Facilitation & Multistakeholder Engagement Services
Indigenous Facilitation
We focus on empowering Indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations
by facilitating decision-making processes and providing tailored solutions to address their unique challenges.
Our facilitation services specifically address the needs of Indigenous rights holders, ensuring that their voices are prioritized and respected throughout the engagement process.
Facilitation & Multistakeholder Engagement Services
Bridging Wisdom,
Building Futures: Facilitation
At ICE, we don't just facilitate conversations—we create spaces where ancient wisdom meets modern decision-making, where every voice carries weight, and where lasting partnerships take root and flourish.
For years, we've witnessed the transformative power of authentic engagement. When communities feel truly heard, when traditional knowledge is honored, and when diverse perspectives converge, remarkable things happen. Our team of certified facilitators brings this vision to life, creating environments where meaningful dialogue flourishes and sustainable solutions emerge.
*How We Serve Your Community
Expert Facilitation
That Honors Tradition
Our Journey Together
We specialize in facilitation and multistakeholder engagement services that empower Indigenous communities and enhance collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Our mission is to create inclusive environments where all voices are heard, fostering dialogue and mutual understanding to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Our approach weaves together professional expertise with deep respect for Indigenous protocols and practices. As Certified Professional Facilitators with the International Association of Facilitators, we bring proven methodologies to every engagement while ensuring cultural values remain at the heart of every conversation.
What sets our facilitation apart:
• Creating safe spaces where traditional knowledge and modern perspectives can thrive together
• Guiding complex discussions toward consensus while respecting Indigenous decision-making processes
• Ensuring every voice—from elders to youth—finds its place in the dialogue
Indigenous Facilitation
Community Engagement
That Builds Bridges
Community Engagement That Builds Bridges
We understand that true engagement goes beyond mere consultation. It's about building relationships that stand the test of time, fostering understanding that crosses cultural boundaries, and creating partnerships that benefit all.
Our engagement specialists work closely with communities to:
• Design custom engagement strategies that honor local protocols and traditions
• Facilitate meaningful dialogue between Indigenous communities and project proponents
• Create inclusive spaces where traditional knowledge shapes project outcomes
• Document proceedings with cultural sensitivity and precision
Strategic Planning
That Empowers
Every community's path forward is unique. Our strategic planning services help Indigenous communities chart their own course while building capacity for generations to come.
Through collaborative sessions, we:
• Unite traditional wisdom with contemporary planning methods
• Foster leadership development and community empowerment
• Create actionable plans that reflect community values and aspirations
• Build frameworks for sustainable economic development
The Importance of Facilitating Effective Engagement
Engagement with Indigenous communities and rights-holders is essential for successful project development, policy implementation, and reconciliation efforts. Poorly executed engagement can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, and community opposition. Our facilitation services are designed to navigate these complexities and build lasting relationships grounded in trust and respect.
Our Approach to
Facilitation and Engagement
1. Inclusive Planning
We begin by understanding the specific context of the engagement process. Our team collaborates with community leaders and stakeholders to define objectives, identify key participants, and establish the desired outcomes of the engagement.
2. Stakeholder Mapping
A comprehensive stakeholder mapping process allows us to identify all relevant parties, including Indigenous rights holders, community members, government representatives, and private sector partners. This ensures that the engagement process is inclusive and representative of diverse perspectives
3. 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:
Workshops:
Facilitated workshops that encourage open dialogue, brainstorming, and collective problem-solving.
Community Meetings:
Public forums that allow for broader participation and information sharing.
Focus Groups:
Smaller, targeted discussions that delve deeper into specific topics or concerns.
1. Rights Holder Engagement
We are committed to engaging Indigenous rights holders in meaningful ways that recognize their authority and traditional governance structures. This includes:
Consultation Processes:
Facilitating consultations that adhere to legal requirements and best practices for engaging rights holders.
Capacity Building:
Providing training and resources to empower rights holders to engage effectively in decision-making processes.
2. Building Trust and Relationships
Trust is the foundation of successful engagement. Our team works diligently to build strong relationships with Indigenous communities and rights holders, fostering an atmosphere of transparency and accountability.
3. Culturally Appropriate Practices
Recognizing and honoring Indigenous cultural practices is central to our engagement approach. We incorporate traditional knowledge and customs into our facilitation processes, creating a respectful environment that encourages participation and understanding.
4. Documentation and Follow-Up
We provide comprehensive documentation of the engagement process, including key findings, participant feedback, and action items. Follow-up meetings and reports ensure that all stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout the implementation phase.
5. 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:
Facilitated workshops that encourage open dialogue, brainstorming, and collective problem-solving.
Smaller, targeted discussions that delve deeper into specific topics or concerns.
Public forums that allow for broader participation and information sharing.
Industry, Organizations, Institutions, Associations and Municipalities.
Socio-Economic - Baseline Studies
Join us in forging pathways to prosperity that honor Indigenous rights, culture, and knowledge.
Together, we can create impactful strategies and visuals that empower your community in negotiations and regulatory settings.
Our Approach to
Facilitation and Engagement
1. Inclusive Planning
We begin by understanding the specific context of the engagement process. Our team collaborates with community leaders and stakeholders to define objectives, identify key participants, and establish the desired outcomes of the engagement.
2. Stakeholder Mapping
A comprehensive stakeholder mapping process allows us to identify all relevant parties, including Indigenous rights holders, community members, government representatives, and private sector partners. This ensures that the engagement process is inclusive and representative of diverse perspectives
3. 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:
Facilitated workshops that encourage open dialogue, brainstorming, and collective problem-solving.
Smaller, targeted discussions that delve deeper into specific topics or concerns.
Public forums that allow for broader participation and information sharing.
Our Approach to
Facilitation and Engagement
1. Inclusive Planning
We begin by understanding the specific context of the engagement process. Our team collaborates with community leaders and stakeholders to define objectives, identify key participants, and establish the desired outcomes of the engagement.
2. Stakeholder Mapping
A comprehensive stakeholder mapping process allows us to identify all relevant parties, including Indigenous rights holders, community members, government representatives, and private sector partners. This ensures that the engagement process is inclusive and representative of diverse perspectives
4. Culturally Appropriate Practices
Recognizing and honoring Indigenous cultural practices is central to our engagement approach. We incorporate traditional knowledge and customs into our facilitation processes, creating a respectful environment that encourages participation and understanding.
5. Documentation and Follow-Up
We provide comprehensive documentation of the engagement process, including key findings, participant feedback, and action items. Follow-up meetings and reports ensure that all stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout the implementation phase.
6. Facilitation Techniques
Our trained facilitators employ a range of techniques to ensure productive and respectful discussions, including:
Creating a safe space where participants feel valued and understood.
Addressing disagreements constructively and fostering collaborative solutions.
Guiding participants toward shared agreements and collective decisions.
Get Started Today
Let’s create meaningful dialogue and advance reconciliation through collaboration.
We believe that lasting change begins with trust. Our team approaches every project with cultural humility, ready to learn from the communities we serve while sharing our expertise in ways that empower and elevate.
Every great journey begins with a conversation. Reach out to discover how we can support your community's vision for the future. Together, we'll create engagement processes that respect your traditions, amplify your voice, and help achieve your community's goals.
Our Promise to You:
- Unwavering respect for Indigenous protocols and traditional knowledge
- Transparent communication at every step of the journey
- Flexible approaches that adapt to your community's unique needs
- Commitment to building lasting capacity within your community
Looking Forward Together :
Whether you're navigating complex stakeholder relationships, planning for future generations, or seeking to strengthen your community's voice in important decisions, we're here to walk alongside you. Let's create a path forward that honors the past while building a stronger future for generations to come.
Facilitation Techniques
Our trained facilitators employ a range of techniques to ensure productive and respectful discussions, including:
Creating a safe space where participants feel valued and understood.
Addressing disagreements constructively and fostering collaborative solutions.
Guiding participants toward shared agreements and collective decisions.
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:
Facilitated workshops that encourage open dialogue, brainstorming, and collective problem-solving.
Smaller, targeted discussions that delve deeper into specific topics or concerns.
Public forums that allow for broader participation and information sharing.
Protecting Cultural Sovereignty
Knowledge is a Gift,
not a Resource to be Extracted.
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
Socio-economic
Baseline Studies
*Building Your Community's Foundation Story*
When decisions need to be made about your community's future, this baseline becomes your evidence, your advocate, and your guide.
**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.
Facilitation Techniques
Our trained facilitators employ a range of techniques to ensure productive and respectful discussions, including:
Creating a safe space where participants feel valued and understood.
Addressing disagreements constructively and fostering collaborative solutions.
Guiding participants toward shared agreements and collective decisions.
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:
We conduct in-depth conversations with Elders and knowledge holders in settings where they feel most comfortable.
These intimate discussions often take place on the land, allowing knowledge keepers to directly connect their stories to the physical landscape.
Each interview is carefully documented according to community protocols, preserving crucial details about traditional practices, sacred sites, and historical events.
Why It Matters:
Our sharing circles create safe, culturally appropriate spaces for community members to exchange knowledge collectively.
These gatherings often reveal interconnections between different aspects of traditional knowledge and help capture the community's shared understanding of their territory.
We facilitate these sessions with cultural sensitivity, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.
Personal Interviews with Knowledge Keepers
We conduct in-depth conversations with Elders and knowledge holders in settings where they feel most comfortable. These intimate discussions often take place on the land, allowing knowledge keepers to directly connect their stories to the physical landscape. Each interview is carefully documented according to community protocols, preserving crucial details about traditional practices, sacred sites, and historical events.
Why It Matters:
Our sharing circles create safe, culturally appropriate spaces for community members to exchange knowledge collectively. These gatherings often reveal interconnections between different aspects of traditional knowledge and help capture the community's shared understanding of their territory. We facilitate these sessions with cultural sensitivity, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.
Baseline Studies
Building Your Community's
Foundation Story.
Baseline studies begin at the start of a project and create a comprehensive picture of your community's socio-economic conditions, serving as the foundation for informed decision-making about future development projects. Your community's unique story – shaped by history, culture, and tradition – deserves to be told through both numbers and narratives.
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.
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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.
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:
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
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:
Baseline studies provide a clear picture of current social and economic conditions, identifying concerns and potential impacts of development projects.
Gathering Stories*
Sitting with Elders to understand historical patterns, Mapping traditional economic activities, Documenting cultural practices and their evolution, Recording community aspirations and concerns
Collecting Numbers*
Population demographics and trends, Income and employment patterns, Housing conditions and needs, Educational achievement rates, Health and wellness indicators
Weaving Together*
Integrating traditional knowledge with statistical data, Creating visual representations of community life, Developing interactive tools for exploration, Building comprehensive baseline reports
*Research Design & Implementation
Research
Design Process
1. Foundation Phase
- Community research priorities identification
- Stakeholder engagement planning
- Cultural protocol documentation
- Resource assessment
- Timeline development
2. Methodology Development
- Research question refinement
- Method selection and adaptation
- Tool design and testing
- Data collection strategy
- Analysis framework creation
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.
Indigenous Facilitation
Let’s create meaningful dialogue and
advance reconciliation through collaboration.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your Indigenous engagement initiatives and work together toward building stronger, more inclusive partnerships.
Partner with ICE for expert facilitation and multistakeholder engagement services that foster understanding, respect, and positive outcomes.
Why choose ICE?
Our team consists of skilled facilitators with deep knowledge of Indigenous relations and multistakeholder engagement processes.
We are committed to integrating Indigenous cultural practices into our facilitation methods, ensuring respectful and effective engagement.
Our track record of successful engagements demonstrates our ability to bring diverse stakeholders together to achieve common goals.