NWMO Deep Geological Repository for Nuclear Fuel
Date: June 2, 2025
Time: 11:30 CST, 12:30 EST
Registration: FREE
Please join WiN Manitoba for this Webinar and learn from colleagues at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) about the Deep Geological repository for Used Nuclear Fuel in Canada, future transportation of used nuclear fuel and the NWMO’s new mandate.
Amy Ingram, Indigenous Relations Manager, Intermediate Level Waste Project, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Amy Ingram is a member of Turtle Clan from Chippewas of Nawash Saugeen Ojibway Nation Traditional Territory.
Amy has built a career focused on supporting Indigenous people, families and communities. She has more than twenty years of experience developing, implementing, and managing relationships within First Nations communities at a grass roots level. She also has extensive experience in the government and non-profit sectors. In her role with the NWMO she uses her experience to have meaningful conversations with many people and help raise concerns as we continue to find long term solutions for Nuclear Waste management.
Amy is committed to fostering culturally relevant and sustainable solutions for the community and to find positive approaches, aligned with the teachings she has been gifted throughout her life. Through her efforts, Amy endeavors to empower individuals and promote resilience while honoring the wisdom of the past. In all her work, she remains committed in her dedication to Indigenous voices, advancing the wellbeing of the community through listening and helping others understand the uniqueness of Indigenous Communities.
Caitlin Burley, Director, Transportation, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Caitlin is responsible for developing and implementing NWMO’s transportation engagement program. This program ensures that people have access to fact-based information about the transportation of used nuclear fuel and that the NWMO’s technical programs are reflective of public priorities and questions. Caitlin has a Masters of Applied Science in Environmental Management, and accreditation from the International Association for Public Participation on consultation and dialogue.
Kiza Sauve, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Kiza joined the Eastern Ontario (EO) chapter Leading Group in 2017 and became the Chair of the EO chapter in 2020. In 2023, Kiza moved into her current role as the Director of Engagement on the WiN Canada board. In this role, she focuses on fostering participation, engagement and alignment throughout the WiN Canada chapters, ensuring that members are actively involved and the objectives of WiN Canada are met.
Kiza is currently the Manager, Regulatory Affairs at the NWMO where she is responsible for the relationship and communication with regulators to ensure that the NWMO receives the required permits and authorizations for the NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel. This role requires her to work internally with many subject matter experts, while maintaining the Single Point of Contact role with the federal regulators.
Prior to this role, Kiza was at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for over 20 years. At the CNSC, Kiza worked in diverse roles such as environmental compliance, health sciences, laboratory services, environmental assessment and as a waste inspector. Kiza holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Chemical Engineering from the University of Ottawa.
