Join Indigenous rights holders, government decision-makers, and natural resource sector leaders at this pivotal forum focused on navigating Canada’s Indigenous consultation and engagement practices amid rapidly evolving environmental, regulatory, and legal landscapes.

Dr. John Zhou will present a summary of a recently released Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta critical mineral production and advanced material innovation report.  He will highlight opportunities in this space for both researchers and industrial innovators and answer questions from the audience.

Join Canadian Centre for Environmental Arbitration and Mediation members for a webinar panel of leading conflict resolution experts. They will offer valuable perspectives on how alternative dispute resolution may be a meaningful tool in seeking consensus with Indigenous nations on the approval of major resource and infrastructure projects across Canada. In the words of the Supreme Court of Canada, true reconciliation is rarely, if ever, achieved in courtrooms. Alternative dispute resolution processes may provide proponents and government decision makers with more productive and timely approaches to get shovels in the ground.

Join us for Oilsands night, hosted by Heavy Metal Equipment and CNRL Horizon!

Jesse Van Der Werf (CEO & President - Heavy Metal Equipment) will be presenting on the history of Heavy Metal Equipment which started over 20 years ago in Camrose, AB. He will be touching on subjects such as the benefits of renting vs owning and the recent infrastructure projects completed in Fort McKay, Spruce Grove, TATA Steel and the upcoming maintenance facility at Suncor Fort Hills. He will also speak about ITM and their partnership with them.

Scott Braithwaite, P.Eng. (Lead Long Range Planning – Canadian Natural) brings nearly 30 years of mining experience to his role leading Horizon’s long-range mine planning team. He will share how Canadian Natural is preparing for the 2030 transition from South Pit to North Pit, highlighting key technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

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Join power sector leaders, policymakers, Indigenous partners, and innovators for in-depth analysis of Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), net-zero targets, affordability and reliability challenges, and the role of Indigenous co-creation in infrastructure development.

NATION BUILDERS 2025: From Best Practices to Bold Results is our dynamic and engaging conference event, and this year we're focusing on the people, projects, and practices shaping the future of heavy industrial construction in Alberta and Canada.

More than ever, First Nation leaders are taking control over their economic futures by partnering with industry and government to develop Indigenous-led projects that align with their social, environmental, community and cultural objectives. 

Join wildfire mitigation experts from Silvacom for an insightful webinar on launching effective Community Fireguard projects. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge to protect people, infrastructure, and vital ecosystems. Learn how Fireguards serve as a critical front-line defense and understand the comprehensive process from initial concept to successful construction. 

Join the Alberta Chamber of Resources for a focused half-day forum that will bring together leaders from across Alberta’s energy, environment, technology, and legal sectors. The 2025 Environmental Forum will explore how innovation and infrastructure are shaping Alberta’s path to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

From landfill-to-fuel breakthroughs and data center-driven demand to infrastructure policy and environmental accountability, this forum will spark critical conversations and inspire practical solution

Join ACR and Dentons for a full-day forum that will bring together industry leaders, government officials, policy experts, and innovators to explore the future of Canada’s resource economy. The agenda will feature plenary sessions and breakout discussions on topics such as the National Oilsands Task Force model, CUSMA renegotiation, trade corridors, infrastructure financing, and sustainability in energy production.

We are pleased to chat with Cody Rigsby, a proud Métis from Paddle Prairie, joined by his assistant driver, Lorne Bulldog, a member of Beaver First Nation. Together, they represent a growing movement among Indigenous Nations to reconnect with the cultural and historical significance of horses.

We are excited to invite you to the Voyageurs Golf Tournament, taking place on Thursday, June 20, 2025. This is more than just a great day on the course—it’s an opportunity to support a meaningful cause.

An unforgettable evening that brings together community, ceremony, and compassion. This special gathering will support their ongoing mission to help Indigenous families find their missing loved ones.

Welcome to Part 2 of our webinar on Symbiotic Energy Infrastructure in Alberta, presented by Bradon Willms, Senior Associate at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,where we continue our in-depth discussion of select current issues surrounding the regulation, conservation, use, and commodification of Alberta’s natural and energy resources—and the infrastructure that delivers them.

Holiday Market at River Cree Resort & Casino

Trade Winds to Success provides pre-trades training and support to Indigenous people in Alberta, to secure employment and journeyperson status in the construction trades, leading to economic self-sufficiency.

Join Canadian Institute for the only event of its kind in Western Canada, that provides consultation and engagement professionals in the natural resources sector with the latest legal and business practices, including economic development trends and legal and regulatory updates impacting the duty to consult and natural resources projects. This conference also serves as a forum for Indigenous leaders, industry experts, and government officials to come together, start conversations, and create or deepen relationships.