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2025 NCC Energy and Natural Resource Summit
Join us for this truly First Nation-led conference, and help us defeat on-reserve poverty!
Progressive First Nation Chiefs from across Canada will gather in February with CEOs from Canada’s Natural Resource Industry to exchange ideas and initiatives to improve their relationships, support major project developments, and to work towards bringing Canada’s Indigenous community into prosperity through heightened levels of Indigenous participation in Canada’s economy.
WHEN
September 18-19 2025
WHERE
Calgary Petroleum Club
319 5 Ave SW, Calgary,
AB, T2P 0L5 Canada
WHY
The National Coalition of Chiefs (“NCC”) was developed in response to meetings of First Nation Chiefs from across Canada who were interested in forming a coalition of industry-supportive and pro-development Chiefs from across Canada with a mandate to “Defeat On-Reserve Poverty”. NCC leaders understood that Indigenous communities were faced with constant social despair caused by an ongoing and relentless poverty crisis. Thus, NCC leaders agreed that a new approach was needed, and that this new approach would focus on creating positive and cooperative dialogue between Indigenous leaders and leaders from Canada’s Natural Resource Industry.
In addition to promoting and advocating for Canada’s Natural Resource Industry, the NCC also supports Canada’s clean energy transition, LNG production and export, precious metals mining, uranium mining, SMR’s, Canada’s Nuclear Industry, Canada’s oil and gas industry, forestry, IT and network connectivity, CCS and CCUS development, the Pathways Alliance project, and sustainable First Nation community models.
Progressive First Nation Chiefs from across Canada will gather on a regular basis with CEOs from every facet of Canada’s economy to exchange ideas and initiatives to improve their relationship, to support major project developments, and to work towards bringing Canada’s Indigenous community into prosperity through heightened levels of Indigenous participation in Canada’s economy.
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Speakers
Ben Sparrow
Ben Sparrow is the founder and CEO of Saltworks. Saltworks innovates and delivers industrial water treatment technology and plants. Ben started the company in 2008 with a single desalination invention built in his apartment. The Vancouver based company has grown into a global leader with an extensive patent and technology
Trevor Delorey
Trevor Delorey, P.Eng. is a purpose-driven CEO, Professional Engineer, entrepreneur, and business leader with nearly 20 years of experience spanning across multiple industries including construction, mining, environmental, Indigenous relations, and business development. As CEO of Skwlax Resource Management (SRM), Trevor has led the 100% Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw owned Civil Construction
Dr. Hughie Jones
CEO, Whitestone Industry Services Ltd. | Environmental Scientist | Advocate for Indigenous-Led Climate Solutions Dr. Hughie Jones is a respected environmental scientist and advocate whose work integrates Indigenous knowledge with advanced climate science to support ecosystem sustainability, land stewardship, and technological innovation. As CEO of Whitestone Industry Services Ltd., a
Lisa Mueller
Lisa Mueller is from the Tsilhqot’in Nation and is the founder and creator of the Nation2Nation Events inNorthwest, BC. She’s an entrepreneur, community builder and specializes in First Nation communityengagement, economic development and community connecting. Lisa is a confident business professional with 15+ years of experience in event and project
Dennis McCarron
Dennis McCarron, Director of Energy Services and Essentials, Brenntag Canada Dennis McCarron is an accomplished professional currently residing in Edmonton, Alberta, though he hails from the Pacific Northwest of British Columbia. With two decades of dedicated service at Brenntag Canada, Dennis has established himself as a dynamic leader in the
Gary Mar
An accomplished and respected leader, Gary brings deep experience in government and business, and established expertise in CWF’s key policy areas in resources, environment and economy; trade and trade infrastructure; and skills, innovation and productivity. Prior to joining the CWF, Gary served as President and CEO of the Petroleum Services
Lauren Remple
Lauren is the founder and Principal Consultant and Sequoia Collaboration and Consulting, an organization committed to contributing to a more equitable and inclusive world. She has over 16 years of experience in human resources, Indigenous engagement and equity, diversity and inclusion predominantly within the post-secondary, telecommunications and energy sectors. Lauren
Cody Batershill
Cody Battershill is an accomplished Calgary-based realtor and passionate energy advocate. Cody is a leading voice in the Canadian natural resource industry as the founder of Canada Action, a non-profit natural resource advocacy initiative. Cody has become widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to promoting responsible energy development while championing
Guy Harris
Guy Harris is the founder and CEO of HydroFoamer B.V., a Dutch engineering company pioneering robotic polyurethane foam technology to stabilize and protect pipelines using native backfill. With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure innovation and several international patents, Guy is now leading HydroFoamer’s expansion into Canada with a
Dale Swampy
Dale Swampy is a member of the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta and a graduate of the University of Alberta with a B.A. degree majoring in Economics. In 2006, after working for 22 years with his band, Mr. Swampy left his position as CEO with the Samson Cree Nation
Jay Mearns
Meet Jay Mearns, Operations Manager at MCC. A member of Musqueam, Jay has extensive experience in managing projects in the Maritime, Building trades, and Career Development sectors. He has worked with over forty First Nation groups across Canada and various levels of government. Jay addresses new business opportunities and oversees
Kendall Dilling
As President, Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero Alliance, Kendall is responsible for the overall coordination of technology, project development and external relations on behalf of the Alliance members. Kendall took on the leadership role in June 2022. Prior to his role at Pathways Alliance, Kendall was Cenovus Energy’s Vice-President,
Stephen Buffalo
Stephen Buffalo, President/Chief Executive Officer, Indian Resource Council of Canada Mr. Buffalo is a proud member of the Samson Cree Nation. He graduated secondary school from Athol Murray College at Notre Dame, Saskatchewan. Mr. Buffalo holds a B.A. from Medicine Hat College and B.M. from University of Lethbridge. He worked
Chris Sankey
Chris has dedicated his life to helping indigenous communities collaborate by encouraging them to embrace their traditional knowledge, implement best business practices and provide solutions. Chris is a Senior Advisor to the energy, investment and infrastructure industry. He provides strategic advice and planning to companies engaging Indigenous Communities, Industry and
Lisa Baiton
LISA BAITON is the 6th CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). CAPP represents the Canadian upstream oil and natural gas industry, and CAPP’s member companies operate from coast-to-coast and are responsible for nearly three quarters of Canada’s annual oil and natural gas production and more than 400,000
The Honourable Danielle Smith
Marlaina Danielle Smith ECA MLA is a Canadian politician, former lobbyist, and former columnist and media personality who has been serving as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) since October 2022. Smith attended the University of Calgary and earned degrees in English and
Crystal Smith
Crystal Smith has served the Haisla people for 13 years through her work with Haisla Nation Council, starting as Executive Assistant to Chief and Council from 2009 to 2013, then being elected Chief Councillor in 2017. In November, 2019, Crystal was named Chair of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance,
Michael Binnion
Michael Binnion is the President and founding shareholder of Questerre Energy, a public oil and gas production company operating in Quebec. Questerre and its predecessor Terrenex have been pioneers in natural gas exploration in Quebec for the last twenty years. They are currently working on their social license to commercialize the Utica shale
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