Building Strong Indigenous Participation Plans: Practical Strategies for Successful Bids and Effective Inclusion
Part 1 of a 7-part course series on Indigenous Participation presented in
Description
ICBA Indigenous Relations and Business Development Training Series for the Construction Industry
Purpose:
To provide small and medium-sized construction businesses with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to build respectful, productive relationships with Indigenous communities- while advancing corporate and business objectives.
Program Overview
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.
Part 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?