Events

On Thursday, May 29, AIOC CEO Chana Martineau will join a panel of industry leaders at the 20th Anniversary Calgary Energy Roundtable Conference to discuss how Canada can reignite momentum for major energy and infrastructure projects.

Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, the panel “Advancing Major Projects in Canada” will explore what it takes to build big and build now—at a time when energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability must be brought into better balance.

As the CEO of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, Chana will highlight how AIOC’s innovative loan guarantee model is helping Indigenous Nations and groups participate as full equity partners in some of the country’s most significant energy projects. Her insights will underscore how Indigenous ownership not only advances economic reconciliation—it strengthens Canada’s capacity to build inclusive, investable, and impactful major projects.

Chana will speak alongside senior representatives from Fluor, PETRONAS Canada, and McDaniel & Associates. The panel begins at 1:50 p.m. and will be moderated by Pierre Alvarez, Vice Chair of Global Public Affairs.

AIOC CEO Chana Martineau and board member Gary Bosgoed will speak at the 2025 ICD.D National Director Conference, joining a breakout session titled “Making Indigenous Partnerships Essential.” The session is part of a broader program focused on how boards can be resilient by design—embracing bold, intentional governance that drives meaningful impact.

Chana and Gary will share how AIOC is reshaping the landscape of Indigenous economic participation through a model that places partnership, equity ownership, and self-determination at the forefront. Drawing on real-world experience from the boardroom and the executive suite, they’ll explore how directors can support Indigenous-led investment in ways that are both strategic and grounded in reconciliation.

This breakout session offers a valuable opportunity for governance leaders to learn how authentic Indigenous partnerships can strengthen corporate strategy, deepen stakeholder trust, and unlock long-term value.

On Thursday, June 5, AIOC Vice President of Investments Scott Alanen will speak at the Annual Indigenous Clean Energy Forum, hosted by First Nations Power Authority. Taking place at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Arena on Tsuut’ina Nation, the event brings together leaders from across sectors to advance Indigenous participation in Canada’s clean energy future.

Scott will join the panel “Power in Partnership: Major Infrastructure Projects in Canada” from 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., contributing his insights on how Indigenous equity ownership and strategic investment partnerships are reshaping the infrastructure landscape. Representing Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, he will share how AIOC’s loan guarantee and capacity support programs help reduce risk, unlock capital, and foster long-term economic opportunities for Indigenous Nations and groups.

With a focus on real-world case studies, the session will explore governance models, project financing, and engagement strategies that put Indigenous leadership at the centre of Canada’s clean energy transformation.

On Tuesday, June 11, AIOC CEO Chana Martineau will take the stage at the Global Energy Show in Calgary for a featured panel discussion: “Building an Inclusive Energy Economy through Indigenous Participation.” The session, moderated by renowned Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge, begins at 3:40 p.m. and brings together leaders committed to reshaping the future of energy through inclusion and partnership.

Chana will share how Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation is enabling Indigenous Nations and groups to participate as full equity partners in major energy projects—strengthening both economic reconciliation and Canada’s energy future. Drawing from AIOC’s impact across sectors, she will highlight how Indigenous-led investment drives long-term value, resiliency, and shared prosperity.

This session promises to be a key conversation at the Global Energy Show, spotlighting the power of Indigenous leadership in transforming the energy landscape.