Wherever a company operates, early and respectful engagement with local and Aboriginal communities is key to the long-term success of a project. Whether a company is operating in an area that is also of interest (rights & title) to First Nations, or is committed to responsible development, many seek to generate shared value by working together with communities and First Nations.
We can help you to build effective engagement strategies that are appropriate to the stage of development and suited to community priorities. Our expertise and relationships can help you manage the community, regulatory and political aspects of development to maximize stakeholder confidence in your projects and ongoing operations.
Arbutus can guide your successful strategies in:
- Corporate program development
- Develop and manage strategies for corporate policies, internal procedures and plans of engagement across the project life cycle.
- Strategic counsel on the design of appropriate programs, including consultation plans, collection of information and production of studies, baseline data, and sustainability initiatives.
- Aboriginal engagement, including coordination of studies and negotiation of agreements
- Enhancing community knowledge of projects and proponent knowledge of communities
- Appropriate community engagement at each stage of development and operations
- Contracting & procurement
- Human resource development
- Education & training