 2009 First Nations Conference
Mineral Resources and
Aboriginal Lands
June 14-15, 2009 |
| [Summary Report] Prepared by Sarah West, MPA '09 |
Sekon/Welcome!
Canada’s natural resources are an
opportunity for First Nations and the mining
industry to develop a strong economic and
social advantage. This conference provides a
unique meeting place to explore public policy
challenges and build relationships among First
Nations people, industry and government.
Click HERE For information on the joint FNTI/Queen’s Aboriginal
PMPA program.
To view last year's conference program, videos and presentations, photo gallery, summary report and participant notes, click HERE.
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Co-sponsored by FNTI, Queen's School of Policy Studies, and Kinross Professorship in Mining and Sustainability.
Media sponsor: Canadian Government Executive.
Financial support from the Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs.
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 14 |
Opening Ceremony and Welcome |
Keynote Address Chief Shawn Atleo,
Regional Chief, Assembly of First Nations and Chancellor of Vancouver Island University
[Video - Keynote] [Video -Interview with Karihwakeron Tim Thompson] |
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| Panel 1 - Canada's Mineral Resources and Aboriginal Economic Development |
| Theresa Hall |
Chief, Attawapiskat First Nation |
| Steve Lucas |
Assistant Deputy Minister, Minerals and Metals Sector, Natural Resources Canada |
| Lori Sterling |
Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs |
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| MONDAY, JUNE 15 |
| Conference Keynote |
| Kevin Costante |
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines |
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Panel 2 - Ontario Mining Act Amendments: A new deal for First Nations? |
| Jason Wilson |
Program Director, Community and Resource Development, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada |
Robert Merwin
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Director, Mining Act Modernization Secretariat, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines |
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[Summary of Mining Act Changes] |
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| Dialogue -
Participant Input on Mining Act Amendments and Regulations
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| Panel 3 - Case Studies and Best Practices |
| Manny Jules |
Former
Chief, Kamloops Indian Band (invited) |
| Andy Baribeau |
Community Affairs Manager, Opinaca Mines, Goldcorp Inc. |
| Patrick O’Neill [Presentation] |
Director, Mineral Resources, Natural Resources and Environment Branch, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
| Victoria Remenda |
Professor, Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University |
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| Dialogue - The Way Forward Action Planning |
| Closing Remarks |
| Closing Ceremony |
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