Indigenous-Led Project Forum (ILPF) 2024

Date: April 2-3, 2024

Join us at the Indigenous-Led Project Forum (ILPF) 2024, a two-day event hosted at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in downtown Toronto. This gathering provides a unique space for Indigenous communities and organizations and industry and government representatives to come together and engage in meaningful discussions about the opportunities, challenges and support surrounding Indigenous-led projects in Canada.

The central focus of our 2024 forum is: “Transitioning to the Green Economy: Opportunities for Indigenous Nations”

Keynote speakers:

– Doug Ford – Premier of Ontario
– Greg Rickford – Minister of Northern Development, Minister of Indigenous Affairs
– George Pirie – Minister of Mines
– Chief Bruce Achneepineskum – Marten Falls First Nation
– Chief Cornelius Wabasse – Webequie First Nation

*Additional speakers will be announced soon

Attendees can expect insightful keynote speeches from Indigenous and industry leaders, as well as federal, provincial and municipal governments officials. There will be informative panel discussions and case studies led by industry experts and Indigenous partners. The event also offers valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect and explore potential collaborations.

A trade floor will be set up to feature Indigenous artisans and businesses, providing a platform to showcase their creations and services.

Be part of this forum where conversation, collaboration and partnership pave the way for positive change in Indigenous-led projects, particularly in the context of transitioning to a sustainable, green economy.

Key Topics:

Critical Minerals: The Indigenous Potential
Indigenous Ownership
Clean Energy: The Next Generation
The Nuclear Sector: Opportunities for Indigenous People
Clean Transition and Indigenous Reconciliation
Indigenous-Led Utility Corridors: Critical Infrastructure
Trends in Indigenous Project Financing in Canada

*A preliminary program will be announced soon.

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Indigenous-Led Projects Forum 2024
Date: 2-3, April 2024 | 8:30am – 4pm
Location: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel | 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON

REGISTRATION:

Early Bird and Indigenous Peoples registration rates available now.

Group Rate Hotel Rooms:

The Sheraton Centre Hotel has generously provided us with a direct link to help you secure comfortable and convenient accommodation for your stay during the forum at a reduced rate. Secure your room now, as availability is limited. (Deadline March 14, 2024)

Reserve your room:

Inquiries: info@indigenousledprojects.com

Note that this event is hybrid, allowing attendees to register for a livestream version of the forum.

Sponsored by: AtkinsRéalis, Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation, Northern Road Link, Webequie Supply Road, Indigenous and Community Engagement, Suslop, Marten Falls First Nation, Firedog Communications

We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many Nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.