PROFESSIONAL Services
Business Development
Natural Resource & Infrastructure Projects:
- Opportunity Identification
- Business Plan & Strategy Development
- Partnership with Economic Development Corps.
- Indigenous Consultation and Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Economic Analysis
Project and Business Design
Progressive Indigenous Relations:
- Impact Benefit Agreements,
- Equity Participation,
- Local Procurement Strategies,
- Communication & Key Messaging
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cost Estimating
- Project Scheduling
-Cultural Awareness Training
Execution
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Project Agreement Implementation
- Relationship Management
- External Communications
- Conflict Resolution & Crisis Communication
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
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Canada's Opportunity: Indigenous Participation
Indigenous self-determination is the principle that Indigenous communities have the inherent right to govern themselves and make decisions about their own futures. This principle recognizes the unique historical and cultural experiences of Indigenous peoples and seeks to address the legacy of colonialism.
One important aspect of Indigenous self-determination is economic participation, particularly in the natural resource and infrastructure sectors in Canada. Historically, Indigenous communities have been excluded from decision-making about resource development on their traditional lands, leading to negative impacts on their cultural, social, and economic well-being. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of Indigenous economic participation and a shift towards more collaborative and inclusive approaches to resource development.
The natural resource sector, including mining, forestry, and oil and gas extraction, has long been a key driver of the Canadian economy. Indigenous peoples have a long history of using and stewarding these resources, and their inclusion in decision-making about resource development is critical to ensuring sustainable and responsible development. Increasingly, resource companies are recognizing the importance of engaging with Indigenous communities and seeking their consent for resource development projects.
Similarly, the infrastructure sector, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications, is critical to Canada's economic growth and competitiveness. Indigenous communities have a key role to play in infrastructure development, particularly in remote and northern regions where they often have unique knowledge and expertise. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of Indigenous partnerships and ownership in infrastructure projects, and efforts to increase Indigenous participation in these sectors.
However, achieving Indigenous self-determination in these sectors requires more than just tokenistic consultation or engagement. It requires a fundamental shift towards true partnership and collaboration, where Indigenous peoples are equal partners in decision-making and benefit-sharing. It also requires changes to the regulatory environment to accommodate Indigenous self-determination, including the recognition of Indigenous legal systems and decision-making processes, the provision of adequate funding and resources, and the implementation of mechanisms to address power imbalances and ensure meaningful participation.
The Canadian government has made commitments to support Indigenous self-determination and economic participation, including through the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). UNDRIP recognizes the right of Indigenous peoples to free, prior, and informed consent for resource development projects on their traditional lands, as well as their right to participate in decision-making about their own economic, social, and cultural development.
Indigenous self-determination and economic participation are critical components of a just and equitable society in Canada. The natural resource and infrastructure sectors offer significant opportunities for Indigenous peoples to participate in the economy and exercise their right to self-determination. However, achieving true partnership and collaboration requires a fundamental shift towards more inclusive and equitable decision-making processes and changes to the regulatory environment to accommodate Indigenous legal orders and decision-making processes. The Canadian government has made commitments to support Indigenous self-determination and economic participation, and it is important that these commitments are followed through with meaningful action and investment into additional capacity to those communities to enable the needed development.