Building Stronger Communities Through Indigenous-Led Development
Building Tomorrow's Communities Today
# Building Tomorrow's Communities: Where Tradition Meets Progress
Community Planning,
Development & Capacity Building
For Indigenous communities seeking to develop local expertise for
long-term self-management of development projects
Navigating the delicate balance between progress and preservation
Helping communities navigate the delicate balance between progress and preservation
We help communities navigate the delicate balance between progress and preservation
We've perfected the delicate balance between progress and preservation. - This is where your story meets ours.
Offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities. We've perfected the delicate balance between progress and preservation
Where Tradition Meets Progress
Building Tomorrow's
Communities Today:
As an Indigenous-owned firm we understand that true community development isn't just about buildings and infrastructure – it's about empowering people, preserving culture, and creating pathways self-determination.
For generations, Indigenous communities have been the stewards of lands, keepers of sacred knowledge, and guardians of traditions that speak to the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Today, your community faces the challenge of building a prosperous future while honoring these sacred ties to the past — This is where your story meets ours.
Every Indigenous community holds generations of wisdom about their lands, people, and traditions. We believe this knowledge is the foundation for building stronger communities. Our role is to help you translate this wisdom into practical plans and actions that serve your community today while honoring your heritage.
Building Stronger Communities
Where Tradition Meets
Progress.
We believe that every Indigenous community carries within it the seeds of its own transformation. Our role is not to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities.
Every Indigenous community holds generations of wisdom about their lands, people, and traditions. We believe this knowledge is the foundation for building stronger communities. Our role is to help you translate this wisdom into practical plans and actions that serve your community today while honoring your heritage. Through lived experience and deep cultural understanding, we provide comprehensive services tailored to your community's unique needs.
Where Tradition Meets Progress
Building Tomorrow's
Communities Today:
Imagine your community's traditional values and modern aspirations working in perfect harmony. Where every development decision strengthens cultural bonds while creating new opportunities. This isn't just a vision – it's what we help Indigenous communities achieve every day through thoughtful, culturally-grounded planning and development.
A Journey of Empowerment
We believe that every Indigenous community carries within it the seeds of its own transformation. Our role is not to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities.
Our Sacred Commitment to Your Community
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that true progress must flow from within the community itself. We don't just build projects – we nurture dreams, strengthen bonds, and create pathways to self-determination. Every service we offer is shaped by this fundamental belief.
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Your Journey to
Community Empowerment.
Imagine your community's traditional values and modern aspirations working in perfect harmony. Where every development decision strengthens cultural bonds while creating new opportunities.
This isn't just a vision – it's what we help Indigenous communities achieve every day through thoughtful, culturally-grounded planning and development.
We believe that every Indigenous community carries within it the seeds of its own transformation. Our role is not to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities. Through deep listening and genuine partnership, we help communities like yours craft solutions that respect the past while building for tomorrow.
A Journey
of Empowerment.
Our Sacred Commitment
to Your Community.
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that true progress must flow from within the community itself. We don't just build projects – we nurture dreams, strengthen bonds, and create pathways to self-determination. Every service we offer is shaped by this fundamental belief.
Imagine your community's traditional values and modern aspirations working in perfect harmony. Where every development decision strengthens cultural bonds while creating new opportunities. This isn't just a vision – it's what we help Indigenous communities achieve every day through thoughtful, culturally-grounded planning and development.
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Building Tomorrow's Communities Today
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this
baseline becomes
your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Services That Build Stronger Communities
We support capacity-building efforts that assess and build competencies, skills, knowledge, motivation, and commitment at the organizational, community, and individual levels.
Our Community Planning Include:
14th St, Soho, NYC, + 180 187 12 48
We don't just build projects – we build capacity, turning community members into project leaders.
Natural Resource Development & Infrastructure
Project Management
& Technical Support
Empowering Indigenous Vision through Expert
Project Management & Technical Support
Uncovering Indigenous Wisdom
Indigenous Community-Based
Social Research
Empowering Communities Through Indigenous-Led
Research and Development
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge Sovereignty
Picture a circle of Elders gathered around a crackling fire, sharing stories that have been passed down through generations. Now imagine those same stories being woven together with contemporary data to create powerful tools for community decision-making. This is where our journey begins.
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives:When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Picture a circle of Elders gathered around a crackling fire, sharing stories that have been passed down through generations. Now imagine those same stories being woven together with contemporary data to create powerful tools for community decision-making. This is where our journey begins.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities. This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
## Our Vision
Imagine having the tools to tell your community's story through data that reflects your values, traditions, and aspirations. We're not just researchers – we're partners in empowering Indigenous communities to shape their own narratives and make decisions rooted in both traditional wisdom and contemporary insights.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities. This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge Sovereignty
We believe that research is a journey of discovery, guided by respect and community wisdom. Our approach ensures that Indigenous voices are heard, knowledge is valued, and communities benefit from every step of the research process.
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
In the heart of every Indigenous community lies a wealth of knowledge passed down through generations. At ICE, we believe this wisdom deserves to be heard, honored, and integrated into every decision that affects your community's future, we partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
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
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Indigenous Community-Based Social Research
Our Indigenous Community-Based Social Research approach centers Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and ways of knowing to create positive, sustainable change within communities. We work alongside Indigenous peoples as equal partners, ensuring research benefits flow directly back to the communities involved.
Every research project begins with extensive community consultation. Local Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members help shape:
- Research questions and priorities
- Methodological approaches
- Data collection methods
- Analysis frameworks
- Knowledge sharing strategies
Our research framework is built on:
- Deep respect for Indigenous protocols and ceremonies
- Recognition of traditional governance structures
- Protection of cultural and intellectual property rights
- Integration of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Commitment to ethical space creation
We believe in leaving communities stronger. Our process includes:
- Training local community researchers
- Supporting Indigenous leadership development
- Transferring research skills and knowledge
- Building sustainable research infrastructure
- Enhancing community ability to conduct future research
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Our participatory analysis process ensures:
- Community members guide interpretation of findings
- Indigenous knowledge systems inform analysis
- Multiple ways of knowing are honored
- Research outcomes align with community needs
- Findings are validated by community members
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
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Baseline Studies.
Baseline
Studies.
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Every research project begins with extensive community consultation. Local Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members help shape:
- Research questions and priorities
- Methodological approaches
- Data collection methods
- Analysis frameworks
- Knowledge sharing strategies
Our research framework is built on:
- Deep respect for Indigenous protocols and ceremonies
- Recognition of traditional governance structures
- Protection of cultural and intellectual property rights
- Integration of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Commitment to ethical space creation
We believe in leaving communities stronger. Our process includes:
- Training local community researchers
- Supporting Indigenous leadership development
- Transferring research skills and knowledge
- Building sustainable research infrastructure
- Enhancing community ability to conduct future research
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Our participatory analysis process ensures:
- Community members guide interpretation of findings
- Indigenous knowledge systems inform analysis
- Multiple ways of knowing are honored
- Research outcomes align with community needs
- Findings are validated by community members
We are united by a shared commitment to Indigenous prosperity.
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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
Housing & Infrastructure*
- Community cohesion analysis
- Cultural practice effects
- Language and knowledge transmission
- Youth and elder engagement
- Gender-specific implications
Economic Landscape*
- Employment and income modeling
- Local business opportunities
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
Community Wellbeing*
- Sacred site mapping
- Traditional use documentation
- Ceremonial practice evaluation
- Language preservation assessment
- Heritage resource protection
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
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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
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.
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Beyond conventional agencies.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
Certified Aboriginal Business with
the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business.
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Mapping Your Community's Story
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project with the goal of deepening understandings of the socio-economic conditions in Indigenous and local communities – both socially and economically.
These studies identify concerns regarding a project and assess the potential positive and negative effects of a project.
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project with the goal of deepening understandings of the socio-economic conditions in Indigenous and local communities – both socially and economically.
These studies identify concerns regarding a project and assess the potential positive and negative effects of a project.
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.
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
Business Development
Our experts provide support in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Evaluating potential projects to ensure viability and alignment with community priorities.
Assisting in the identification of grants, loans, and investment opportunities to support business initiatives.
Connecting First Nation corporations with potential partners and investors who share a commitment to Indigenous economic development.
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
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Community-Led Research Design
We work with Indigenous communities to design research approaches that honor traditional protocols while delivering practical results.
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
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
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Community-Led Research Design
We work with Indigenous communities to design research approaches that honor traditional protocols while delivering practical results.
Advisory
Community-Led Research Design
Our team helps Indigenous leaders design and implement research plans to support data-driven, community-centered decisions.
Indigenous Economy
Economic Development & Capacity Building
Indigenous Business Development / Joint Venture Facilitation / Skills Training Programs / Grant Writing and Funding Support
Prosperity
Project Management & Implementation
Indigenous Participation Plans - Regulatory Navigation - Monitoring and Evaluation - Reporting and Communication
The Indigenous Relations Experts
Indigenous SolutionsEcosystemEconomyProsperityEmpowermentEngagementRelations
Improving the quality of life for Indigenous Nations through Community,
Infrastructure, Business & Development Projects.
The Indigenous Relations Experts
Indigenous Research SolutionsEcosystemEconomyProsperityEmpowermentEngagementRelations
Improving the quality of life for Indigenous Nations through Community,
Infrastructure, Business & Development Projects.
Socio-Economic
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.
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Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
2. Community Development
& Infrastructure Projects:
Creating lasting, community-centered infrastructure is key to enhancing quality of life for Indigenous communities. Our team guides projects from concept to completion, whether it’s housing developments, water systems, or transportation. We prioritize sustainable practices and local employment to build infrastructure that endures and supports community growth.
Sustainable
Growth
Projects designed with an eye for the future, utilizing sustainable materials and methods.
Local Employment & Training
Opportunities for local hiring and skills training that leave a lasting impact on community employment.
Collaboration with Leaders
We engage community leaders, gov agencies & contractors to deliver infrastructure that serves current & future generations.
Socio-Economic
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies create a comprehensive picture of your community's socio-economic conditions, serving as the foundation for informed decision-making about development projects. Your community's unique story – shaped by history, culture, and tradition – deserves to be told through both numbers and narratives.
Comprehensive
Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent
Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Comprehensive Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Key Elements of Our Approach
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Customized Approach:
- 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
Customized Approach:
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.
Comprehensive Engagement:
Honest reflection and meaningful engagement are at the heart of our process.
We facilitate open dialogue and collaboration to ensure that diverse perspectives are heard, valued and included through thoughtful internal and external outreach.
Indigenous
Empowerment:
We honor and promote traditional principles of environmental sustainability, recognizing the deep connection between Indigenous identity and the land.
Advancing
Reconciliation:
We provide strategic guidance and technical expertise from an Indigenous Relations perspective to proponents in Natural Resource Development & Infrastructure Projects.
Cultural
Sensitivity:
We help our partners navigate regulatory frameworks, address community concerns, and drive sustainable development that respects Indigenous rights & priorities.
Key Areas of Project Management Focus
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Baseline Studies
Our team guides infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with community needs and values.
We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities.
Our project managers work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and contractors to deliver results that enhance quality of life and foster long-term community growth.
Social
Impact Assessments.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
Our approach combines traditional knowledge with modern business practices to develop initiatives that resonate with community values while driving economic progress.
From eco-tourism ventures to resource management projects, we ensure that economic development goes hand-in-hand with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Community-Led Research Design
We ensure that these projects not only preserve the past but also create vibrant, living cultures that continue to evolve and thrive.
Our project managers work sensitively to coordinate efforts that protect and promote Indigenous cultural heritage. We understand the delicate nature of preserving traditions and knowledge for future generations.
Our team collaborates with elders, artists, and community members to develop programs that document oral histories, revitalize traditional crafts, and create cultural education initiatives.
Community
Infrastructure Projects
From housing developments to large scale infrastructure.
Our team guides infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with community needs and values.
We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities.
Our project managers work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and contractors to deliver results that enhance quality of life and foster long-term community growth.
Baseline Studies:
1. Strategic Project Management
for Indigenous Prosperity:
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
Comprehensive
Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Baseline Studies
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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Baseline Studies.
Baseline
Studies.
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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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.
Compliance Support
Navigating the legal landscape can be complex. <
- **Legal Advisory Services**:
Providing insights on compliance with regulations and best practices in business operations.
- **Contract Review and Negotiation**: Ensuring that agreements protect the interests of First Nation corporations while fostering beneficial partnerships.
- **Risk Management Strategies**: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard community interests.
Endeavouring to unlearn colonial mindsets and practices, grow in knowledge, and adapt ways of working by partnering with an Indigenous consultancy to conduct a Reconciliation audit of polices, practices, programs, and culture and the assessment will surface areas for change and strengthening as well as contribute to the development of a Reconciliation framework and strategy.
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Business Development
Our experts provide support in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Evaluating potential projects to ensure viability and alignment with community priorities.
Assisting in the identification of grants, loans, and investment opportunities to support business initiatives.
Connecting First Nation corporations with potential partners and investors who share a commitment to Indigenous economic development.
Our approach to Indigenous
For professional associations and industry associations that are trying to make a com
Outcomes:
*Enhanced community participation and inclusion in projects
*Culturally respectful engagement processes
Benefits:
*Tailored engagement strategies that respect Indigenous cultures and values *Building trust and fostering long-term relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders.
Economic
Development Initiatives
We manage projects that foster sustainable economic growth, creating opportunities for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
Our approach combines traditional knowledge with modern business practices to develop initiatives that resonate with community values while driving economic progress.
From eco-tourism ventures to resource management projects, we ensure that economic development goes hand-in-hand with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Economic
Development Initiatives
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
Pathways to Prosperity
For Indigenous Communities, Businessess and Organizations
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation.
Endeavouring to unlearn colonial mindsets and practices, grow in knowledge, and adapt ways of working by partnering with an Indigenous consultancy to conduct a Reconciliation audit of polices, practices, programs, and culture and the assessment will surface areas for change and strengthening as well as contribute to the development of a Reconciliation framework and strategy.
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation.
Our Services
Sustainable Development, Meaningful Reconciliation & Indigenous Empowerment.
Whether you're an Indigenous community seeking to drive economic growth — a government body looking to improve Indigenous relations — or a corporation aiming to engage respectfully with Indigenous partners, together, we can create pathways to Indigenous prosperity & meaningful reconciliation.
Our solutions are always tailored, culturally appropriate & designed to create lasting, positive impacts.
 Introducing   Hub wire collaboration
Work better, together.
As a leading digital company in Paris, we look to engage with our clients beyond the conventional relationship.
Hub IT allows your business and technology computers to store, transmit, analyze, and manipulate big data.Through strategy, design, and planning we build brand identities that connect
Bridging Cultures
Building Futures.
We understand that each project and community is unique - in all our services, we employ an Indigenous-centered, collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their unique contexts, challenges, and goals.
Strategy
Strategic Advisory Services
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Indigenous Strategy Development / Policy Analysis & Development / Governance Support /Economic Reconciliation Planning
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Research
Research & Analysis
Community-Based Participatory Research / Policy Research / Market Studies / Traditional Land Use Studies
Community Suport
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Cultural Impact & Heritage Assessments / Environmental Monitoring Programs / Traditional Land Use Studies
Solutions for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Indigenous SolutionsEmpowermentProsperity
Technology capacity to help you achieve your
community and organizational goals.
Community Development
Community Infrastructure Projects
Creating lasting, community-centered infrastructure is key to enhancing quality of life for Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Prosperity
Strategic Project Management
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values.
Self-Sufficiency
Economic Development Initiatives
Our economic development initiatives are tailored to promote self-sufficiency and drive economic resilience within Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Services
Pathways to Prosperity
in the Indigenous Economy.
Empowering self determination and nation building for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Our culturally grounded consulting services empower Indigenous communities and organizations to make informed decisions through research, facilitation, and community engagement.
We partner with you to achieve your goals by leveraging traditional knowledge to solve modern problems, create opportunities, address unique challenges and enable self-determination by working critically and inventively across cultures and industries.
Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
We enable self-determination and empower our Indigenous clients with the technical capacity to achieve their community and organizational goals, working critically and inventively across cultures and industries, leveraging traditional knowledge to solve modern problems, create opportunities and address unique challenges.
Advancing the meaningful reconciliation
between Indigenous and non-indigenous communities.
Corporate Solutions
Navigating the
Indigenous Ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Inclusion to build a future where Indigenous voices shape corporate success.
Corporate Responsibility, Indigenous Inclusion.
Our specialized services integrate Indigenous perspectives into corporate strategies, we build trust and create sustainable partnerships that drive business success and community prosperity - Bridging the gap between your business and Indigenous communities.
Through culturally informed services, we assist corporate clients in building authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities, unlocking the power of Indigenous participation and partnership in your business strategies. Minimize risk, build trust and foster positive social impact.
Partner with us to navigate the complexities of the Indigenous landscape with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
Government
Advancing Reconciliation
through an Indigenous-lens.
As an Indigenous-led national firm, we offer unparalleled expertise in Reconciliation, Indigenous Relations and Policy Development for government initiatives.
Culturally sensitive & impactful initiatives.
By collaborating with us, governments can create inclusive policies and programs that respect Indigenous rights and foster prosperity, ensuring your initiatives are culturally sensitive, impactful, and aligned with Indigenous interests and aspirations.
Through culturally informed services, we assist corporate clients in building authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities, unlocking the power of Indigenous participation and partnership in your business strategies.
Corporate Solutions
Navigating the
Indigenous Ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Inclusion to build a
future
where Indigenous voices shape corporate success.
Walking Together on the Path to Progress
A Journey of Empowerment
We recognize that each Indigenous community holds generations of wisdom about their lands, people, and traditions. Our role is to help you translate this wisdom into practical actions that serve your community today while honoring your heritage.
Through lived experience and deep cultural understanding, we provide comprehensive services tailored to your community's unique needs.
Our Sacred Commitment to Your Community
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that true progress must flow from within the community itself. We don't just build projects – we nurture dreams, strengthen bonds, and create pathways to self-determination. Every service we offer is shaped by this fundamental belief.
Where Tradition
Meets Progress
A Journey of Empowerment
We believe that every Indigenous community carries within it the seeds of its own transformation. Our role is not to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities.
Through deep listening and genuine partnership, we help communities like yours craft solutions that respect the past while building for tomorrow.
Our Commitment to Your Community
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that true progress must flow from within the community itself. We don't just build projects – we nurture dreams, strengthen bonds, and create pathways to self-determination. Every service we offer is shaped by this fundamental belief.
Navigating the delicate balance between progress and preservation
Every community's journey is unique, but the destination is clear: a future where traditional values and modern opportunities come together in perfect harmony. We're here to help you navigate this path, one step at a time.
Comprehensive Community Planning
Weaving Together Tradition and Progress:
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning.
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations.
We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
Comprehensive
Community Planning
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation. We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
1). Comprehensive
Community Planning
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
Our planning services include:
- Operational frameworks that build on existing strengths
- Custom-designed solutions that reflect your unique needs
- Integrated capital plans that align with your community's values
- Land use strategies that honor traditional territories
Indigenous Research
Comprehensive
Community Planning
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
Your community's story is unique – shaped by generations of knowledge, cultural practices, and dreams for the future. Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Our journey together includes:
• Gathering wisdom from Elders and knowledge keepers in ways that honor traditional protocols
• Creating spaces for every voice to be heard, from youth to seniors
• Mapping community assets through both cultural and contemporary lenses
• Building consensus through meaningful dialogue and traditional decision-making practices
• Developing practical strategies that transform vision into reality
*Indigenous-Led Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and dreams for the future.
Our comprehensive planning process helps you:
- Design practical implementation plans that get results
- Build consensus through meaningful community engagement
- Create a shared vision that reflects your community's values and aspirations
- Strategies that honor traditional knowledge while embracing new opportunities
Think of comprehensive community planning as creating your community's roadmap to the future – one that everyone can follow and believe in.
The delicate balance between progress and preservation - The Path Forward
Every community's journey is unique, but the destination is clear: a future where traditional values and modern opportunities come together in perfect harmony. We're here to help you navigate this path, one step at a time.
Integrating traditional knowledge in socio-economic research.
Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Modern Research
Our approach is rooted in deep respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and being. We recognize that traditional wisdom holds invaluable insights that often cannot be captured through conventional research methods alone.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities.
This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
Helping Communities Turn Research into Action:
• We help turn research findings into concrete community actions
• We ensure research leads to tangible benefits for your people
• Supporting communities in using results for advocacy & development
Indigenous Community Empowerment Through Research
Knowledge Sovereignty
Every step we take is in service of Indigenous self-determination and community empowerment. Our research methodology represents a fundamental shift from conventional approaches to one that genuinely serves Indigenous communities.
Together, we can build a future where Indigenous communities lead their own development through research that honors both traditional wisdom and contemporary needs.
We recognize that meaningful research in Indigenous communities must:
• Honor traditional knowledge and cultural protocols
• Prioritize community ownership of data and outcomes
• Build lasting capacity within communities
• Support Indigenous self-determination
• Create tangible benefits for participating communities
Protecting Cultural Sovereignty
Knowledge is a Gift,
not a Resource to be Extracted.
Walking Together
on the Path to Progress.
Indigenous-Led Community Development
Every Indigenous community holds generations of wisdom about their lands, people, and traditions. We believe this knowledge is the foundation for building stronger communities.
Our role is to help you translate this wisdom into practical plans and actions that serve your community today while honoring your heritage.
Walking Together
on the Path to Progress.
Indigenous-Led Community Development
Our role is to help you translate this wisdom into practical plans and actions that serve your community today while honoring your heritage.
Through lived experience and deep cultural understanding, we provide comprehensive services tailored to your community's unique needs.
Our purpose isnt to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities.
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that true progress must flow from within the community itself. We don't just build projects – we nurture dreams, strengthen bonds, and create pathways to self-determination. Every service we offer is shaped by this fundamental belief.
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
01
Indigenous
Community Planning
Your community's story is unique – shaped by generations of knowledge, cultural practices, and dreams for the future. Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Indigenous
Land Use Planning
Your relationship with the land is sacred and central to your community's identity. The land speaks a language that your ancestors understood deeply. Our land use planning approach helps you maintain this sacred dialogue while meeting your community's evolving needs.
Indigenous
Capacity Building
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Indigenous
Community Planning
Your community's story is unique – shaped by generations of knowledge, cultural practices, and dreams for the future. Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Indigenous
Land Use Planning
Your relationship with the land is sacred and central to your community's identity. The land speaks a language that your ancestors understood deeply. Our land use planning approach helps you maintain this sacred dialogue while meeting your community's evolving needs.
Indigenous
Capacity Building
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Indigenous
Land-Based Documentation
Walking the land with community members allows us to document traditional use areas, cultural sites, and harvesting locations firsthand. This direct experience helps create detailed maps and records that capture both the physical locations and their cultural significance. We use GPS technology when appropriate and always follow community guidelines for documenting sensitive information.
Indigenous
Archival Research Integration
We complement contemporary knowledge gathering with careful review of historical documents, previous studies, and community archives. This research helps provide historical context and can help communities recover knowledge that may have been displaced by colonial practices.
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
Strategies that reflect your community’s specific goals, resources, and aspirations.
Services That Build Stronger Communities
Your Community, Your Vision
Your Community, Your Vision
Picture a future where your community's traditional values and modern aspirations come together seamlessly. Where every development decision strengthens cultural bonds while creating new opportunities.
This isn't just a dream – it's what we help Indigenous communities achieve every day through thoughtful, culturally-grounded planning and development.
Services That Build Stronger Communities
Our purpose isnt to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities.
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that true progress must flow from within the community itself. We don't just build projects – we nurture dreams, strengthen bonds, and create pathways to self-determination. Every service we offer is shaped by this fundamental belief.
We use our lived experience with community planning & development that includes integrated capital plans, comprehensive community plans, land use plans, and departmental and operational planning. Our capacity development services enhance capabilities and resilience for communities, agencies, nonprofits, and local enterprises through initial assessment, customized training, improving systems, and evaluations.
Indigenous
Community Planning
Your community's story is unique – shaped by generations of knowledge, cultural practices, and dreams for the future. Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Indigenous
Land Use Planning
Your relationship with the land is sacred and central to your community's identity. The land speaks a language that your ancestors understood deeply. Our land use planning approach helps you maintain this sacred dialogue while meeting your community's evolving needs.
Indigenous
Capacity Building
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Technical Support
& Implementation
1. Advanced project management training tailored to Indigenous contexts, combining traditional decision-making processes with modern project tracking tools. We provide hands-on experience with industry-standard software and methodologies while respecting community protocols.
2. Environmental monitoring and assessment training that integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific methods. This enables communities to effectively manage their resources and engage meaningfully in environmental assessment processes.
• Expert guidance through every phase of development
• Hands-on training for community members
• Ongoing mentorship and support
• Tools and resources designed for long-term success
Technical Support
& Implementation
Our technical support services provide communities with the practical tools and knowledge needed to implement and maintain development initiatives.
• Create clear action plans and timelines
• Develop monitoring frameworks
• Build management capacity
• Track progress and outcomes
• Adjust strategies as needed
• Celebrate successes
Implementation Support & Monitoring
Turn plans into action with our comprehensive support services:
• Expert guidance through every phase of development
• Hands-on training for community members
• Ongoing mentorship and support
• Tools and resources designed for long-term success
Implementation Support & Monitoring
Technical Support & Implementation
A plan is only as good as its implementation.
We help you:
• Create clear action plans and timelines
• Develop monitoring frameworks
• Build management capacity
• Track progress and outcomes
• Adjust strategies as needed
• Celebrate successes
Our technical support services provide communities with the practical tools and knowledge needed to implement and maintain development initiatives.
This includes:
• Advanced project management training tailored to Indigenous contexts, combining traditional decision-making processes with modern project tracking tools. We provide hands-on experience with industry-standard software and methodologies while respecting community protocols.
• Environmental monitoring and assessment training that integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific methods. This enables communities to effectively manage their resources and engage meaningfully in environmental assessment processes.
Economic Feasibility & Market Navigation
Before any journey, you need a clear map. Our comprehensive feasibility studies combine market intelligence with cultural wisdom:
• Deep-dive community asset mapping
• Cultural alignment analysis
• Market opportunity assessment
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Capacity building roadmaps
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
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Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
1). Comprehensive
Community Planning
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Indigenous Socio-Economic Research
Baseline Studies:
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this
baseline becomes
your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Building Your Community’s Foundation Story:
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Why It Matters:
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.
Development Initiatives
We assist communities in implementing development initiatives that promote economic and social well-being. Our development services encompass:
Project Development:
Supporting the design and execution of projects that align with community goals, including infrastructure, housing, and local businesses.
Funding Support:
Identifying and securing funding opportunities from government programs, grants, and partnerships to support development projects.
Impact Assessments:
Evaluating potential projects for social, cultural, and environmental impacts to ensure alignment with community values.
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
We assist communities in implementing development initiatives that promote economic and social well-being. Our development services encompass:
Introduction
We bring our deep commitment, working knowledge, and wide expertise in Indigenous relations to all our projects - Specializing in providing expert advice, support, and leading engagement, consultation, and negotiations with Indigenous communities and organizations related to major resource development, community development, and infrastructure projects.
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
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
1). Comprehensive
Community Planning
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Indigenous voices are central to every project.
Our comprehensive approach ensures that Indigenous voices are heard, respected, and integrated throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion and beyond.
Tailored Solutions for Indigenous Prosperity, Community Empowerment, Sustainable Development & Meaningful Reconciliation.
Approach:
Through our comprehensive approach, we ensure that Indigenous voices are heard, respected, and integrated throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion and beyond.
Expertise:
We specialize in providing expert advice, support and leading engagement, consultation, and negotiations with Indigenous communities and organizations related to major resource development, community development & infrastructure projects.
Indigenous Engagement & Consultation
We develop tailored, comprehensive engagement strategies that honor Indigenous cultures and values.
Our approach to Indigenous engagement and consultation strengthens
communities through projects.
Tailored Solutions for Indigenous Prosperity, Community Empowerment, Sustainable Development & Meaningful Reconciliation.
Our knowledge and network is here for you
Our passion lies in empowering Indigenous communities and fostering inclusive growth across diverse sectors.
Every project is an opportunity to empower Indigenous communities. We work closely with our clients and Indigenous partners to deliver comprehensive solutions that support Indigenous prosperity, sustainable growth, and meaningful reconciliation. We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities - supporting our clients in achieving goals related to self-determination.
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
1). Comprehensive
Community Planning
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
Our planning services include:
- Operational frameworks that build on existing strengths
- Custom-designed solutions that reflect your unique needs
- Integrated capital plans that align with your community's values
- Land use strategies that honor traditional territories
Comprehensive Community Planning
Weaving Together Tradition and Progress:
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning.
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations.
We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Comprehensive Community Planning.
Weaving Together Tradition and Progress
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
*Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Comprehensive Community Planning
Weaving Together Tradition and Progress:
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning.
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations.
We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation.
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Tailored Engagement Strategies
We develop customized engagement strategies that suit the unique needs and dynamics of the community and stakeholders involved.
Our strategies may include:
*Land Use Planning
2). Land Use
Planning.
Honoring the Sacred Connection to Territory
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.
2). Land Use
Planning.
Weaving Together Tradition and Progress
Honoring the Sacred Connection to Territory
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.
2). 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.
*Land Use Planning
Your relationship with the land is sacred and central to your community's identity.
- Document and protect traditionally significant areas
- Create development guidelines that reflect your cultural values
- Design sustainable land management systems that benefit future generations
- Balance conservation with opportunities for economic growth
- Design practical land management systems
We help you create plans that maintain your sacred connection to the land while meeting your community's evolving need
Honoring the Sacred Connection to Territory
We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
14th St, Soho, NYC, + 180 187 12 48
We don't just build projects – we build capacity, turning community members into project leaders.
Natural Resource Development & Infrastructure
Project Management
& Technical Support
Empowering Indigenous Vision through Expert
Project Management & Technical Support
Uncovering Indigenous Wisdom
Indigenous Community-Based
Social Research
Empowering Communities Through Indigenous-Led
Research and Development
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge Sovereignty
Picture a circle of Elders gathered around a crackling fire, sharing stories that have been passed down through generations. Now imagine those same stories being woven together with contemporary data to create powerful tools for community decision-making. This is where our journey begins.
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives:When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Picture a circle of Elders gathered around a crackling fire, sharing stories that have been passed down through generations. Now imagine those same stories being woven together with contemporary data to create powerful tools for community decision-making. This is where our journey begins.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities. This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
## Our Vision
Imagine having the tools to tell your community's story through data that reflects your values, traditions, and aspirations. We're not just researchers – we're partners in empowering Indigenous communities to shape their own narratives and make decisions rooted in both traditional wisdom and contemporary insights.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities. This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge Sovereignty
We believe that research is a journey of discovery, guided by respect and community wisdom. Our approach ensures that Indigenous voices are heard, knowledge is valued, and communities benefit from every step of the research process.
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
In the heart of every Indigenous community lies a wealth of knowledge passed down through generations. At ICE, we believe this wisdom deserves to be heard, honored, and integrated into every decision that affects your community's future, we partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
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
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Indigenous Community-Based Social Research
Our Indigenous Community-Based Social Research approach centers Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and ways of knowing to create positive, sustainable change within communities. We work alongside Indigenous peoples as equal partners, ensuring research benefits flow directly back to the communities involved.
Every research project begins with extensive community consultation. Local Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members help shape:
- Research questions and priorities
- Methodological approaches
- Data collection methods
- Analysis frameworks
- Knowledge sharing strategies
Our research framework is built on:
- Deep respect for Indigenous protocols and ceremonies
- Recognition of traditional governance structures
- Protection of cultural and intellectual property rights
- Integration of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Commitment to ethical space creation
We believe in leaving communities stronger. Our process includes:
- Training local community researchers
- Supporting Indigenous leadership development
- Transferring research skills and knowledge
- Building sustainable research infrastructure
- Enhancing community ability to conduct future research
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Our participatory analysis process ensures:
- Community members guide interpretation of findings
- Indigenous knowledge systems inform analysis
- Multiple ways of knowing are honored
- Research outcomes align with community needs
- Findings are validated by community members
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
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Baseline Studies.
Baseline
Studies.
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Every research project begins with extensive community consultation. Local Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members help shape:
- Research questions and priorities
- Methodological approaches
- Data collection methods
- Analysis frameworks
- Knowledge sharing strategies
Our research framework is built on:
- Deep respect for Indigenous protocols and ceremonies
- Recognition of traditional governance structures
- Protection of cultural and intellectual property rights
- Integration of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Commitment to ethical space creation
We believe in leaving communities stronger. Our process includes:
- Training local community researchers
- Supporting Indigenous leadership development
- Transferring research skills and knowledge
- Building sustainable research infrastructure
- Enhancing community ability to conduct future research
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Our participatory analysis process ensures:
- Community members guide interpretation of findings
- Indigenous knowledge systems inform analysis
- Multiple ways of knowing are honored
- Research outcomes align with community needs
- Findings are validated by community members
We are united by a shared commitment to Indigenous prosperity.
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
Housing & Infrastructure*
- Community cohesion analysis
- Cultural practice effects
- Language and knowledge transmission
- Youth and elder engagement
- Gender-specific implications
Economic Landscape*
- Employment and income modeling
- Local business opportunities
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
Community Wellbeing*
- Sacred site mapping
- Traditional use documentation
- Ceremonial practice evaluation
- Language preservation assessment
- Heritage resource protection
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
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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
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.
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Beyond conventional agencies.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
Certified Aboriginal Business with
the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business.
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Mapping Your Community's Story
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project with the goal of deepening understandings of the socio-economic conditions in Indigenous and local communities – both socially and economically.
These studies identify concerns regarding a project and assess the potential positive and negative effects of a project.
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project with the goal of deepening understandings of the socio-economic conditions in Indigenous and local communities – both socially and economically.
These studies identify concerns regarding a project and assess the potential positive and negative effects of a project.
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.
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
Business Development
Our experts provide support in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Evaluating potential projects to ensure viability and alignment with community priorities.
Assisting in the identification of grants, loans, and investment opportunities to support business initiatives.
Connecting First Nation corporations with potential partners and investors who share a commitment to Indigenous economic development.
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
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Community-Led Research Design
We work with Indigenous communities to design research approaches that honor traditional protocols while delivering practical results.
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
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
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Community-Led Research Design
We work with Indigenous communities to design research approaches that honor traditional protocols while delivering practical results.
Advisory
Community-Led Research Design
Our team helps Indigenous leaders design and implement research plans to support data-driven, community-centered decisions.
Indigenous Economy
Economic Development & Capacity Building
Indigenous Business Development / Joint Venture Facilitation / Skills Training Programs / Grant Writing and Funding Support
Prosperity
Project Management & Implementation
Indigenous Participation Plans - Regulatory Navigation - Monitoring and Evaluation - Reporting and Communication
The Indigenous Relations Experts
Indigenous SolutionsEcosystemEconomyProsperityEmpowermentEngagementRelations
Improving the quality of life for Indigenous Nations through Community,
Infrastructure, Business & Development Projects.
The Indigenous Relations Experts
Indigenous Research SolutionsEcosystemEconomyProsperityEmpowermentEngagementRelations
Improving the quality of life for Indigenous Nations through Community,
Infrastructure, Business & Development Projects.
Socio-Economic
Impact Assessments
All types of developments create change. Socio-economic impact assessments are a tool for making informed decisions and measure how proposed developments may impact your community and potential impacts can be mitigated. Our team works with communities as a guide through the impact assessment process, to ensure the potential impact on the community is measured and communicated to proponents and regulators.
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.
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Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
2. Community Development
& Infrastructure Projects:
Creating lasting, community-centered infrastructure is key to enhancing quality of life for Indigenous communities. Our team guides projects from concept to completion, whether it’s housing developments, water systems, or transportation. We prioritize sustainable practices and local employment to build infrastructure that endures and supports community growth.
Sustainable
Growth
Projects designed with an eye for the future, utilizing sustainable materials and methods.
Local Employment & Training
Opportunities for local hiring and skills training that leave a lasting impact on community employment.
Collaboration with Leaders
We engage community leaders, gov agencies & contractors to deliver infrastructure that serves current & future generations.
Socio-Economic
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies create a comprehensive picture of your community's socio-economic conditions, serving as the foundation for informed decision-making about development projects. Your community's unique story – shaped by history, culture, and tradition – deserves to be told through both numbers and narratives.
Comprehensive
Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent
Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Comprehensive Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Key Elements of Our Approach
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Customized Approach:
- 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
Customized Approach:
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.
Comprehensive Engagement:
Honest reflection and meaningful engagement are at the heart of our process.
We facilitate open dialogue and collaboration to ensure that diverse perspectives are heard, valued and included through thoughtful internal and external outreach.
Indigenous
Empowerment:
We honor and promote traditional principles of environmental sustainability, recognizing the deep connection between Indigenous identity and the land.
Advancing
Reconciliation:
We provide strategic guidance and technical expertise from an Indigenous Relations perspective to proponents in Natural Resource Development & Infrastructure Projects.
Cultural
Sensitivity:
We help our partners navigate regulatory frameworks, address community concerns, and drive sustainable development that respects Indigenous rights & priorities.
Key Areas of Project Management Focus
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Baseline Studies
Our team guides infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with community needs and values.
We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities.
Our project managers work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and contractors to deliver results that enhance quality of life and foster long-term community growth.
Social
Impact Assessments.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
Our approach combines traditional knowledge with modern business practices to develop initiatives that resonate with community values while driving economic progress.
From eco-tourism ventures to resource management projects, we ensure that economic development goes hand-in-hand with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Community-Led Research Design
We ensure that these projects not only preserve the past but also create vibrant, living cultures that continue to evolve and thrive.
Our project managers work sensitively to coordinate efforts that protect and promote Indigenous cultural heritage. We understand the delicate nature of preserving traditions and knowledge for future generations.
Our team collaborates with elders, artists, and community members to develop programs that document oral histories, revitalize traditional crafts, and create cultural education initiatives.
Community
Infrastructure Projects
From housing developments to large scale infrastructure.
Our team guides infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with community needs and values.
We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities.
Our project managers work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and contractors to deliver results that enhance quality of life and foster long-term community growth.
Baseline Studies:
1. Strategic Project Management
for Indigenous Prosperity:
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
Comprehensive
Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Baseline Studies
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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Baseline Studies.
Baseline
Studies.
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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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.
Compliance Support
Navigating the legal landscape can be complex. <
- **Legal Advisory Services**:
Providing insights on compliance with regulations and best practices in business operations.
- **Contract Review and Negotiation**: Ensuring that agreements protect the interests of First Nation corporations while fostering beneficial partnerships.
- **Risk Management Strategies**: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard community interests.
Endeavouring to unlearn colonial mindsets and practices, grow in knowledge, and adapt ways of working by partnering with an Indigenous consultancy to conduct a Reconciliation audit of polices, practices, programs, and culture and the assessment will surface areas for change and strengthening as well as contribute to the development of a Reconciliation framework and strategy.
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Business Development
Our experts provide support in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Evaluating potential projects to ensure viability and alignment with community priorities.
Assisting in the identification of grants, loans, and investment opportunities to support business initiatives.
Connecting First Nation corporations with potential partners and investors who share a commitment to Indigenous economic development.
Our approach to Indigenous
For professional associations and industry associations that are trying to make a com
Outcomes:
*Enhanced community participation and inclusion in projects
*Culturally respectful engagement processes
Benefits:
*Tailored engagement strategies that respect Indigenous cultures and values *Building trust and fostering long-term relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders.
Economic
Development Initiatives
We manage projects that foster sustainable economic growth, creating opportunities for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
Our approach combines traditional knowledge with modern business practices to develop initiatives that resonate with community values while driving economic progress.
From eco-tourism ventures to resource management projects, we ensure that economic development goes hand-in-hand with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Economic
Development Initiatives
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
Pathways to Prosperity
For Indigenous Communities, Businessess and Organizations
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation.
Endeavouring to unlearn colonial mindsets and practices, grow in knowledge, and adapt ways of working by partnering with an Indigenous consultancy to conduct a Reconciliation audit of polices, practices, programs, and culture and the assessment will surface areas for change and strengthening as well as contribute to the development of a Reconciliation framework and strategy.
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation.
Our Services
Sustainable Development, Meaningful Reconciliation & Indigenous Empowerment.
Whether you're an Indigenous community seeking to drive economic growth — a government body looking to improve Indigenous relations — or a corporation aiming to engage respectfully with Indigenous partners, together, we can create pathways to Indigenous prosperity & meaningful reconciliation.
Our solutions are always tailored, culturally appropriate & designed to create lasting, positive impacts.
 Introducing   Hub wire collaboration
Work better, together.
As a leading digital company in Paris, we look to engage with our clients beyond the conventional relationship.
Hub IT allows your business and technology computers to store, transmit, analyze, and manipulate big data.Through strategy, design, and planning we build brand identities that connect
Bridging Cultures
Building Futures.
We understand that each project and community is unique - in all our services, we employ an Indigenous-centered, collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their unique contexts, challenges, and goals.
Strategy
Strategic Advisory Services
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Indigenous Strategy Development / Policy Analysis & Development / Governance Support /Economic Reconciliation Planning
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Research
Research & Analysis
Community-Based Participatory Research / Policy Research / Market Studies / Traditional Land Use Studies
Community Suport
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Cultural Impact & Heritage Assessments / Environmental Monitoring Programs / Traditional Land Use Studies
Solutions for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Indigenous SolutionsEmpowermentProsperity
Technology capacity to help you achieve your
community and organizational goals.
Community Development
Community Infrastructure Projects
Creating lasting, community-centered infrastructure is key to enhancing quality of life for Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Prosperity
Strategic Project Management
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values.
Self-Sufficiency
Economic Development Initiatives
Our economic development initiatives are tailored to promote self-sufficiency and drive economic resilience within Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Services
Pathways to Prosperity
in the Indigenous Economy.
Empowering self determination and nation building for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Our culturally grounded consulting services empower Indigenous communities and organizations to make informed decisions through research, facilitation, and community engagement.
We partner with you to achieve your goals by leveraging traditional knowledge to solve modern problems, create opportunities, address unique challenges and enable self-determination by working critically and inventively across cultures and industries.
Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
We enable self-determination and empower our Indigenous clients with the technical capacity to achieve their community and organizational goals, working critically and inventively across cultures and industries, leveraging traditional knowledge to solve modern problems, create opportunities and address unique challenges.
Advancing the meaningful reconciliation
between Indigenous and non-indigenous communities.
Corporate Solutions
Navigating the
Indigenous Ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Inclusion to build a future where Indigenous voices shape corporate success.
Corporate Responsibility, Indigenous Inclusion.
Our specialized services integrate Indigenous perspectives into corporate strategies, we build trust and create sustainable partnerships that drive business success and community prosperity - Bridging the gap between your business and Indigenous communities.
Through culturally informed services, we assist corporate clients in building authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities, unlocking the power of Indigenous participation and partnership in your business strategies. Minimize risk, build trust and foster positive social impact.
Partner with us to navigate the complexities of the Indigenous landscape with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
Government
Advancing Reconciliation
through an Indigenous-lens.
As an Indigenous-led national firm, we offer unparalleled expertise in Reconciliation, Indigenous Relations and Policy Development for government initiatives.
Culturally sensitive & impactful initiatives.
By collaborating with us, governments can create inclusive policies and programs that respect Indigenous rights and foster prosperity, ensuring your initiatives are culturally sensitive, impactful, and aligned with Indigenous interests and aspirations.
Through culturally informed services, we assist corporate clients in building authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities, unlocking the power of Indigenous participation and partnership in your business strategies.
Corporate Solutions
Navigating the
Indigenous Ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Inclusion to build a
future
where Indigenous voices shape corporate success.
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.
Services That Build Stronger Communities
For Indigenous communities seeking to develop local expertise for long-term self-management of development projects
Capacity Building Services
Empowering communities through knowledge and
skill development is central to our mission.
Capacity Building & Training
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Through initial assessments, we identify existing strengths and opportunities for growth. We then design customized training programs that build on these foundations, incorporating traditional knowledge and modern skills. Our approach includes hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support to ensure sustainable skill development.
Training Programs:
Tailored workshops and training sessions to enhance skills in project management, governance, and community engagement.
Leadership Development:
Cultivating future leaders within the community through mentorship programs and leadership training.
Resource Development:
Tools & resources that support ongoing community development efforts, policy templates, strategic frameworks, & best practice guides.
Capacity Building Services
We don't just build projects – we build capacity, turning community members into project leaders.
1). Capacity Building
We support capacity-building efforts that assess and build competencies, skills, knowledge, motivation, and commitment at the organizational, community, and individual levels.
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
We don't just build projects – we build capacity, turning community members into project leaders.
1). Capacity Building
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Training Programs:
Offering tailored workshops and training sessions to enhance skills in project management, governance, and community engagement.
Leadership Development:
Cultivating future leaders within the community through mentorship programs and leadership training.
Resource Development:
Creating tools and resources that support ongoing community development efforts, including policy templates, strategic frameworks, and best practice guides.
Capacity Building
We believe self-determination grows from within.
Our capacity building program nurtures local expertise through:
- Mentorship programs that connect generations
- Customized training that builds on existing community strengths
- Technical skills development that respects traditional knowledge
- Governance capacity building that honors traditional leadership models
Capacity Building Services
Empowering communities through knowledge and
skill development is central to our mission.
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
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Empowering Your Community, Your Way.
Through initial assessments, we identify existing strengths and opportunities for growth. We then design customized training programs that build on these foundations, incorporating traditional knowledge and modern skills.
Our approach includes hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support to ensure sustainable skill development.
Capacity Assessment, Development and Support
Capacity building is the all-important support process that enables communities and organizations to become a strategic force. Capacity building enables Indigenous communities and organizations to develop competencies and skills to make them more effective and sustainable, thus increasing the potential to enrich lives and solve challenging problems.
Our process:
1. Skill Mapping: We identify existing skills and knowledge in your community
2. Custom Training Programs: We develop training that builds on traditional skills
3. Mentorship Matching: We connect community members with indigenous experts
4. Ongoing Support: We provide technical assistance throughout and after projects
The ICE Advantage:
• Our training programs are delivered in indigenous languages where possible
• We use land-based learning approaches
• We create visual guides and hands-on tools for ongoing reference
• Increased community self-reliance
• Creation of local job opportunities
Technical Support
& Implementation
Through initial assessments, we identify existing strengths and opportunities for growth. We then design customized training programs that build on these foundations, incorporating traditional knowledge and modern skills. Our approach includes hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support to ensure sustainable skill development.
Explore Your Economic Potential
Are you ready to take the next step in your community’s journey toward sustainable development and empowerment? Partner with ICE to access our expert community planning, development, and capacity building services. Together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future for your community.
Technical Support
& Implementation
Our technical support services provide communities with the practical tools and knowledge needed to implement and maintain development initiatives.
• Create clear action plans and timelines
• Develop monitoring frameworks
• Build management capacity
• Track progress and outcomes
• Adjust strategies as needed
• Celebrate successes
Comprehensive
Community Planning
Weaving Together Tradition and Progress:
Through initial assessments, we identify existing strengths and opportunities for growth. We then design customized training programs that build on these foundations, incorporating traditional knowledge and modern skills.
Our approach includes hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support to ensure sustainable skill development.
Our Planning Framework:
Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation. We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital. These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Socio-Economic
Community Planning
Your community's story is unique – shaped by generations of knowledge, cultural practices, and dreams for the future. Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Socio-Economic
Land Use Planning
Your relationship with the land is sacred and central to your community's identity. The land speaks a language that your ancestors understood deeply. Our land use planning approach helps you maintain this sacred dialogue while meeting your community's evolving needs.
Socio-Economic
Capacity Building
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Let’s talk.
Are you ready to take the next step in your community’s journey toward sustainable development and empowerment?
14th St, Soho, NYC, + 180 187 12 48
Explore your natural essence.
Natural Resource Development & Infrastructure
Project Management
& Technical Support
Empowering Indigenous Vision through Expert
Project Management & Technical Support
Uncovering Indigenous Wisdom
Indigenous Community-Based
Social Research
Empowering Communities Through Indigenous-Led
Research and Development
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge Sovereignty
Picture a circle of Elders gathered around a crackling fire, sharing stories that have been passed down through generations. Now imagine those same stories being woven together with contemporary data to create powerful tools for community decision-making. This is where our journey begins.
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives:When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Picture a circle of Elders gathered around a crackling fire, sharing stories that have been passed down through generations. Now imagine those same stories being woven together with contemporary data to create powerful tools for community decision-making. This is where our journey begins.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities. This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
## Our Vision
Imagine having the tools to tell your community's story through data that reflects your values, traditions, and aspirations. We're not just researchers – we're partners in empowering Indigenous communities to shape their own narratives and make decisions rooted in both traditional wisdom and contemporary insights.
By weaving together traditional wisdom and modern research methods, we create a more complete, nuanced, and culturally-grounded understanding of Indigenous communities. This approach not only produces more accurate and meaningful results but also ensures that the research process itself is a tool for community empowerment and cultural revitalization.
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge Sovereignty
We believe that research is a journey of discovery, guided by respect and community wisdom. Our approach ensures that Indigenous voices are heard, knowledge is valued, and communities benefit from every step of the research process.
We partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
In the heart of every Indigenous community lies a wealth of knowledge passed down through generations. At ICE, we believe this wisdom deserves to be heard, honored, and integrated into every decision that affects your community's future, we partner with communities to transform traditional knowledge into powerful tools for self-determination and sustainable development.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
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
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Indigenous Community-Based Social Research
Our Indigenous Community-Based Social Research approach centers Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and ways of knowing to create positive, sustainable change within communities. We work alongside Indigenous peoples as equal partners, ensuring research benefits flow directly back to the communities involved.
Every research project begins with extensive community consultation. Local Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members help shape:
- Research questions and priorities
- Methodological approaches
- Data collection methods
- Analysis frameworks
- Knowledge sharing strategies
Our research framework is built on:
- Deep respect for Indigenous protocols and ceremonies
- Recognition of traditional governance structures
- Protection of cultural and intellectual property rights
- Integration of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Commitment to ethical space creation
We believe in leaving communities stronger. Our process includes:
- Training local community researchers
- Supporting Indigenous leadership development
- Transferring research skills and knowledge
- Building sustainable research infrastructure
- Enhancing community ability to conduct future research
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Our participatory analysis process ensures:
- Community members guide interpretation of findings
- Indigenous knowledge systems inform analysis
- Multiple ways of knowing are honored
- Research outcomes align with community needs
- Findings are validated by community members
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
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Baseline Studies.
Baseline
Studies.
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
Every research project begins with extensive community consultation. Local Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members help shape:
- Research questions and priorities
- Methodological approaches
- Data collection methods
- Analysis frameworks
- Knowledge sharing strategies
Our research framework is built on:
- Deep respect for Indigenous protocols and ceremonies
- Recognition of traditional governance structures
- Protection of cultural and intellectual property rights
- Integration of Indigenous ways of knowing
- Commitment to ethical space creation
We believe in leaving communities stronger. Our process includes:
- Training local community researchers
- Supporting Indigenous leadership development
- Transferring research skills and knowledge
- Building sustainable research infrastructure
- Enhancing community ability to conduct future research
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Our participatory analysis process ensures:
- Community members guide interpretation of findings
- Indigenous knowledge systems inform analysis
- Multiple ways of knowing are honored
- Research outcomes align with community needs
- Findings are validated by community members
We are united by a shared commitment to Indigenous prosperity.
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
Housing & Infrastructure*
- Community cohesion analysis
- Cultural practice effects
- Language and knowledge transmission
- Youth and elder engagement
- Gender-specific implications
Economic Landscape*
- Employment and income modeling
- Local business opportunities
- Traditional economy impacts
- Skills gap analysis
- Revenue sharing potential
Community Wellbeing*
- Sacred site mapping
- Traditional use documentation
- Ceremonial practice evaluation
- Language preservation assessment
- Heritage resource protection
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
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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
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.
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Beyond conventional agencies.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
We help our clients succeed by creating brand identities, digital experiences, and print materials that communicate clearly, achieve marketing goals, and look fantastic.
Certified Aboriginal Business with
the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business.
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Socio-Economic Baseline Studies
Mapping Your Community's Story
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project with the goal of deepening understandings of the socio-economic conditions in Indigenous and local communities – both socially and economically.
These studies identify concerns regarding a project and assess the potential positive and negative effects of a project.
Your community's story is unique – shaped by history, culture, and tradition. Our baseline studies capture this richness through both numbers and narratives.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project with the goal of deepening understandings of the socio-economic conditions in Indigenous and local communities – both socially and economically.
These studies identify concerns regarding a project and assess the potential positive and negative effects of a project.
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.
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
Business Development
Our experts provide support in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Evaluating potential projects to ensure viability and alignment with community priorities.
Assisting in the identification of grants, loans, and investment opportunities to support business initiatives.
Connecting First Nation corporations with potential partners and investors who share a commitment to Indigenous economic development.
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
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Community-Led Research Design
We work with Indigenous communities to design research approaches that honor traditional protocols while delivering practical results.
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
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
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Socio-Economic
Community-Led Research Design
We work with Indigenous communities to design research approaches that honor traditional protocols while delivering practical results.
Advisory
Community-Led Research Design
Our team helps Indigenous leaders design and implement research plans to support data-driven, community-centered decisions.
Indigenous Economy
Economic Development & Capacity Building
Indigenous Business Development / Joint Venture Facilitation / Skills Training Programs / Grant Writing and Funding Support
Prosperity
Project Management & Implementation
Indigenous Participation Plans - Regulatory Navigation - Monitoring and Evaluation - Reporting and Communication
The Indigenous Relations Experts
Indigenous SolutionsEcosystemEconomyProsperityEmpowermentEngagementRelations
Improving the quality of life for Indigenous Nations through Community,
Infrastructure, Business & Development Projects.
The Indigenous Relations Experts
Indigenous Research SolutionsEcosystemEconomyProsperityEmpowermentEngagementRelations
Improving the quality of life for Indigenous Nations through Community,
Infrastructure, Business & Development Projects.
Socio-Economic
Impact Assessments
All types of developments create change. Socio-economic impact assessments are a tool for making informed decisions and measure how proposed developments may impact your community and potential impacts can be mitigated. Our team works with communities as a guide through the impact assessment process, to ensure the potential impact on the community is measured and communicated to proponents and regulators.
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.
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Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
2. Community Development
& Infrastructure Projects:
Creating lasting, community-centered infrastructure is key to enhancing quality of life for Indigenous communities. Our team guides projects from concept to completion, whether it’s housing developments, water systems, or transportation. We prioritize sustainable practices and local employment to build infrastructure that endures and supports community growth.
Sustainable
Growth
Projects designed with an eye for the future, utilizing sustainable materials and methods.
Local Employment & Training
Opportunities for local hiring and skills training that leave a lasting impact on community employment.
Collaboration with Leaders
We engage community leaders, gov agencies & contractors to deliver infrastructure that serves current & future generations.
Socio-Economic
Baseline Studies
Baseline studies create a comprehensive picture of your community's socio-economic conditions, serving as the foundation for informed decision-making about development projects. Your community's unique story – shaped by history, culture, and tradition – deserves to be told through both numbers and narratives.
Comprehensive
Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent
Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Comprehensive Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
Strategic Project Management for Indigenous Prosperity
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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Customized Approach:
- 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
Customized Approach:
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.
Comprehensive Engagement:
Honest reflection and meaningful engagement are at the heart of our process.
We facilitate open dialogue and collaboration to ensure that diverse perspectives are heard, valued and included through thoughtful internal and external outreach.
Indigenous
Empowerment:
We honor and promote traditional principles of environmental sustainability, recognizing the deep connection between Indigenous identity and the land.
Advancing
Reconciliation:
We provide strategic guidance and technical expertise from an Indigenous Relations perspective to proponents in Natural Resource Development & Infrastructure Projects.
Cultural
Sensitivity:
We help our partners navigate regulatory frameworks, address community concerns, and drive sustainable development that respects Indigenous rights & priorities.
Key Areas of Project Management Focus
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Baseline Studies
Our team guides infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with community needs and values.
We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities.
Our project managers work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and contractors to deliver results that enhance quality of life and foster long-term community growth.
Social
Impact Assessments.
Change affects communities through resource development, policy shifts, and economic transitions. Our impact assessments ensure your voice is heard:
Our approach combines traditional knowledge with modern business practices to develop initiatives that resonate with community values while driving economic progress.
From eco-tourism ventures to resource management projects, we ensure that economic development goes hand-in-hand with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Community-Led Research Design
We ensure that these projects not only preserve the past but also create vibrant, living cultures that continue to evolve and thrive.
Our project managers work sensitively to coordinate efforts that protect and promote Indigenous cultural heritage. We understand the delicate nature of preserving traditions and knowledge for future generations.
Our team collaborates with elders, artists, and community members to develop programs that document oral histories, revitalize traditional crafts, and create cultural education initiatives.
Community
Infrastructure Projects
From housing developments to large scale infrastructure.
Our team guides infrastructure initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they align with community needs and values.
We manage everything from housing developments to large scale infrastructure, always prioritizing sustainable practices and local employment opportunities.
Our project managers work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and contractors to deliver results that enhance quality of life and foster long-term community growth.
Baseline Studies:
1. Strategic Project Management
for Indigenous Prosperity:
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
Comprehensive
Planning
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
Baseline Studies
Risk Management & Compliance
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Transparent Reporting
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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Baseline Studies.
Baseline
Studies.
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values. With certified Project Management Professionals and extensive experience, ICE coordinates everything from planning to execution with a focus on cultural sensitivity, local engagement, and measurable outcomes.
We work with you to develop a tailored project roadmap that aligns with both organizational and community aspirations.
By proactively identifying risks and navigating regulatory landscapes, we ensure projects meet compliance standards and reduce potential roadblocks.
Regular updates keep all stakeholders informed, building trust and allowing adjustments to meet evolving needs.
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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.
Compliance Support
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- **Legal Advisory Services**:
Providing insights on compliance with regulations and best practices in business operations.
- **Contract Review and Negotiation**: Ensuring that agreements protect the interests of First Nation corporations while fostering beneficial partnerships.
- **Risk Management Strategies**: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard community interests.
Endeavouring to unlearn colonial mindsets and practices, grow in knowledge, and adapt ways of working by partnering with an Indigenous consultancy to conduct a Reconciliation audit of polices, practices, programs, and culture and the assessment will surface areas for change and strengthening as well as contribute to the development of a Reconciliation framework and strategy.
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Business Development
Our experts provide support in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Evaluating potential projects to ensure viability and alignment with community priorities.
Assisting in the identification of grants, loans, and investment opportunities to support business initiatives.
Connecting First Nation corporations with potential partners and investors who share a commitment to Indigenous economic development.
Our approach to Indigenous
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Outcomes:
*Enhanced community participation and inclusion in projects
*Culturally respectful engagement processes
Benefits:
*Tailored engagement strategies that respect Indigenous cultures and values *Building trust and fostering long-term relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders.
Economic
Development Initiatives
We manage projects that foster sustainable economic growth, creating opportunities for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
Our approach combines traditional knowledge with modern business practices to develop initiatives that resonate with community values while driving economic progress.
From eco-tourism ventures to resource management projects, we ensure that economic development goes hand-in-hand with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Economic
Development Initiatives
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
Pathways to Prosperity
For Indigenous Communities, Businessess and Organizations
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation.
Endeavouring to unlearn colonial mindsets and practices, grow in knowledge, and adapt ways of working by partnering with an Indigenous consultancy to conduct a Reconciliation audit of polices, practices, programs, and culture and the assessment will surface areas for change and strengthening as well as contribute to the development of a Reconciliation framework and strategy.
Supporting Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities are developing: Indigenous Relations (IR) Policies, IR Engagement Strategies, and Reconciliation Action Plans
Urban design draws together the many strands of place-making, environmental stewardship, social equity and economic viability into the creation.
Our Services
Sustainable Development, Meaningful Reconciliation & Indigenous Empowerment.
Whether you're an Indigenous community seeking to drive economic growth — a government body looking to improve Indigenous relations — or a corporation aiming to engage respectfully with Indigenous partners, together, we can create pathways to Indigenous prosperity & meaningful reconciliation.
Our solutions are always tailored, culturally appropriate & designed to create lasting, positive impacts.
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Work better, together.
As a leading digital company in Paris, we look to engage with our clients beyond the conventional relationship.
Hub IT allows your business and technology computers to store, transmit, analyze, and manipulate big data.Through strategy, design, and planning we build brand identities that connect
Bridging Cultures
Building Futures.
We understand that each project and community is unique - in all our services, we employ an Indigenous-centered, collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their unique contexts, challenges, and goals.
Strategy
Strategic Advisory Services
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Indigenous Strategy Development / Policy Analysis & Development / Governance Support /Economic Reconciliation Planning
- Research
- Facilitation
- Engagement
- Business Advisory
Research
Research & Analysis
Community-Based Participatory Research / Policy Research / Market Studies / Traditional Land Use Studies
Community Suport
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Cultural Impact & Heritage Assessments / Environmental Monitoring Programs / Traditional Land Use Studies
Solutions for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
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Technology capacity to help you achieve your
community and organizational goals.
Community Development
Community Infrastructure Projects
Creating lasting, community-centered infrastructure is key to enhancing quality of life for Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Prosperity
Strategic Project Management
We turn complex visions into actionable plans, ensuring every phase is designed to meet community needs and respect Indigenous values.
Self-Sufficiency
Economic Development Initiatives
Our economic development initiatives are tailored to promote self-sufficiency and drive economic resilience within Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Services
Pathways to Prosperity
in the Indigenous Economy.
Empowering self determination and nation building for Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
Our culturally grounded consulting services empower Indigenous communities and organizations to make informed decisions through research, facilitation, and community engagement.
We partner with you to achieve your goals by leveraging traditional knowledge to solve modern problems, create opportunities, address unique challenges and enable self-determination by working critically and inventively across cultures and industries.
Indigenous Communities, Businesses & Organizations.
We enable self-determination and empower our Indigenous clients with the technical capacity to achieve their community and organizational goals, working critically and inventively across cultures and industries, leveraging traditional knowledge to solve modern problems, create opportunities and address unique challenges.
Advancing the meaningful reconciliation
between Indigenous and non-indigenous communities.
Corporate Solutions
Navigating the
Indigenous Ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Inclusion to build a future where Indigenous voices shape corporate success.
Corporate Responsibility, Indigenous Inclusion.
Our specialized services integrate Indigenous perspectives into corporate strategies, we build trust and create sustainable partnerships that drive business success and community prosperity - Bridging the gap between your business and Indigenous communities.
Through culturally informed services, we assist corporate clients in building authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities, unlocking the power of Indigenous participation and partnership in your business strategies. Minimize risk, build trust and foster positive social impact.
Partner with us to navigate the complexities of the Indigenous landscape with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
Government
Advancing Reconciliation
through an Indigenous-lens.
As an Indigenous-led national firm, we offer unparalleled expertise in Reconciliation, Indigenous Relations and Policy Development for government initiatives.
Culturally sensitive & impactful initiatives.
By collaborating with us, governments can create inclusive policies and programs that respect Indigenous rights and foster prosperity, ensuring your initiatives are culturally sensitive, impactful, and aligned with Indigenous interests and aspirations.
Through culturally informed services, we assist corporate clients in building authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities, unlocking the power of Indigenous participation and partnership in your business strategies.
Corporate Solutions
Navigating the
Indigenous Ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Inclusion to build a
future
where Indigenous voices shape corporate success.
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
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.