ABORIGINAL OIL AND GAS FORUM

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

8:00

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00

Elder's Opening Prayer and Welcoming Remarks from Insight Information

9:05

Co-Chairs' Opening Remarks

Ron S. Maurice
Senior Partner
Maurice Law

9:15

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Frog Lake Energy Resource Corp: Developing Oil and Gas Outside the Constraints of the Indian Act

Chief George Stanley
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief, Alberta

9:45

Challenges Faced by Industry in Satisfying the Duty to Consult While Ensuring Compliance With the Law

Peter L. Miller
Senior Counsel
Imperial Oil Limited

• Duty to Consult as defined by the Courts
• Alberta Consultation Guidelines
• Public Lands Act (S. 54.01 (04 & 05))
• Royalty Deductibility (Suncor Arbitration Decision)
• U.S. Dodd Frank Act (new duty to disclose)
• Application of U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to First Nations leadership
• Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) Directive 57 - Stakeholder Engagement
• Other applicable legislation

10:30

Networking Coffee Break

10:45

Exploration – Balancing Potential Against Expectations

Leonard B. Van Betuw
President & Chief Executive Officer
Quattro Exploration and Production Ltd.

• Recognizing the potential
• Managing your expectations
• Risk vs. return

11:30

Why the Crown and Industry Have to Deal with Treaty First Nations

Robert Freedman
Partner
Janes Freedman Kyle Law Corporation

• What rights do First Nations have off their reserves and how does this affect oil and gas development
• What are the key issues involved in dealing with First Nation industry – consultation, resource management, etc.
• What are some of the key stumbling blocks
  • Nature and degree of consultation
  • Industry vs. Crown obligations
  • Role of First Nations in Environmental Assessments
  • Interaction between consultation and regulatory processes
• What steps can be taken to bring more certainty to oil and gas development
• What are the risks of not dealing with First Nations, procedurally and substantively?

12:15

Networking Luncheon

1:15

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON ADDRESS

Consultation, Education and Opportunities in Aboriginal Communities

Honourable Robin Campbell
Minister, Aboriginal Relations
Government of Alberta

1:45

Partnering with Yukon First Nations

Grand Chief Ruth Massie 
Council of Yukon First Nations

• First Nations protocol in the Yukon
• First Nation jurisdiction
• Investing with First Nations

2:30

Intergovernmental and International Law – How It Should Be Connected From a Treaty Perspective

Chief Cameron Alexis
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

• Traditional Land Use and Knowledge
• UN Declaration
• First Nation Leaders

3:00

Networking Refreshment Break

3:15

Aboriginal Recruitment – Preparation of First Nations-Industry

Stephen Crocker
Director, Aboriginal Relations
PTI Group Inc.

• Why traditional recruitment methods were unsuccessful
• The development and implementation of PTI's Aboriginal Recruitment Process Model
• How it was successfully used to recruit new-hires
• The future vision for the Aboriginal recruitment and employment program

4:00

CASE STUDY

The Foundation of Aboriginal Business

Nicole Bourque-Bouchier
Co-Owner
Bouchier Contracting Ltd. and Bouchier Site Services
The Bouchier Group

David Bouchier 
Co-Owner and President
Bouchier Contracting Ltd. and Bouchier Site Services
The Bouchier Group

• Tools for sustained growth
• Building successful relationships with industry
• Strong company values and work ethics

5:00

Co-Chair's Summation and Conference Adjourns for the Day

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

8:30

Continental Breakfast

9:30

Remarks from Insight Information

9:05

Co-Chairs' Opening Remarks

Chief Cameron Alexis
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

9:15

The Impact of The Oil Sands on Aboriginal Businesses and Communities

Tyrone Brass
President
Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA)

10:00

Networking Coffee Break

10:15

CASE STUDY

Consultation and Accommodation in Alberta: A First Nations Perspective

Amyn F. Lalji
Partner
Miller Thomson LLP

Chief Rose C. Laboucan
Chief of Driftpile First Nation
Grand Chief of Lesser Slave Lake Regional Council
Vice Chief of Treaty 8

• Experiences from the field
• Is the Crown discharging its duty in Alberta?
• The inconsistent approach of industry
• Is the consultation landscape in Alberta changing?

11:15

Consultation in the Shale Gas Era

Rosanne Kyle
Partner
Janes Freedman Kyle Law Corporation

• First Nations' concerns about impacts from Shale Gas Development
• Problems with Consultation in relation to Shale Gas Development in BC
• Recent Litigation over Shale Gas issues: Dene Tha' First Nation v. The Minister of Energy and Mines

12:00

Networking Luncheon

1:00

Pre-Requisitions to Contracting with Oil & Gas Companies

Kathleen Thompson
Manager - Consulting Services
Meyers Norris Penny LLP

• Understanding how industry's economic cycles impact small contractors
• Risk vs. Reward when determining the type of business/career you choose in oil and gas
• How to build relationships with the decision makers in the oil and gas industry
• Contracts - getting them and keeping them; the discussion on RFP's and best ways to respond
• The 'value proposition' and creating customer value in your response
• Pre-requisites to working with industry

1:45

Preparation of First Nations – Industry Oil & Gas Projects

Derek D. Hoffman
Lawyer
McDougall Gauley LLP

Dave Hoffman
President
Hoffman & Associates Ltd

• First Nations land designations
• Leasing and other revenue streams
• Project structures

2:30

Networking Refreshment Break

2:45

The Content of the Crown's Duty to Accommodate

Nathan Whitling 
Consultant
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

To what extent must the Provincial Crown (and/or the private parties to which the duty to consult is delegated) accommodate First Nation interests in the context of oil and gas development? Does the duty to consult recognized in Haida and Mikisew merely create procedural rights such as the right to be heard? When, if at all, will the law require policies and plans to be changed in order to accommodate the interests of First Nations as identified during the consultation process? To what extent do current practices comply with the Crown's duty to accommodate?

3:30

Addressing the Aboriginal and Stakeholder Concerns on the Environmental Implications of Accessing the Coast of British Columbia

Douglas Ford, APR
Principal and Senior Consultant
Communica Public Affairs Inc.

• What is the current situation for west coast shipping?
• Understanding the regulatory processes related to British Columbia coastal development
  • Providing insight into the complexity of project development in BC vis a vis First Nations
  • Providing advice on what the future of regulatory processes looks like
  • Role of First Nations in Environmental Assessments
  • Examining barriers to effective stakeholder and First Nation engagement
• Emphasizing the value of proper consultation assessment, planning, implementation and process documentation
  • Presenting insight into Aboriginal engagement and potential conflicts
  • How to effectively engage community, NGOs, and aboriginal stakeholders
• Giving insight on how environmental interests influence regulatory processes and position their advocacy related to First Nation engagement
• Path forward

4:15

CLE Accreditation

This program has been approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Law Society of British Columbia for 12.5 hours.

For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.

If you are involved in the oil & gas sector whether in commercial activities, policy creation, claim negotiations or litigation with or on behalf of Indigenous peoples, this conference is essential.

Consider attending if you are:

• First Nations Chiefs and Councillors
• Band Members and Officers (who manage or develop oil, gas and energy projects)
• Land Managers and Administrators
• Policy Makers and Advisors
• Federal and Provincial Representatives
• Oil, Gas and Energy Business Developers
• Economic Development Officers
• Managers of Aboriginal Relations and Services
• Environmental Consultants, Engineers and Managers

• Operations Managers
• Legal Professionals: Counsel, Aboriginal Law Lawyers, Crown Attorneys, Energy / Natural Resources Lawyers
• Federal and Provincial Government Officials and Employees
• Negotiators and Mediators
• Senior Managers of Energy, Hydropower, Wind Power
• Consultants in Natural Resources and Aboriginal Matters
• Senior Executives, Directors and Managers of:
  • Aboriginal Affairs
  • Legal Affairs
  • Resource Development
  • Business Development/Operations
• Members of Aboriginal Associations

Dear Colleague,

We are pleased to invite you to Insight Information's 11th Annual Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum. This in-depth program covers key matters related to Aboriginal participation in oil, gas and energy projects. This conference builds on the momentum of past programs, and covers new and important business and legal developments that impact the oil and gas industry, and energy focused organizations that work with (or are interested in working with) First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in Western and Northern Canada.

On the legal front, recent decisions respecting consultations and accommodation discussions show that legal developments relating to Aboriginal and Treaty rights across Canada are altering the way key stakeholders manage their business partnerships. Knowing how to navigate the changing legal terrain will enable stakeholders to better manage business processes associated with establishing and maintaining oil, gas & energy projects.

We will examine regulatory guidelines, environmental issues and best practices in industry relations, as they are key ingredients in making partnerships work at all levels. Hear about how current and potential oil, gas and energy development projects hinge on understanding respective roles and obligations among governments, Aboriginal communities and industry. It's clear that working together with Aboriginal communities in a manner that accommodates diverse interests is key to building positive relationships and sustainable business opportunities.

We have assembled a faculty of industry and government experts, as well as Aboriginal leaders to speak about the new changes and challenges relating to the oil, gas and energy industries. We will study some of the recent economic development partnerships between industry and Aboriginal communities so that best practices are identified for participants and aspiring players in these fields. We scrutinize how Aboriginal leaders and management can pave the way for emerging opportunities for successful negotiations and development initiatives by engaging in "win-win" partnerships and joint ventures. We will also explore the importance of environment planning and monitoring as this is often key to sustainable development and securing the support of Aboriginal communities for projects.

Yours truly,

Ron S. Maurice
Senior Partner
Maurice Law

Chief Cameron Alexis
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

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