As part of the Natural Capital Valuation Hub: Valuation Dialogues Series, we are honored to host Jonathan Parenteau for a provocative and timely presentation:
"Natural Capital as Relationship, Not Inventory"
In a world where we often treat the environment as a line item on a spreadsheet, Jonathan challenges us to rethink the very foundations of value. Drawing from his extensive work in Indigenous governance and economics, he argues that our economy is not separate from living systems—it is deeply embedded within them.
Jonathan Parenteau is the author of Indigenous Intelligence: Relational Economics for a Living World. He is a Professor at the Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies at the University of Ottawa, a Director at Scout Engineering, and a member of the Indigenous Advisory Group to Canada’s Public Sector Accounting Board.
His work bridges Indigenous governance, natural capital valuation, and AI. He argues that the economy is embedded within living systems, and that both public accounting and technology must be grounded in relational accountability to ensure long-term ecological and institutional continuity.
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 12 to 1pm Toronto Time (EST)
📍 Event Recording LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7435009180119273472
