Day One: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
08:00
60 minRegistration and Continental Breakfast
09:00
10 min
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Paul Gruner, President & CEO, Det’on Cho Development Corporation
09:10
60 min
Getting the Most Out of the Procurement Process
Tabatha Bull, Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
- Learn about the procurement process and how to make it more effective for your organization
- Assessing your organization’s needs and wants in order to develop effective procurement strategies
- Leveraging the strength of Aboriginal business in procurement
- Why is the procurement process so important?
- Collaborating with the government in the procurement process
10:10
60 min
The New Impact Assessment: What You Need to Know
- What you need to know about the new Impact Assessment Act
- What do you need to know for your Nation and business?
- Measuring the economic benefits and social impacts
- How the new Impact Assessment measures the overall benefits of potential projects
- How will new potential resource projects have to be presented moving forward?
11:10
20 minBreak
11:30
60 min
Strategies to Build Financial Management Capacity
- Learn strategies to build financial management capacity
- The importance of developing a unique and effective financial management system
- Building good governance and financial practices to support greater partnerships
- The importance of well-run, transparent finances
- Practical advice in the world of modern Aboriginal business
12:30
60 minLuncheon
13:30
50 min
Taking Ownership: The Importance of Equity in Resource Projects
Niilo Edwards, Executive Director, First Nations Major Projects Coalition
- Why is taking equity in major resource projects so important?
- How to create partnerships with equity ownership
- What are the benefits and challenges of having equity in major projects?
- What should you consider when negotiating equity partnerships?
- Creating a partnership for long-term benefits
14:20
50 min
The Duty to Consult: New Considerations
- What are the legal obligations of the duty to consult?
- How does the new legislation impact the duty to consult and your project(s) impact?
- Knowing when your Nation has been sufficiently consulted
- What are your legal obligations?
- What does the future look like going forward?
15:10
20 minBreak
15:30
60 min
The North Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Committee (NSEQC): Saskatchewan’s Open Forum to Discuss Future and Ongoing Uranium Projects
Darren Thomas, Manager, North Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Committee
- The open forum for company representatives, government representatives, and Indigenous Nations to speak on potential and ongoing uranium mining projects.
- How greater communication between parties increases project approval and feasibility
- How the committee provides opportunities to share traditional knowledge and see first hand the measures for environmental protection and worker safety
16:30
End of Day One
Day Two: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
08:00
60 minRegistration and Continental Breakfast
09:00
10 min
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Paul Gruner, President & CEO, Det’on Cho Development Corporation
09:10
50 min
The Canadian Energy Regulator: What You Need to Know About the New Regulations
- What you need to know about life after the National Energy Board
- What do you need to know for your business and community?
- How will you be affected moving forward?
- Will the Canadian Energy Regulator be acting in a different capacity?
10:00
60 min
Planning for Success: How to Build Up Your Development Corporation
Paul Gruner, President & CEO, Det’on Cho Development Corporation
- Building the foundation of your development corporation
- What does growth look like from start-up to the long game
- Identifying and investing in people for long-term prosperity, one Member at a time
- How do you plan for continued growth?
- How the Det’on Cho continues to evolve their business partnerships
11:00
20 minBreak
11:20
60 min
Unlocking the Aboriginal Workforce: Capacity Building
Freda Campbell, Education and Training Director, Tahltan Central Government
- Developing Community Skills Inventories
- Preparing the Aboriginal Workforce and building essential skills
- How to leverage transferable skills for professional and trades occupations
- A look into how the Tahltan are building their workforce and investing in the young, Indigenous workforce
- Development programs for essential workforce skills
12:20
70 minLuncheon
13:30
50 min
How Corporations Approach Indigenous Relationships
Aldea Lavallie, Community Relations Manager, Pretium Resources Inc
- How do corporations begin a relationship with Indigenous groups?
- How do corporate Indigenous relationships evolve over the stages of a resource project?
- How do we sustain our relationships?
- What do we plan on continuing to do and hope to do going forward?
- The importance of genuine, long-term relationships
14:20
50 min
Opportunities in Energy Efficient Homes
Arman Mottaghi, Board Director, BC Sustainable Energy Association
- How new and evolving building regulations for energy-efficient homes are presenting new opportunities for partnerships
- A look at the BC Energy Step code and how it has been implemented so far
- How Indigenous-led projects can form the future of net zero energy homes
- How projects for energy efficient homes can create opportunities in equipment manufacturing and the utilities industry
- Working as a community for an efficient and sustainable future
15:10
20 minBreak
15:30
50 min
The Future of Energy Partnerships: Canadian Opportunities in a Decarbonizing World
- What is the future of mining and energy projects in a decarbonizing world?
- The potential of Canadian projects to supply these in-demand materials
- The transition of the energy industry from fuel to feedstock
- How will energy corporations transition to changing global needs?
- Preempting the changing demands of a cleaner world
16:20
End of Day Two