Creating Aboriginal Opportunities in the Green Energy Sector

The Green Energy Sector is now offering tremendous opportunities for Aboriginal people, businesses and communities. New legislation passed by the Government of Ontario is the first of its kind worldwide promoting Aboriginal incentives, which will drive a new level of interest and innovation in this emerging sector in Ontario and beyond. The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and the Aboriginal Human Resource Council want you to attend this 80 minute session which will help you understand the full extent of the employment and business opportunities which green energy has to offer. Learn about ground-breaking technologies and get some hard information on the business and employment partnerships, which could shape a new level of prosperity for aboriginal communities in the future.

  • Meet industry experts
  • Learn about recent partnerships with Aboriginal organizations and the green energy sector
  • Discover new ways to create employment and business opportunities
  • How to prepare for this exciting new age of renewable energy

 Those attending this session will receive a newly produced information booklet on the green energy sector produced by the Aboriginal Human Resource Council and the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. This guidebook will orient you to what’s happening in the sector and explain why you will want to be involved.

Panel:

Kris Stevens - Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
Kathleen Padulo - Generation Seven Consulting
Brent Kopperson - Pukwis Energy Cooperative
Drew Hill - Aboriginal Group
Cheri Brant - Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers
Paul Norris - Ontario Waterpower Association