As Canada expands clean electricity infrastructure, Indigenous partnership is becoming increasingly central to hydropower development across the country. But beyond equity announcements and procurement requirements, what does meaningful long-term partnership actually look like in practice?
Join WaterPower Canada (WPC) and Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) for a candid conversation on how Indigenous-hydropower partnerships are evolving, including what’s working, where challenges persist, and what lessons are emerging across the sector.
Grounded in themes emerging through Paths Forward 2026, this discussion will explore the practical realities of partnership development, including trust-building, governance, communication, equity participation, and sustaining relationships across the full lifecycle of hydro projects. You’ll hear discussion around:
- What meaningful Indigenous-hydropower partnership looks like in practice
- Lessons learned from long-term collaboration and project development
- Governance, communication, and trust-building challenges
- Equity participation and Indigenous ownership opportunities in hydropower
- How partnership expectations are evolving across the sector
Speakers
- Chris Henderson, Founding Executive Director, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE)
- Lorena Patterson, President & CEO, WaterPower Canada (WPC)
📅 Date: June 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 am (EDT)
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This event will be delivered in English. Live captions will be available in additional languages.