May 12 - 13, 2008

Saskatoon Inn
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Goal

The Government of Saskatchewan's goal is to develop new policy with respect to consulting and accommodating First Nations and the Métis Nation which will result in successful relationships. It will begin this process by engaging Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Nation, industry and key stakeholders in seeking common ground.

Objectives of the Roundtable

1. For First Nation, Métis Nation and industry participants to propose definitions, principles, goals and objectives; roles and responsibilities of the parties, and methods of implementation of consultation and accommodation that balance environmental and business interests;
2. For First Nation, Métis Nation and industry participants to propose protocols regarding consultation and accommodation that are workable for all parties;
3. To foster the development of relationships and reconciliation;
4. To identify matters beyond the legal duty to consult and accommodate;
5. To create confidence for First Nations, Métis and industry;
6. For the parties to better understand each other by listening, learning, and expressing interests in a respectful way.

7:00 pm | 9:00 pm
Registration and Reception

7:00 am
Pipe Ceremony

7:30 am | 8:30 am
Hot Breakfast and Registration

8:30 am
Grand Entry

8:50 am
Opening Prayer
First Nations Elder

9:00 am | 9:15 am
Call to Order
Co-Chairs

• John Lagimodiere
• Ray Ahenakew

9:15 am | 10:00 am
Opening Remarks

• Premier Brad Wall, Government of Saskatchewan
• Chief Lawrence Joseph, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
• Robert Doucette, President, Métis Nation - Saskatchewan
• Dale Lemke, President, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

The leaders will welcome the Roundtable participants, set the stage for their expectations for the event and articulate their respective interests.

10:00 am | 10:15 am
Review of Roundtable Agenda and Program
Co-Chairs

10:15 am | 10:45 am
Provincial Framing of the Roundtable Conference
Ron Crowe
Acting Deputy Minister, First Nations and Métis Relations

The Province will outline its purpose for the Roundtable, its interests and the process it plans to use in taking the input gained from the Roundtable in developing a new consultation and accommodation policy.

10:45 am | 11:00 am
Nutrition Break

11:00 am | 11:45 am
Summary of Current Legal Situation Regarding Consultation and Accommodation
Tom Molloy
Counsel
MacPherson, Leslie, and Tyerman

The speaker will provide a factual presentation regarding the legal situation with respect to the duty to consult and accommodate. The session will be as independent as possible and will not interpret the legal situation from any particular point of view or perspective.

11:45 am | 12:45 pm
Lunch
Keynote Speakers

• Glen Strong, Chairperson
• Geoff Gay, Chief Executive Officer, Athabasca Basin Development Limited Partnership

First Nations, Métis Nation and industry will outline their interests and perspectives on consultation and accommodation.

1:00 pm | 2:00 pm
First Nations Consultation and Accommodation Rights and Interests
Speakers to be announced

2:00 pm | 3:00 pm
Métis Nation Consultation and Accommodation Rights and Interests

• Gabe Lafond, Métis Nation - Saskatchewan
• Doug Racine, Métis Nation - Saskatchewan
• Jason Madden, Métis National Council

3:00 pm | 3:15 pm
Nutrition Break

3:15 pm | 4:15 pm
Industry Consultation and Accommodation Interests

• Forestry: David Harman, Executive Director, Council of Saskatchewan Forests
• Mining: Pam Schwann, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Mining Association
• Oil and Gas: Jerry Harvey, Vice-President, Canadian Natural Resources Limited

4:15 pm | 4:30 pm
Recap of the Day by the Province
Ron Crowe
Acting Deputy Minister, First Nations and Métis Relations

The Province will recap the main input from the presentations to give participants assurances that their messages have been received.

4:30 pm
Closing Prayer
Peter Bishop
Elder

Adjournment

6:30 pm | 9:00 pm
Banquet

7:30 pm
Keynote Speaker
Chief Jim Boucher, Fort McKay First Nation

9:00 pm | 10:00 pm
Entertainment
Donny Parenteau

7:15 am | 8:15 am
Hot Breakfast

8:15 am | 8:30 am
Opening Prayer
Marie Favel
Métis Elder

Call to Order
Chair, Dale Botting
Deputy Minister, Enterprise and Innovation

8:30 am | 9:00 am
Explanation of Dialogue Sessions
Chair

Roundtable participants will be broken into dialogue groups to provide their inputs into a number of specific questions related to consultation and accommodation. Dialogues will be managed by professional facilitators.

9:00 am | 10:00 am
Dialogue Session #1
Reflections on What Was Heard on Day 1

• What stood out for you?
• What was missing ?

10:00 am | 10:15 am
Nutrition Break

10:15 am | 11:30 am
Dialogue Session #2
Effective Consultation

• How does meaningful consultation occur?

11:30 am | 12:45 pm
Lunch

12:45 pm | 1:45 pm
Dialogue Session #3
Successful Consultation Outcomes

• What are your goals for appropriate consultation outcomes?
• What are accommodation considerations?

1:45 pm | 2:15 pm
Nutrition Break

2:15 pm | 2:30 pm
Provincial Recap of Dialogue Sessions
Marian Zerr
Associate Deputy Minister, Executive Council

The Province will recap the main input from the dialogue sessions to give Roundtable participants assurance that their input have been received.

2:30 pm | 3:00 pm
Wrap-Up Remarks

• First Nations
• Métis Nation
• Industry

3:00 pm | 3:30 pm
Where We Go From Here
Honourable June Draude
Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations

3:30 pm
Closing Prayer

Adjournment