Industry partnerships
Industry & Indigenous Communities Projects move forward when Nations are true partners.
Indigenous Nations are at the core of Industry’s ability to move forward on projects within Indigenous territories. We help create economic partnerships.
Indigenous & Industry Partnerships
Partnership, benefit and equity agreement support, so your community shares in the value of projects on its territory.
Industry Engagement
Our team of Industry engagement professionals will help navigate Industry relations and ensure strong economic deliverables for your community.
Training & Employment
Our training programs prepare your community members for meaningful work and a prosperous lifestyle. We work with Industry to secure training and jobs.
The business case
Start the relationship right
Projects move forward when Nations are true partners from the start. We help industry build relationships that communities want to continue.
- Early, respectful engagement with Nations and their leadership
- Partnership, benefit and equity agreement support
- Indigenous procurement, supporting businesses and JV partners
- Training and employment pathways for community members
ORR Business Case – Indigenous Awareness Canada
Indigenous employment
Employment for those identifying as Aboriginal, by industry
Percent of each industry’s workforce.
5.2%
3.8%
2.5%
1.5%
3.9%
From “Canada’s oil sands and local First Nations: A snapshot”, Canadian Energy Centre. Data from the 2016 Census.
Resources
Indigenous partnerships in natural resources
Canada Action
Facts and stories on Indigenous communities and natural resource development in Canada.
Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
Natural Resources Canada funding for Indigenous participation in natural resource projects. The program is being renewed from 2027–2028.
Economic growth without investment in human development is unsustainable – and unethical.
— Amartya Sen
Let’s get started
Would you like one of our team to work with you in relation to industry?
We’d love to hear from you. Book a free 30-minute call, or contact us and we’ll get back to you within one business day.