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May 27
Setting the Tone: Leadership, Rights, and Opportunity
May 28
From Strategy to Execution: Projects, Partnerships, and Equity across Sectors
May 27, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast / Registration
May 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.
Grand Entry2
May 27, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.
Mother Earth Moment
May 27, 2026 at 8:55 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.
Opening remarks from First Nations Leadership
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Chief Tyson Bear
May 27, 2026 at 9:10 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.
Opening remarks from SFNNRCE
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Sheldon Wuttunee
May 27, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 9:40 a.m.
Remarks from the Minister of Natural Resources Canada

Outlining the Government of Canada’s priorities for advancing First Nations partnership, equity participation, and economic reconciliation in major energy and resource projects.

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Hon. Minister Tim Hodgson
May 27, 2026 at 9:50 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 10:35 a.m.
Leadership Panel Discussion: A Legacy of Service: First Nations Leaders Who Paved the Way for Today’s Opportunities

This panel will highlight the foundational work of respected former Chiefs and leaders who have forged the path for First Nations participation in the energy and natural resources sectors.

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Melvin Abraham
May 27, 2026 at 10:35 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
Networking break

Featuring cultural performances and the opening of the Forum Trade Show.

May 27, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session #1: Saskatchewan First Nations Business Leadership Panel

“Leadership in Action: Insights from the CEOs of First Nations-Owned Economic Development Corporations”

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Gary Merasty
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Jake Sinclair
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Tina Rasmussen
May 27, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session #2: First Nations Worldviews Panel

 “Shared Lands, Shared Responsibility: Indigenous Worldviews Across Borders”

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Dr. Kevin Lewis (wâsakâyâsiw)
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Jon (Poncho) Brady
May 27, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. — May 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session #3: First Nations Youth Leadership Panel

“Next Generation Leadership: Youth Voices on Stewardship and Opportunity”

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Tejana Buffalo-McGown
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Caige Starr
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Semiah Cote
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Serenity Gamble
May 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
May 27, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
Fireside Chat with the Government of Saskatchewan

"A New Era of Partnership: Delivering Major Projects Together"

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Hon Jeremy Harrison
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Sheldon Wuttunee
May 27, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
First Nations Leadership Panel: Setting the Standard: First Nations Leadership on Consultation, Consent, and Project Certainty

“Setting the Standard: Chiefs on Consultation, Consent, and Project Certainty”

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Chief Evan Taypotat
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Andrew Robinson
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Crystal Smith
May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.
Networking break

Featuring cultural performances and the Forum Trade Show.

May 27, 2026 at 2:40 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.
Breakout Session #1 - Cross Border Leadership Panel:

"Advancing Sovereignty Through Low-Carbon Energy Pathways"

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Jonathan Palmer
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Evan Salter
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Dr. Crystal Miller
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Don Ross
May 27, 2026 at 2:40 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.
Breakout Session #2: Saskatchewan First Nations Investment Leadership Panel

"Scaling First Nations Investment in the Energy Transition"

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Kristan Straub
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Clint Davis
May 27, 2026 at 2:40 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.
Breakout Room #3: First Nations Leadership Panel

"Global Disruption, Local Opportunity: First Nations Leadership in Oil and Gas"

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Stephen Buffalo
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Jared Wynveen
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Wallace Fox
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Chief Darwin Peter Chief (Okimaw)
May 27, 2026 at 3:35 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.
TBD
May 27, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Networking break

Featuring cultural performances and the Forum Trade Show.

May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. — May 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
2026 Forum Networking Reception – The Conversation Continues

 

 

May 28, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
May 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 8:35 a.m.
Mother Earth Moment
May 28, 2026 at 8:35 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.
Fireside Chat with Canada's Major Projects Office: From Policy to Practice: Advancing Projects in the National Interest with First Nations
May 28, 2026 at 9:10 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.
Chiefs Panel Discussion

At the Center of Development: Chiefs on SMRs and Community Impact

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Chief Jonathan Pasap
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Chief Ira McArthur
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Chief Brian Standingready
May 28, 2026 at 9:55 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 10:25 a.m.
Networking break

Featuring cultural performances and the Forum Trade Show

May 28, 2026 at 10:25 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.
Breakout Session #1 - International Visionaries Panel:

"Māori Perspectives on AI: Cultural Preservation and Revitalization"

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Liza Kerr-Kohunui
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Graeme Smith
May 28, 2026 at 10:25 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.
Breakout Session #2 - Cross Border Panel:

"Trade Sovereignty in Action: Indigenous-Led Cross Border Trade"

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Dr. James Collard
May 28, 2026 at 10:25 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.
Breakout Session #3 - Nuclear Supply Chain Panel:

"Building the Nuclear Supply Chain: Applying Lessons form other Jurisdictions to Advance First Nations Participation in Saskatchewan"

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Dr. Ritu Malhotra
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André Pelletier
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Carl Marcotte
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Sheldon Wuttunee
May 28, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. — May 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Women in Leadership Panel Discussion

"Lessons in Leadership: First Nations Women Shaping the Future"

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Desiree Norwegian
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Chief Tanya Stone
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Chief Lynn Acoose
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Margaret Kenequanash
May 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
May 28, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
Lunchtime Fireside Chat:

"Positioning for Opportunity: First Nations Leadership in a Changing Economic Landscape"

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Sean Willy
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Jordan Baptiste
May 28, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.
Legacy Sponsor Keynote Address
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Julie Ann Wriston
May 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #1 Saskatchewan Energy Security Strategy

 “Powering Saskatchewan Together: First Nations and the Energy Strategy”

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Rupen Pandya
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Chief Delbert Wapass
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Kent Campbell
May 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #2 - Saskatchewan Mining Panel:

"Critical Minerals in Practice: Industry Commitments and First Nations Leadership"

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Cory Hughes
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Adil Currimbhoy
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Dara Hrytzak
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Josh Montana
May 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session #3 - First Nations Workforce Development Panel:

"Leadership, Learning, and Opportunity"

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Joanne Doyle
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Drew Wilby
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Derek Rope
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Brent Hills
May 28, 2026 at 2:55 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.
Closing Remarks

From the leadership of the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence

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Sheldon Wuttunee
May 28, 2026 at 3:10 p.m. — May 28, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.
Retiring of the colours