Hobbs and Associates

Working with First Nations since 1984

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Strategic Advice and Negotiation

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Sustainable Resource Management and Development

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Financial Management

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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