Indigenous Pathways in Energy Luncheon

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 11.30 AM - 1:30 PM | Room 215

Why is this work important?

As Canada stands at the threshold of a generational opportunity to become a leading global energy supplier, its future depends not only on investment and infrastructure but also on authentic Indigenous engagement and partnerships.

Join Talent4Energy and Opimoyaso Group for the official launch of the Shared Energy, Shared Futures companion documents. This luncheon is designed to bring together industry leaders, community partners, and professionals committed to building stronger, more meaningful relationships across the energy industry.

Building on previous conversations and momentum, this event will explore the concept of Two-Eyed Seeing, a guiding principle that Shared Energy, Shared Futures is rooted in, which integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and Western systems. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Two-Eyed Seeing, why it matters, and how to move from theory into meaningful organizational practice.

The discussion will also highlight examples of implementation in which industry and community come together to understand, reflect, align, and commit to building relational accountability, reciprocity, and long-term shared success.

Shared Energy, Shared Futures: Indigenous Pathways in Energy

The development of Shared Energy, Shared Futures has been Indigenous-led, with the support of an entirely Indigenous steering committee representing both industry and community. It is organized into two complementary documents:

1. Foundation for Systems Design focuses on developing an understanding of Indigenous worldview, governance, structural barriers, cultural safety, Rights integration, and relational accountability.
2. Seasonality Framework helps organizations turn system design commitments into practical actions that strengthen the attraction, retention, and advancement of Indigenous talent.

These two documents are designed to be used in tandem; the first should be read and reflected upon before implementing the practices outlined in the second.