Whether you are investing in natural resources or infrastructure, your project is expected to touch Indigenous lands. Investing in Canada means partnering with Indigenous Peoples.

The Summit brings all of the key stakeholders together to share the path of successful investing, learned lessons and opportunities on the horizon.

Abundant natural resources make Canada a prime location for investors looking for advanced R&D and world-class expertise in energy, minerals and metals, forestry, geoscience and sustainable resource management.

For many investors, Indigenous partnerships in Canada may seem unfamiliar—or wrongly perceived as corporate social responsibility (CSR).
The reality is different:

• Every major project in energy, infrastructure, resources, and renewables intersects with Indigenous lands and leadership.
• Partnerships are not a concession; they are a competitive advantage—the key to securing approvals, unlocking long-term stability, and ensuring projects succeed.
• The Indigenous economy is growing at 5x the national average—fuelled by asset ownership, financial sophistication, and deep knowledge of land and resources.

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear understanding of the Indigenous investment landscape.
• Why global investors are treating this as a core commercial strategy—not philanthropy.
• How this positions Canada as a uniquely stable, high-potential investment environment.

Successful Indigenous investment is no longer theoretical—it’s happening:

• Cedar LNG: £2bn Indigenous-majority LNG project led by Haisla Nation.
• Clearwater Seafoods: £700m acquisition by a Mi’kmaq coalition, creating Indigenous ownership in a leading seafood business.
• FNFA Bonds: £1.4bn raised in investment-grade financing for Indigenous-led infrastructure.

But success requires understanding the critical factors:

• How to structure partnerships.
• How to align Indigenous and investor interests.
• How Indigenous knowledge—of land, water, and sustainability—can be a unique advantage.

What You’ll Gain:

• Strategies from investors and Indigenous leaders on ensuring investment confidence and maximising value.
• Case studies from landmark deals and Indigenous-led funds.
• Insight into the legal, regulatory, and cultural factors shaping success.

The future of Canadian investment is co-development:

• From pipelines to renewables, fisheries to financing—Indigenous communities are not just stakeholders, they are co-owners and developers.
• The next decade will see billions invested—those who know how to develop together will lead.

This is not transactional investing—it’s about building trusted partnerships for sustained returns.

What You’ll Gain:

• Connections to Indigenous business leaders and financial institutions.
• Access to upcoming projects and partners seeking capital.
• Practical insights on how to build and grow long-term, profitable relationships.