Community Diversity, Engagement Diversity by Andrea McLandress
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Community Diversity, Engagement Diversity Andrea McLandress October 23, 2013
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In this presentation titled, "Community Diversity, Engagement Diversity" Andrea McLandress of Tervita shares her experience in Aboriginal Relations as it relates to Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement with Aboriginal Peoples and industry. It was delivered on October 23, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta as part of the Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples(TM) speaker series. It is shared with permission. Copyright Tervita and Andrea McLandress.
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Community Diversity,Engagement DiversityAndrea McLandressOctober 23, 2013
Introducing Tervita
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 2
Our Vision• Creating a better future through global leadership in environmental
and energy solutions.
Our Mission• We care for our world. Through innovation, science, knowledge and
experience we help our clients, communities and governments ensure responsible and sustainable development of our resources – demanding safety, enhancing efficiency, minimizing environmental impact.
Our Values • Life• Accountability
• Excellence• Collaboration
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 3
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to the large array of resource development projects and the number of distinctive Aboriginal communities.
– Canadian Council of Executives, July 2012.
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 4
Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games. – Babe Ruth.
Aboriginal Community Diversity
Socioeconomic Approach
1. Environment
2. Communications
3. Community investment
4. Employment
5. Economic development
6. Politics
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 5
4 angles
• What you know
• What you need to know
• Company’s position/framework/policy
• How to respond
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 6
Environment
• General vs specific concerns: potential effects of construction and operations on traditional land use
• Hunting, trapping, fishing, medicines, ceremonies
• Trapping – provincial license, first Nation member
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 7
Communications
• Verbal – language, literacy
• Written – website, plain language document, open house, informational event, visits, community events
• Penetration
• Respecting protocols vs broader relationships
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 8
Community investment
• Community projects – construction, operations, programming
• Industry support
• Company policy
• Flash vs substance
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 9
Employment
• Current employment levels
• Employees at your company
• Recruitment
• Labour market assessment
• Federal, provincial programs
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 10
Economic development
• Band-owned
• Band member-owned
• Company tracking
• Capacity – equipment, safety, expertise
• Partnership – JV, MOU
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Politics
• Regional
• Local
• Internal
• Messaging
April 11, 2023Private & Confidential 12
The End
Questions?
