Indigenous Partnerships
At the heart of our work is a critical component: Transformational Indigenous Partnerships
We respect and recognize Indigenous groups as Rights Holders who have a distinct relationship to the land
At Pacific Canbriam Energy, creating long lasting relationships and expanding economic opportunities for Indigenous communities form the foundation of our Indigenous Engagement Policy, forging a pathway to shared success.
We commit to ensuring all new employees receive training on Indigenous history, rights and culture
60% of social investment supports Indigenous organizations and communities
We continue to hold engagement meetings with Indigenous communities related to development plans and operations
We partner with Northen Lights College to distribute awards to Indigenous students on an annual basis
We proudly support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and embed these principles into our work. We have incorporated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92 into our TRC Action Plan, ensuring reconciliation is central to our approach. Learn about our Goals and Actions in the 2023 Sustainability Report.
By engaging early and often with Indigenous groups, we help ensure Indigenous values are respected and protected. Indigenous communities collaborate with staff, biologists, and archaeologists to assess and identify culturally and environmentally sensitive areas early on, fostering respectful partnerships that support responsible project planning and reconciliation.
Providing staff with a deeper understanding of the history, cultures and traditions of Indigenous Peoples is essential for building successful relationships with Indigenous groups. All employees receive training on Indigenous history, rights, and culture, and take part in multiple events to honour and celebrate Indigenous culture throughout the year. Events include a Blanket Exercise to honour Indigenous Peoples Day, learning experiences for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day, and participation in the Moose Hide Campaign.
We prioritize working with Indigenous vendors to drive capacity building and economic growth within Indigenous communities. When a contractor need arises, our Local Engaged Economic Development (LEED) committee works to identify qualified Indigenous vendors, aiming to contribute to shared economic value.
In 2023, 10%+ of total operational spend was awarded to Indigenous-owned Vendors, and 17% was awarded to vendors that have Indigenous content (training, employment, participation, or Indigenous employees).