Pre-Conference Workshop
Economic Reconciliation and Impact and Benefit Agreements
Monday, February 10, 2025, 12 – 4 pm | Fireside Room
The Firelight Group is pleased to offer a half-day, in-person workshop on Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) and Economic Reconciliation designed for First Nation leaders, economic development officers, and administrative staff. This training will be relevant for projects in mining (exploration through to operation), hydro, wind, solar, forestry, road building, and more. The Firelight Group’s Indigenous Negotiations Team will lead it and will explore the following key questions:
- What do UNDRIP and consent mean for IBAs?
- How can communities navigate regulatory and permit review processes effectively?
- How can youth participation and intergenerational transfer be built in?
- What are the economic opportunities of major projects for Indigenous communities?
- What outcomes can be negotiated for major projects for revenues, revenue sharing, equity, procurement, employment and training, cultural opportunities, and social benefits?
- What approaches, strategies, negotiation team structure, and funding sources lead to successful negotiations?
- How can Nations manage confidentiality constraints and community engagement and consultation?
Participants will leave with:
- A Certificate of Completion for IBA 101 and Strategic Negotiations,
- A hard copy of the IBA Community Toolkit, and
- The skills necessary to participate in negotiating and implementing agreements