Uncovering Indigenous Wisdom
Indigenous Impact Assessments.
Empowering Communities Through Indigenous-Led
Research and Development
Socio-Economic Research
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Impact Assessments.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard.
These assessments measure the effects of proposed developments on community well-being. Our team collaborates with you to ensure the impacts are communicated to all rightsholders and stakeholders, enabling proactive planning.
- Community cohesion and social structure analysis
- Cultural practice and transmission effects
- Language and traditional knowledge impacts
- Youth and elder engagement evaluation
- Gender-specific implications
- Access to traditional territories assessment
Balancing Tradition and Opportunity - modern economic opportunities need to be understood within your community's cultural context:
- Employment and income effects modeling
- Local business opportunity analysis
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills and training gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
- Economic leakage studies
Some things cannot be measured in numbers alone. Our cultural impact assessments honor the deep connections between land, culture, and identity:
- Sacred site identification and mapping
- Traditional use area documentation
- Ceremonial practice impact evaluation
- Cultural transmission pathway analysis
- Language use and preservation assessment
- Archaeological and heritage resource impacts
- Multiple project impact analysis
- Regional development effects
- Traditional territory use changes
- Ecosystem service impacts
- Social and cultural change patterns
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Social Impact
Assessment*
- Community cohesion analysis
- Cultural practice effects
- Language and knowledge transmission
- Youth and elder engagement
- Gender-specific implications
Economic Impact Assessment*
- Employment and income modeling
- Local business opportunities
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
Cultural Impact
Assessment*
- Sacred site mapping
- Traditional use documentation
- Ceremonial practice evaluation
- Language preservation assessment
- Heritage resource protection
Gathering Stories
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Collecting Numbers*
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Weaving Together
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Socio-Economic Research
03
Impact Assessments.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard.
These assessments measure the effects of proposed developments on community well-being. Our team collaborates with you to ensure the impacts are communicated to all rightsholders and stakeholders, enabling proactive planning.
- Community cohesion and social structure analysis
- Cultural practice and transmission effects
- Language and traditional knowledge impacts
- Youth and elder engagement evaluation
- Gender-specific implications
- Access to traditional territories assessment
Balancing Tradition and Opportunity - modern economic opportunities need to be understood within your community's cultural context:
- Employment and income effects modeling
- Local business opportunity analysis
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills and training gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
- Economic leakage studies
Some things cannot be measured in numbers alone. Our cultural impact assessments honor the deep connections between land, culture, and identity:
- Sacred site identification and mapping
- Traditional use area documentation
- Ceremonial practice impact evaluation
- Cultural transmission pathway analysis
- Language use and preservation assessment
- Archaeological and heritage resource impacts
- Multiple project impact analysis
- Regional development effects
- Traditional territory use changes
- Ecosystem service impacts
- Social and cultural change patterns
Impact
Social Impact Assessment
- Community cohesion and social structure analysis
- Cultural practice and transmission effects
- Language and traditional knowledge impacts
- Youth and elder engagement evaluation
- Gender-specific implications
- Access to traditional territories assessment
Economic Impact Assessment*
- Employment and income effects modeling
- Local business opportunity analysis
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills and training gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
- Economic leakage studies
Cultural Impact Assessment*
Projects designed to generate ongoing benefits, reinvesting profits into the community.
Impact Assessments.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions.
Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
- Community cohesion and social structure analysis
- Cultural practice and transmission effects
- Language and traditional knowledge impacts
- Youth and elder engagement evaluation
- Gender-specific implications
- Access to traditional territories assessment
Balancing Tradition and Opportunity - modern economic opportunities need to be understood within your community's cultural context:
- Employment and income effects modeling
- Local business opportunity analysis
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills and training gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
- Economic leakage studies
Some things cannot be measured in numbers alone. Our cultural impact assessments honor the deep connections between land, culture, and identity:
- Sacred site identification and mapping
- Traditional use area documentation
- Ceremonial practice impact evaluation
- Cultural transmission pathway analysis
- Language use and preservation assessment
- Archaeological and heritage resource impacts
- Multiple project impact analysis
- Regional development effects
- Traditional territory use changes
- Ecosystem service impacts
- Social and cultural change patterns
Impact Assessments
Protecting Your Community's Tomorrow
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions.
Our impact assessments ensure your community's voice is heard and your interests are protected.
We help you:
*Evaluate proposed developments through Indigenous perspectives
*Document potential effects on traditional practices and sacred sites
*Assess impacts on community well-being and cultural continuity
*Identify opportunities for community benefit
*Develop strategies to minimize harm and maximize positive outcomes
*Create strong positions for negotiations with developers and governments
Our assessments combine traditional knowledge with rigorous analysis to give your community the tools needed for informed decision-making.
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies*
Impact
Assessments
We manage projects that foster sustainable economic growth, creating opportunities for Indigenous
- Community cohesion and social structure analysis
- Cultural practice and transmission effects
- Language and traditional knowledge impacts
- Youth and elder engagement evaluation
- Gender-specific implications
- Access to traditional territories assessment
Balancing Tradition and Opportunity - modern economic opportunities need to be understood within your community's cultural context:
- Employment and income effects modeling
- Local business opportunity analysis
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills and training gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
- Economic leakage studies
Some things cannot be measured in numbers alone. Our cultural impact assessments honor the deep connections between land, culture, and identity:
- Sacred site identification and mapping
- Traditional use area documentation
- Ceremonial practice impact evaluation
- Cultural transmission pathway analysis
- Language use and preservation assessment
- Archaeological and heritage resource impacts
- Multiple project impact analysis
- Regional development effects
- Traditional territory use changes
- Ecosystem service impacts
- Social and cultural change patterns
Key Elements of Our Approach
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Socio-Economic
Impact Assessments
Impact Assessments are a tool for making informed decisions and measure how proposed developments may impact your community and potential impacts can be mitigated.
Socio-Economic
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Impact Assessments
Impact Assessments are a tool for making informed decisions and measure how proposed developments may impact your community and potential impacts can be mitigated.
Socio-Economic
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Impact Assessments
Impact Assessments are a tool for making informed decisions and measure how proposed developments may impact your community and potential impacts can be mitigated.
Benefits of developing a Reconciliation Action Plan
**Why It Matters:** Just as your ancestors needed to understand the land's patterns to thrive, your community needs a clear picture of its current state to make informed decisions about its future. This baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Socio-Economic
Baseline
Studies.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Socio-Economic
Impact
Assessments.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Community-Led
Research
Design.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Socio-Economic
Data
Analytics.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Socio-Economic
Baseline
Studies.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Socio-Economic
Impact
Assessments.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Community-Led
Research
Design.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Socio-Economic
Data
Analytics.
Mapping Your Community's Story
Gathering Stories
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Collecting Numbers*
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Weaving Together
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Research with and for Indigenous Communities and Organizations
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Empowering Communities Through Indigenous-Led Research and Development
At ICE, we believe that research is a journey of discovery, guided by respect and community wisdom. Our approach ensures that your voice is heard, your knowledge is valued, and your community benefits from every step of the research process.
The ICE research team are highly trained and experienced social and economic analysts, specializing in working with Indigenous communities.
Our firm is committed to advancing Indigenous data sovereignty and building the capacity of Nations and organizations to use data to empower decision-making. Planning for your community’s future requires understanding complex community social and economic challenges and opportunities.
Social
Impact Assessments.
Like dropping a stone in a quiet pond, every development creates ripples through a community.
We help you map these ripples:
- Web Development
- Brand Strategy
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Motion Graphics
- Print Design
- Content Management
- Brand Strategy
- WordPress
- SEO Analytics
- Copywriting
- Mobile App Design
Community Engagement and Relationship Building
We take the time to get to know your community to learn about your customs, protocols and expectations, establishing a foundation of mutual respect and understanding.
We Turn Research into Action:
• We help turn research findings into concrete community actions
• We support your community in using results for advocacy or development
• We ensure research leads to tangible benefits for your people
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
How We're Different:
• We move at the pace of the community, not academic or corporate timelines
• Our researchers are trained in indigenous protocols and cultural safety
• We prioritize indigenous languages and ways of knowing throughout the process
• Our goal is community empowerment, not just data collection
Ready to start a research journey that respects your past and empowers your future?
Nurturing the Roots of Community Wellbeing
We believe that the path to sustainable development is paved with traditional wisdom and modern expertise. Our approach puts your community at the heart of every project.
Working closely with First Nations leaders, economic development officers, and organizations looking to create and enhance economic opportunities within their communities. We also work closely with businesses and government entities seeking to engage in meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Nurturing the Roots of Community Wellbeing
We believe that the path to sustainable development is paved with traditional wisdom and modern expertise. Our approach puts your community at the heart of every project.
Our TEK studies bridge ancestral knowledge with modern environmental challenges.
Benefits:
- Preservation of traditional environmental knowledge
- Informed land-use planning and resource management
- Strengthened intergenerational knowledge transfer
Working closely with First Nations leaders, economic development officers, and organizations looking to create and enhance economic opportunities within their communities. We also work closely with businesses and government entities seeking to engage in meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Strategies that reflect your community’s specific goals, resources, and aspirations.
Key Elements of Our Approach
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- From business plan development to funding acquisition, we offer comprehensive support for new Indigenous ventures.
- Our advisors work one-on-one with entrepreneurs to refine their ideas, conduct market research, and navigate the complexities of starting a business.
- We assist with everything from legal compliance to branding, ensuring that each new venture has a solid foundation for success.
- Our advisors help established businesses expand their reach and increase profitability through tailored growth plans.
- We analyze market trends, identify new opportunities, and develop strategies that align with both business goals and community values.
- Whether it's entering new markets, diversifying product lines, or scaling operations, we provide the expertise needed to take Indigenous businesses to the next level.
- We provide expert financial advice to optimize your business operations and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Our team offers guidance on budgeting, cash flow management, and investment strategies tailored to the unique context of Indigenous businesses.
- We also assist with accessing specialized funding sources, navigating tax implications, and developing financial systems that support transparency and accountability.
- Our capital planning services help Indigenous organizations and communities make informed decisions about long-term investments and resource allocation.
- We work closely with leadership to develop comprehensive capital plans that align with community goals and financial realities.
- Our approach includes assessing current assets, forecasting future needs, and prioritizing capital projects. We help identify funding sources, evaluate financing options, and create detailed implementation timelines.
- Our capital planning process ensures that investments in infrastructure, equipment, and other assets are strategic, sustainable, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of the community.
- We guide Indigenous organizations through the critical process of strategic planning, helping to chart a clear path forward that honors traditional values while embracing future opportunities.
- Our strategic planning services involve a collaborative approach, engaging community members, leaders, and stakeholders to define a shared vision and set achievable goals.
- We facilitate workshops and discussions to identify strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
- Our team then helps develop concrete strategies, action plans, and performance metrics to turn vision into reality. Whether it's for a band council, a non-profit organization, or an Indigenous-owned business, our strategic planning process ensures alignment between cultural values, community needs, and organizational objectives.
- Our Transaction Advisory services provide crucial support for Indigenous organizations and businesses engaged in complex financial transactions.
- We offer expert guidance throughout the entire transaction lifecycle, from initial consideration to post-deal integration. Our team assists with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
- We conduct thorough due diligence, valuation analyses, and financial modeling to ensure our clients make informed decisions. Our advisors also help structure deals that maximize value while aligning with community interests and cultural values.
- We navigate the unique regulatory landscape affecting Indigenous business transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and treaties. Whether you're looking to expand your business through acquisition, form strategic alliances, or divest assets, our Transaction Advisory team provides the expertise needed to successfully execute these critical business moves.
Socio-Economic
Baseline Studies.
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Comprehensive Engagement:
Our team works closely with yours to tailor an approach that aligns with your organization's values and goals.
Cultivating equitable relationships and shared benefits, ensuring that our work contributes to the long-term prosperity of Indigenous communities.
- Research
- Facilitation
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- Business Advisory
Socio-Economic
Land Use
Planning.
Comprehensive Engagement:
Our team works closely with yours to tailor an approach that aligns with your organization's values and goals.
Cultivating equitable relationships and shared benefits, ensuring that our work contributes to the long-term prosperity of Indigenous communities.
- Document traditional and current land uses
- Protect culturally significant areas
- Plan for sustainable development
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Socio-Economic
Land Use
Planning.
Your relationship with the land is sacred and central to your community's identity.
Our land use planning goes beyond conventional zoning and development. We integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with modern planning principles to create comprehensive land use strategies that honor sacred sites, protect traditional territories, and create space for sustainable development.
This includes detailed mapping of cultural and ecological assets, development of land use designation systems that reflect Indigenous values, and creation of management frameworks that protect resources for future generations.
- Document traditional and current land uses
- Protect culturally significant areas
- Plan for sustainable development
- Create zoning and development guidelines that reflect your values
- Balance conservation with economic opportunities
- Design practical land management systems
Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities.
Socio-Economic - Baseline Studies
"This baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide."
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities.
Learn more about the ICE team and our commitment to Indigenous Empowerment
Supporting the creation of Indigenous Relations Policies, Engagement Strategies and bespoke Reconciliation Action Plan's tailored to local needs.
Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities.
Take meaningful steps towards reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Supporting the creation of Indigenous Relations Policies, Engagement Strategies and bespoke Reconciliation Action Plan's tailored to local needs.