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Creating lasting Partnerships
Guided by Indigenous Knowledge
Rooted in Respect 

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Vision

To hold ethical space where Indigenous Nations, industry, and governments work as accountable partners, and where shared decisions lead to lasting outcomes.

Drawing on 50 years of combined experience, we bring together diverse knowledge systems for real-world social and land management decisions.

Building Ethical Partnerships 

Supporting organizations to build lasting partnerships with Indigenous Nations.

 

From corporate readiness assessments to co-development, we help create relationships that lead to ethical, durable outcomes.

Our Services

Indigenous-led by design, we align governance, protocol, and delivery to support trusted, accountable outcomes.

Consultation

Consultation grounded in Indigenous protocol and shared decision-making.

Training

Training that builds respectful engagement.

Assessments

Assessing project impacts through distinct and complementary scientific and Indigenous knowledge systems.

Innovation

Complementary land management solutions grounded in distinct knowledge systems.

Capacity

Capacity development that strengthens economic participation and cultural integrity.

Ethical Space

Creating ethical space for effective collaboration.

Collaborative Delivery Tools

Project Management

Development and Operations

Clear planning. Shared responsibility. Meaningful results.

Land Management

Complementary Decision Making 

Decision making tools that strengthen Indigenous authority and support Nation-led land management.

Assessments

Knowledge Sharing

We support collaborative assessments between Indigenous Nations and proponents, building shared data that informs long-term planning and sustainable land and resource management.

Community Engagement

Facilitation and communication

We co-develop workshops with Indigenous Nations to ensure engagement reflects Nation leadership, values, and protocol — creating respectful, effective spaces for dialogue.

Our Commitment 

A Journey of Partnership & Purpose

We commit to working at the intersection of decision-making, project development, and Indigenous knowledge—where credible, accountable, and trustworthy relationships matter most.

 

Our work is grounded in relationships. We approach every engagement with respect for Indigenous authority, a commitment to reciprocity, and a shared responsibility for ethical land management.

 

Through collaborative processes, we support decisions that reflect Indigenous values, strengthen long-term outcomes, and create certainty for all parties involved.

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Calgary, AB, Canada

     

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