Conference: Wind Matters 2008 Seminars - Wind and Aboriginal Communities
Wind Matters 2008 Seminars
Wind and Aboriginal Communities Seminar
Ottawa, Ontario
September 11-12, 2008
Description :
This 1 ½ day event will explore a path forward in the development of utility-scale wind energy projects on Aboriginal lands and with Aboriginal people across Canada. This practically-oriented workshop will look at the nature of the relationship between developers, governments and Aboriginals across Canada, and explore the social, economic and policy issues that will influence the growth of wind on Aboriginal lands: What is the duty to consult? What does experience tell us about developing energy projects on Aboriginal lands? What are the legal and regulatory issues in various jurisdictions? Participants will learn about the perspectives and priorities of each stakeholder and examine ways of collaborating to the benefit of all.
Who Should Attend?
- Representatives of Aboriginal communities interested in the development of wind projects on their lands, either as project partners or direct investors
- Representatives of the development community interested in exploring the nature of the relationship, the duty to consult, and the priorities of Aboriginals in the project development process
- Representatives of federal, provincial and territorial governments
- Utilities and regulatory officials involved in Aboriginal development
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5T9
For further information please contact Sharon Fryer at 1-800-922-6932 ext 231, or sharonfryer@canwea.ca.
From the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) web site