Building + Actioning Strong Indigenous Participation Plans
Two-Part Indigenous Participation Plans Series
Description
Build stronger bids and meaningful partnerships with practical strategies for developing effective Indigenous Participation Plans- and learn how to put those plans into action. These two comprehensive courses provide construction professionals with the tools to strengthen inclusion, improve bid outcomes, and create lasting Indigenous partnerships.
Join CCIB Certified Indigenous Business Vero Management for two practical courses designed to help construction professionals develop effective Indigenous Participation Plans- and turn those plans into action. Gain strategies to strengthen inclusion, improve bid outcomes, and build lasting Indigenous partnerships.
Register for the this ICBA exclusive series and learn from Vero Management’s expertise in Indigenous participation and engagement.
Course One:
Building Strong Indigenous Participation Plans: Practical Strategies for Successful Bids and Effective Inclusion
Results You Can Expect
Practical information on how to build meaningful and effective Indigenous Participation Plans that meet bid requirements and reflect genuine partnership commitments (with real life examples).
Key Focus Areas
- Why Indigenous Participation
- Understanding typical Indigenous Participation requirements for private industry, Federal Government, BC Government, municipalities
- What drives Indigenous Participation requirements – expected outcomes
- Terminology and differences between Impact and Inclusion Plans
- Strategies for Indigenous Participation
- How to choose the best approach for your company
- Examples of approach and tactical plans
- Budgets and benefits
- Planning and preparing for success
- Typical bid questions, clarifications and statements
- Maximizing evaluation weightings
- What else do you need to consider or include in your plans?
Course Two:
Turning Plans into Action: Implementing Effective Indigenous Participation Strategies
Results You Can Expect
Learn practical ways to implement, track, and strengthen Indigenous Participation initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting results.
Key Focus Areas
- Briefing of “why Indigenous Participation“ and approaches to Indigenous Participation
- Indigenous procurement
- Relevant business directories and associations
- Indigenous employment
- Capacity building, training, entrepreneurship
- Barrier reduction initiatives
- Philanthropy
- Relationship building
- approaching Indigenous communities and organizations
- short- and long-term partnerships (with examples)
- managing scope and expectations
- Risk management and critical success factors
- Tracking and measuring success and reporting
- Data protection, human rights and self-declaration
This interactive training fosters respectful dialogue in a safe and open learning environment, encouraging participants to explore both the historical and contemporary contexts of Indigenous relations in Canada. Through a holistic approach, the program connects cultural understanding with practical business outcomes. No pre-requisites required.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
Presented by: Vero Management Inc. a CCIB Certified Indigenous Business
Gail Murray, President
Gail Murray is the Founder of Vero Management Inc., who is a proud Indigenous woman and registered Red River Métis Citizen. She has also been adopted into the Naa’yuuwans Clan of the Haida Nation, where she carries the name Kuuya Jaad (Precious Woman).
With over 20 years of experience in Economic and Community Development, Education, Training, and Financial Management, Gail has held senior leadership positions across the private, public, non-profit, and Indigenous sectors. Her work is focused on developing strategies that create sustainable, lasting benefits for Indigenous communities while supporting successful industry partnerships.
Gail has been extensively involved in major project developments within the resource and construction sectors. She is recognized for her ability to bring people together, strengthen relationships, and align community and corporate priorities to achieve shared success.
Tessa Gill, Senior Consultant
Tessa Gill is an accomplished consultant who brings strong expertise in project management, Indigenous and external relations, and risk management. With significant experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Tessa specializes in building strategic partnerships that advance corporate and community objectives alike.
Her work focuses on integrating inclusive engagement, innovative analytics, and collaborative leadership to support organizations in achieving sustainable project outcomes. Tessa has contributed to the successful advancement of infrastructure, renewable energy, and carbon reduction initiatives across Canada, helping clients navigate complex projects with integrity, transparency, and results-driven strategies.