Indigenous Capacity Support Program
Maximizing Indigenous Leadership in Impact Assessment Conference
February 6–7, 2024
Grey Eagle Resort, Calgary AB
Or online (via Whova)
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will be co-hosting the annual Indigenous Capacity Support Program Conference (ICSP) on February 6-7.
This is an ICSP Indigenous partners exclusive event.
Indigenous Communities and Organizations, including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis, are at the forefront of ground-breaking initiatives in Canada, covering areas such as mapping, data sovereignty, Indigenous Knowledge studies, and youth engagement in impact assessment processes.
This conference seeks to amplify their voices and expertise, focusing on two pivotal themes:
- Indigenous Governance in Impact Assessment
- Community Readiness for Indigenous Participation
The conference creates space for the exchange of Indigenous-led best practices and capacity-building initiatives related to impact assessments. Featuring a range of engagement activities, including hands-on workshops, breakout sessions fostering two-way dialogues, dedicated Q&A periods, and presentations from Indigenous partners who want to showcase their achievements, which have been made possible through their participation in the IAAC ICSP.
Join us at this remarkable event, where Indigenous leadership and innovation come together to shape the future of impact assessment in Canada.
Travel & Accommodations
Hotel Discount
- FNMPC and IAAC have reserved a room block for attendees at the Grey Eagle Resort, Calgary, Alberta, where the conference is being held. Please contact the Reservation Department directly at 1.844.719.8777 or 403.719. 8777 and provide the group name and dates of stay: First Nations Major Project Coalition – Block ID: 636454
- Discounted rates are valid for your stay between Feb 05-08, 2024 – available until January 26, 2023.
Travel Subsidy
- Travel subsidy will be provided to one representative from each group and distributed at the conference during registration.
- For in person pick up at the conference: Successful registrants will receive the ICSP Conference Travel Subsidy Form to fill out. This is to be submitted by email to admin@fnmpc.ca no later than Tuesday January 16, 2024
- Travel subsidy applications will not be accepted after February 14, 2024.
Hotel-Airport Shuttle Bus:
- Available airport pick up times: Monday, Feb 5th @ 5:30pm
- Available airport drop off times: Wednesday, Feb 7th @ 4:30pm
Primer Events
ICSP IA Best Practices #2 – COMMUNITY READINESS FOR INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION
On Monday, January 22nd, 2024, join expert panelists as they share examples of Indigenous guidance tools and resources that empower First Nations to take advantage of new opportunities that exist within the new Impact Assessment process, supporting effective involvement and advancing the rights and interests of First Nations within the process.
This is an ICSP Indigenous partners exclusive event.
ICSP IA Best Practices #1 – Governance Mechanisms
On Wednesday, October 25th, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in partnership with First Nations Major Projects Coalition will convene experts panelists to explore mechanisms that are both external and internal to Indigenous Nations to support Indigenous Governance in Impact Assessment. This will include a discussion of partnerships and agreements with the Agency as well as information sharing on examples of internal capacity and protocol guidance.
This is an ICSP Indigenous partners exclusive event.
Primer Events
ICSP IA Best Practices #1 – Governance Mechanisms
On Wednesday, October 25th, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in partnership with First Nations Major Projects Coalition will convene experts panelists to explore mechanisms that are both external and internal to Indigenous Nations to support Indigenous Governance in Impact Assessment. This will include a discussion of partnerships and agreements with the Agency as well as information sharing on examples of internal capacity and protocol guidance.
This is an ICSP Indigenous partners exclusive event.
This event is over.
ICSP IA Best Practices #2 – Administrative Mechanisms
This is an ICSP Indigenous partners exclusive event.
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Conférence sur l’optimisation du leadership autochtone
dans l’évaluation d’impact
6 et 7 février 2024
La Conférence annuelle du Programme de soutien des capacités autochtones (PDCA) est fière de présenter la conférence « Maximiser le leadership autochtone dans l’évaluation d’impact ». Cet événement exclusif, organisé en partenariat avec la First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) et l’Agence d’évaluation d’impact du Canada (AEIC), est un symbole de l’excellence autochtone.
Les communautés et organisations autochtones, y compris les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis, sont à l’avant-garde d’initiatives novatrices au Canada dans des domaines tels que la cartographie, la souveraineté des données, l’étude des connaissances autochtones et la participation des jeunes aux processus d’évaluation d’impact.
Cette conférence vise à amplifier leurs voix et leur expertise, en se concentrant sur deux thèmes clés :
1) La gouvernance des Autochtones dans l’évaluation d’impact : Explorer les mécanismes de gouvernance externes et internes qui renforcent le leadership autochtone dans le domaine de l’évaluation d’impact. Découvrir comment ces mécanismes permettent aux nations autochtones de mieux se faire entendre dans les processus de prise de décisions.
2) La préparation des collectivités à la participation autochtone : Découvrir des exemples concrets de mécanismes de préparation communautaire qui renforcent la participation des peuples autochtones à l’évaluation d’impact. Tirer parti de l’expérience des collectivités autochtones qui ont exploité leur potentiel et leur volonté de s’engager activement dans l’évaluation de projets ayant un impact.
L’objectif de cette conférence est de créer un espace d’échange de pratiques exemplaires et d’initiatives de renforcement des capacités dirigées par des Autochtones en matière d’évaluation d’impact. Nous invitons les nations et les organisations autochtones à l’échelle du Canada à se réunir pour partager leurs réussites, leurs points de vue et leurs efforts de collaboration.
La conférence proposera une série d’activités attrayantes, notamment des ateliers pratiques, des groupes de travail favorisant la discussion bilatérale, des périodes de questions et réponses dédiées, ainsi que des présentations de partenaires autochtones souhaitant mettre en avant leurs réalisations, qui ont été rendues possibles grâce à leur participation au PDCA de l’AEIC.
Rejoignez-nous lors de cet événement remarquable, où le leadership et l’innovation autochtones s’unissent pour façonner l’avenir de l’évaluation d’impact au Canada. Ensemble, nous pouvons renforcer l’autodétermination des nations autochtones en façonnant des études d’impact qui répondent à leurs intérêts et à leurs valeurs.