Government
Canadian governments – federal and provincial – have onerous legal obligations to fulfill and policy commitments to meet in the Reconciliation process. Governments also have the most powerful levers to effect the profound changes that are required to achieve justice and true Reconciliation for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
We can help to develop the strategies and policies, and to negotiate the agreements and understandings, that will advance your government’s Reconciliation agenda with Indigenous peoples, with other interested parties and with Canadians more broadly.
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, GOVERNMENTS and ORGANIZATIONS
First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities, governments and organizations have diverse needs and pressing agendas for their people and constituencies. Added to the responsibilities of governance are growing demands to consult and negotiate with external partners, while positioning themselves to seize social and economic development opportunities as they arise.
We can help to develop constructive relationships and optimize consultation processes with governments, industry, not-for-profit organizations and neighbouring non-Indigenous communities that protect and advance Indigenous rights and interests.
INDUSTRY
Beyond responsibility for mitigating negative impacts on Indigenous rights and accommodating Indigenous concerns, land development proponents have a unique opportunity to contribute positively to Indigenous economic and social development. Identifying and seizing these opportunities can position industry to play a pivotal role in economic Reconciliation.
We can help to develop the engagement strategies that pave the way for successful business partnerships with Indigenous rights-holders, and that create the value-added community relationships that are key to economic Reconciliation.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Unlike governments, foundations and other not-for-profits are agile and ideally suited to filling gaps and piloting innovative approaches. Their challenge is to understand the complexities of Indigenous realities and aspirations, and to identify the areas where they can play a complementary role to governments in fulfilling the promise of Reconciliation.
We can help to navigate the Indigenous landscape, to design mission-aligned projects, and to identify potential grantees and partnerships that leverage your investment for maximum efficiency and impact.
