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Indigenous Relations

Build Lasting Value with Sensitivity and Commitment

We take pride in the meaningful work we’ve accomplished with Tribal and Band Councils, Indigenous communities, and government bodies across western Canada. Canada West Land believes these relationships transcend project completion, reflecting our holistic approach to guiding our clients through pre-consultation planning, ongoing engagement, and regulatory consultation.

Our regional teams work diligently to understand the unique needs and priorities of each community we work with. By actively involving impacted communities from the outset, we ensure their voices are heard and respected throughout the project lifecycle.

Key services:

Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) Application
Community Engagement
Conflict Resolution
Consultation Framework Plans
Impact Benefit Agreement Negotiations
Preliminary Project Assessments
Site Visits
Traditional Land Use Study Negotiations

Community Consultation

Indigenous Relations Course Certification

In alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92.i, this course guides participants to understand the shared history of Indigenous peoples and Canadians, while focusing on opportunities for reconciliation and inclusion.

Delivering Value In Indigenous Relations

Choose Canada West Land for your Indigenous relations needs and benefit from our proven expertise, holistic approach, and unwavering commitment to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. Our dedicated Consultation Liaisons have extensive experience in Treaty 6, 7, and 8 Territories and Métis Settlements. They ensure the appropriate engagement of all parties, fostering long-term project success through respectful and effective consultation.

Consultation

Meet regulatory expectations through engagement, consultation, and records management with Indigenous communities.

Regulatory Reporting

Submit reports, findings, and application submissions that align with regulatory legislation to ensure compliance.

Engagement

Build relationships through ongoing community investment to break cultural barriers and enhance capacity building.

Conflict Resolution

Provide possible solutions for impasses due to communication breakdown, unmet expectations, or unresolved differences.

Advisory

Offer advice on strategies to identify various potential risks and advance project implementation.

Negotiation

Negotiate and develop mitigation strategies, Economic Benefit Agreements, and Impact Benefit Agreements.

Additional Services

Land Permitting and Acquisition

Regulatory Support

Engineering Support

Public Consultation and Stakeholder Relations