Engagement
Kivinik works with clients to find ways to involve first nations communities, stakeholders and agencies early and are familiar with territorial and federal regulatory requirements. Incorporating traditional knowledge in decision making leads to a deeper understanding of traditions, history, local concerns and development plans.
Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement
We are skilled engagement specialists who value the principles and ethics of the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2). Our experience has enhanced our ability to develop meaningful engagement processes and strengthen relationships with community members, leadership and economic development partners.
Our services include:
Developing and implementing engagement programs;
Supporting clients in discussions and negotiations with regulatory
agencies;
Coordinating traditional knowledge or land use studies with members, Elders and community members;
Capacity building and training for Indigenous communities and commercial entities (such as in class and field training for environmental assessment work);
Open space development for open and honest conversations;
Reviewing concerns or issues to collaboratively develop possible mitigation and recommendations, and;
Providing regulatory support that incorporates effective participation in project development.