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That’s a wrap on the 5th annual Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium (AILES) in Saint John, NB! 💡🌱🔌
What an incredible three days of connection, collaboration, and learning. Grounded in this year’s theme, "From Tradition to Transformation," we brought together First Nations leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, utilities, government, industry, innovators, and youth to honor the connectivity and teachings of our past while shaping a collective energy future guided by the Seven Generations mindset.
A heartfelt Wela’lieg / Woliwon / Merci / Thank You to everyone who made this landmark 5th edition such a resounding success:
➡️ Our Attendees & Delegates: Thank you for bringing your energy, passion, and commitment to balancing economic growth with cultural and ecological integrity.
➡️ Our Emcee & Eloquent Hostess, Victoria LaBillois: Thank you for guiding our sessions with such grace, warmth, and wisdom!
➡️ Our Elders & Knowledge Keepers: For grounding our discussions, sharing sacred teachings, and ensuring our path forward respects the next seven generations.
➡️ Our Speakers, Panelists & Presenters: For sharing your insights, experience, and vision across every sector of the energy landscape.
➡️ Our Generous Sponsors: Without your vital support, an event of this scale and impact would not be possible.
➡️ Our Pre-Conference Hosts & Tour Venues: For leading our Energy Assets Tour, Two-Eyed Seeing Workshop, and Walking Tour & Quill Workshop.
➡️ Our Exhibitors, Vendors & Artisans: For filling our Industry Tradeshow and Indigenous Artisan Market with innovation, craft, and culture.
➡️ Our Gala Performers, Dancers & Drummers: For bringing our signature Gala Evening to life with unforgettable culture and energy.
➡️ The Symposium Organizing Team & Volunteers: For working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this vision to life.
➡️ The Venue, AV & Technical Teams at Saint John Trade & Convention Centre & Hotel: For hosting us so warmly, managing our production seamlessly, and taking such great care of our group.
Safe travels home to everyone traveling across Atlantic Canada and beyond. We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue this journey together.
See you in 2027! 👋✨
Such a great event
Excellent event 😎✌🏽
Congratulations on another successful symposium!
Congratulations!!!!
WTG!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
🎓 Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium (AILES) Education Bursaries!
We are proud to recognize five Indigenous students from Atlantic First Nations who are pursuing post-secondary education.
➡️ James Blair, Wasoqopa'q (Acadia First Nation) – Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor, McGill University
➡️ Mallory LaBillois, Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation) – Education Support Worker, NBCC Miramichi
➡️ Sage Simon, Natoaganeg (Eel Ground First Nation) – Marine Biology, University of New Brunswick
➡️ Morgen Tomer, Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation) – Maliseet Language Program, St. Thomas University
➡️ Samuel Caouette, Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) – Health Science, Université de Moncton
Last night, we were honoured to be joined in person by Sage and Mallory at our AILES Gala Evening!
Congratulations to all five recipients! We wish you continued success in your studies and future careers!
Woliwon kəmoc!!! 🪶🪶🪶🤎
Beauty and the brains 🧠💖 Sage Simon
It’s the final day of our 2026 Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium! 💡
What an incredible day yesterday! We had a full day of conference sessions and conversations, followed by our signature AILES Gala Evening.
We’ve got another full day of programming lined up, so let's keep the momentum going! 🙌