Indigenous Program
For more than 20 years, the Indigenous Program at the PDAC Convention has provided a platform to discuss fostering cooperative, respectful and mutually-beneficial relationships between Indigenous communities and the minerals industry.Â
This program brings Indigenous communities and leaders together with industry, government, and other interested parties to share experiences, exchange ideas, and network.
Confirmed topics for PDAC 2025
- Government of the Northwest Territories and Indigenous Governments: Partners in land and resource legislative development
- Indigenous partnerships in mining and municipal Government
- Quantitative trends in engagement with Indigenous governments during exploration and permitting
- Success stories and challenges for Indigenous owned clean power at mines
- The importance of Indigenous reconciliation action plans
- Understanding the impacts of climate change: Perspectives and collaboration
- Indigenous Rights and Engagement in a Global Context