Indigenous
partnerships
We’re committed to building meaningful, long-term partnerships with Indigenous Nations in the communities where we work.
Guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92, we focus on hiring locally, supporting Indigenous-owned businesses, and fostering inclusive teams both on-site and in our offices. We believe the construction industry, and our company, can be even better by fostering a more diverse talent pool.
Every project begins with meaningful consultation, ensuring our work aligns with community goals and values. That means consulting with Indigenous Nations, offering equitable employment and training opportunities, and fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
OUR COMMITMENTS TO ACTION
Cultural awareness
We build respectful relationships on our projects through open communication. Our project teams are encouraged to take cultural awareness training. These sessions provide historical and practical context that builds understanding and respect, helping teams engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities.
Indigenous procurement
Every project team is expected to consider Indigenous vendors throughout planning and procurement. We prioritize Indigenous-owned businesses, whether community-owned or independently owned by Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Local hiring
When working in or near Indigenous communities, we collaborate with local leadership and sub-trades to hire Indigenous community members and support Indigenous tradespeople.
Future prosperity
Beyond the job site, we are committed to investing in the communities we build in to help create wealth and capacity. The Amisk Scholarship, launched in 2015 in partnership with Indspire, provides financial support to Indigenous students pursuing careers in construction. It’s one more way we’re helping build a more inclusive and equitable industry for generations to come.
FEATURED PROJECTS
We work with Indigenous communities, consultants, and construction partners nationwide to help deliver important civil infrastructure, community spaces, and schools. We’re always looking for partners who can challenge us to build better.
Bigstone Cree Nation High School
The new 77,500 sq. ft. highschool at Bigstone Cree Nation will feature two Teepees, both inside and outside of the building, an industrial kitchen, a gymnasium and 14 classrooms. We partnered with Nation leaders to create a list of local vendors and qualified candidates to facilitate local involvement.
okimaw peyesew kamik, Boyle Street Community Services
The new centre will be a solution-oriented and purpose built facility that will expand Boyle Street Community Services reach in serving vulnerable communities in Edmonton.
National Centre for Indigenous Law
The Centre for Indigenous Law will be the first ever Indigenous law program in the world. During construction of this project our team engaged the Khowutzun Development Corporation (KDC) owned by the Cowichan First Nation for significant scope of work.
MORE work
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