Indigenous Equity in Renewable Energy Projects: Financial Options, Legal Structures and Partnership Opportunities

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM MT

Location: Palomino D, BMO Centre

Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

Kwatuuma Cole Sayers (he/him/his)

Executive Director
Clean Energy BC
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Concurrent Session Speaker(s)

Billie Fortier (she/her/hers)

Partner
MLT Aikins LLP
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Luticia Miller

Vice President, Project Development
First Nations Major Projects Coalition
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Christina Morden (she/her/hers)

Legal Counsel
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Fred Vicaire (he/him/his)

CEO
Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation
Gesgapegiag, Quebec, Canada

Indigenous Nations and Indigenous-led development corporations are exploring more renewable energy partnerships than ever before. There are certain well-known barriers to forming successful equity partnerships, which has led to the development of different financing and legal solutions. Understanding these development pathways for Indigenous communities, including the legal structures and financing options equivalent to those afforded to non-Indigenous developers, is important. This session will address the challenges and discuss solutions for Indigenous equity in renewable energy projects, as well as provide best practices and success stories across Canada.