Indigenous engagement is an imperative priority for most organizations. However, Indigenous engagement can sometimes seem complex if you are unsure of where to start or have not previously partnered with an indigenous community.

This workshop will discuss the essential components of creating long-term Indigenous equity partnerships within Northern Canada’s resource and beyond. Attendees will learn actionable strategies on how to best partner with Indigenous communities to create meaningful engagement and long-term partnerships that advance economic reconciliation. In this interactive workshop, topics of discussion will include:

• Approaching and meaningfully engaging with Indigenous communities
• Building meaningful and long-term partnerships
• Recognizing the importance of ethics in equity partnerships
• Creating opportunities to include Indigenous peoples in economic opportunities
• Sharing best practices for mutually beneficial partnerships