariat
Justice Canada

Speaker

John Desjarlais

Executive Director
Indigenous Resource Network

Speaker

Mona Sidarous

Regional Director, Environmental Protection Operations Directorate
Environment and Climate Change Canada

Speaker

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
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE

From the 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 8th Annual Conference on Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia 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



PHOTO GALLERY OF OUR PAST CONFERENCE
Testimonials
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Speakers and content were very interesting!

Deborah Doucette, ACOA
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It was great, and I will attend again.

Rugi Jalloh, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Really enjoyed it and very informative.

Lucy Francis, PLFN
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The conference was well done.

Paula Copeland, Port Saint John
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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.

Shane Boyce, Island Career Academy
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