GHD at Spark Indigenous Energy Summit

GHD at Spark Indigenous Energy Summit | Calgary, AB | Nov 5-6

At GHD, we embrace a journey of respect and reciprocity, recognizing that sustainable progress is inseparable from Indigenous partnership. Our work in energy and resources spans the full spectrum of innovation and delivery, yet it is our commitment to reconciliation that shapes how we listen, learn and lead.

Our team of professionals will be attending the Spark Indigenous Energy Summit to live our commitment to co-creating energy futures that are innovative, inclusive and grounded in partnership. By contributing to conversations on emerging energy technologies and Indigenous perspectives in mining and critical minerals, we bring a multidisciplinary approach shaped by technical excellence and a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge systems. Our Reconciliation Action Plan guides us in building equity-driven relationships that support sustainable development and community-led progress. Together, we aim to power tomorrow through shared leadership and meaningful collaboration.

Speaker

Emerging Energy: Nuclear, Bioenergy & Tech Innovation
Panel
November 6 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

This session discusses the opportunities in emerging energy technologies, including nuclear, bioenergy, AI and data centers. Panelists will highlight examples of cross-sector collaboration, showcase current developers and share key lessons to advance Indigenous-led innovation and sustainable energy development.

About Tej
Tej works on resilient, affordable and secure approaches to energy transition, around energy storage, bioenergy, renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture and emerging energy forms. Tej has been at GHD for 21 years and is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Moderator

Mining & Critical Minerals: Indigenous Perspectives & Opportunities

Roundtable discussion
November 5 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm

This discussion explores the evolving relationship between Canada’s critical minerals sector and Indigenous communities. Panelists will discuss key concerns, highlight both economic and environmental opportunities and reflect on lessons learned from past mining initiatives to help shape more equitable, sustainable partnerships moving forward.

About Mary
With over two decades of experience across sectors — from mining and energy to water and infrastructure — Mary centres Indigenous voices and knowledge in every stage of the process. Her work is grounded in humility, curiosity, and action, and guided by the belief that trust is built through time, transparency and shared purpose.

Partnering for progress

Indigenous knowledge systems and leadership offer invaluable insights that strengthen project design, improve land and resource stewardship and support long-term community and environmental resilience creating more sustainable and inclusive outcomes.

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Canadian Reconciliation Action Plan

Our response to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92 is founded on respect for Indigenous Rights, interests, values and worldviews. We recognize the fundamental aspects of this through listening, learning and collaborating.

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2025 Sustainability Report

Our latest Sustainability Report shows our progress towards our vision and purpose, from how we run our employee-owned business to the impact we're making with clients and communities around the world.

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Enter to win a one of a kind piece of Indigenous artwork

Title: Dancer

Media: Photography/Digital Art
Artist: Stephanie One Spot

This photo represents the celebration and ceremony of dancing. When we dance, we pray for our Nations to continue to represent our sovereignty. We pray for our loved ones to be strong every day. We dance for those who cannot dance due to illness and for those who cannot attend the celebrations with us.

Stephanie One Spot is from the Sarcee (Tsuut’ina) First Nation. She grew up all her life on the Tsuut’ina reserve by the Buffalo Paddocks. Her connection to land based knowledge embraces her curiosity through textures and materials. She explores themes of tradition into the contemporary through different media. She graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts, and has worked with photographs as reference, spray paint, acrylics, mixed media, natural materials including hide, willow, sand, dirt, trees, bark, visual media, spoken word and projection. She researches traditional stories that help guide her views and she interprets them into her art.

Her work has been exhibited at AUArts student galleries, The Central Library, Stride Gallery, The Bows, C space, Truck Contemporary, ATB Branch for Arts and Culture, Fish Creek Library, Park Calgary, The Confluence and Crawlspace Gallery.

You can view her artwork and past exhibitions on her website: www.stephanieonespot.com

Meet our team