May 27-29, 2025    
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
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The Forum, Leadership Summit and Youth Plenary will celebrate First Nations culture and history while
fostering strong foundations for collaboration to drive the future sustainability and success of
Saskatchewan’s resource and energy sectors. The three-day event will encourage dialogue and action
that recognizes First Nations as strategic partners in successfully positioning the province, and Canada as
a whole, as a hub within emergent North American critical mineral and nuclear supply chains.

This unique event gathers thought leaders to share insights and explore approaches that braid First
Nations’ Inherent and Treaty Rights with the development of future energy and natural resources via
four key themes:
1. Major project equity and ownership,
2. Workforce development,
3. Leadership in continental value chains, and
4. Environmental sustainability and stewardship.

A Youth Summit and Charity Golf Tournament supporting on-reserve K-12 STEM education will kick off
the event on May 27th . On May 28-29, Forum participants will hear from keynote speakers and expert panels while taking part in networking opportunities and cultural & educational experiences, featuring a
gala event the evening of May 28th.  A by-invite-only Leadership Summit for First Nations, federal,
provincial, and corporate decision-makers will take place on the 28th and lay the groundwork for future
economic partnerships

For more information about the Tradeshow, Sponsorship or Delegate registration, please view the
conference package by clicking here.

Session dates and locations to be announced in early 2025

The Forum is being delivered in partnership with SaskPower and will build on the inaugural Information Exchange Forums which were hosted in early 2024.

See attached document for summary report.  See attached document for round table summary report.

More information on the sessions and how to participate will be shared on this site in early 2025. Stay tuned!

Session dates and locations to be announced in early 2025

Building on the success of the inaugural March 2023 Kêhtê-ayak (Elders) Forum, hosted in partnership with the FSIN Lands and Resources Secretariat, this event will bring together our knowledge keepers to share perspectives and to provide guidance in relation to First Nations’ participation in future major energy and natural resource development projects.  The Forum seeks to empower our Elders, their knowledge and life experiences in promoting sustainable development and shaping positive outcomes for future generations.

More information on the Forum and how to participate will be shared on this site in early 2025. Stay tuned!

Session dates and locations to be announced in early 2025

In the context of the proposed deployment of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) and the development of critical minerals and other natural resources within our Treaty lands and traditional territories, these one-day sessions are designed to provide a range of tools, resources, and strategies for effective participation in Federal and provincial impact and environmental assessment processes.  The sessions will cover a range of topics, including:

• Duty to Consult and Impact Assessment.
• Effective navigation through each phase of the impact and environmental process
• Knowing when and how to apply leverage in negotiations to protect your Rights and Interests, influence project design and maximize economic opportunities.
• Effective deployment of your Nation’s Indigenous knowledge and land use data.
• Regional Assessments - What they are, how they are used, and when are they triggered.
• Use of Valued Components and how they relate to Indigenous Nations and consultation.

More information on the sessions and how to participate will be shared on this site in early 2025. Stay tuned!