Services
Strategic Advisors in Negotiations with Governments, Crown Corporations and Resource Developers
- Identification of negotiation goals through inclusive processes
- Historical research to support client’s position
- Development and implementation of strategic negotiation plans
- Recruitment and coordination of expert financial, technical, and legal advisors
- Adverse Effects Agreements, Development Agreements, Specific Claims
Sustainable Resource Management and Development
- Leadership of environmental and regulatory processes in support of First Nation interests
- Coordination and facilitation of socio-economic and environmental assessments incorporating Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge
- Development of sustainability plans in areas of forestry, fish and wildlife services
- Environmental sciences, including aquatic, terrestrial and natural resource management
- GIS mapping
Sustainable Economic and Business Development
- Strategic planning and facilitation
- First Nation partnership arrangements with resource developers
- Joint-Venture business development and management
- Development of educational and training programs from needs assessment to funding acquisition
- Employment strategy development
- Development of community plans
Financial Management
- Financial analysis and advice regarding impact benefit agreements
- Financial planning and management support
- Program development including work plans, budgets, and financial resource advice
- Trust development and management
- Business plans
- Economic feasibility studies
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