The Gathering Place 2/2
Ballroom C
All Access PassWednesday, January 28
1:30pm – 4:00pm
In the closing session of The Gathering Place, we will explore the evolution of Nation-industry relationships and government regulations. We end The Gathering Place with an extended opportunity for members of the audience to share their thoughts and reflections on what they’ve learned or how they feel after The Gathering Place 2026.
Open to All-Access and Exhibit Hall passholders.
Graphic illustrator sponsored by Osisko Development Corp.
Event Sponsors
Event speakers
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Amit Sharma
Partner, ERM Consultants Canada Ltd -
Charles Macmichael
Managing Partner for ERM Canada, ERM Consultants Canada Ltd -
Bill Arling
VP Relationships, Kakin Group of Companies -
Ocean Van Mierlo
Field Technician, Tahltan ERM -
Calvin Carlick
Vice President Partnerships, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation -
Ernest Betsina
Chief, Dettah, Yellowknives Dene First Nation -
Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty
Grand Chief, Tłı̨chǫ Government -
Minister Caroline Wawzonek
Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, Government of the Northwest Territories -
Mark Saxon
CEO, T2 Metals Corp -
Janessa Kosar North
CEO, Kiciwapa Cree Nation -
Wade Greene Brunham
Partner (ERM)/Director (Tahltan ERM), ERM Consultants Canada Ltd/Tahltan ERM
Event Chairs
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Robin Sydneysmith
Director, Human Environment Group and Associate Partner, Hatfield Consultants -
Taryn Cutler
Office and Community Affairs Manager, Seabridge Gold Inc.
