Program

Renewable Energy 101 Workshop

Pre-conference workshop. Separate registration required.

From Engagement to Enduring Partnership: Negotiating Agreements and Navigating Regulation in Resource Project Developments

Pre-conference workshop. Separate registration required.

Renewable Energy on Vancouver Island: A Power-ful Opportunity

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association, Relay Education and the Community Energy Association.

Registration Opens

Sponsored by DP World.

Keynote Address

Honourable David Eby.

Opening Reception

Featuring Dallas Smith and a Cultural Performance by Qwam Qwum Stuwixulth School, Leanor and Satia. Sponsored by Innergex.

Registration Opens

Sponsored by DP World.

Nutrition Break

Sponsored by West Fraser.

Conference Opening · Opening Prayer & Conference Blessing

Conference Chair Dallas Smith. Mayor Leonard Krog.

Building Momentum Together: Pathways to Economic Reconciliation

President Kerry Carlick. Moderator: Nathan Cullen.

Keynote Address

Kendra Johnston

Stewards First – How Critical Mineral Projects on Northern Vancouver Island Enable First Nations Leadership and Community Prosperity

Chief James Nelson, Kate Mueller & Sam Lee. Moderator: Christy Smith

Morning Nutrition Break and Networking

Sponsored by Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

BC Collaborative Stewardship Framework

David de Wit, Ryan McKay, Dave Schaepe. Moderator: Lisa Helmer.

Fireside Chat

Robert Phillips. Moderator: Dallas Smith.

Lunch break

Sponsored by Motion Canada Inc.

Partnership Showcase

Evan Salter. Moderated by Todd Corrigall.

Partnership Showcase – The Hope Truck

Derek Funk, Mayor Darryl Krakowka, Lisa Risvold, Elizabeth Ross, Chief Roland Willson. Moderator: Marilyn Nelson

Networking Tradeshow Break

Energy Pathways Led by Indigenous Voices

Selena Basi. Seraphine Lewis. Blake Mansbridge. Nolan Rudkowsky. Moderator: Jeremy Thompson.

Seeing the Forest and the Trees

Duane Crouse, Mike Hykaway & Jeff Mycock. Moderator: Mike Beck. Sponsored by A&A Trading.

BC Call for Power Projects: Case Studies in Partnership and Project Delivery

Karina Andrus, Erica Kabotoff, Chief Nicholas Peterson. Moderator: Emily Vakili.

Tradeshow Networking Reception

Join exhibitors on the tradeshow floor for an evening reception.

Keynote Dinner (Ticketed)

Dinner prayer, cultural performance, and Bill Lomax.

Rez Dog Walkers After Dark Reception

Join us at The Coast Bastion Hotel just across the street from the Vancouver Island Conference Centre for an informal reception. Cash bar, appetizers and music provided.

Registration Opens

Sponsored by DP World.

Morning Nutrition Break & Networking

Sponsored by BDC.

Conference Opening

Conference Chair Dallas Smith.

Keynote Address

Honourable Sheila Malcolmson

Rising Tides Lift All Boats: Collaborative Economic Development in Nanaimo

Donna Hais, Douglas Smith, Councillor Erralyn Thomas. Moderator: MLA George Anderson.

Powering BC’s Future: BC’s Evolving Energy Landscape

Michelle Carr, Charlotte Mitha. Moderator: Tamlyn Botel. Sponsored by BC Hydro.

Keynote Address

n̓aasquʔisʔatḥ Stephen Rayner

Morning Nutrition Break & Networking

Sponsored by Scotiabank.

Keynote Address

Nalaine Morin

Indigenous Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences

Brian Kingzett, Linda Sams, Dr. Ahmed Siah. Moderator: Dallas Smith.

Pathways to Prosperity: Indigenous Led Tourism and Shared Success

Chief Linda Innes, Chief Chris Robert, Ian Simpson, Moderator: Todd Corrigall

Keynote Address

Á’a:líya Warbus

Conference Closing

Dallas Smith.

Lunch

Sponsored by Woodfibre LNG.