National Chief Perry Bellegarde invites you to the:

First Nations Forum on Energy: Setting Priorities

The First Nations role in Canadas energy future
February 10-11, 2016
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6

Watch for information

and updates by visiting
www.afn.ca

Assembly of First Nations

First Nations and Canadas Energy Future

First Nations Forum on Energy: Setting Priorities

EVENT TOPICS AND HIGHLIGHTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Delegate Registration 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Opening Ceremonies
Setting the Energy Forum Protocol and Context
Address by National Chief Perry Bellegarde, Assembly of First Nations
Foundations for Setting Priorities
Energy Sector Trade Show

Skill Building Session: Proficiency for Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Skill Building Session: Negotiation Skills
Skill Building Session: Awareness and partnerships with
First Nations
Evening Reception/Social Networking Event

Plenary Presentations/Workshops and Roundtables

Setting Priorities
Ensuring balance and environmental
responsibility
Changes in the relationship between
First Nations and Industry
Balance in economic planning and
decisions to support the environment
Safe transportation
Labour force and capacity needs
Implementing agreements

Revenue sharing, economic and fiscal

responsibilities
Global energy market briefing
Strategy to coordinate pre-conditions
for development
Creating economic fairness and
involvement: a shared role
Building Revenue options - Finance
Transportation corridors

Standards and regulations

The impacts of the Tsilhqotin decision
and other Supreme Court cases
Canadian Environmental Assessment
Act, 2012 what next?
The National Energy Board process
Free, prior and informed consent

Achieving results and First Nations

involvement
Carbon credits
Financial models and instruments
International markets and the
investments environment
Evaluating opportunity
Clean energy options

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Identifying and Setting Priorities

Special Event: I-Nations Trade Procurement Zone
Energy Sector Trade Show closes at 3 p.m.
Skill Building Session: Navigating the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Agency (CEAA)

Skill Building Session: Fundamentals for Board of Directors Training

Moving Forward/Next Steps and Reviewing Outcomes
Closing Ceremony

Plenary Presentations/Workshops and Roundtables

Setting Priorities
Supporting the environment
Knowledge transfer
Renewable and non-renewable energy
options
First Nations realities and federal
legislation

Governance approaches
Land Management/Claims
Paths taken to Energy Development
Trials and successes in navigating the
current regulatory environment
First Nation Regional Energy Priorities
Reality of Canadas energy markets

Rights and treaties implementation

the current legal environment
Crown consultation and consent
obligations (domestic and international
law)
Involving First Nations at economic
planning tables, decision-making
First Nations and energy governance
models
Regional coordination and multijurisdictional planning
First Nations and energy strategies

Ownership in projects and the

development of First Nations energy
sources
Value chain assessment and planning
Market information
Employment and procurement
Indigenous energy development
what is possible?
Finding equity

Note: The agenda overview is a guide and is subject to

change. As planning progresses, additional information
will be provided on special features of this event, such as
delegate off-site tours.

Assembly of First Nations

First Nations and Canadas Energy Future

First Nations Forum on Energy: Setting Priorities

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6

Hotel Rate:
$169/night plus applicable taxes for
single/double occupancy

For all hotel reservations, please contact the hotel directly by telephone at 604-6843131 or through the Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414 and indicate
that you are attending the Assembly of First Nations Forum. You can also access the
AFN rate at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/energyforum2016. The hotel room rate
listed is available until January 18, 2016. Please note that should you decide to
cancel your hotel reservation a non-refundable one-night room and tax charge will
be applicable.
Please verify the address above when making your hotel accommodations as
there are several Fairmont Hotel properties in downtown Vancouver.

TRADE SHOW AND I-NATIONS TRADE

PROCUREMENT EVENT
The Forum will also feature a Trade Show and the I-Nations Trade
Procurement Event. These events include the traditional trade
show format complemented by a forum for the corporate and
business sector to arrange meetings on-site regarding contracting
and procurement opportunities. The events are incorporated into
the agenda and will include specific time on the delegates agenda
for this activity. The cost of registration for a Trade Show Booth is
$1200.00 + GST.
To obtain a registration form or more information about the Trade
Show, please contact Cynthia Legault by e-mail at clegault@afn.ca or
at 613-241-6789 ext. 325.

Hotel Booking Bonus Draws:

All forum delegates reserving a room
at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will
be automatically entered into hotel
booking draws including the chance to
win an airline ticket (value is 25,000
Aeroplan points).
(Note: Airline ticket is equivalent to one return Air
Canada/Star Alliance airline ticket anywhere in
North America based on availability. The AFN will
make the air travel booking and cover the costs of
the taxes/fees up to $150.00. The air travel will
be booked on Aeroplan miles through the AFN and
must be redeemed by April 30, 2016.)

Assembly of First Nations

First Nations and Canadas Energy Future

First Nations Forum on Energy: Setting Priorities

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES
There are a number of corporate sponsorship opportunities
available. If you are interested in being a part of this
important forum, please contact Karen Hunter, Forum
Coordinator, AFN Safe Secure and Sustainable Communities,
by email at khunter@afn.ca or by telephone at 613-2416789 ext. 203.

Westjet: To access a 10% discount on Westjet flights to

and from the Forum, please visit www.westjet.com or travel
agents may visit www.westjet.com/agentweblink. You will
need both the promo code YVR02 and the coupon code
BU73RAH at the first step of a flight reservation using
the Book a flight widget on westjet.com. The discount will
apply on all Westjet flights to and from Vancouver between
February 1, 2016February 19, 2016.

REGISTRATION

FLIGHT CENTRE

To facilitate registration, all participants and groups are

encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay. Please complete
the registration form included in this document, and fax it
to the Assembly of First Nations, attention Regina Toulouse
at 613-241-5808. Registration forms and payment must
be received by February 1, 2016 to ensure processing prior
to Forum. After this date, please register on-site with your
payment.

If you do not have a preferred travel agent and require

assistance in making your travel arrangements to the Forum,
please contact Tyler Brennan and the team at Flight Centre
Business Travel. They would be pleased to assist you and
can be reached as follows:

Please note that registration fees are non-refundable after

January 18, 2016. An administration fee of $50.00 will apply
for all cancellations.
On-site registration will be held on Tuesday, February 9,
2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Air Canada: To access discounts on Air Canada flights to the
Forum, please visit www.aircanada.com and enter promotion
code VNYY4RD1 in the search panel. The discount is
available for Air Canada flights to and from Vancouver
between February 1, 2016February 22, 2016.

Tyler Brennan, Assistant Manager

Flight Centre Business Travel Glebe
763 Bank Street Room B, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3
Telephone: 613-321-0120 | Toll-free: 1-877-565-5295
Fax: 613-321-0426 | E-mail: tyler.brennan@flightcentre.ca

FORUM CONTACT INFORMATION

Forum Coordinator
Karen Hunter
Tel: 613-241-6789 ext. 203
Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789
E-mail: energyforum@afn.ca

General Inquiries
Cynthia Legault
Tel: 613-241-6789 ext. 325
Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789
E-mail: energyforum@afn.ca

Communications Team
Alain Garon
Tel: 613-241-6789 ext. 382
Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789
E-mail: agaron@afn.ca

Registration Inquiries
Regina Toulouse
Tel: 613-241-6789 ext. 326
Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789
E-mail: rtoulouse@afn.ca

Assembly of First Nations

First Nations and Canadas Energy Future

First Nations Forum on Energy: Setting Priorities

Assembly of First Nations
First Nations and Canadas Energy Future

REGISTRATION FORM

CONTACT INFORMATION (please print)

Title: ................. First Name:.................................................................Last Name:.............................................................................................
First Nation/Organization/Company Name: ........................................................................................................................................................
Street Address: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Town/City: ...........................................................................................Province/Territory:..................... Postal Code: ........................................
E-mail address: ................................................................................... Telephone:..............................................................................................
Cell: ......................................................................................................... Fax: ...................................................................................................
Please check all that apply to your organization:
First Nation

Corporation

Government

First Nation Business

Other (please specify):..........................................

To register groups with the same method of payment, please contact Regina Toulouse at rtoulouse@afn.ca to obtain a copy of the group registration form.

REGISTRATION FEES

First Nations Delegate

$600 + GST

Corporate/Government Official

$800 + GST

METHOD OF PAYMENT (please select one)

[ ] First Nation/Organization/Company Cheque (enclosed)
[ ] Money Order/Certified Cheque (enclosed)
[ ] VISA

[ ] MasterCard

[ ] Amex

Card Number:.......................................................................................Expiry (MM/YY):.....................................................................................

Name on card (please print): ..............................................................................................................................................................................
Card holders signature: .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Authorized amount: ....................................................................E-mail address for receipt:.............................................................................
GST 133649848 RT 0001

Please make cheque payable to the National Indian Brotherhood and return form by February 1, 2016 to the attention of Regina
Toulouse. Mail to AFN, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5 or fax to 613-241-5808. After this date, please bring
payment on site. Please note registration fees are non-refundable after January 18, 2016. An administration fee of $50.00 will apply
for all cancellations.