CI Energy Group's Western Aboriginal Consultation & Negotiation Conference

Real World Guidance for Industry, Government and Aboriginal Communities

EDMONTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Western Canada's economic growth and future opportunities depend on successful relationships between industry and Aboriginal groups. It is critical in today's economic climate to stay on top of the latest guidelines, industry trends, and best practices in consultation and understand how to enrich collaboration between proponents and stakeholders to ensure projects move forward. CI Energy Group's Western Aboriginal Consultation & Negotiation conference has been designed to address the legal, environmental, financial, and regulatory issues which arise during the consultation process.

Don't miss this opportunity to walk away with a concrete understanding of:

• Alberta and Saskatchewan's Provincial consultation policy updates
• The role of cumulative effects of projects in consultation and regulatory processes
• Consultation protocols and best practices based on the experiences of communities and industry
• Incorporating traditional knowledge and land use studies in the environmental impact assessment process
• The impact of recent court cases on consultation and the expectations of government and stakeholders

Confirmed speakers for 2013 include:

• Cole Pederson, Executive Director, Alberta Ministry of Aboriginal Relations
• Orlando Alexis, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
• Neil Reddekop, Associate, Ackroyd LLP
• Paul Semple, COO, Noront Resources
• George Hegmann, Principle, Stantec

And many more!

About CI Energy Group
CI Energy Group is a division of The Canadian Institute, Canada's leading conference and business information provider.  Staffed by industry experts and lawyers, CI Energy Group produces an extensive portfolio of research driven, timely business conferences for the global energy and commodities sectors. Covering a range of operational, technical and policy issues our market-led forums provide the business intelligence that decision makers need to react effectively to challenges and opportunities in the evolving worldwide energy marketplace. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

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SOURCE: CI Energy Group

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