Forging resource development agreements between Aboriginal communities and companies are becoming a business imperative, not an option. Unlocking the potential of electricity, mining, pipeline, forest products and transmission ventures necessitates going far beyond regulatory and legal requirements. Bottom line, Aboriginal interests must be reflected in commercial land-based projects and enterprises. The sessions in this theme focus on Aboriginal-Business Accords that are community-centered, environmentally-sensitive and economically value-additive for major resource development opportunities. COMMODITIES & CORRIDORS: INTEGRATING ABORIGINAL INTERESTS One of the more challenging issues resource development proponents face is ensuring that the economic, social and environmental interests of First Nation and Metis communities are integral to any new infrastructure. This session explores go forward agreements that meet both Aboriginal and business expectations. Discover more here: http://2014.globeseries.com/home/conference/conference-program/the-aboriginal-advantage-realizing-the-value-of-true-partnerships-with-indigenous-cultures/

1. Conference theme and Sessions
THE ABORIGINAL
ADVANTAGE
Forging resource development agreements between Aboriginal
communities and companies are becoming a business imperative, not
an option. Unlocking the potential of electricity, mining, pipeline, forest
products, and transmission ventures necessitates going far beyond regulatory
and legal requirements. Bottom line, Aboriginal interests must be reflected
in commercial land-based projects and enterprises. The sessions in this
theme focus on Aboriginal-Business Accords that are community-centered,
environmentally-sensitive, and economically value-additive for major
resource development opportunities.
COMMODITIES & CORRIDORS:
INTEGRATING ABORIGINAL INTERESTS
One of the more challenging issues resource
development proponents face is ensuring that the
economic, social, and environmental interests of
First Nation and Metis communities are integral to
any new infrastructure. This session explores goforward agreements that meet both Aboriginal and
business expectations.
Special arrangements will be made to
facilitate First Nation B2B meetings
with incoming investor delegations.
Save $300
Register by March 4, 2014

2. ABORIGINAL POWER:
A NATION-BUILDING OPPORTUNITY
Aboriginal Power relates not only to energy generation
opportunities on Aboriginal lands, it also relates to the
growing power of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit leaders
in the corporate sector. Learn from a new generation of
First Nation and industry leaders at the forefront of the
Aboriginal Power movement which has the potential to
fuel economic prosperity.
The Aboriginal Advantage:
Embracing Project Partnerships
Securing the social license to operate in areas
where Aboriginal interests exist requires not only
a totally different engagement approach, but also
a fundamental rethink about doing business with
Aboriginal partners. Engage with those who are at the
forefront of this new reality.
THE CHANGING ARCTIC – MANAGING THE RISKS
AND THE OPPORTUNITIES
The decline of ice cover in Arctic waters has made
shipping along the Arctic Sea Route an economic
reality. But it exposes this vulnerable region to potential
ecological disasters from transportation mishaps.
Member nations of the Arctic Council are working
together to manage these risks. Find out more in this
special session on the Changing Arctic.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS include
Piers McDonald
Chair,
Yukon Energy Corporation
>> CANADA
Jean Paul Gladu
President & CEO,
Canadian Council for
Aboriginal Business
>> CANADA
Judith Sayers
Visiting National Aboriginal Economic
Development Chair & Assistant
Professor,
University of Victoria
>> CANADA
Chris Henderson
President,
Lumos Energy
>> CANADA
Henrik Rosenberg
Seiding
Senior Director,
Ramboll
>> DENMARK
GLOBE Foundation
World Trade Centre
578 – 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 3E1
Byron LeClair
Director of Energy Projects,
Pic River First Nation
>> CANADA
Tel: 604-695-5001
Toll Free: 1 800-274-6097
Fax: 604-695-5019
Email: info@globeseries.com
To learn more about the event and register, visit:
globeseries.com