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Turning equity participation into durable, bankable Indigenous ownership in energy and infrastructure projects.
As Indigenous ownership in Canada’s energy sector expands across pipelines, LNG, utilities, and major infrastructure projects —supported by federal loan guarantees and increasing deal flow — First Nations have a unique opportunity to build long-term economic prosperity. With major projects advancing and new financing pathways emerging, the focus is shifting from participation to ownership.
The IEOG West Forum provides practical guidance for every stage of the ownership journey—from opportunity assessment and deal readiness to financing, governance, partnerships, and long-term project success. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, you’ll gain the knowledge to evaluate opportunities, negotiate with confidence, and build ownership that lasts for generations.
Conference Co-Chairs
Stephen Buffalo
President and CEO
Indian Resource Council
Clint Davis
CEO
Cedar Leaf Capital
Karen Ogen
CEO
FNNGA
Paul Seaman
Partner
Gowling WLG
Government Speakers
Hon. Senator Dawn Anderson
Northwest Territories
Senate of Canada
Indigenous Leadership
Fernie Marty
Elder
Papaschase First Nation
Cody Benson
Chief
Red Pheasant Cree Nation
Featured Speakers
Dylan Smith
Manager, Business Development
First Nations Bank of Canada
Travis Balaski
President
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project
Ernie Daniels
President and CEO
First Nations Finance Authority
Donna St. Louis
National Lead, Indigenous Business, Inclusive Trade
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Dale Swampy
Founder and Director
National Coalition of Chiefs
Featuring Key Topics
Building Deal-Ready Capacity: creating the team to lead prosperity
Coalitions that Win Deals: utilizing multi-nation leverage
Being Your Own Proponent: ownership from resource to revenue
Balancing Prosperity with Protection: building projects that hold up for generations
Relationship Focused Engagement: forming the foundations of authentic trust
Funding the Deal: sources of capital for development and infrastructure
Forging International Alliances: realizing deal-making on a global scale
Why Attend
Turn equity into long-term value
Learn how to structure governance, decision rights, and reporting frameworks that ensure ownership delivers results over next decades—not just at financial close.
Understand what “bankable” really means
Hear directly from lenders and capital providers on the governance, risk allocation, and financial structures required to secure financing.
Access proven ownership models
Explore real-world case studies and repeatable frameworks from operating energy assets and long-life infrastructure projects.
Build partnerships that last
Connect with Indigenous leaders, operators, and capital providers to align on models that are financeable, buildable, and stable long-term.
Who You Will Meet
- Chiefs, Councilors, Board Members
- CEOs, CFOs, COOs
- VPs, Directors, Managers of:
- Energy, Lands & Resources
- Economic Development & Investment
- Indigenous Relations & Partnerships
- Loan Guarantee & Project Finance
- Regulatory, Procurement & Workforce
- Major Projects & Approvals
- Capital Projects & Infrastructure
- Government & External Relations
- Policy, Tax, Governance & Risk Advisors
From:
- Indigenous Communities & Indigenous-Owned Entities
- Provincial and Federal Government & Regulators
- Oil & Gas, LNG, Pipelines
- Power Generation and Transmission
- Utilities & Infrastructure
- Capital Providers & Financing Ecosystem
- Legal, Accounting, Valuation Firms
- Engineering and Environmental Services
- Banks, Institutional Investors & Insurers
Sponsors & Partners
Exhibitors
Media Partner
Sponsor Opportunities
With conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, the C5 Group of Companies: American Conference Institute, the Canadian Institute, and C5 Group, provides a diverse portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to challenges around the world.
For more information please contact:
Jason Kanagalingam
Business Development Manager
Phone: 647-649-2438
Email: [email protected]
