CIF-Rocky Mountain Section Technical Workshop – Indigenous Rights in Forest Management
- 21 April 2022
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Indigenous Rights in Forest Management
The CIF-IFC Rocky Mountain Section is hosting a virtual technical session on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 9am – 3:30pm (Mountain Time). Who should attend? Practitioners interested in how the consideration of Indigenous rights is involved various aspects of forest management. What topics will be covered? A diverse lineup of speakers from Indigenous communities, industry, government and Legal sectors will share their perspectives in areas like:
- What are the current legal and policy requirements for Indigenous consultation and engagement in Alberta
- How are others approaching Indigenous engagement in forest management?
- Are there any legislative or policy changes forthcoming that may impact how indigenous engagement occurs?
Click here for a copy of the event poster! Click here for a copy of the event agenda!
Registration
Online registration available below – Closer to the event date, you will receive information on how to join the online platform. Deadline to register is Friday, April 15, 2022 at 12pm (Mountain Time).
| Tickets | Fee |
| CIF-IFC Members | $25 |
| Student CIF-IFC Members | $15 |
| Retired CIF-IFC Members | $15 |
| Non-members | $35 |
Continuing Education Credits Level 1 –Max. 4.5 hours Questions? For further information please contact Hudson Foley @ hfoley@maskwaenv.com
Presentation Material
Click on the links below to view the presentations from the Technical Session:
| Speaker | Title | Video | Presentation |
| The Honourable Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations |
Indigenous Rights in Forest Management Keynote Address |
https://youtu.be/LNYs9VkB8Sk | |
| Robert Buck, RPF, Engagement Specialist & Kurt Borzel, RPFT, Consultation Advisor | Indigenous Consultation in Alberta | https://youtu.be/JzrWVMT1XuE | |
| Chris Valaire RPF, Director Indigenous, Relations, Tolko Industries | Indigenous Rights in Forest Management – An Industry Perspective | https://youtu.be/O4TQHctHJOA | |
| Kate Gunn, Partner, First Peoples Law LLP & Todd Bailey, RPF, Consultation Specialist, Swan River First Nation | Protecting and Respecting Indigenous Rights | https://youtu.be/OraaxgXScuc | |
| Hudson Foley, VP, Business Development, Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd. | Indigenous Capacity Building – Approaches and Experiences. | https://youtu.be/tHOFltWfHsM |
