11th Annual Indigenous Energy Forum 2017 | ALM Insight | 6 December 2017 | Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St West, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4, Canada

Indigenous community energy planning needs are rapidly evolving to become more substantive and impactful. First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities are going beyond renewable energy, and embracing Green Energy Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency and Advanced Energy Systems. Indigenous clean energy strategic approach is becoming more comprehensive, holistic and powerful.

The 11th Annual Indigenous Energy Forum provides timely information on the most recent developments in the energy, economic development and legal sectors that are engaging indigenous participation in energy and economic development projects. This year’s comprehensive two-day program will provide up-to-date insights into the forces that shape the future of Indigenous Energy.

2017 Speakers:

Christopher Henderson
President, Lumos Energy, Lead Mentor, 20/20 Catalysts Program, Author, Aboriginal Power

Chief Gerry Duquette
Dokis First Nation

Christopher Angeconeb
President and Chief Executive Officer, AurCrest Gold Inc.

Tabatha Bull
Manager, First Nations and Metis Relations, IESO

J.P. Gladu
President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Anthony ‘AJ’ Esquega
Mashkawiziiwin Energy Projects Coordinator, Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek – Gull Bay First Nation

Stacey Goulding
Lands and Environment Project Manager, Lequamel First Nation, BC

Matt Jamieson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Six Nations Development Corp.

John Kozij
Director General / Directeur général, Trade, Economics and Industry Branch (TEIB) / Direction du commerce,de l’économie et de l’industrie (DCEI), Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada

Terry Young
Vice President Policy, Engagement and Innovation, IESO

Dave L. Mackett
Community Sustainability Initiative, Whitesands First Nation

Chief James R. Mardsen
Southeast Regional Grand Chief &Chief, Alderville First Nation Miigwech

Lisa Meness
Funding Research Coordinator, Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation

Nigel Moore
Manager, Global Programs and Initiatives, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE)

Channa S. Perera
Director of Generation, Sustainability & Aboriginal Affairs, Canadian Electricity Association

Cara Sanders
Askii Environmental Inc., Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario

Margaret Sault
Councillor, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation

Eryn Stewart
Project Manager, Lumos Energy

Annette Vershuren
President, NRStor

NETWORK PARTNER:
• Indigenous Clean Energy