Industry Partnerships
A New Model for Working With Indigenous Nations
We support industry partners who want to build real relationships, not transactional ones. When industry does partnership right, everyone wins.
Our Services
How We Help Industry
We guide corporations, developers, and investors through every stage of Indigenous engagement — from initial outreach to project completion.
Our Services
How We Help Industry
The Business Case
Why Partnership Matters
Beyond the ethical imperative, there is a compelling business case for genuine partnership with Indigenous Nations.
Reduced Project Risk
Projects with genuine Indigenous support face fewer delays, legal challenges, and regulatory obstacles.
Access to Capital
ESG-focused investors increasingly require demonstrated Indigenous partnership for financing.
Social License
Community support provides enduring legitimacy that regulatory approval alone cannot provide.
Operational Excellence
Local knowledge and workforce engagement improve project outcomes and reduce costs.
“When industry does partnership right, everyone wins.”
Our approach creates value for Nations, communities, shareholders, and society — not at anyone’s expense, but through genuine collaboration.
Expertise
Specialized Areas of Support
Indigenous Engagement Strategy
Comprehensive engagement plans that build genuine relationships with Nations and communities.
IBA & Agreement Design
Impact Benefit Agreements and participation agreements structured for mutual success.
Equity Partnership Structuring
Indigenous equity models that create meaningful ownership and long-term alignment.
Procurement Strategy
Indigenous supply chain development and procurement frameworks that deliver results.
Corporate Reconciliation
Embedding reconciliation principles into corporate operations and culture.
Government Relations
Navigating regulatory requirements and Crown consultation obligations.