Join Joule (formerly Young Women in Energy) for an evening reception celebrating Indigenous women leaders shaping Canada’s energy sector.

The program features a ministerial address and a moderated fireside chat, exploring leadership, equity, and what meaningful economic reconciliation looks like in practice. From building Indigenous-owned businesses and negotiating impact benefit agreements to advancing equity participation and workforce development, speakers will share candid, experience-based perspectives on where the industry is headed and what still needs to change.

Following the program, the floor opens for networking with a hosted bar, bringing together delegates, industry leaders, and emerging professionals in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

• Location: Percheron Room (Level 3), BMO Centre, Calgary

• Registration: 4:30 PM

• Exhibition Pass: Use JOULECOMP to register for a complimentary Exhibition Pass (to allow access to this event)

Agenda:

4:30 PM Registration & Networking (with music by Ashley Ghostkeeper)

5:00 PM Traditional & Jingle Dance Performance by Rayna & Amelia Tootoosis

5:10 PM Land Acknowledgement by Joule & Ministerial Remarks by Government of Alberta

5:15 PM Fireside Chat “Indigenous Women in Energy: Leadership Equity & the Path Forward”

Speakers:

• Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor, Haisla Nation

• Karen Ogen, President & CEO, First Nations LNG Alliance

• Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations, Government of Alberta

Moderator: Shafak Sajid, Senior Principal Consultant, Neighbourly Advisory (& a 2022 YWE Award Winner)

5:45 PM Networking (with music by Ashley Ghostkeeper)

6:30 PM Event Ends

Registration

Includes: Passed Appetizers, Host Bar, Live Music, Cultural Performance & Fireside Chat

Individual: $75 + GST

REGISTER HERE: https://www.globalenergyshow.com/special-features/indigenous-women-in-energy-networking-reception/