Wed Oct. 9 and Thurs Oct. 10 (PDF) - Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

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.....................................................................................................................
Guest Speakers - International Natural Gas Interests........................................................................
His Excellency Norihiro Okuda, Ambassador of Japan
Provincial/Federal Governments....................................................................................................
John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes
First Nations Leadership Council....................................................................................................
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..........................................................................................................
Cumulative Impacts Panel.............................................................................................................
Pacific Trails Pipeline Partnership Panel............................................................................................
Lessons Learned Panel................................................................................................................
Sponsors....................................................................................................................................
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Hadi,
WELCOME TO THE FIRST NATIONS LNG SUMMIT!
I would like to acknowledge the territory of the Lheidli T’enneh (translated as: people from the confluence of the two
rivers Nechako and Fraser) where we are welcoming First Nations communities across British Columbia who are
considering Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) proposals. Over the next two days I hope we can engage in dialogue
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
how increased LNG tanker traffic could affect our coastal First Nations communities.
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,
Prior and Informed consent as affirmed in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
The Chiefs of the CSTC have taken the first steps in the process of solidifying our internal relationships by signing
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
• Opening prayer from Lheidli Elder (Darlene MacIntosh)
• Opening welcome from Lheidli T’enneh (Chief Dominic Frederick)
• Traditional Songs from Nadleh Whut’en Louie Singers
• Set context of event – Chairpersons (Miles Richardson and Leonard Thomas)
• CSTC Tribal Chief Terry Teegee – What is at stake re: LNG
9:50 – 10:30 AM International Presentation – International interests to secure sources of natural gas
• His Excellency Norihiro Okuda, Ambassador of Japan
10:30 – 10:45 AM BREAK
10:45 – 11:45 AM Provincial/Federal Governments
• Hon. Minister Joe Oliver, Natural Resources Canada
• Hon. John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, BC
11:50 – 12:00 PM Summary of morning (What we discussed/learned)
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Speakers - First Nations Leadership Council
• 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
1:00 – 2:45 PM Upstream – Natural Gas Extraction Panel (10-12 min each; 10-15 Q&A)
• Fort Nelson First Nation, Chief Sharleen Gale, Lands Director Lana Lowe
• Nexen (Speaker TBD)
1:45 – 2:45 PM Natural Gas Transport (Pipelines) Panel (10-12 min each; 10-15 Q&A)
• Trans Canada Pipeline, Aboriginal and Stakeholder Relations BC LNG Projects, Vice President Robert Kendel
• Spectra, President Douglas P. Bloom
• Pacific Trails Pipeline, Chevron/Apache, Policy and External Affairs Lead, David Molinski
2:45 – 3:00 PM BREAK
3:00 – 3:45 PM LNG and Export Panel (10-12 min each; 10-15 Q&A)
• BG Group Steve Swaffield, CEO
• Gowlings, Certified Specialist in Environmental Law Rod Northey, Aboriginal Resource Law Merle Alexander
4:00 – 4:45 PM Cumulative Impacts Panel (40 minutes and Q&A)) West Moberly First Nation, Chief Roland Willson
4:50 – 5:00 PM Summary of afternoon - What we learned, issues discussed, etc., what is coming tomorrow
5:00 – 6:00 PM Social – Networking with First Nations- Upstairs Room at Civic Centre (exclusive Diamond & Gold sponsors)
6:00 – 7:00 PM Keynote presentation: Dave Porter: FN Energy & Mining Council Dinner (Civic Centre). Khast’en Performers.
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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
• Brief summary of what was discussed on Day 1
• Refresh of context – Natural gas and First Nations, what is at stake, etc.
• Description of Day 2 schedule and desired outcomes
9:30 – 10:45 AM Panel: Pacific Trails Pipeline Partnership
‘Lessons learned and where we go from here’
• Bob Rae, Chair – First Nations Limited Partnership
• David Luggi – former CSTC Tribal Chief
• Harold Calla – First Nations Financial Management Board
10:45 – 11:00 AM BREAK
11:00 – 11:45 AM Panel: Lessons Learned, ‘How do we maximize benefits and minimize risks?’
• What are the ‘best outcomes’ from natural gas value chain deals
• First Nations leading a new path in resource development.
• Grand Chief Herb Norwegian, Deh Cho First Nations
• Chief Karen Ogen, Wet’suwet’en First Nation
11:45 – 12:00 Summary of morning (What we learned, issues discussed, etc.)
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch. “Facilitating a framework to create shared prosperity”
(Deloitte – speaker TBD)
1:00 – 1:30 PM Presentation – Chair (introduce sessions). Introduction of breakout sessions.
1:30 – 2:15 PM Breakout session A to be rotated every 45 minutes and reported out at 4:00 pm
• Topic 1 – Environmental Impacts action items
• Topic 2 – Economic action items- Current IBA deals, negotiation team structures, negotiation resources
• Topic 3 – Social Impact action items
2:15 – 2:30 PM BREAK
2:30 – 3:15 PM Breakout session B
3:15 – 4:00 PM Breakout session C
4:00 – 4:15 PM Summary of afternoon – What we learned, issues discussed, etc.,review of Action Items, next steps
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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
elected as Tribal Chief, Terry served as Vice Chief from 2009 to 2012.
Terry Teegee
CSTC Tribal Chief
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.
Terry holds the position of Vice President of Sustut Holdings, a joint venture company
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 “Domo” Frederick was elected Chief of Lheidli T’enneh in March 2005
and was re-elected for a fifth consecutive term in March 2013. He previously was a
Lheidli T’enneh Councillor for six terms.
With his leadership Lheidli T’enneh has solidified its role as the host First Nation in land
management, economic development, health care, education and cultural activities
throughout its traditional territory from the headwaters of the Fraser River downstream
to Hixon Creek, a vast area including the Robson Valley and the City of Prince
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.
He worked in the forest industry for 12 years, in fisheries management for 20 years,
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….”THIS IS WHO WE ARE”.
Smudging
This Sacred Ceremony creates a sense of being supported and a sense that every
day is a” New Day”, with new possibilities for positive choices in one’s life.
“RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE” is innate in all our teachings.
We invite you to join us in ceremony.
Darlene McIntosh
Cultural Advisor, CNC
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Leonard Thomas has been involved in politics with the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
and the Nak’azdli First Nation for 23 years acting as Chief, Councillor, and Vice Tribal
Chief.
His role in forestry spans a similar history and he was influential in the development
of one of the most successful First Nations forestry joint ventures in Canada. Tl’oh
Forest Products is a value-added finger joint mill owned by the Nak’azdli First Nation
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:
LNG SUMMIT CHAIR PERSON
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
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Victoria in 1979. From 1984 to
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
negotiations to build a New Relationship and define what the New Relationship should
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
has been a board member since 1992. In 2007, he was named an Officer of the
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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Norohiro Okuda
Ambassador of Japan
INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS
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
dination Agency, Prime Minister’s Office
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.
He was first elected in 2005 and has served as Parliamentary Secretary for Forestry
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
B.C. He grew up enjoying fishing and hunting. In 2009, he and his wife Kim moved to
Cluculz Lake where they enjoy the peace and beauty of rural living.
John Rustad
MLA, Nechako Lakes
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
University of Victoria, an LL.B from the University of British Columbia and an Honorary
Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Northern British Columbia and the
University of Victoria.
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
specific tasks related to Aboriginal Title and Rights negotiations with British Columbia
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).
Grand Chief
Edward John
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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
Kai Nation and lives with her husband, Tim Raybould, at Cape Mudge Village, Quadra
Island, BC.
Grand Chief
Jody
Wilson-Raybould
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
University of Victoria, she went on to earn a law degree from the University of British
Columbia. After being called to the Bar Association in British Columbia in 2000,
Jody worked as a provincial crown prosecutor in Vancouver’s Main Street criminal
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.
Jody was first elected Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations in 2009
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 Initiative” – 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
specific claims) and chairs the Comprehensive Claims joint working group. In 2011,
Jody was awarded a Minerva Foundation for BC Women alumni award and in 2012
a distinguished alumni award from the University of Victoria. Jody has travelled extensively
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,
Director of Land Management, Education Counselor, Economic Development Officer
and Band Planner.
Aside from serving as a member of the PIB council for a total of 24 years, he is proud
to be in his fifth three-year term as the President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.
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
seeing first-hand the impact of fish farms in the Broughton Archipelago, lobbying on
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.
He is currently enjoying his 24th year of sobriety. In this regard, he is a firm believer in
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
reflect the many hard-fought court victories such as the Delgamuuk’w, Haida and William
cases” -- Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.
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NATURAL GAS TRANSPORT PANEL
As Vice-President of Aboriginal and Stakeholder Relations for LNG Projects in
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
Aboriginal leaders and has lead numerous negotiations on community benefits
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.
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NATURAL GAS TRANSPORT PANEL cont...
Doug Bloom is president of Spectra Energy’s Canadian LNG business, leading
the company’s development efforts related to significant liquefied natural gas (LNG)
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
Energy in Vancouver. Following a series of management positions, he was appointed
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
fundraising capacities in Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax. In 2011, he was honored
with the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s Robert F. Day Memorial award for his
work in fostering economic development through public and private sector collaboration.
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CUMMULATIVE IMPACTS PANEL
Merle Alexander is a partner in the Vancouver office and a member of the Business
Law Group, practising Aboriginal resource law.
Merle advises on the negotiation and implementation of impact-benefit agreements,
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
corporations. He also has significant experience negotiating government-togovernment
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...
Rod Northey is a partner in the Toronto office of Gowlings and a member of the
firm’s Environmental Law Group. A passionate and relentless advocate, Rod brings
close to 25 years of private-practice experience in environmental law. He is also
certified as a specialist in environmental law by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
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
while identifying inconsistencies and anticipating conflicts.
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,
conservation biology and fisheries.
Rod provides advice to proponents on green energy projects and approvals. He
assisted Suncor Energy Services Inc. with its November 2010 renewable energy
approval, the first of its kind under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act. He
later served as co-counsel for Suncor on Ontario’s first appeal of this renewable
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
environmental law, and environmental law reform. He is certified as a specialist in
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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Scott A. Smith is an associate in Gowlings’ Toronto office, practising with the Real
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 André
Rochon of the Québec 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
recipient of numerous scientific and legal scholarships. His scientific work has been
published in high-impact international journals, and has been reported on
internationally in the popular press.
Scott Smith
Associate, Gowlings
Scott has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Scott is fluent in English and French, and speaks Spanish.
Roland Willson is the Chief of the West Moberly Lake First Nations located in North-
Eastern 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
Rights under Treaty # 8 to Impact Benefit Agreements for his community which consists
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 Advisory
Board. He also has been a part of several committees, BC FN Specific Claims
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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Bob Rae works as a mediator and arbitrator in Toronto. He has a particular interest
in conflict resolution, first nations and aboriginal issues, and governance in both the
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
time of significant restructuring. He resigned from the Parliament of Canada on July
31, 2013.
In 2011, Mr. Rae was named by his colleagues as “Parliamentarian of the Year.”
He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Queen’s Counsel, a Privy Councillor, and a
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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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
Chief of the CSTC. Served as the founding Director and President of The Pacific Trail
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.
Environmental Assessment Office and the Canadian Environmental Assessment
Agency processes. Recent and current engagements include the Pacific Trail Pipeline,
Coastal Gaslink, Pacific Northern Gas Looping, Endako Mine Mill Expansion and
the Blackwater Gold Projects.
David Luggi
Former CSTC Tribal
Chief
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Harold is a member of the Squamish Nation located in North Vancouver, British
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 management
and finance. He has also acted as a financial advisor and an arbitrator for
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.
He is also a member of many Boards including, FortisBC Inc. and the Nicola Valley
Institute of Technology, an Aboriginal post-secondary institute with campuses in Merritt
and Vancouver He recently completed terms on the Boards of CMHC and Partnerships
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.
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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
Herb has been involved with Dehcho First Nations governance for over 25 years. He
was Vice President of the Dene Nation from 1979 to 1983, and Chief of the Líídlîî Kue
First Nation from 1992 to 1997. Herb was Assistant Negotiator for DFN from 1998 to
2003. In June 2003, he was elected as Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations. He
has been Chairman of the Dehcho Land Use Planning Committee since its inception
in 2001.
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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 Nahæâ Dehé Consensus Team since its
beginning in 2000 and is currently an ex-officio member. Herb is a full time harvester
and ceremonial drummer.
Karen is of Wet’suwet’en ancestry and belongs to the Git’dim’den clan house of
Spo’x. She comes from the Wet’suwet’en community outside of Burns Lake, BC.
She has two children Jesse (25) and Nicole (24). Her background is predominantly
in the social work field as a frontline worker, Life Skills Coach, Program Director. She
has 25 years of experience in the social work field. She has taught at UNBC as an
Instructor for the Social Work & First Nations course at the Terrace, Ft. St. John and
Prince George campus. She has a master’s degree in social work. She is passionate
about doing community development within her community.
During her first three years as the elected chief of Wet’suwet’en First Nation (WFN),
Karen led the creation of a strong Natural Resource department to ensure full respect
for WFN aboriginal rights and title, high environmental standards and full and proper
consultation, accommodation and economic benefits. The WFN council led by Chief
Ogen was instrumental in creating the Yinka Dene Economic Devlelopment Limited
Partnership, an economic development arm of WFN that is promoting self-sufficiency
through joint ventures and partnerships with various businesses that create long term
sustainable employment, business opportunties and economic benefits for her nation.
Karen Ogen
Chief, Wet’suwet’en
First Nation
A recent example is the finalization of negotiations with Huckleberry Mines resulting in
significant economic benefits, well paid jobs for 5 WFN members, and the negotiation
of major contracts with YLP.
Karen was recently re-elected for a second 3 year term and is implementing a 3 year
strategic plan that involves the governance, legal, business, natural resource and
political aspects of Wet’suwet’en First Nation. The goal is for WFN to become a self
sufficient nation so that WFN is able to look after its own affairs and significantly raise
living standards especially in relation to the four pillars of housing, education and training,
health and wellness and language and culture.
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