Agenda
| 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Registration, Chelsea Lobby | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Registration and Breakfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Welcome Remarks and Opening Ceremony Kahnekahnekahtahk Stan Wesley Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Welcome Song: All Stars Junior Drum Group Red Sky Dance Performance
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| 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Keynote Speaker Lesley Gallinger, President and CEO, Independent Electricity System Operator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Keynote Speaker: Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, Anishinabek Nation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | BREAK | NETWORKING | EXHIBITOR HALL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Increasing Indigenous Participation in Procurement and Supply Chain Opportunities Moderator: Chuck Farmer, Vice President, Planning Conservation, Resource Adequacy & Power System Planning, Independent Electricity System Operator Presenter: Natalie Adams, Director, Supply Chain, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Presenter: Alison Fernandes, Senior Manager, Indigenous Programs Procurement & EDI Procurement Supply Chain, Ontario Power Generation Presenter: Katarina Savic, Director, Advisory Services, Mokwateh This panel will highlight the importance of integrating Indigenous businesses and individuals into economic activities. This involves developing supportive policies, fostering partnerships, and ensuring fair access to contracts, ultimately promoting economic growth and diversity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | LUNCH Sponsored by CIBC | EXHIBITOR HALL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:05 PM - 1:10 PM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker Carla Y. Nell, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Engagement & Strategy, Independent Electricity System Operator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM | Keynote Speaker: Kendal Nemaker, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Author, and Indigenous Speaker Keep Moving Forward: How to Overcome Obstacles and Become Unstoppable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:05 PM - 2:40 PM | Panel Discussion: Trends in Indigenous Project Financing and the Role of the Financial Sector in Ontario Moderator: Shariq Alvi, Managing Director, Energy, Infrastructure & Transition Team, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Presenter: Stephanie Aldersley, Director, Investments - Indigenous Infrastructure, Canada Infrastructure Bank Presenter: Penny Favel, Vice President, Indigenous Relations, Hydro One Inc. Presenter: Dazawray Landrie-Parker, Director of Strategy and Governance, Mokwateh This panel will highlight some of the financing opportunities that are available to Indigenous proponents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM | BREAK | NETWORKING | EXHIBITOR HALL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Community – Empowering Community Energy Partnerships - Building Sustainable Futures Together Moderator: Beverly Nollert, Director, Transmission Integration, Independent Electricity System Operator Presenter: Patrick Boileau, Opiikapawiin Services Presenter: Nishin Meawasige, Project Manager, Waasmooving Energy Inc. Presenter: Jason Rasevych, Business Advisor, Anishnawbe Business Professional Association During this session, attendees will hear from prominent Indigenous and non-Indigenous representatives regarding success stories, challenges and lessons learned from First Nation communities implementing energy projects. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks | Contemporary Dance Performance Denise Jamal, Senior Director, Sector & Community Engagement Independent Electricity System Operator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Evening Social Event, BB33 (On-site at the Chelsea Hotel) Featuring David Mowat and The Curbside Shuffle Live Band | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Registration and Breakfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:15 AM - 9:20 AM | Morning Blessing Kahnekahnekahtahk Stan Wesley Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM | Welcome Remarks, Introduction of Keynote Speaker Carla Y. Nell, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Engagement & Strategy, Independent Electricity System Operator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Keynote Speaker and Q & A Session Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Innovative partnerships, and how Indigenous Nations are Building Energy Resiliency and Indigenous-led energy projects. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:05 AM - 10:50 AM | Panel Discussion: Partnerships and Collaboration Moderator: Marko Cirovic, Senior Manager, Resource Development & Procurement, Independent Electricity System Operator Presenter: James Jenkins, Indigenous Clean Energy Presenter: Peter Collins, CEO, Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO), Waasigan Transmission Line Project Presenter: Gary F. Kissack, Partner, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP Presenter: Katarina Savic, Director, Advisory Services, Mokwateh This panel will explore successful partnerships between First Nations, government agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations in advancing clean energy projects. Sharing best practices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | BREAK | NETWORKING | EXHIBITOR HALL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:10 AM - 11:55 AM | Case Study: Empowering Energy Projects: Success Through Indigenous Leadership and Transformational Partnerships Moderator: Kahnekahnekahtahk Stan Wesley Presenter: Charles Lewthwaite, Renewable Energy Systems Engineer Hedgehog Technologies Presenter: Brian Walmark, Community Liason, Fort Severn First Nation Presenter: Owen Miles, Community Energy Champion, Fort Severn First Nation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | LUNCH Sponsored by CIBC | EXHIBITOR HALL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:35 PM - 2:15 PM | Women in Energy – Leading Beyond the Boardroom Moderator: Carla Y. Nell, Vice President, Corporate Relations, Engagement & Strategy Independent Electricity System Operator Presenter: Tracy Primeau, Board of Ontario Power Generation Presenter: Fiona Blondin, Board Member, Independent Electricity System Operator Presenter: Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, Anishinabek Nation This panel celebrates trailblazing women who are shaping the energy sector beyond traditional corporate roles. This panel will highlight their impactful leadership in community engagement, sustainability initiatives and advocacy and the influence they bring to the energy industry and beyond. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | BREAK | NETWORKING | EXHIBITOR HALL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:40 PM - 2:50 PM | Community Energy Champion Special Acknowledgement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:50 PM - 3:30 PM | Meet the Community Energy Champions Moderator: Denise Jamal, Director, Sector & Community Engagement Independent Electricity System Operator Presenter: Evan Belleau, Community Energy Champion, Garden River First Nation Presenter: Sioux Manitowabi, Community Energy Champion, Wikwemikong First Nation Presenter: Dawn Lambe, Community Energy Champion, Anishinabek Nation, Anishinabek Nation This annual moderated session will highlight the successes and challenges of Community Energy Champions during their journey. Sharing lessons-learned and advice to peers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:30 PM - 3:40 PM | Closing Remarks Presenter: Sonia Fazari, Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations, Independent Electricity System Operator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:40 PM - 4:15 PM | Ceremonial Closing Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation All Stars Junior Drum Group - Travelling Song | Grand Finale Traditional Dance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
