Speaking

Speaking internationally on topics such as natural resources and Aboriginal rights, Garth Wallbridge is a dynamic presenter who brings complex issues to the table in a clear and engaging manner.

Previous Clients Include:

Conference Chair, CI Energy Group’s Forum on Arctic Logistics & Infrastructure, Yellowknife, NT, June, 2013.

“Metis People and Natural Resource Issues”, Canadian Bar Association – National Aboriginal Law Section,
Saskatoon, SK, 2012 (Speaker)

Infonex : Best Practices in Human Resource Management for Aboriginal and Northern Communities: Presenter – “Drafting Proper Employment Agreements” and Conference Chair, Yellowknife, NT, January, 2012 (Speaker and Chair)

“Understanding Canadian Aboriginal People”
Arctic Gas Symposium, Calgary, AB 2011
Taught a one day Master’s Session for industry leaders. (Instructor)

“What Everyone Needs to Know About Wills and Estates”
Two hour primer on the subject delivered to workshops in Fort Good Hope, N’Dilo and Dettah for First Nations, and to groups such as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Employee Assistance Program and the Yellowknife Seniors Society. 2000 – 2012 (Instructor)

“Best Practices for Creating a Clear, Transparent Consultation Process – An Aboriginal Perspective”
Aboriginal Consultation for Industry North of 60 Conference, Yellowknife, NT, 2010 (Speaker)

“Exploring Aboriginal Perspectives on Arctic Oil & Gas Development and
Examining Ways to Improve Aboriginal Involvement in the Sector”
Arctic Gas Symposium, Calgary, AB, 2010 (Speaker)

“The Duty to Consult in Aboriginal Law – Impact of Land and Resource Boards”
Aboriginal Law North of 60 Conference, Yellowknife, NT, 2009 (Speaker)

“Understanding Canadian Aboriginal People”
NorthwesTel 2006-2009 Developed the curriculum for and taught a one day class on more than 20 different occasions to a total of 500 Board Members, Executives and Employees. (Instructor)

“NorthwesTel and Aboriginal Joint Ventures”
Inuvik Petroleum Show, Inuvik, NT, 2006 (Speaker)

“Bill C-7, The First Nations Governance Act”
Government of Canada, Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs,
Northern Development and Natural Resources, Ottawa, ON
On behalf of the Canadian Bar Association, 2003 (Speaker)

“A Primer on Aboriginal Joint Ventures”
Prospects North Conference, Yellowknife, NT, 2001(Speaker)

“The New Northwest Territories: Land Claims and Economic Development”
Partners North Conference, Edmonton, AB, 1996 (Speaker)

“Utilisation of Firewood for Home and Industrial Use in the NWT”
Canadian Wood Energy Institute, Quebec City, QC, 1986 (Speaker)