The Gathering Place 2/2
Ballroom C
All Access Pass & Exhibit Hall 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.
January 28 Agenda
Event Sponsors
Event speakers
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Hillary Thatcher
Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank -
Harry Flaherty
CEO & President, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation -
Colin Joudries
President & CEO, Selkirk Copper Mine -
Travis Desormeaux
Director, Environment and Social Performance, Centerra Gold Inc. -
Amit Sharma
Partner, ERM Consultants Canada Ltd -
Ocean Van Mierlo
Field Technician, Tahltan ERM -
Calvin Carlick
Vice President Partnerships, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation -
Chief Ernest Betsina
Ndilo, 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 -
Sabrina Lakhani
Superintendent, Brucejack Social Performance, Newmont Corporation -
Andrew Robinson
Chief Executive Officer, Nisga'a Lisims Government
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.
