Indigenous Women in Energy Networking Reception

Join Joule (formerly Young Women in Energy) for an evening reception celebrating Indigenous women leaders shaping Canada’s energy sector.

The program features a keynote address and a moderated fireside chat, exploring leadership, equity, and what meaningful economic reconciliation looks like in practice. From building Indigenous-owned businesses and negotiating impact benefit agreements to advancing equity participation and workforce development, speakers will share candid, experience-based perspectives on where the industry is headed and what still needs to change.

Following the program, the floor opens for networking with a hosted bar, bringing together delegates, industry leaders, and emerging professionals in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM)

4:30 pm - Registration & Networking (with music by Ashley Ghostkeeper)
5:00 pm - Performance by Rayna & Amelia Tootoosis
5:10 pm - Land Acknowledgement & Ministerial Remarks 
5:15 pm - Fireside Chat “Indigenous Women in Energy”

Speakers:

Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor, Haisla Nation

Karen Ogden, President & CEO, First Nations LNG Alliance

Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations, Government of Alberta

Moderator: Shafak Sajid, Neighbourly Advisory (& a 2021 YWE Award Winner)

5:45 pm - Networking (with music by Ashley Ghostkeeper)
6:30 pm - Event Ends

Location: Percheron Room (3rd floor at BMO Centre)

Price per ticket: $49