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20/02/2025 21/02/2025 America/Toronto Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement
February 20 – 21, 2025
Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, AB
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20/02/2025 21/02/2025 America/Toronto Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement
February 20 – 21, 2025
Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, AB
Please visit https://www.canadianinstitute.com/western-indigenous-consultation-engagement/ for more information and updates. Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, AB true DD/MM/YYYY 1440 use-title -
Empower your project with advanced indigenous consultation strategy.
Join the only event of its kind in Western Canada, taking an in-depth look at the high-stakes challenges, affecting the consultation and engagement landscape.
About this Conference
From Canada’s implementation of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDRIP) to the precedent-setting Blueberry River court decisions – there is evidence that the minimum standard is no longer tolerated.
How can your team keep up with consultation demands?
Explore the latest legal and business practices, taking place in the natural resources sector – from government practices and policy to accommodation and economic development trends. CI’s Annual Conference on Western Indigenous Consultation & Engagement explores the addresses critical challenges affecting consultation professionals, as well as provides a non-partisan platform for Indigenous leaders, industry experts, and government officials to build meaningful connections and get conversations started.
Learn alongside delegates from Indigenous communities and organizations, government agencies and natural resources sector industries.
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
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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
A SNEAK PEEK AT OUR PAST CONFERENCE
2024 CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Meaghan Conroy
Partner
MLT Aikins LLP
Shaleigh Raine
Lands and Consultation Manager
Louis Bull Tribe
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Bobby Shott
President
Fort McKay First Nations
Dale Swampy
President
National Coalition of Chiefs
Jaimy Miller
Director, Indigenous Relations, Social Development, Community Services
City of Edmonton
Terry M. Mitchell
Vice-President – Indigenous Relations
Graham Construction
2024 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- What You Need to Know About the Implementation of the United Nations Declaration in Action and the Impact on Consultation
- How Indigenous-Owned Cleaned Energy Projects Secured $175M in Funding in Alberta
- Aftermath of the Blueberry River Court Decision: How to Effectively Assess Cumulative Effects and the Impact Assessment of a Project
- How Natural Resource Companies are Successfully Collaborating with Indigenous Communities on Project Development
- Strengthening Relationships: Understanding Cultural Protocols During Consultation and Engagement
Testimonials
Well organized and well presented. Interesting to hear the varied concerns of all the different nations and how they intended to proceed in determining their own development strategies within their Tribal lands.
I really appreciated the range of presentations, the opportunity for both First Nations and Metis presentations, and networking opportunities. I learned a lot and made connections for continued relations. Overall I thought it was delivered very well.
Very interesting and informative speakers, and people who attended were very approachable.
I loved the environment that the conference created. It allowed me to network with professionals in my field and also included great presenters! I really enjoyed the presentation where we moved around the room and got to hear from 3 presenters and have a discussion.
Wide array of Indigenous presenters.
Excellent networking opportunities, good overall view on government policies.
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This series offers a unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous communities, key government officials, and industry executives in a neutral, collaborative space to address challenges, exchange ideas, and build impactful partnerships where all voices are heard and respected.
Become a driving force in this crucial national conversation and take the next step toward supporting Indigenous rights, sustainable project development, and community engagement.
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