TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcoming & Introduction............................................................................................................. Agenda...................................................................................................................................... CSTC Tribal Chief Terry Teegee...................................................................................................... Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dominic Frederick.......................................................................................... Darlene McIntosh, Lheidli T;enneh Elder..........................................................................................
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LNG Summit Chairs..................................................................................................................... 8 Guest Speakers - International Natural Gas Interests........................................................................ 10 His Excellency Norihiro Okuda, Ambassador of Japan Provincial/Federal Governments.................................................................................................... 11 John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes First Nations Leadership Council.................................................................................................... 11 Grand Chief Edward John, First Nations Summit Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould, BC Assembly of First Nations Natural Gas Transport Panel.......................................................................................................... 15 Cumulative Impacts Panel............................................................................................................. 17 3DFLƄF 7UDLOV 3LSHOLQH 3DUWQHUVKLS 3DQHO 20 Lessons Learned Panel................................................................................................................ 22 Sponsors.................................................................................................................................... 24
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WELCOME TO THE FIRST NATIONS LNG SUMMIT! Hadi, , ZRXOG OLNH WR DFNQRZOHGJH WKH WHUULWRU\ RI WKH /KHLGOL 7pHQQHK WUDQVODWHG DV SHRSOH IURP WKH FRQƅXHQFH RI WKH WZR rivers Nechako and Fraser) where we are welcoming First Nations communities across British Columbia who are FRQVLGHULQJ /LTXHƄHG 1DWXUDO *DV /1* SURSRVDOV 2YHU WKH QH[W WZR GD\V , KRSH ZH FDQ HQJDJH LQ GLDORJXH between our First Nations communities and to start building relationships so as to develop the foundation for us to collectively to work together. Solidifying our internal relationships among our Nations should take precedence prior to negotiating with public governments or industry. As stewards of our territories and resources we have the responsibility to respect and take care of Mother Earth. LNG projects have direct and indirect impacts on our land and our people. Our decisions must be fully informed and our consent is required. We strive for a better understanding of how these projects impact our people upstream, along the pipeline routes, and along the coast. It is also important to discuss all aspects involved in developing infrastructure, such as those posed by gas wells, pipelines, and terminals. Lastly, we need to understand KRZ LQFUHDVHG /1* WDQNHU WUDIƄF FRXOG DIIHFW RXU FRDVWDO )LUVW 1DWLRQV FRPPXQLWLHV I hope all the delegates gain a better understanding of the overall issues, challenges, and opportunities that are posed with LNG projects as it relates to First Nations rights and title. To this end, I hope we can build strong relationships where we can openly discuss these issues about decisions that will effect generations to come. We have to make the right decision. We have to proclaim our authority as rightful owners of the land and to make a Free, 3ULRU DQG ,QIRUPHG FRQVHQW DV DIƄUPHG LQ WKH 8QLWHG 1DWLRQV 'HFODUDWLRQ RQ WKH 5LJKWV RI ,QGLJHQRXV 3HRSOH 7KH &KLHIV RI WKH &67& KDYH WDNHQ WKH ƄUVW VWHSV LQ WKH SURFHVV RI VROLGLI\LQJ RXU LQWHUQDO UHODWLRQVKLSV E\ VLJQLQJ a First Nations Declaration to Work Together on Natural Gas Projects. I welcome other Nations to sign on if and when you feel comfortable. Snychulya, Terry Teegee, RPF Tribal Chief Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
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AGENDA DAY 1 - October 9, 2013 8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration. Continental Breakfast available. Networking. 9:00 – 9:45 AM Welcoming and Opening Statements s 2SHQLQJ SUD\HU IURP /KHLGOL (OGHU 'DUOHQH 0DF,QWRVK
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AGENDA DAY 2 - October 10, 2013 Internal to First Nations and guests– no government or industry present 8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration. Continental Breakfast. Networking. 9:00 – 9:30 AM Welcoming and Opening Statements s %ULHI VXPPDU\ RI ZKDW ZDV GLVFXVVHG RQ 'D\ s 5HIUHVK RI FRQWH[W t 1DWXUDO JDV DQG )LUVW 1DWLRQV ZKDW LV DW VWDNH HWF s 'HVFULSWLRQ RI 'D\ VFKHGXOH DQG GHVLUHG RXWFRPHV t $0 3DQHO 3DFLĆ„F 7UDLOV 3LSHOLQH 3DUWQHUVKLS ‘Lessons learned and where we go from here’ s %RE 5DH &KDLU t )LUVW 1DWLRQV /LPLWHG 3DUWQHUVKLS s 'DYLG /XJJL t IRUPHU &67& 7ULEDO &KLHI s +DUROG &DOOD t )LUVW 1DWLRQV )LQDQFLDO 0DQDJHPHQW %RDUG 10:45 – 11:00 AM
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Terry Teegee is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and the elected Tribal Chief of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) since 2012. Many aspects of Terry’s position in CSTC involve being an advocate for the membership’s rights and title and to address indigenous issues with the Federal and Provincial governments. Prior to being HOHFWHG DV 7ULEDO &KLHI 7HUU\ VHUYHG DV 9LFH &KLHI IURP WR
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Terry was also elected as the British Columbia representative to the National Aboriginal Forestry Association (NAFA) and was also appointed to the Fraser Basil Council Board which is an advocacy group that promotes sustainability in the Fraser River Basin. 7HUU\ KROGV WKH SRVLWLRQ RI 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI 6XVWXW +ROGLQJV D MRLQW YHQWXUH FRPSDQ\ owned by Takla Lake, Nakazdli and Tlazten First Nations. Terry is the President of LTN contracting which is a joint venture company owned by Lheidli Tenneh First Nation, (which is located in Prince George, British Columbia) and Roga Contracting. Terry was raised in Fort Saint James, British Columbia and currently resides in Lhiedli Tenneh (Prince George) with his wife Rena and their two children Rylie and Rowan. Terry is part of the Laxgibuu (wolf) Clan and is of Carrier, Sekani and Gitxsan ancestry. Chief Dominic “Domoâ€? Frederick was elected Chief of Lheidli T’enneh in March 2005 DQG ZDV UH HOHFWHG IRU D Ć„IWK FRQVHFXWLYH WHUP LQ 0DUFK +H SUHYLRXVO\ ZDV D Lheidli T’enneh Councillor for six terms. :LWK KLV OHDGHUVKLS /KHLGOL 7pHQQHK KDV VROLGLĆ„HG LWV UROH DV WKH KRVW )LUVW 1DWLRQ LQ ODQG management, economic development, health care, education and cultural activities throughout its traditional territory from the headwaters of the Fraser River downVWUHDP WR +L[RQ &UHHN D YDVW DUHD LQFOXGLQJ WKH 5REVRQ 9DOOH\ DQG WKH &LW\ RI 3ULQFH George.
Dominic Frederick Lheidli T’enneh Chief
Lheidli T’enneh has established partnerships with the City of Prince George, the Regional District of Fraser – Fort George, the University of Northern BC, the College of New Caledonia, Canfor and other government agencies and businesses throughout the region. Chief Frederick is also board member of LTN Contracting Ltd., the largest logging company in Prince George, a company 50 per cent owned by Lheidli T’enneh. His current and past involvement included: President of Chunzoolh Forest Products Ltd.,
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a Director of the Prince George Metis Housing Society, a Director of Resources North Association, a Director for Exploration Place, a Director of the PTP First Nations Limited Partnership, a Director of the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association, and presently Chairperson of the Lheidli T’enneh Lands Authority and the Tano T’enneh Limited Partnership. Chief Frederick is a member of the Frog Clan and a member of the Frederick family who’s keyoh (traditional family territory) includes the Nechako River valley from the Fraser River upstream to the Chilako River, north to Great Beaver Lake. +H ZRUNHG LQ WKH IRUHVW LQGXVWU\ IRU \HDUV LQ ƄVKHULHV PDQDJHPHQW IRU \HDUV and is a veteran hunter who provides meat for Elders and shares hunting techniques and traditional knowledge with aboriginal youth.
Darlene is a Cultural Advisor for the Aboriginal Resource Centre within the College of New Caledonia. She is honored as an Elder of the proud nation of Lheidli T’enneh to be a resource and supporter of our young people striving to complete their postsecondary education at the college. She shares cultural values by bringing our most valued Elders to share their teachings and wisdom taught by their ancestors. Keeping traditions alive is like nurturing our forest, our lands, our water: this is what keeps Mother Earth alive‌.â€?THIS IS WHO WE AREâ€?. Smudging This Sacred Ceremony creates a sense of being supported and a sense that every day is aâ€? New Dayâ€?, with new possibilities for positive choices in one’s life. “RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLEâ€? is innate in all our teachings. We invite you to join us in ceremony.
Darlene McIntosh Cultural Advisor, CNC
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LNG SUMMIT CHAIR PERSON Leonard Thomas has been involved in politics with the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council DQG WKH 1DNpD]GOL )LUVW 1DWLRQ IRU \HDUV DFWLQJ DV &KLHI &RXQFLOORU DQG 9LFH 7ULEDO Chief. +LV UROH LQ IRUHVWU\ VSDQV D VLPLODU KLVWRU\ DQG KH ZDV LQƅXHQWLDO LQ WKH GHYHORSPHQW of one of the most successful First Nations forestry joint ventures in Canada. Tl’oh )RUHVW 3URGXFWV LV D YDOXH DGGHG ƄQJHU MRLQW PLOO RZQHG E\ WKH 1DNpD]GOL )LUVW 1DWLRQ that employs more than 60 First Nations people. A parallel company called Nakalkoh Timber also employs band members. This company holds four forest licenses. The above companies are governed by Nak’azdli Development Corporation and the board is Chaired by Leonard Thomas. Leonard was one of the Carrier Sekani Chiefs that was a catalyst behind the First Nations Mountain Pine Beetle meeting in Prince George in September 2005. This meeting led to his appointment by the First Nations Leadership Council to the Interim Mountain Pine Beetle Working Group. This Working Group has since evolved into the First Nations Forestry Council. Other positions: Board of Director - Northwest Tribal Treaty Group Board of Director - First Nations Forestry Council Board of Director - BC Capacity Initiative
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LNG CHAIR PERSON Miles G. Richardson is a citizen of the Haida Nation and Canada. He received a %DFKHORU RI $UWV LQ (FRQRPLFV IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 9LFWRULD LQ )URP WR 1996, he served as President of the Haida Nation. Mr. Richardson was a member of the British Columbia Claims Task Force, which, in June of 1991, made recommendations to the Governments of Canada, British Columbia, and First Nations in BC on a mutually agreed process to conduct Treaty QHJRWLDWLRQV WR EXLOG D 1HZ 5HODWLRQVKLS DQG GHĆ„QH ZKDW WKH 1HZ 5HODWLRQVKLS VKRXOG include. From 1991 to 1993, Mr. Richardson was a member of the First Nations Summit Task Group, which is an executive body representing First Nations in BC. In October 1995, Mr. Richardson was nominated by the Summit and appointed as a Commissioner to the BC Treaty Commission. He was elected to a second term in April 1997. In November 1998, he was chosen as Chief Commissioner by agreement of Canada, BC and the First Nations Summit for a three-year term and was reappointed in November 2001. Mr. Richardson is one of the original members of the David Suzuki Foundation and KDV EHHQ D ERDUG PHPEHU VLQFH ,Q KH ZDV QDPHG DQ 2IĆ„FHU RI WKH Order of Canada. Currently, Mr. Richardson owns and operates his own business providing strategic advice on relationship building and business development between First Nations and the private sector; First Nations governance development in partnership with the Institute on Governance; and Sustainability policy and business development.
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INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS
Norohiro Okuda Ambassador of Japan
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Canada Date of Birth : August 19, 1952 1975 Graduated from the Law Faculty, Tokyo University (LLB) 1975 Entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 1976 Began Intensive Study Program in the Arabic Language (Egypt) 1979 Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Egypt 1981 Staff Member, First Middle East Division, Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, MOFA 1983 Deputy Director, Energy Affairs Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, MOFA 1985 Deputy Director overseeing the Ministry of Transport, Management and Coor GLQDWLRQ $JHQF\ 3ULPH 0LQLVWHUpV 2IĆ„FH 1987 First Secretary, Japanese Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York (Middle Eastern Affairs and PKO) 1990 First Secretary, later, Counselor, Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Political Affairs) 1992 Legal Coordinator, Legal Affairs Division, Treaties Bureau, MOFA 1993 Director, Second Middle East Division, Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, MOFA 1995 Director, Grant Aid Division, Economic Cooperation Bureau, MOFA 1997 Counselor, Embassy of Japan in the United States of America (Congressional Affairs) 1999 Head of the Chancery, Embassy of Japan in the United States of America 2000 Deputy Director-General for General Affairs, Economic Affairs Bureau, MOFA 2002 Deputy Director-General for Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau 2004 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Japan in Afghani stan 2006 Director-General, Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, MOFA 2008 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations 2010 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Japan in the Arab Republic of Egypt 2013 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Japan in Canada
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PROVINCIAL/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT John Rustad was re-elected to represent the riding of Nechako Lakes on May 14, 2013, and was appointed Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation on June 7, 2013. +H ZDV Ć„UVW HOHFWHG LQ DQG KDV VHUYHG DV 3DUOLDPHQWDU\ 6HFUHWDU\ IRU )RUHVWU\ to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. He has also served as a member of the Environment and Land Use Committee, the Legislative Review Committee, Treasury Board, the Select Standing Committee on Education, the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Select Standing Committee on Health. John was born and raised in Prince George and has lived all of his life in northern % & +H JUHZ XS HQMR\LQJ Ć„VKLQJ DQG KXQWLQJ ,Q KH DQG KLV ZLIH .LP PRYHG WR Cluculz Lake where they enjoy the peace and beauty of rural living.
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FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Grand Chief Edward John is a Hereditary Chief of Tl’azt’en Nation located on the banks of the Nak’al Bun (Stuart Lake) in Northern BC. He is an Indigenous leader who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of social and economic justice for Canada’s Indigenous people, having worked as a leader in Indigenous politics, business and community development. Chief John has been a lawyer for more than 30 years. He holds a B.A. from the 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 9LFWRULD DQ // % IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI %ULWLVK &ROXPELD DQG DQ +RQRUary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Northern British Columbia and the 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 9LFWRULD Chief John has served in many leadership roles at the local, provincial, national and international levels. Chief John is currently serving his tenth consecutive term on the First Nations Summit Task Group (political executive), which is mandated to carry out VSHFLƄF WDVNV UHODWHG WR $ERULJLQDO 7LWOH DQG 5LJKWV QHJRWLDWLRQV ZLWK %ULWLVK &ROXPELD and Canada and other issues of common concern to First Nations in British Columbia. He is a former Co-Chair of the North American Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus and participated in the development of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2007. He was recently re-appointed for a second three-year term as a North American Representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (January 2014 – December 2016).
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FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL cont... Regional Chief Puglaas (Jody Wilson-Raybould) is a descendant of the Musgamagw Tsawataineuk and Laich-Kwil-Tach peoples, which are part of the Kwakwaka’wakw, also known as the Kwak’wala speaking peoples. She is a member of the We Wai .DL 1DWLRQ DQG OLYHV ZLWK KHU KXVEDQG 7LP 5D\ERXOG DW &DSH 0XGJH 9LOODJH 4XDGUD Island, BC.
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Coming from a long line of strong political leadership, Jody was raised to be a leader. After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History at the 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 9LFWRULD VKH ZHQW RQ WR HDUQ D ODZ GHJUHH IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI %ULWish Columbia. After being called to the Bar Association in British Columbia in 2000, -RG\ ZRUNHG DV D SURYLQFLDO FURZQ SURVHFXWRU LQ 9DQFRXYHUpV 0DLQ 6WUHHW FULPLQDO courthouse in the downtown eastside. In 2003, Jody took a position as a process advisor at the BC Treaty Commission, a body established to oversee the negotiations of modern treaties between First Nations and the Crown but was soon elected a Commissioner by the Chiefs of the First Nations Summit in 2004. She served as Commissioner for nearly seven years, one and a half of which she spent as A/Chief commissioner. As a commissioner, Jody helped to advance a number of treaty tables and supported the establishment of a ‘Common Table’ of 60 plus First Nations and the Crown. -RG\ ZDV Ć„UVW HOHFWHG 5HJLRQDO &KLHI RI WKH %& $VVHPEO\ RI )LUVW 1DWLRQV LQ and re-elected in November 2012 by the 203 First Nations in BC. As Regional Chief, Jody has championed the advancement of First Nations’ strong and appropriate governance, fair access to lands and resources, improved education and individual health. In 2011 and 2012, Jody co-authored the BCAFN Governance Toolkit: A Guide to Nation Building. Part 1 of the Governance Toolkit – The Governance Report has been acclaimed as the most comprehensive report of its kind in Canada, setting out what First Nations in BC are doing with respect to transitioning their governance
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FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL cont... from under the Indian Act to a post-colonial world based on recognition of Aboriginal title and rights, including treaty rights. In 2012, Jody and the BCAFN launched Part 2 of the Governance Toolkit – The Governance Self-Assessment and Part 3—Guide to Community Engagement: Navigating Our Way Beyond the Post-Colonial Door. Jody believes passionately in the need for Nation re-building and empowering Indigenous peoples to take the practical steps necessary to implement the hard fought for rights as set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the promise of the recognition of Aboriginal and treaty rights in section 35 of the Canadian Constitution. In addition to her responsibilities as Regional Chief, Jody is an elected member of Council in her home community of We Wai Kai, a role that she credits for strengthening her understanding and commitment to work at the provincial and national level advocating for strong and appropriate First Nations’ governance. As a former board member for Minerva Foundation for BC Women, Jody was instrumental in the development of the “Combining Our Strength Initiativeâ€? – a partnership of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women. She is currently a director of the National First Nations Lands Advisory Board, and deputy chair of the First Nations Finance Authority. As Regional Chief, she holds portfolio responsibilities on the AFN executive for Governance and Nation building, the Chiefs Committee on Claims (including additions to reserve and VSHFLĆ„F FODLPV DQG FKDLUV WKH &RPSUHKHQVLYH &ODLPV MRLQW ZRUNLQJ JURXS ,Q Jody was awarded a Minerva Foundation for BC Women alumni award and in 2012 D GLVWLQJXLVKHG DOXPQL DZDUG IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 9LFWRULD -RG\ KDV WUDYHOOHG H[WHQsively to work on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and leadership issues, including to the Philippines, Taiwan and Israel.
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FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL cont... In October 2008, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip concluded his fourth consecutive term as Chief of the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) after having served the Band as Chief for a total of 14 years. In addition, he served as an elected Band Councilor for a 10 year period and continues to serve as the Chair of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. In October 2006, the Okanagan Nation, led by the Elders of the Penticton Indian Band, acknowledged his lifetime commitment to the defense of Indigenous Peoples’ Title and Rights by bestowing on him and his family the rare honour of the title of Grand Chief.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
Over the last 37 years, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip has worked within the Penticton Indian Band Administration holding a variety of positions such as, Band Administrator, 'LUHFWRU RI /DQG 0DQDJHPHQW (GXFDWLRQ &RXQVHORU (FRQRPLF 'HYHORSPHQW 2IĆ„FHU and Band Planner. Aside from serving as a member of the PIB council for a total of 24 years, he is proud WR EH LQ KLV Ć„IWK WKUHH \HDU WHUP DV WKH 3UHVLGHQW RI WKH 8QLRQ RI %& ,QGLDQ &KLHIV He has taken an active role in the defense of Aboriginal Title and Rights by readily offering support to Native communities in need. He has taken a personal approach VHHLQJ Ć„UVW KDQG WKH LPSDFW RI Ć„VK IDUPV LQ WKH %URXJKWRQ $UFKLSHODJR OREE\LQJ RQ Parliament Hill to defeat the First Nations Governance Act, standing with Elders of Treaty 8 against oil and gas development in the Peace River, burning referendum ballots with fellow chiefs in protest and has stood on the steps of the Legislature with 3000 other people united under the Title and Rights Alliance banner. Grand Chief Phillip has been married for twenty-seven years to his wife Joan. They have four grown sons, two daughters, six granddaughters and seven grandsons. +H LV FXUUHQWO\ HQMR\LQJ KLV WK \HDU RI VREULHW\ ,Q WKLV UHJDUG KH LV D Ć„UP EHOLHYHU LQ leading by example. “I hereby commit to work collectively with the Chiefs of the UBCIC, the First Nations Summit and the BC Assembly of First Nations. We must work together to ensure the governments of Canada and British Columbia endorse and implement the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for our Nations and communities. We must work together to compel government to update the Comprehensive Claims Policy to UHĆ…HFW WKH PDQ\ KDUG IRXJKW FRXUW YLFWRULHV VXFK DV WKH 'HOJDPXXNpZ +DLGD DQG :LOliam casesâ€? -- Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.
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NATURAL GAS TRANSPORT PANEL $V 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI $ERULJLQDO DQG 6WDNHKROGHU 5HODWLRQV IRU /1* 3URMHFWV LQ British Columbia, Mr Kendel is accountable for the governance and oversight of all community outreach programs and the building of long-term relationships with Aboriginal communities. We believe that the establishment of these relationships enables us to build, operate and maintain TransCanada’s facilities. Mr. Kendel has worked in stakeholder relations for his entire 30 year career and spent the last 12 years specializing in Aboriginal consultation. The combination of his experience and exposure to all aspects of surface land activities, regulatory tribunals and pipeline construction has given him an intimate knowledge of pipeline related activities and effects. He has a well-established network of $ERULJLQDO OHDGHUV DQG KDV OHDG QXPHURXV QHJRWLDWLRQV RQ FRPPXQLW\ EHQHƄWV agreements across North America. Mr. Kendel has recently been appointed to the Board of Governors of the British Columbia Business Council, and is an active participant on their Aboriginal affairs committee. He is the past chairman of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association’s aboriginal committee, an active member of the aboriginal committees for the Alberta Chamber of Resources and the Conference Board of Canada, and a founding member of the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council’s “Aboriginal Inclusion Network”.
Robert Kendel Vice-President, Aboriginal & Stakeholder Relations BC LNG Projects
Mr. Kendel is also a member of the International Right of Way (IRWA) and the Western Canada Region 10 representative on the International Right of Way (IRWA), Pipeline Committee. Mr. Kendel has experience appearing before the Alberta Surface Rights Board and the Saskatchewan Surface Rights Board, for Right of Entry. He has also given expert witness testimony in front of the joint review panel on the McKenzie Gas Project and on numerous TransCanada applications in front of the National Energy Board. TransCanada is proud of the relationships that we have built with Aboriginal communities over the last 60 years and recognize that communities have a right to learn about our proposed activities and provide input to these plans. TransCanada’s engagement programs are designed to ensure Aboriginal communities and stakeholders have access to the information they need to provide meaningful input. BC First Nations Summit | Page 15
NATURAL GAS TRANSPORT PANEL cont... Doug Bloom is president of Spectra Energy’s Canadian LNG business, leading WKH FRPSDQ\pV GHYHORSPHQW HIIRUWV UHODWHG WR VLJQLƄFDQW OLTXHƄHG QDWXUDO JDV /1* infrastructure opportunities in Western Canada, including the multi-billion joint venture between Spectra Energy and BG Group to build a major natural gas system to serve a new LNG facility on Canada’s West Coast. Prior to assuming his current role in 2013, Bloom served as president of Spectra Energy Transmission’s Western Canada operations, responsible for its four businesses: BC Pipeline, BC Field Services, Midstream, and Natural Gas Liquids.
Douglas Bloom President, Spectra Energy Canadian LNG
Bloom joined the company in 1987 as a regulatory affairs supervisor for Westcoast (QHUJ\ LQ 9DQFRXYHU )ROORZLQJ D VHULHV RI PDQDJHPHQW SRVLWLRQV KH ZDV DSSRLQWHG vice president, customer service and marketing in 1994. In 1996, Bloom was named vice president of business services, responsible for the company’s engineering and construction, supply chain, information technology, human resources and administrative functions. Following Duke Energy’s acquisition of Westcoast Energy, Bloom was named vice president of business integration. He was then named vice president of strategic planning and risk management for Duke Energy Gas Transmission, and in 2003 was appointed president of Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, a joint venture of Spectra Energy, Emera Inc. and ExxonMobil Corporation. Bloom holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics, both from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. He chairs the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, a trade organization representing Canada’s transmission pipeline industry. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia. Bloom has been a longtime volunteer with United Way and has served in leadership IXQGUDLVLQJ FDSDFLWLHV LQ 9DQFRXYHU &DOJDU\ DQG +DOLID[ ,Q KH ZDV KRQRUHG ZLWK WKH 3DFLƄF 1RUWK:HVW (FRQRPLF 5HJLRQpV 5REHUW ) 'D\ 0HPRULDO DZDUG IRU KLV work in fostering economic development through public and private sector collaboration.
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CUMMULATIVE IMPACTS PANEL 0HUOH $OH[DQGHU LV D SDUWQHU LQ WKH 9DQFRXYHU RIĆ„FH DQG D PHPEHU RI WKH %XVLQHVV Law Group, practising Aboriginal resource law. 0HUOH DGYLVHV RQ WKH QHJRWLDWLRQ DQG LPSOHPHQWDWLRQ RI LPSDFW EHQHĆ„W DJUHHPHQWV socio-economic participation agreements, resource revenue-sharing arrangements and a variety of other interim agreements. The negotiations touch on a number of resource law areas, including oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy and pipeline projects. Merle works extensively structuring business ventures, limited partnerships and FRUSRUDWLRQV +H DOVR KDV VLJQLĆ„FDQW H[SHULHQFH QHJRWLDWLQJ JRYHUQPHQW WRJRYHUQment agreements, including self-government and comprehensive treaty claim agreements, representing clients in British Columbia, Yukon, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Merle Alexander Partner, Gowlings
Merle is a member of the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation. He has a deep interest in assisting Aboriginal clients and in achieving a balance between economic development, respect for Aboriginal rights and environmental conservation for future generations. A professional and personal interest of Merle’s is the protection of Aboriginal intellectual property rights, particularly traditional knowledge. He has negotiated treaty chapters on cultural heritage resources, drafted traditional knowledge protocols and represented national Aboriginal organizations in various international forums. Consequently, Merle is knowledgeable on protective mechanisms of indigenous knowledge both domestically and internationally.
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CUMMULATIVE IMPACTS PANEL cont... 5RG 1RUWKH\ LV D SDUWQHU LQ WKH 7RURQWR RIƄFH RI *RZOLQJV DQG D PHPEHU RI WKH ƄUPpV (QYLURQPHQWDO /DZ *URXS $ SDVVLRQDWH DQG UHOHQWOHVV DGYRFDWH 5RG EULQJV close to 25 years of private-practice experience in environmental law. He is also FHUWLƄHG DV D VSHFLDOLVW LQ HQYLURQPHQWDO ODZ E\ WKH /DZ 6RFLHW\ RI 8SSHU &DQDGD Rod focuses on environmental approvals, hearings and appeals. He has in-depth experience with virtually all approval regimes involving the environment — including land use, resource extraction, and transportation, energy and water infrastructure. Rod approaches the approval process strategically, integrating multiple regimes ZKLOH LGHQWLI\LQJ LQFRQVLVWHQFLHV DQG DQWLFLSDWLQJ FRQƅLFWV
Rodney Northey Partner, Gowlings
As litigation counsel, Rod has been involved in more than 40 reported environmental law decisions before Ontario environmental and land use tribunals, and federal and Ontario trial and appellate courts. His litigation experience includes multiple hearings involving environmental assessment, provincial plans, hydrogeology, hydrology, wetlands, endangered species, noise, air quality, human health, agriculture, FRQVHUYDWLRQ ELRORJ\ DQG ƄVKHULHV Rod provides advice to proponents on green energy projects and approvals. He assisted Suncor Energy Services Inc. with its November 2010 renewable energy DSSURYDO WKH ƄUVW RI LWV NLQG XQGHU WKH *UHHQ (QHUJ\ DQG *UHHQ (FRQRP\ $FW +H ODWHU VHUYHG DV FR FRXQVHO IRU 6XQFRU RQ 2QWDULRpV ƄUVW DSSHDO RI WKLV UHQHZDEOH energy approval, and has since given advice to other wind energy proponents and intervened in a wind energy rate hearing in Nova Scotia. Rod advises rural and urban municipalities on advancing environmental objectives through Environmental Assessment Act and Planning Act approvals, novel Municipal Act bylaws, and major hearings on aggregate extraction, development control and water use. Rod is the author of a book on federal environmental assessment and a number of recently published papers on the role of municipalities in national and provincial energy strategies, integrated planning for infrastructure projects, federalism and HQYLURQPHQWDO ODZ DQG HQYLURQPHQWDO ODZ UHIRUP +H LV FHUWLƄHG DV D VSHFLDOLVW LQ environmental law by Ontario’s governing body for lawyers, and recognized nationally and internationally by Who’s Who Legal: The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in Canada for his expertise in environmental law.
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CUMMULATIVE IMPACTS PANEL cont... 6FRWW $ 6PLWK LV DQ DVVRFLDWH LQ *RZOLQJVp 7RURQWR RIƄFH SUDFWLVLQJ ZLWK WKH 5HDO Estate, Environment and Urban Development department. His practice focuses on environmental, aboriginal, and constitutional law. Scott summered and articled at Gowlings. While completing his law degrees at McGill University, Scott served as a law clerk to the Honourable Mr. Justice AndrÊ Rochon of the QuÊbec Court of Appeal. He was also a senior editor at the International Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy. Prior to pursing a law degree, Scott completed a Master’s Degree and one-and-ahalf years of study in a Ph.D program in biology at McGill University. Scott is the UHFLSLHQW RI QXPHURXV VFLHQWLƄF DQG OHJDO VFKRODUVKLSV +LV VFLHQWLƄF ZRUN KDV EHHQ published in high-impact international journals, and has been reported on internationally in the popular press.
Scott Smith Associate, Gowlings
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Roland Willson is the Chief of the West Moberly Lake First Nations located in NorthEastern BC, in the heart of the economic boom of BC. For the past 10 years he has been engaged at every level of negotiations from the protection of Federal Treaty 5LJKWV XQGHU 7UHDW\ WR ,PSDFW %HQHĆ„W $JUHHPHQWV IRU KLV FRPPXQLW\ ZKLFK FRQsists of 3 other Nations of North East BC. Prior to becoming Chief, Roland owned and operated a midsized logging/forestry business for 13 years in and around the Prince George and district area. Graduating from High school he and his brother started up GC Willson and Sons Contracting. In his role as Chief over the last10 years he has sat on many boards around the Province including the Northeast Native Advancing Society, Northeast Aboriginal Economic Development Centre, a short stint on the Regional Native Economic Development AdYLVRU\ %RDUG +H DOVR KDV EHHQ D SDUW RI VHYHUDO FRPPLWWHHV %& )1 6SHFLĆ„F &ODLPV Committee, BC FN Gaming Revenue-Sharing Steering committee, Northeast Energy and Mining Advisory Committee and has accepted a position represent the BC AFN on the BC FN Energy Council and most recently sits as a Co-Chair on the Northeast Regional Managers Committee.
Roland Wilson West Moberly Lake Chief
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PACIFIC TRAILS PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP PANEL Bob Rae works as a mediator and arbitrator in Toronto. He has a particular interest LQ FRQĆ…LFW UHVROXWLRQ Ć„UVW QDWLRQV DQG DERULJLQDO LVVXHV DQG JRYHUQDQFH LQ ERWK WKH public and private sectors. He speaks and consults widely on issue of public policy at home and abroad. Since April 2013, Mr. Rae has been acting as an advisor to the Matawa Tribal Council, and since June 2013, he has been acting as the Chairman of the First Nations Limited Partnership in British Columbia. He is a Senior Distinguished Fellow at the School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto, and is also a Senior Fellow at Massey College.
Bob Rae Chair, First Nations Limited Partnership
Bob Rae served as Ontario’s 21st Premier from 1990 to 1995, and was elected eleven times to federal and provincial parliaments between 1978 and 2013. From 1982 to 1996 Bob Rae was leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and from 2011 to 2013, he served as the Interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada at a WLPH RI VLJQLĆ„FDQW UHVWUXFWXULQJ +H UHVLJQHG IURP WKH 3DUOLDPHQW RI &DQDGD RQ -XO\ 31, 2013. In 2011, Mr. Rae was named by his colleagues as “Parliamentarian of the Year.â€? +H LV DQ 2IĆ„FHU RI WKH 2UGHU RI &DQDGD D 4XHHQpV &RXQVHO D 3ULY\ &RXQFLOORU DQG D Member of the Order of Ontario. Mr. Rae studied History, Politics and Law at the University of Toronto and Balliol College, Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He has been a practicing lawyer since 1980, and from 1996 to 2006 was a Partner at Goodmans LLP in Toronto. Mr. Rae is the past president and founding Chairman of the Forum of Federations (where he remains a Fellow) and served as Chairman of the Institute of Research on Public Policy (IRPP). He was chair of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and has been the Chairman Emeritus of the Royal Conservatory of Music, as well as National Spokesperson of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. He was the Chief Negotiator of the Canadian Red Cross Society in its restructuring, and also served as a member of the Canada Transportation Act Review and the Security and Intelligence Review Committee for Canada. He has served on the boards of a number of public companies and charities. He was Chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University from 2002 to 2007.
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PACIFIC TRAILS PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP PANEL cont... Mr. Rae’s books “From Protest to Power,� “The Three Questions,� “Canada in the Balance,� and “Exporting Democracy� are published by McClelland & Stewart. As a student, he co-authored a report on governance at the University entitled “Towards Community in University Government.� In 2005 he wrote a provincial report “Ontario, a Leader in Learning�, and a federal report on the 1985 Air India bombing “Lessons to be Learned.� He has received numerous honourary degrees and awards from universities, colleges, governments, and organisations in Canada and abroad. He is married to Arlene Perly Rae, and they have three daughters. Mr. Rae lives in Toronto.
David is a member of the Stellat’en First Nation located in Carrier Territory. He served as the Chief Councillor in his community for three consecutive terms in the 1990s. During his tenure at Stellat’en, David also served as a Director and Chief Treaty Negotiator of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) and President of the Carrier Sekani Family Services. From July 2006 to July 2012, David served two terms as the Tribal &KLHI RI WKH &67& 6HUYHG DV WKH IRXQGLQJ 'LUHFWRU DQG 3UHVLGHQW RI 7KH 3DFLƄF 7UDLO Pipelines Aboriginal Skills Employment Partnership (PTP ASEP) from 2009-2012. Currently serving as a member of the executive on the First Nations Group Limited Partnership (FNLP) which is a limited partnership of 15 First Nations whose traditional territories is located along the proposed PTP pipeline route from Summit Lake, BC and Kitimat, BC. David specializes in assisting First Nations to explore opportunities with industry and governments. David assists First Nations to evaluate opportunities related to resource revenue sharing, economic development, and consultation management in the B.C. (QYLURQPHQWDO $VVHVVPHQW 2IƄFH DQG WKH &DQDGLDQ (QYLURQPHQWDO $VVHVVPHQW $JHQF\ SURFHVVHV 5HFHQW DQG FXUUHQW HQJDJHPHQWV LQFOXGH WKH 3DFLƄF 7UDLO 3LSHOLQH &RDVWDO *DVOLQN 3DFLƄF 1RUWKHUQ *DV /RRSLQJ (QGDNR 0LQH 0LOO ([SDQVLRQ DQG the Blackwater Gold Projects.
David Luggi Former CSTC Tribal Chief
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PACIFIC TRAILS PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP PANEL cont... +DUROG LV D PHPEHU RI WKH 6TXDPLVK 1DWLRQ ORFDWHG LQ 1RUWK 9DQFRXYHU %ULWLVK Columbia. After many years of experience in international business, he works with the Squamish Nation as a negotiator in the areas of economic development, land manDJHPHQW DQG Ć„QDQFH +H KDV DOVR DFWHG DV D Ć„QDQFLDO DGYLVRU DQG DQ DUELWUDWRU IRU various First Nations throughout Western Canada.
Harold Calla, CGA, CAFM First Nations Finacial Management Board
Harold acts as a negotiator on behalf of the Squamish Nation and has supported their economic development initiatives. Represented Squamish interests in the development of the FNLMA, FNFSMA, FNCIDA, and FNOGMA optional legislation that allows First Nations on a sectorial basis the ability to move out from under the Indian Act. Harold serves as Chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board, one of four institutions created under the First Nation Fiscal and Statistical Management Act to support Aboriginal economic development. +H LV DOVR D PHPEHU RI PDQ\ %RDUGV LQFOXGLQJ )RUWLV%& ,QF DQG WKH 1LFROD 9DOOH\ Institute of Technology, an Aboriginal post-secondary institute with campuses in Merritt DQG 9DQFRXYHU +H UHFHQWO\ FRPSOHWHG WHUPV RQ WKH %RDUGV RI &0+& DQG 3DUWQHUships BC. He has either chaired or served on the Audit Committees of these various boards. Harold is a recipient of numerous awards in recognition of excellence in leadership. In particular, the C.G.A. Association of Canada celebrating their 100th year in 2008 recognized Harold as one of 100 CGA’s who, in their view, over the 100 years have made a difference. In August 2012 Harold was awarded a fellowship by the C.G.A. Association of Canada.
LESSONS LEARNED PANEL Herb Norwegian was elected as Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nation (DFN) June 2013. He represents Dene descendants of the Dehcho who are organized into 10 member organizations.
Herb Norwegian Grand Chief, Deh Cho First Nation
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LESSONS LEARNED PANEL cont... Herb has been instrumental in gathering the traditional land use and occupancy mapping information from communities that has formed the basis for the current land use planning process. He was a member of the NahÌâ DehÊ Consensus Team since its EHJLQQLQJ LQ DQG LV FXUUHQWO\ DQ H[ RIƄFLR PHPEHU +HUE LV D IXOO WLPH KDUYHVWHU and ceremonial drummer.
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