Alternative Energy for BC First Nations Gathering

 

 

 

Alternative Energy for BC First Nations Gathering

 

"Power to move your community forward"

 

Sheraton Wall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
February 17 and 18, 2011

 

Together with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, the We Wai Kai First Nation and Clean Energy BC, PwC is proud to support British Columbia's first Aboriginal Alternative Energy Gathering.

 

This conference–style gathering will join over 300 First Nation leaders, alternative energy trail-blazers, industry specialists and government representatives to examine trends and encourage discussion on practices and policies in BC First Nations' alternative energy development.

 

Conference sessions will highlight:

 

- Regulatory context facing BC First Nations alternative energy development;

- Technology development taking place in wind, hydro, solar, tidal and biomass fields; and

- Harnessing alternative energy solutions and economic opportunities for BC First Nations.

Click here for: Conference Agenda

 

Confirmed Speakers:

 

National Chief Shawn-A-in-chut Atleo
Assembly of First Nations, Vancouver, Canada

Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould
BC Assembly of First Nations, Vancouver, Canada

Grand Chief Phil Fontaine
Vancouver, Canada

 

To register and for further updates on the conference, please click here:

 

fnbc.info/alt-energy-gathering

 

Conference Tradeshow:

 

30 trade show booths will be available. For further information please click the link above, or contact: bcecoenergy@inac.gc.ca

Click here for: Exhibitor Information

 

Conference Sponsorship:

 

The organizing committee is currently accepting expressions of interest to support key activities at this event. Sponsorship opportunities range from $12,000 - $23,000. Detailed information can be found at the conference website noted above or you can contact the following for further details:

 

Shawn Ellsworth - Phone: (604) 806-7219 or email: Shawn.W.Ellsworth@ca.pwc.com

or
Geoff Karcher - Phone: (604) 775-7344 or email: Geoff.Karcher@inac-ainc.gc.ca

 

Host Hotel

 

The Sheraton Wall Centre located in central downtown Vancouver, offers stunning water and mountain views. Discounted rates available. Guest rooms are now available for booking online at the Sheraton Wall Centre for the Alternative Energy Conference, February 17 & 18, 2011. To book the conference rate of $129, please click here

 

Guest rooms may also be booked by telephone by calling (604) 331-1000. Please reference the Alternative Energy for BC First Nations Gathering in order to obtain the group rate.