Alden Greenhouse
Vice President, Critical & Strategic Minerals at Agnico Eagle.
Agnico Eagle Mines
Arctic Advantage - Nunavut and Global Supply Chains (Major Project Updates)
Mr. Greenhouse is CEO of Avenir Minerals, a position he assumed in 2025. He is also Vice President, Critical & Strategic Minerals at Agnico Eagle. Previous roles held at Agnico Eagle include Vice President, Strategic Development (2022 - 2024), Vice President, Corporate Development & Business Strategy (2020 - 2022) and Vice President, Business Strategy (2018 - 2020). Prior to joining Agnico Eagle in 2013, Mr. Greenhouse was the CFO of a junior mining company and worked in various roles at RBC Capital Markets’ Fixed Income and Currency trading floor.
He holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK) and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (McMaster University). He also holds designations as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (Institute of Management Accountants – USA) and Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) (CFA Institute).
Vice President, Critical & Strategic Minerals at Agnico Eagle.
Agnico Eagle Mines
Arctic Advantage - Nunavut and Global Supply Chains (Major Project Updates)
Mr. Greenhouse is CEO of Avenir Minerals, a position he assumed in 2025. He is also Vice President, Critical & Strategic Minerals at Agnico Eagle. Previous roles held at Agnico Eagle include Vice President, Strategic Development (2022 - 2024), Vice President, Corporate Development & Business Strategy (2020 - 2022) and Vice President, Business Strategy (2018 - 2020). Prior to joining Agnico Eagle in 2013, Mr. Greenhouse was the CFO of a junior mining company and worked in various roles at RBC Capital Markets’ Fixed Income and Currency trading floor.
He holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK) and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (McMaster University). He also holds designations as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (Institute of Management Accountants – USA) and Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) (CFA Institute).
Udloriak Hanson
Vice President of Community & Strategic Development
Baffinland Iron Mines
Arctic Advantage - Nunavut and Global Supply Chains (Major Project Updates)
Enabling Development in the North through Infrastructure Development
Udloriak Hanson (Udlu) has extensive experience working in senior roles with the Government of Nunavut and various Inuit organizations. Prior to joining Baffinland, Udlu was Deputy Minister of the Department of Economic Development and Transportation for the Government of Nunavut. She also served as Chief Operating Officer with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) as well as NTI’s Chief Negotiator for Devolution.
Udlu worked as Senior Advisor to the Clerk of the Executive Council for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, on Aboriginal Issues and Arctic Economic Opportunities. She also served as Executive Director and Special Advisor to Mary Simon, then-President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national organization representing Inuit across Canada.
Udlu also led the development of the Qaujisaqtiit Society, Nunavut’s first charitable consortium of Inuit non-profit organizations. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Rideau Hall Foundation.
Udlu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Okanagan University College and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University.
Vice President of Community & Strategic Development
Baffinland Iron Mines
Arctic Advantage - Nunavut and Global Supply Chains (Major Project Updates)
Enabling Development in the North through Infrastructure Development
Udloriak Hanson (Udlu) has extensive experience working in senior roles with the Government of Nunavut and various Inuit organizations. Prior to joining Baffinland, Udlu was Deputy Minister of the Department of Economic Development and Transportation for the Government of Nunavut. She also served as Chief Operating Officer with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) as well as NTI’s Chief Negotiator for Devolution.
Udlu worked as Senior Advisor to the Clerk of the Executive Council for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, on Aboriginal Issues and Arctic Economic Opportunities. She also served as Executive Director and Special Advisor to Mary Simon, then-President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national organization representing Inuit across Canada.
Udlu also led the development of the Qaujisaqtiit Society, Nunavut’s first charitable consortium of Inuit non-profit organizations. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Rideau Hall Foundation.
Udlu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Okanagan University College and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University.
Paul Irngaut
Vice- President
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Welcoming Remarks
Vice-President Paul Irngaut was elected in December of 2022 and in 2026 assumed the role of Acting President. NTI is an organization that works to ensure that the responsibilities under the Nunavut Agreement are met by communities, the territorial and federal governments.
Mr. Irngaut worked with the Executive and Wildlife Communications and later became the Director of Wildlife and Environment with NTI.
Paul Irngaut was born on the land between Pond Inlet and Igloolik and raised in Igloolik. He lived in Ottawa for six years and moved back to Iqaluit in 1989, where he lives today.
Before joining the Organization, Mr. Irngaut was with CBC North where he was the first Inuk video journalist. In his spare time, Paul enjoys hunting, boating, and camping.
Vice- President
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Welcoming Remarks
Vice-President Paul Irngaut was elected in December of 2022 and in 2026 assumed the role of Acting President. NTI is an organization that works to ensure that the responsibilities under the Nunavut Agreement are met by communities, the territorial and federal governments.
Mr. Irngaut worked with the Executive and Wildlife Communications and later became the Director of Wildlife and Environment with NTI.
Paul Irngaut was born on the land between Pond Inlet and Igloolik and raised in Igloolik. He lived in Ottawa for six years and moved back to Iqaluit in 1989, where he lives today.
Before joining the Organization, Mr. Irngaut was with CBC North where he was the first Inuk video journalist. In his spare time, Paul enjoys hunting, boating, and camping.
Clive Johnson
CEO & President
B2Gold
Opening Keynote - B2Gold: Leadership Transition and Building a Northern Mine
Clive Johnson is the Founding Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of B2Gold Corp., a position he has held since the company’s formation in 2007. With more than four decades of experience in the mining industry, Mr. Johnson has played a central role in building and leading successful international gold companies.
Prior to founding B2Gold, Mr. Johnson was a key figure in Bema Gold Corporation and its predecessor companies, where he helped transform the business from a junior exploration company into a globally recognized gold producer. At B2Gold, he has overseen the company’s growth into a leading intermediate gold producer with multiple operating mines and development projects worldwide.
Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the mining sector, including receiving the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s Viola MacMillan Developer’s Award and being named The Northern Miner’s Person of the Year in 2025.
CEO & President
B2Gold
Opening Keynote - B2Gold: Leadership Transition and Building a Northern Mine
Clive Johnson is the Founding Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of B2Gold Corp., a position he has held since the company’s formation in 2007. With more than four decades of experience in the mining industry, Mr. Johnson has played a central role in building and leading successful international gold companies.
Prior to founding B2Gold, Mr. Johnson was a key figure in Bema Gold Corporation and its predecessor companies, where he helped transform the business from a junior exploration company into a globally recognized gold producer. At B2Gold, he has overseen the company’s growth into a leading intermediate gold producer with multiple operating mines and development projects worldwide.
Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the mining sector, including receiving the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s Viola MacMillan Developer’s Award and being named The Northern Miner’s Person of the Year in 2025.
David Kakuktinniq
President & CEO
Sakku Investments Corporation
Doing Business Together - Doing Business Together – Regional Development Corporations
President & CEO
Sakku Investments Corporation
Doing Business Together - Doing Business Together – Regional Development Corporations
Sarah Kemp de Gereda
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Services
Stantec
Environment Monitoring: Updates on monitoring and Program Science
Sarah Kemp de Gereda is an anthropologist with over 20 years of experience supporting Indigenous engagement and participation across infrastructure, mining, and resource development projects in Canada and internationally. She has been with Stantec since 2014 and, in her current role as Senior Indigenous Advisor, works in Indigenous engagement, impact assessment, and the development and implementation of Indigenous Participation Plans.
Her experience spans mining, infrastructure, and remediation projects, with a focus on northern Canada. She has led engagement programs, supported Indigenous Knowledge integration, contributed to environmental assessment processes, and developed Indigenous monitoring, training, and employment initiatives. As part of her role, Sarah also serves as Operations Manager for two of Stantec’s Indigenous partnerships in the Northwest Territories, supporting collaboration with communities to advance capacity-building and participation in projects. Her work is grounded in relationship-building and creating space for Indigenous communities to bring forward their knowledge, priorities, and values.
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Services
Stantec
Environment Monitoring: Updates on monitoring and Program Science
Sarah Kemp de Gereda is an anthropologist with over 20 years of experience supporting Indigenous engagement and participation across infrastructure, mining, and resource development projects in Canada and internationally. She has been with Stantec since 2014 and, in her current role as Senior Indigenous Advisor, works in Indigenous engagement, impact assessment, and the development and implementation of Indigenous Participation Plans.
Her experience spans mining, infrastructure, and remediation projects, with a focus on northern Canada. She has led engagement programs, supported Indigenous Knowledge integration, contributed to environmental assessment processes, and developed Indigenous monitoring, training, and employment initiatives. As part of her role, Sarah also serves as Operations Manager for two of Stantec’s Indigenous partnerships in the Northwest Territories, supporting collaboration with communities to advance capacity-building and participation in projects. Her work is grounded in relationship-building and creating space for Indigenous communities to bring forward their knowledge, priorities, and values.
Catherine Knight
Vice President Canada
MMG
Exploration & Geoscience Updates - Session 1
Catherine Knight joined MMG Limited as the Vice President Canada leading the Izok Corridor Project
in Nunavut.
She is a professional geologist with over 24 years’ global experience in the industry, specializing in
resource and project development, operational management, and strategic planning and growth of exploration programs. Her project experience ranges from early- to late-stage mineral exploration through mine development, and large-scale mining operations.
She previously spent 15 years with Khoemacau Copper Mining in Botswana, as Vice President
Exploration and Resource Development, where she led the team local geologists in the discovery of
the Zone 5 copper deposit, advancing the project from early-stage exploration, through resource
expansion, orebody definition, and into mining operations. More recently, she held the role of Vice
President Technical Services for Metallic Minerals and Stillwater Critical Minerals. She completed her Geology (Hons) degree from the University of British Columbia, is registered as a Professional Geoscientist (PGeo) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia and a member of Society of Economic Geologists (SEG).
Vice President Canada
MMG
Exploration & Geoscience Updates - Session 1
Catherine Knight joined MMG Limited as the Vice President Canada leading the Izok Corridor Project
in Nunavut.
She is a professional geologist with over 24 years’ global experience in the industry, specializing in
resource and project development, operational management, and strategic planning and growth of exploration programs. Her project experience ranges from early- to late-stage mineral exploration through mine development, and large-scale mining operations.
She previously spent 15 years with Khoemacau Copper Mining in Botswana, as Vice President
Exploration and Resource Development, where she led the team local geologists in the discovery of
the Zone 5 copper deposit, advancing the project from early-stage exploration, through resource
expansion, orebody definition, and into mining operations. More recently, she held the role of Vice
President Technical Services for Metallic Minerals and Stillwater Critical Minerals. She completed her Geology (Hons) degree from the University of British Columbia, is registered as a Professional Geoscientist (PGeo) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia and a member of Society of Economic Geologists (SEG).
Hudson Lester
President
Nunavut Mining Symposium Society
Welcoming Remarks
Inuit Training & Business Development
The Socio-Economic Monitoring and Mineral Development in Nunavut
President
Nunavut Mining Symposium Society
Welcoming Remarks
Inuit Training & Business Development
The Socio-Economic Monitoring and Mineral Development in Nunavut
Darren Lindsay
Vice President Exploration
Blue Star Gold.ca
Exploration & Geoscience Update - Session 2
Vice President Exploration
Blue Star Gold.ca
Exploration & Geoscience Update - Session 2
Bernie MacIsaac
Government of Nunavut - Community Services
Environment Monitoring: Updates on monitoring and Program Science
Government of Nunavut - Community Services
Environment Monitoring: Updates on monitoring and Program Science
John Main
Premier
Government of Nunavut
Keynote Address by Premier John Main and Fireside Chat including Minister Craig Simailak
John Main was first elected in 2017 to serve in the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut as the Member for Arviat North-Whale Cove. He was subsequently re-elected in 2021 and 2025 to serve in the 6th and 7th Legislative Assemblies. His 2021 re-election was by acclamation.
Mr. Main was elected as Premier of Nunavut during the Nunavut Leadership Forum’s proceedings of November 18, 2025. He was sworn into office on November 20, 2025.
During the 6th Legislative Assembly, Mr. Main served as Minister of Health, Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention and Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation.
During the 5th Legislative Assembly, he served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Legislation, Chair of the Standing Committee on Oversight of Government Operations and Public Accounts and Chair of the Regular Members’ Caucus.
Mr. Main was raised in Arviat. Following graduation from high school, he attended Mount Allison University, graduating in 2002 with a degree in economics. Mr. Main’s international educational experience includes a semester of study in Oslo, Norway, in addition to an internship with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France.
Mr. Main has held a number of professional positions in his career. He has worked as a Television Reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Northern bureau, an Economic Development Officer for the Municipality of Arviat and a Regional Business Officer for the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. Prior to his election, Mr. Main was a self-employed economic development consultant.
Mr. Main is a past President of the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the board of directors of the Nunavut Development Corporation. Mr. Main has been an active community volunteer with the Inummariit Music Festival, the Arviat Film Society, the Huvaguuq Radio Show and minor hockey in both Arviat and Cambridge Bay.
John and Amanda Hanson Main are the proud parents of Augustus, Maeve and Odin.
Mr. Main’s personal interests include hunting, fox-trapping, fishing, camping and the performing arts.
Premier
Government of Nunavut
Keynote Address by Premier John Main and Fireside Chat including Minister Craig Simailak
John Main was first elected in 2017 to serve in the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut as the Member for Arviat North-Whale Cove. He was subsequently re-elected in 2021 and 2025 to serve in the 6th and 7th Legislative Assemblies. His 2021 re-election was by acclamation.
Mr. Main was elected as Premier of Nunavut during the Nunavut Leadership Forum’s proceedings of November 18, 2025. He was sworn into office on November 20, 2025.
During the 6th Legislative Assembly, Mr. Main served as Minister of Health, Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention and Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation.
During the 5th Legislative Assembly, he served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Legislation, Chair of the Standing Committee on Oversight of Government Operations and Public Accounts and Chair of the Regular Members’ Caucus.
Mr. Main was raised in Arviat. Following graduation from high school, he attended Mount Allison University, graduating in 2002 with a degree in economics. Mr. Main’s international educational experience includes a semester of study in Oslo, Norway, in addition to an internship with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France.
Mr. Main has held a number of professional positions in his career. He has worked as a Television Reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Northern bureau, an Economic Development Officer for the Municipality of Arviat and a Regional Business Officer for the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. Prior to his election, Mr. Main was a self-employed economic development consultant.
Mr. Main is a past President of the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the board of directors of the Nunavut Development Corporation. Mr. Main has been an active community volunteer with the Inummariit Music Festival, the Arviat Film Society, the Huvaguuq Radio Show and minor hockey in both Arviat and Cambridge Bay.
John and Amanda Hanson Main are the proud parents of Augustus, Maeve and Odin.
Mr. Main’s personal interests include hunting, fox-trapping, fishing, camping and the performing arts.
Brian May
VP Exploration
BG Capital II - Whale Cove Gold
Exploration & Geoscience Update - Session 2
Brian May has over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration. Before becoming the VP, Exploration, Brain was Exploration Manager, Nunavut for B2Gold Corp. and Sabina Gold and Silver Corp., working on the Back River Gold District Properties. He also previously held senior roles with Triumph Gold Corp., Elko Mining Group LLC, and New Gold Inc. Brian is a registered Professional Geoscientist (“P.Geo.”) with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (“NAPEG”).
VP Exploration
BG Capital II - Whale Cove Gold
Exploration & Geoscience Update - Session 2
Brian May has over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration. Before becoming the VP, Exploration, Brain was Exploration Manager, Nunavut for B2Gold Corp. and Sabina Gold and Silver Corp., working on the Back River Gold District Properties. He also previously held senior roles with Triumph Gold Corp., Elko Mining Group LLC, and New Gold Inc. Brian is a registered Professional Geoscientist (“P.Geo.”) with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (“NAPEG”).
Virginia Mearns
Canada's Arctic Ambassador
Government of Canada
Keynote: Arctic Development - Time is Now
Virginia Mearns was appointed Arctic Ambassador by
Prime Minister Mark Carney and joined Global Affairs
Canada’s diplomatic corps effective September 15,
2025. As part of her mandate, Ambassador Mearns
also serves as Canada’s Senior Arctic Official at the
Arctic Council.
Prior to her appointment, she worked as the Senior
Director of Inuit Relations for the Qikiqtani Inuit
Association, one of the three regional Inuit
organizations in Nunavut.
Ms. Mearns previously held several senior positions in the Government of Nunavut,
including Principal Secretary to Premier Joe Savikataaq and Deputy Minister of Executive
and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Mearns spent over a decade with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., where
she held several senior leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer. In this role,
she worked closely with Inuit leadership to advance and uphold Inuit rights and to
strengthen the accessibility and delivery of programs and services for Inuit across Nunavut.
In 2025, she was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her exceptional
contributions to Nunavut.
Ms. Mearns lives in Iqaluit, where she enjoys spending time on the land with her family.
Canada's Arctic Ambassador
Government of Canada
Keynote: Arctic Development - Time is Now
Virginia Mearns was appointed Arctic Ambassador by
Prime Minister Mark Carney and joined Global Affairs
Canada’s diplomatic corps effective September 15,
2025. As part of her mandate, Ambassador Mearns
also serves as Canada’s Senior Arctic Official at the
Arctic Council.
Prior to her appointment, she worked as the Senior
Director of Inuit Relations for the Qikiqtani Inuit
Association, one of the three regional Inuit
organizations in Nunavut.
Ms. Mearns previously held several senior positions in the Government of Nunavut,
including Principal Secretary to Premier Joe Savikataaq and Deputy Minister of Executive
and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Mearns spent over a decade with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., where
she held several senior leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer. In this role,
she worked closely with Inuit leadership to advance and uphold Inuit rights and to
strengthen the accessibility and delivery of programs and services for Inuit across Nunavut.
In 2025, she was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her exceptional
contributions to Nunavut.
Ms. Mearns lives in Iqaluit, where she enjoys spending time on the land with her family.
Sandy Melindy
Senior Project Manager
Hatch
Enabling Development in the North through Infrastructure Development
Senior Project Manager
Hatch
Enabling Development in the North through Infrastructure Development
Andrew Moore
Director, Indigenous & Northern Affairs
B2Gold
Arctic Advantage - Nunavut and Global Supply Chains (Major Project Updates)
Inuit Training & Business Development
Andrew Moore joined the Back River Project in his current capacity in 2022.
Prior to his current role, Andrew worked in various capacities between 2017-2021 with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation at the Mary River Project supporting and leading community engagement activities, socio-economic monitoring, and supports during various permitting applications.
Andrew served as a Senior Advisor to the Federal Minister of Environment, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council between 2011 and 2015.
Andrew also currently sits as a volunteer Board Member with the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, and Nunavut Mining Symposium Society.
Director, Indigenous & Northern Affairs
B2Gold
Arctic Advantage - Nunavut and Global Supply Chains (Major Project Updates)
Inuit Training & Business Development
Andrew Moore joined the Back River Project in his current capacity in 2022.
Prior to his current role, Andrew worked in various capacities between 2017-2021 with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation at the Mary River Project supporting and leading community engagement activities, socio-economic monitoring, and supports during various permitting applications.
Andrew served as a Senior Advisor to the Federal Minister of Environment, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council between 2011 and 2015.
Andrew also currently sits as a volunteer Board Member with the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, and Nunavut Mining Symposium Society.
Albert Netser
CO-CEO
Arctic Fresh Group
Inuit Training & Business Development
Albert Netser is the Chief Executive Officer of Arctic Fresh Inc. An Inuk leader from Coral Harbour, he brings a career grounded in education, skilled trades, and community development. A certified journeyperson linesman, he pairs hands-on expertise with executive training, having completed a Master’s Certificate in Public Sector Leadership through York University. A graduate of the College’s Chair Internship Program, Albert has designed and delivered trades training that helps Nunavummiut build confidence and careers.
He served two terms as Chair of the Rankin Inlet District Education Authority and received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for community service. At Arctic Fresh, his focus is practical and measurable: strengthen food security, create quality jobs, and build capacity across the territory. His leadership is rooted in Inuit values, accountability, and results—empowering youth and advancing the housing, infrastructure and programs for people needed for self-reliant communities.
CO-CEO
Arctic Fresh Group
Inuit Training & Business Development
Albert Netser is the Chief Executive Officer of Arctic Fresh Inc. An Inuk leader from Coral Harbour, he brings a career grounded in education, skilled trades, and community development. A certified journeyperson linesman, he pairs hands-on expertise with executive training, having completed a Master’s Certificate in Public Sector Leadership through York University. A graduate of the College’s Chair Internship Program, Albert has designed and delivered trades training that helps Nunavummiut build confidence and careers.
He served two terms as Chair of the Rankin Inlet District Education Authority and received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for community service. At Arctic Fresh, his focus is practical and measurable: strengthen food security, create quality jobs, and build capacity across the territory. His leadership is rooted in Inuit values, accountability, and results—empowering youth and advancing the housing, infrastructure and programs for people needed for self-reliant communities.