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December 9-10, 2015 Eaton Chelsea Hotel | Toronto, ON
Conference Highlights: •How to integrate traditional knowledge into environmental sustainability reports
and projects•The role of Aboriginal development corporations for economic expansion and
energy development•MajorprojectfinancingandhowitcanmorebedoneinFirstNationscommunities•Newandmoreefficienttechnologyforrenewableenergy•Jointopportunitiesfordevelopmentthroughpartnerships,findingshared
ground and understanding
and more…
Co-Chairs
Speakers
Bernd ChristmasPartnerCassels Brock LLP
Michael Fox PresidentFox High Impact Consulting
Sarah BirdLawyerMiller Titerle + Company LLP
Tabatha BullManager First Nations & Métis RelationsIESO
Isadore DayOntario Regional ChiefChiefs of Ontario
Carole Delion Business Development OfficerAamjiwnaang First Nation
Lucie EdwardsChief Executive OfficerFive Nations Energy Inc.
Ed GilbertProject Manager Giiwedin Noodin First Nation Energy Corporation
Norman R. JaehrlingManaging DirectorGitchi Animki Energy Corporation
Matt JamiesonPresident and CEOSix Nations of Grand River Development Corporation
Margaret KenequanashExecutive DirectorShibogama First Nations CouncilChairWataynikaneyap Power
Chief Jim LeonardRainy River First Nations
Judith Lipp, PhDExecutive Director TREC Renewable Energy Cooperative
Chief James (JimBob) MarsdenAlderville First Nation
Ken NakaharaDirector, Energy Networks and PartnershipsOntario Ministry of Energy
Dwayne NashkawaChief Executive OfficerNipissing First Nation
Guy NgPrincipalFN PowerPresidentGuyco Consulting Ltd.
Rob NicholsonManaging DirectorRBC Capital Markets
Gordon PottsDirector of Business Development Northland Power Inc.
Conference Highlights: •Howtointegratetraditionalknowledgeinto
environmental sustainability reports and projects
•TheroleofAboriginaldevelopmentcorporationsfor economic expansion and energy development
•Majorprojectfinancingandhowitcanmorebedone in First Nations communities
•Newandmoreefficienttechnologyforrenewableenergy
•Jointopportunitiesfordevelopmentthroughpartnerships,findingsharedgroundandunderstanding
and more…
The growth of innovation and technology has brought on new opportunities for energy development. As we discovermoreefficientandreliablesourcesofenergy, we are capable of upgrading our systems to be more environmentally sustainable and economical. Understanding this revolution, however, is the key to taking advantage ofit.Assuch,thisyear’sAboriginalEnergyForumwill uncover strategies for Aboriginal communities and opportunitiestobuildamoreeffectiveenergyprogram,and monetize on said projects. With the theme of economic development on hand, participants of this forum will gain knowledge through three lenses: community, policy, and technology.
This is a unique opportunity to meet representatives from the Aboriginal community, energy industry, government, and other key stakeholders to discuss practical steps to advance Aboriginal energy projects. We are sure you will not want to miss this valuable opportunity to exchange practical and strategic insights, create meaningful relationships, and learn from the best.
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From the Private Sector:• Lawyers and Consultants Specializing in:- AboriginalAffairs- Energy- Environment
• Senior Executives, Directors, Managers and In-house Counsel from:- Electric, Utilities and Energy Companies- Independent Power Generators - Independent Power Producers- Renewable Energy Companies
From the Public Sector:• Federal,ProvincialandMunicipalRepresentatives
• Senior Executives, Directors and Managers of: - AboriginalAffairs- Capital Projects and Infrastructure
- Energy- Policy and Strategic Planning- Sustainable Development
From the Aboriginal Community:• Chiefs, Leaders and Members of Aboriginal Communities
and Associations• Senior Executives, Directors and Managers of:
- Consultation- Economic Development - Energy
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
8:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 | Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Michael FoxPresidentFox High Impact Consulting
9:05 | Enabling First Nation and Métis Participation in the Development of Energy Projects
Tabatha BullManager First Nations & Métis RelationsIESO
Matt JamiesonPresident and CEOSix Nations of Grand River Development Corporation
Ken NakaharaDirector,EnergyNetworksandPartnershipsOntario Ministry of Energy
• ProgramstosupportcapacitydevelopmentforFirstNationand Métis communities
• FacilitatingworkingrelationshipswithAboriginalcommunities
• Commercialandbusinessdevelopmentonandoffreserve
10:05 | Networking Refreshment Break
Keynote Presentation
10:20 | Traditional Knowledge, the Environment and Social Acceptability of Energy Projects on Aboriginal Land
Isadore DayOntario Regional ChiefChiefs of Ontario
• Understandingandrespectingcommunityculture
• Breakingthesilenceandcreatingeasilyunderstoodstandardsofenvironmental stewardship
• Recognizingthechangingpoliticalandeconomicenvironmentandadapting accordingly
• Ensuringtheproperassessmentofimpactstoallowforasociallyandeconomically viable agreement
• Howtointegratetraditionalknowledgeintoenvironmentalsustainabilityreports and projects
11:20 | Early Consultation, Community Engagement and Participation for Project Success
Margaret KenequanashExecutive DirectorShibogama First Nations CouncilChair,WataynikaneyapPower
• RecognizingandaddressingAboriginalrightsandneedsbefore,during, and after project development
• EngagingIndigenouscommunitiestoactivelyparticipatein energy projects
• Strategiesforachievingsociallicenseandprojectcertainty
• EngagingIndigenouscommunitiestoactivelyparticipatein resource development
• Benefitsofconsultationbeforeprojectexecution
12:20 | Networking Luncheon
1:20 | The Role of Renewables in Economic Development and Sustainability
Chief Jim LeonardRainy River First Nations
• Bringingrenewableenergytocommunities
• Takingtheopportunitytothinkstrategicallyandplanforfuturedevelopment
• Monetizingoncommunityenergyprojects,buildingbusinessesinrenewable energy, and power purchase agreements
2:20 | Networking Refreshment Break
2:35 | Education and Training for Indigenous Involvement in Renewable Energy Development
Judith Lipp, PhDExecutive Director TREC Renewable Energy Cooperative
• Buildingcapacityamongstindigenousyouthandtheun/under-employed
• Creatingopportunitiesforcommunitygrowththroughrenewableenergy projects
• Broadercommunitycapacitybuildingmandates
• Hands-oneducationaltoolstosupportindigenousparticipationinenergy projects
3:35 | More than Just Profits – Impact Benefit Agreements and Resource Revenue Sharing
Bernd ChristmasPartnerCassels Brock LLP
• Advancingfinancialtransparency
• Benefitagreementswithgovernmentandindustries–royalties,equity,and revenue sharing
• Ensuringtheproperassessmentofimpactstoallowforasociallyandeconomically viable agreement
• Involvingcommunitiesthroughouttheprocess–creatingemploymentand social security
• Howtodraftkeyagreements,ensuringkeyconcernsareprioritized
• Securingtraditionallandoutsideoflegaland/ortreatyprocesses
4:35 | Summation and Conference Concludes for the Day
December 9, 2015
8:30 | Continental Breakfast
9:00 | Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Bernd ChristmasPartnerCassels Brock LLP
9:05 | From Start to Finish – Business Development and Project Management
Michael FoxPresidentFox High Impact Consulting
• Theintricaciesofdesigningabusinessplan
• Startupsupportforon-reservebusinesses
• Overcomingcapacitychallengesforprojectmanagement
10:05 | Networking Refreshment Break
10:20 | Financing Strategies and Lowering Capital Costs
Guy NgPrincipalFN PowerPresident,GuycoConsultingLtd.
Rob NicholsonManaging DirectorRBC Capital Markets
• Documentationstrategiestoimprovemanagementstrategies indesigningacost-effectiveportfolio
• Addressingcommunityprioritiestoimproveinvestment decision-makingprocess
• Modellingforuncertaintyandsettinginvestmentassumptions
• Understandingandmanagingtenure,regulatory,andsecurityrisk
• Projecteconomics,governmentloanguaranteesandincentives,preferential tax treatment, training and employment programs
• Innovativetechnologiesasameansforloweringcapitalcosts
11:20 | Green Energy Financing – Challenges and Opportunities
Sarah BirdLawyerMiller Titerle + Company LLP
Dwayne NashkawaChiefExecutiveOfficerNipissing First Nation
• Financingchallengesandopportunitiesforenergyprojects
• Wheretoturntoforgrants,incentives,debtandequity
• FinancingAboriginalcommunitiesandenergyprojects
• TheroleofAboriginaldevelopmentcorporationsforeconomicexpansion
• Majorprojectfinancingandhowitcanmorebedonein First Nations communities
12:20 | Networking Luncheon
1:20 | Remote Connections – Off-Grid Energy
Lucie EdwardsChiefExecutiveOfficerFive Nations Energy Inc.
• Theeconomicsofconnectingremotecommunitiestotransmissiongrid
• Challengesofinfrastructuredevelopmentinremoteregions
• Currentmodelsofinfrastructuredevelopmentandcantheywork?
• Recentdevelopmentsincapitalmarketsandsourcesoffunding
• AnewmodelforAboriginalgroupstotakeadvantageof recent developments
2:20 | Networking Refreshment Break
2:35 | Profiting Through Partnership
Carole Delion BusinessDevelopmentOfficerAamjiwnaang First Nation
Ed GilbertProject Manager Giiwedin Noodin First Nation Energy Corporation
Gordon PottsDirector of Business Development Northland Power Inc.
• Jointopportunitiesfordevelopmentthroughpartnerships,findingshared ground and understanding
• Creatingmeaningfulpartnershipsandpositivefinancialstrategies
• Workingtogethertobuildcapitalformajorprojectswithin Aboriginal territories
• Choosingtherightcontractualvehicleandbusinessstructure
3:35| Advancing Aboriginal Industry through Power Generation
Norman R. JaehrlingManaging DirectorGitchi Animki Energy Corporation
Chief James (JimBob) MarsdenAlderville First Nation
• Businessdevelopmentandmanagementstrategiesfor sustainable enterprises
• Creativeideas,buildingacompetitiveenterpriseintheutilitysector
• Howtogrowasabusinessandasacommunity
• Involvingcommunitymembersthroughouttheprocess–improvinglocal prosperity
4:35 | Summation and Conference Concludes
AgendaDecember 10, 2015
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December 9-10, 2015 Eaton Chelsea Hotel | Toronto, ON