March 3, 2009

Event participants:

Charles F. Willms

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and the PDAC Aboriginal Committee invite you to Path to Cooperative Success, a cultural event and discussion on the topic of increasing cooperation in the mining sector between companies and aboriginal communities at the 2009 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference. This session will feature some of the preeminent leaders of Canada's aboriginal and business communities.

This event provides an excellent network opportunity for members of aboriginal communities interested in the mining industry and for members of the mining industry to explore business opportunities with aboriginal communities. In addition, members of the sponsors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, and the PDAC Aboriginal Committee will be available to assist you with enquiries on mining and consultation matters.

This is a complimentary event. To register for this event, please click here.  Registration to the PDAC conference is not required to attend. 

March 3, 2009

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Conference
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room # 711
255 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario

2:15 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

 

Agenda

Traditional Aboriginal Opening Presentation

Setting the Stage
Don Bubar
PDAC Aboriginal Committee Chair

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP — Mining and Aboriginal Relations
Chuck Willms
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP — Chair, Aboriginal Practice Group

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP — Mining and Aboriginal Relations 
Paul Murphy
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP — Canadian Industry Mining Leader

Speaker Introductions
Calvin Helin
Native Investment and Trade Association — President & Chief Executive Officer
Author of Dances with Dependency

Presentations

China International Trade Mission Overview
John Park (RCI Capital)

Partnership with First Nations Communities
Leon Botham (Golder & Associates) — Canadian Mining Sector Leader

A Mining Company with Aboriginal Roots
Henry Wetelainen (Bending Lake Iron Ore Corporation) — Chief Executive Officer

Traditional Aboriginal Closing Presentation

Networking Session
Guests are invited to spend time networking with speakers and peers while browsing various aboriginal groups' table displays. As well, Calvin Helin will be available for a book signing between 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.