Bilingual Indigenous Facilitation Services

The contract seeks bilingual Indigenous facilitation services to support the meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in the development of impact assessment policies through the Indigenous Advisory Committee. The work requires culturally sensitive facilitation that ensures inclusive, respectful, and equitable dialogue in both official languages, with a strong emphasis on honoring Indigenous knowledge systems, protocols, and worldviews throughout all meetings and engagements. The facilitator will be responsible for creating safe spaces for open exchange, managing interpersonal dynamics, and maintaining linguistic accessibility to foster genuine collaboration between Indigenous representatives and government officials. This subcontract is issued by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada under the NAICS code 611710, which pertains to educational support services, reflecting the advisory and capacity-building nature of the role. The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026, and will be performed across Canada with no specific physical location designated. The nature of the work demands deep cultural competency, proven experience in Indigenous engagement, and a nuanced understanding of federal policy processes, requiring the successful bidder to deliver services that uphold the dignity and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples while advancing collaborative governance in environmental assessment.