Session Chairs: Albert Lee, Closure Liability Management; Jay Williams, ShearFRAC

Keynote Speaker:

Beyond Economic Reconciliation - Indigenous Roles in Closure
Mark Taylor - Principal, Taylor Energy AdvisorsEngaging First Nations and First Nations contractors in the workflow of site assessment, well abandonment and site reclamation brings with it benefits to the communities beyond simply tallying jobs.  These benefits include the talent pool of workers that Indigenous communities hold,  access to Traditional Knowledge that augments the regulators' guidelines, enabling careers for First Nations workers, and providing a path to where Economic Reconcili-Action can occur.

Panel Discussion:
The panel discussions will revolve around aligning closure activities with Indigenous values, exploring topics such as the meaning of healing the land, opportunities for improvement, integrating Indigenous perspectives on land use, and key messages for industry professionals engaged in closure work.

Gerald Crick, Client Engagement Specialist - Solstice Environmental Management 
Melanie Daniels, President - Chickadee Indigenous Relations
Melissa Mbarki, Policy Advisor - Government of Alberta
Mark Taylor, Principal - Taylor Energy Advisors

Moderator: Jay Williams, VP Commercial Operations - ShearFRAC